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Apex Cordset Technologies leads in the manufacture and supply of cordsets and wiring harnesses to OEM’s, DC’s, in South Africa and for export globally.• Total value of account responsibility: R1 Billion• Develop and maintain relationships with Customers and all other stakeholders of the business.• Lead, direct and monitor every aspect of sales and marketing with strong cross-functional leadership complying with the company Business Management System• Develop strategies and execute strategic direction of sales, processes, and build relationships with the goal of increasing economics of scale and profitability.• Propose, prepare and execute initiatives to enhance profitability including marketing, sales, manufacturing strategies.• Execute new business and part development & innovation strategies within new markets.• Execute business strategies and practices to constantly improve production capability, quality, costs and customer service goals.• Prepare and maintain fully engaged as well as talented sales and innovation workforce.• Maintain and enhance quality, safety and client satisfaction.• Train and prepare associates for performance management and succession planning.• Develop an annual budget with the executive team.• Coordinate quotations and commercial activities.• Lead and direct technical development, product engineering and development. • Execute project and program development.• Implement SLA's and NDA’s ensuring that they are adhered to. • Manage sales process development.

Pasdec Automotive Technologies (Pty) Ltd leads in the supply and manufacture of automotive wiring harnesses and battery cables to the OEM vehicle manufacturers in South Africa. •Total value of account responsibility: R 250 million.•Develop and maintain relationships with customers including VWSA, Nissan SA and Volvo/UD Trucks.•Lead, direct and monitor every aspect of manufacturing with strong cross-functional leadership •Develop and execute strategies of manufacturing units, set product plans, processes, and build relationships with the goal of increasing efficiency and profitability.•Propose, prepare and execute initiatives to enhance profitability including marketing, sales, manufacturing.•Execute new business and development strategies within new markets.•Execute business strategies and practices to constantly improve production capability, quality, costs and customer service goals.•Prepare and maintain fully engaged as well as talented workforce.•Supervise manufacturing planning, scheduling, quality adherence, processing, and materials management.•Collaborate and perform closely with every department, to optimize manufacturing performance.•Maintain and enhance quality, safety and client satisfaction.•Train and prepare associates for performance management and succession planning.•Develop and supervise annual manufacturing and sales budgets.•Ensure to comply with all manufacturing reporting as needed.•Coordinate quotations and commercial activities with OEM.•Lead and direct technical development, product engineering and development. •Execute project and program development.•Manage overall equipment effectiveness. •Implement SLA's and NDA’s ensuring that they are adhered to. •Manage CRM, ERP and MRP.•Lead logistics planning and scheduling. •Manage ISO Implementation & process development. •Obtained supply de-escalation from level 3 to level 1 for VWSA.•Obtained 2DP audit status yellow from red.•Obtained T2000 audit.•Obtained IATF 16949.

BCE Global and Fulmen is an Automotive Parts Procurement and Logistics Company. • Led the start-up and implemented 5 year plan to meet R1.2 Billion Turnover. • Implemented and led commercial activities with OEM and Tier 1/2• Led and directed full sales, marketing, and customer service and product development functions to maximise revenue and minimize expenses. • Led customer liaison and development and drove project and program development.• Led technical development and engineering, product and process engineering and development, as well as continuous improvements processes. • Completed profitability checks and commodity evaluation.• Led CRM procedure and processes. • Implemented logistics plans and schedules. • Implemented ERP System, ISO and process development• Compiled Business Plans for VC.• Managed warehouse and controls as well as SHEQ, and 5S.

RMAA SA is an automotive accessories and modification center for South African & Sub Saharan Africa & Africa mining, commercial vehicles and export vehicles to Europe. Head Office is based in Thailand. Fitment of added value components on new vehicles for OEM export market as well as specialised safety enhanced vehicles for the mining, fleet and aftermarket industry. Part of EXCOM, New Business Development, Budgeting, P& L, Customer Relationship Management (CRM), Manufacturing, ISO, SHEQ, Project Management, Process Development. • Total value of account responsibility: R 50 million• Led and directed full sales, marketing, and customer service and product development functions to maximise revenue and minimize expenses. • Led customer liaison and development, and drove project and program development.• Drove commercial activities.• Executed new business and product development strategies. • Planned and oversaw new marketing initiatives, presented high caliber presentations. • Implemented sales pricing for Forex and economic variances. • Managed cost reduction activities VA/VE, and profitability checks.• Led technical development and engineering, product and process engineering and development, as well as continuous improvements processes. • Executed OEE, ISO, 5S policies, procedures and processes. • Managed Service Legal Agreements and ensured Non-Disclosure Agreements were in place and adhered to. • Coordinated Employee assessment, development, training and mentoring of employees. • Coordinated ERP, MRP and implemented manufacturing, planning and logistics, scheduling activities. • Coordinated capacity studies.

Automotive Wire Harness Manufacturing, Projects, New Business Development, Systems Design and Implemetation, Tools and Equipment (Maintenance), RFQ's, Continuous Improvements, Lean Manufacturing Principles, MRP and ISO TS 16949.• Total value of account responsibility: R 220 Million• Maintained and managed client accounts with clients Nissan and VW.• Lead and direct full sales, marketing, customer service and product development functions to maximise revenue and minimize expenses. • Led customer liaison and development, drove project and program development• Drove commercial activities, executed new business and product development strategies. • Planned and oversaw new marketing initiatives, presented high calibre presentations. • Managed cost reduction activities VA/VE, and profitability checks.• Led technical development and engineering, product and process engineering and development, as well as continuous improvements processes. • Executed OEE, ISO, 5S policies, procedures and processes. • Managed Service Legal Agreements and ensured Non-Disclosure Agreements were in place and adhered to. • Coordinated Employee assessment, development, training and mentoring of employees. • Coordinated ERP, MRP and implemented manufacturing, planning and logistics, scheduling activities. • Coordinated capacity studies.

Hazardous Waste Management, Tenders & Proposals, RFQ, Key Account Management, New Business Development, Waste to Energy, SHEQ. Primary Key clients were Sasol, Middelburg Ferrochrome, Columbus Stainless, NATREF.

Manufacturer of steel metal pressings, axle carriers, B & C pillars, robotic assemblies, catalytic converters. Responsible for the compilation of Sales Budgets, & Tracking, New Business Development, Customer Relationship Management, RFQ's, ISO TS16949, Pricing and Cost Savings.

Steel pressings and assemblies, e coating and niche product manufacturer. I was responsible for new product sales price submissions, business and product development, CRM & presentations, budgeting, FX and Steel price maintenance, full purchasing responsibilities for both productive and non-productive parts. ISO TS 16949 maintenance and auditing. Part of executive Management Team.