- Overseeing the management of stores and logistics operations to maximise operations and profit- Managing a team of 18 staff across various departments (warehousing, vehicle parts, fuel planning and distribution, stores planning), being responsible for their skills development, career progression, and disciplinary matters- Drafting, executing and managing Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) to ensure efficient store operations- Setting up diesel systems to reduce risk of unnecessary losses and cost inefficiencies- Establishing systems to track vehicle consumption and report on arising/pre-empted risks- Developing a fuel replenishment system for storage tanks and heavy vehicles/construction equipment based on consumption- Designing and implementing forecast models to manage supply and demand- Project managing relocation, setup and launch of new stores- Implementing and maintaining good housekeeping policies and practices- Producing management reports for daily, weekly and monthly stores and logistics reporting- Project managing installation of new fuel storage and dispensing tanks - Assisting with appointing, training and developing new incumbent staff- Creating, implementing and monitoring master data management in ERP system

In my role at White Nile Sugar Company, I was responsible for managing a range of strategic and operational duties including the oversight of 14 direct reports. My responsibilities encompassed the management of all matters relating to supply chain coordination and fleet management.Key Achievements:- Successfully managed projects to realise cost saving initiatives and maximise efficiencies- Established an ordering system to minimise costs and reduce inventory holding- Developed fuel consumption reporting to monitor fuel usage and highlight anomalies- Assisted with agricultural fleet operations plan which required a reduction in fleet

In my role at Tongaat Hulett Sugar Ltd, I was responsible for managing and maintaining the national distribution channels, including the oversight of 6 direct reports. My responsibilities encompassed (but were not limited to) strategic decision making, financial management (budgeting, pricing, supplier price negotiations, and regulatory VAT payment), new business development, and client retention. I was also responsible for all matters concerning supply chain, logistics, and warehousing.Key Achievements:- Played a key role in the implementation of special projects and cost-saving initiatives which resulted in Tongaat Hulett Sugar Ltd being awarded “Supplier of the Year” on several occasions:- 2013: Coca Cola Best Materials Supplier of the Year - 2003: Spar Supplier of the Year - 2002: Compass Group Supplier of the Year - 2001: TFD Supplier of the Year - Successfully managed special projects from conception to implementation to realise cost saving initiatives and maximise efficiencies- Generated cost savings of approximately ZAR4 million through reduction to 0% pricing claims and reduction to 0% order capture errors.- Introduced an Electronic Data Interface (EDI) system to facilitate and improve the ordering process with large customers - Decreased implementation of price increases from three weeks to one week through zero-rated system update errors, thereby saving approximately ZAR100 000 per price increase- Created a cost saving of ZAR10.2 million by reducing claims and damages on returned stock by 49.75% - Created a cost saving of ZAR9 million by reducing shipping costs to two regions- Initiated numerous IT system changes to effect cost savings of several millions- Participated as part of a team that successfully implemented Microsoft Dynamic Axapta in 2012- Participated as part of a team that successfully implemented SAP throughout Tongaat Hulett Group in 2016

- Overseeing a distribution centre with a stockholding value of ZAR1.8 million- Controlling an expense budget of ZAR3.5 million- Managing 43 staff (Warehouse, Administration and Sales teams) to ensure delivery against prescribed sales targets