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Durban, South Africa

Skills Applied: project management; ERP deployment; business process transformation; change management; cross-functional team management; budgeting and financial analysis; risk reporting; data analytics; stakeholder engagement.Key Achievements: • Led the implementation of a new ERP system for a business unit in a multimillion-dollar organization with a national footprint. This included optimizing organograms, aligning business processes, streamlining financial reporting, and… Show more Skills Applied: project management; ERP deployment; business process transformation; change management; cross-functional team management; budgeting and financial analysis; risk reporting; data analytics; stakeholder engagement.Key Achievements: • Led the implementation of a new ERP system for a business unit in a multimillion-dollar organization with a national footprint. This included optimizing organograms, aligning business processes, streamlining financial reporting, and enabling data-driven decision-making. Project Budget was US$1.3 Million. Achieved IRR of 22%. • Led the design and implementation of a Sales and Distribution strategy for a US$5 Million revenue Business unit. Show less

Durban Area, South Africa

Skills Applied: strategic thinking; transport management; fleet maintenance strategy; transport optimization; operations management; supplier management; budgeting and cost control; supplier performance management; contract negotiation; performance management.Key Achievements: • Established systems; processes and structures to support the implementation of the first National Transport Strategy. • Implemented a digital fleet monitoring system to track driver and vehicle data.… Show more Skills Applied: strategic thinking; transport management; fleet maintenance strategy; transport optimization; operations management; supplier management; budgeting and cost control; supplier performance management; contract negotiation; performance management.Key Achievements: • Established systems; processes and structures to support the implementation of the first National Transport Strategy. • Implemented a digital fleet monitoring system to track driver and vehicle data. Visual scoreboards were then used to optimize and improve fleet performance. • Customer Service Levels improved to 98% in central business centers and 85% in outlying/remote areas. Show less

Durban Area, South Africa

Provide functional leadership in the area of Strategic Sourcing through implementation of Demand and Supply planning and embedding processes.

Durban

I've held various Commercial Supply Chain roles within the FMCG environment.WHAT CAN I OFFER:I am a highly experience Supply Chain professional in all relevant areas. I’ve worked across the Supply Chain from Supplier Management through to Distribution and Reverse Logistics – end to end. I am versatile and have managed both large and small teams and have delivered according to set targets. I am confident that I be able to deliver at a high level without much input from Senior… Show more I've held various Commercial Supply Chain roles within the FMCG environment.WHAT CAN I OFFER:I am a highly experience Supply Chain professional in all relevant areas. I’ve worked across the Supply Chain from Supplier Management through to Distribution and Reverse Logistics – end to end. I am versatile and have managed both large and small teams and have delivered according to set targets. I am confident that I be able to deliver at a high level without much input from Senior Management. While my work ethic have allowed me to move quickly within the different leadership levels, I would consider my honesty and integrity a valuable asset. Show less

Bachelors Degree In Business Administration, Business Management, Supply Chain, Accounting, Marketing

Deans Commendation for Accounting 1998

National Diploma In Food Technology, Food Technology; Food Microbiology; Food Biochemistry; Food Control