I manage large, complex international supply chains, spanning the areas of Logistics and Transport, Warehousing, Inventory, Port Operations with special knowledge of Africa. Proven in harsh, demanding Africa environments – getting goods to sites on-target, on-time and ‘no matter what’ from global sources. Effective in creating strategy, reducing costs, overcoming ‘impossible’ odds.Quick Career Summary:• 30 Years’ experience in Supply Chain and Logistics in Africa• Led cost reductions of >USD8M in 2019/2002 (Capex, Operations)• Managed R348M inventory, R162M capex budgets and 12 warehouses• Diplomas in Materials Management, Production, Stores, ManagementEndorsements:“he walks the talk”• “There are not many people with Riaan’s skills… I saw him in action at the Rio Tinto Richard’s Bay Minerals site, probably the most complex SAP system I have come across… With Riaan you know where you stand… he walks the talk… with him Executive Management know the job will be done on time, on budget and to a very high level.”-Neil Pollock, MD, ProcureTrade & VP SA Chamber of Commerce & Industry“extremely focused on results”• “Riaan believes in fairness and is extremely focussed on service delivery and results… he leads by example and has done so in terms of the Rio Tinto “The Way We Work” and his experience has contributed tremendously.”-Denver Williams, Regional People Partner – Africa, Massmart“expertly managed… flagship”• “Riaan expertly managed his department and has instilled processes and procedures which were replicated to the other business units in the Southern African region… we used the term ‘flagship’ when making reference to Riaan’s department.”-Christo Booysen, Supply Chain Professional, Formerly at RBM“innovative… safety… deadlines”• “Riaan showed his innovative nature… he introduced positive change and improvement… his department was regularly commended for their high level of safety… despite difficulties Riaan was able, with his team, to meet all timelines required.”-Mark Rivers, Senior VP,Management Controls“highly experienced, respected”• “Riaan is a highly experienced and respected Logistics/Procurement professional… he managed the largest warehouse operation across the Rio Tinto group in an effective, efficient, and, most importantly safe, way… without [his] leadership and commitment the improvements would not have been achievable or sustainable... he is a true team leader and consummate professional.”-Phil Galliott, former GlobalPrincipal HSE Advisor, Rio Tinto