CV Profile No.61062

Experience in the following industries :

• Advice, audit, accounting
• Distribution, selling, wholesale
• Import-export business
• Industry, production, manufacturing and other
• Transport, logistics, postal services

Professional experience

• Supply Chain Consulting
• Freelance
• Since 01.2019
• • Utilise analytical and quantitative methods to understand, predict, and enhance supply chain processes. • Assembling data, analysing performance, identifying problems, and developing recommendations which support SCM planning and operations. • Developing and implementing supply chain strategies and policies for the group. • Evaluate areas of supply chain operations that require improvement. Communicate with colleagues to provide feedback on their efficiency and suggest methods to improve. • Develop, teach and reinforce safety guidelines and protocols. • Create supply chain management strategies that increase efficiency and speed. • Provide operational support and guidance to ensure maximum productivity. • Train and mentor SCM employees. • Researching and implementing sustainable green supply chain initiatives. • Collaborate with other departments to identify vulnerabilities and close operational gaps. • Focus on safety, cost management and business growth in all interactions and directives. • Optimize warehouse functions and expediting delivery of materials by implementing lean and JIT systems.

• Procurement Manager
• Alliance Media Holdings
• 02.2016 - 12.2018
• Procurement Management • Initiating and coordinating the forecasting of procurement needs for the company. • Developing and nurturing relationships with all key vendors/suppliers. • Devise and employ fruitful sourcing strategies. • Discover the most profitable suppliers and initiate business partnerships. Financial Management • Budgetary controls for the Group. • CAPEX projects implementation strategies. • Adherence to PFMA Act on all government tenders. • Authorizing operations vouchers in line with budgeted amounts. • Processing of letter of credits for overseas purchasing in conjunction with the CFO. Logistics Management • Coordinating shipping of containers into West Africa, East Africa and SADC countries. • Liaising with clearing agents to ensure timely clearing of containers at ports of entry. • Negotiating bare minimum transport rates with third party transporters. • Continuously research on the statutory requirements on imports into various African countries to avoid penalties and returns.

• Procurement Manager
• Bariscan Investments
• 01.2013 - 01.2016
• Procurement Management • Initiating and coordinating the forecasting of procurement needs for the company. • Developing and nurturing relationships with all key vendors/suppliers. • Devise and employ fruitful sourcing strategies. • Discover the most profitable suppliers and initiate business partnerships. • Negotiate with external vendors to secure the most advantageous terms. • Approve the ordering of necessary goods and services above R250k and below R600k thresh hold. • Conducting annual vendor performance appraisal by examining and re-evaluating existing contracts. • Collaborate with key persons to ensure the clarity of the specifications and expectations of the company. • Foresee alterations in the comparative negotiating ability of suppliers and clients. • Anticipate unfavorable events through analysis of data and prepare control strategies. • Perform risk management regarding supply contracts and agreements. • Controls spend and build a culture of long-term saving on procurement costs. • Checking daily, weekly, and monthly procurement reports. • Enforcing supplier compliance to company and statutory requirements including environmental, health and safety in accordance to ISO9001.

• Procurement and Logistics Officer
• Bariscan Investments
• 07.2011 - 12.2012
• Logistics • In charge of the day to day operations of the transport department • Being the first point of contact for all drivers. • Keeping proper record of vehicle movements • Implementing standardised, Company side Logistics processes and procedures to improve Company profitability • Managing logistic mobilisations for key projects • Providing advice to Head office, Projects and Country teams on logistical issues • Supporting projects with logistical challenges as required Procurement • Continuously improving procurement policies and processes to facilitate more effective and cost efficient operations. • Coordinating procurement of goods from South Africa to SADC Countries.

• Buyer
• The Cotton Company of Zimbabwe
• 06.2008 - 05.2011
• Initiating and coordinating the forecasting of procurement needs for the company. Developing and nurturing relationships with all key vendors/suppliers. Discover the most profitable suppliers and initiate business partnerships. Negotiate with external vendors to secure the most advantageous terms. Approve the ordering of necessary goods and services below $1000.00 Conducting annual vendor performance appraisal by examining and re-evaluating existing contracts Collaborate with key persons to ensure the clarity of the specifications and expectations of the company. Anticipate unfavorable events through analysis of data and prepare control strategies. Preparing daily, weekly, and monthly procurement reports. Enforcing supplier compliance to company and statutory requirements including environmental, health and safety in accordance to ISO9001.