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Armand Pretorius

Armand Pretorius

Pretoria,Gauteng

Summary

Results-driven Supply Chain Deployment Planner with extensive experience in stock allocation, distribution planning, and managing inventory flow across complex supply networks. Skilled in optimizing deployment strategies to ensure timely and efficient product availability across regions, balancing service levels, inventory targets, and logistics constraints. Collaborates closely with demand planners and supply planners to align deployment decisions with forecasted demand, production output, and inventory policies. Adept at managing daily and long-term deployment plans, mitigating supply risks, and resolving imbalances to prevent stockouts or obsolescence. Proven track record of improving supply chain responsiveness through cross-functional coordination, insightful reporting, and continuous process improvement. Strong communicator with a data-driven mindset and a focus on delivering reliable, end-to-end supply performance.

Overview

2
2
years of professional experience
8
8
years of post-secondary education

Work history

Planner: Deployment

Clover S.A. Proprietary Limited
Roodepoort, South Africa
12.2023 - Current
  • Plan and manage the national deployment of Clover yoghurt stock across South Africa, overseeing inventory levels at five major distribution centres and ensuring optimal stock balancing to meet regional demand and service level targets.
  • Monitor stock levels and product age across the network, proactively managing inventory to prevent obsolescence and maintain order fill rate performance.
  • Coordinate daily load distribution in collaboration with transport providers and warehouse teams, ensuring efficient resource utilization while avoiding delays and overtime.
  • Develop, maintain, and adjust deployment plans in response to evolving supply, demand, and operational constraints; implement contingency strategies and monitor execution accuracy.
  • Track warehouse capacity across sites, provide recommendations to address space constraints, and liaise with Principals to optimize storage usage.
  • Oversee the ordering and allocation of Principal-managed products across the branch network, resolving delivery discrepancies, order variances, and aged stock issues.
  • Prepare and present detailed operational reports covering inventory levels, warehouse utilization, short supply risks, and deployment performance metrics to support internal planning and stakeholder alignment.

Education

National Senior Certificate -

Die HoërskoolMenlopark
01.2016 - 12.2020

Bachelor of Commerce - Supply Chain Management

University of Pretoria
01.2021 - 12.2023

Skills

  • Inventory Management
  • Supply Chain Coordination
  • Planning & Forecasting
  • Capacity Management
  • Process Improvement & Problem Solving
  • Reporting & Analysis
  • Microsoft Office
  • Decision-Making
  • Leadership
  • Communication

Languages

English
Fluent
Afrikaans
Native

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Planner: Deployment

Clover S.A. Proprietary Limited
12.2023 - Current

Bachelor of Commerce - Supply Chain Management

University of Pretoria
01.2021 - 12.2023

National Senior Certificate -

Die HoërskoolMenlopark
01.2016 - 12.2020
Armand Pretorius