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Richards Bay, Kwazulu-Natal, South Africa

● Monitoring and reporting on forecast accuracy ● Overseeing demand review sessions with sales personnel● Reporting on days inventory on hand (DIH) numbers and action plans, to achieve KPI on inventory● Researching alternatives to reduce inventory, including consignment stock options● Reporting on slow and obsolete goods (SLOB) and blocked stock● Leading and directing SLOB task team to devise solutions for slow and obsolete stock● Identifying SKU for review and maintaining SnOP maturity level● Participating in monthly Global SnOP sessions, including sharing information on international due process and best practice ● Chairing weekly on time in full (OTIF) meetings with planning and logistics personnel● Preparing various reports, presentations and other documentation on sales activities and KPIKey Achievements● Forming SLOB task team - reducing SLOB by more than 50% during the last six months of 2020● Implementing SnOP sub-process meetings such as NPI, PIPO and SKU rationalisation

Durban Area, South Africa

• Overseeing planning operations at two manufacturing facilities, including monitoring and optimising production schedules• Supervising, coaching, training, motivating and mentoring personnel, setting clear goals and expectations, providing relevant feedback and discipline as required• Establishing, implementing and overseeing effective systems, processes and controls• Building strong working relationships and effective communication channels with key stakeholders• Resolving complaints and enquiries• Performing as a strong leader of a cohesive team with strict enforcement of health, safety and statutory regulations, quality standards, governance processes and compliance requirements• Monitoring department budgets, preparing various forecasts and reports• Preparing training programmes for all personnel• Managing inventory and reviewing volume requirements for all production materials• Preparing project plans for implementation and trails of raw materials• Participating in supplier evaluation meetings and monitoring supplier performance at plant level• Monitoring SLOB and ensure the implementation of rework plans Key Achievements• Implementing effective FIFO system at stores with no audit findings• Implementing a cost effective way to dispose of dead stock that was taking up vital space in plant • Preparing and presenting rough cut capacity plan (RCCP) • Chairing operational planning meetings

• Ensuring effective communication to maintain a continuous improvement environment• Supporting production planning department, ensuring adherence to schedules• Implementing new policies and procedures related to the production process• Identifying skill gaps, implementing training and recruiting plans• Supervising, training and mentoring ninety personnel• Reporting and presenting on all operational activities• Managing budgets and costs including reducing overtime and unnecessary downtime• Ensuring staff KPI are in place and targets are met• Overseeing month end costing runs and stock counts at multiple facilities• Leading investigations into variances and posting stock counts• Conducting audits of daily operations and shipping activities• Investigating shipping lossesKey Achievements• Achieving schedule adherence of more than 95%, for the last seven months of the year

Lube Oil Blend Plant - Durban

• Planning production activities and schedules, focusing on efficient and cost effective plant operation• Planning emergency repairs, breakdowns, planned maintenance and routine monthly maintenance• Managing inventory and supply chain conflicts, managing production orders in SAP R/3• Analysing daily MRP list on SAP R/3 and converting into a weekly production plan • Communicating product availability dates to supply chain• Providing monthly forecasts to material suppliers based on SAP demand and seasonality • Managing stocked out SKU, maintaining SAP master data

Durban Area, South Africa

• Overseeing plant operations, supervising operators to ensure a safe working environment• Implementing and overseeing systems and processes to ensure equipment integrity and reduce costs • Managing inventory, investigating and reporting on non-conformance• Investigating blend failures and implementing corrective actions

Durban Area, South Africa

• Monitoring manufacturing process and ensuring the finished product is of the utmost quality • Supervising, coaching, training, motivating and mentoring personnel• Investigating non-conformances and preventing of re-occurrence• Developing new methods and process to make the process more efficient and user friendly• Liaising with international bodies including Shell Global Solutions• Conducting internal and external audits and reporting on the results

Certified In Production And Inventory Management (Cpim), Production And Inventory Management

Bachelor Of Technology (Btech), Management

Completed my Diploma in Logistics Management and my Btec Degree in Management

Diploma, Logistics Management