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JOHAN BOTHA

JOHAN BOTHA

Pretoria

Summary

Commercial and operations executive with 25+ years’ end-to-end experience across supply chain, sales, and marketing. As Business Unit Head, Vision Care (Southern Africa) at Bausch + Lomb, I own P&L and lead strategy, go-to-market, and execution across the region. Delivered sustained double-digit growth and +51% lens revenue (2023–2025) in a competitor-dominated market by relaunching the portfolio, sharpening pricing and promotions, and rebuilding customer trust. Known for turning strategy into results, developing high-performing teams, and partnering across finance, regulatory, and supply chain to scale compliant, profitable growth.

Overview

27
27
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Business Unit Head: Vision Care, Southern Africa

Bausch + Lomb
Pretoria
01.2023 - Current
  • Lead full P&L responsibility for the Vision Care business across Southern Africa.
  • Achieved 51% growth in lens sales (2023–2025).
  • Built and managed high-performing sales team; implemented incentive structures.
  • Introduced new promotional strategies (bundle deals, tiered pricing, buy-in campaigns).
  • Developed marketing initiatives including social media, CPD education (Contact Connect), and in-practice advertising.
  • Strengthened key relationships with wholesalers, retail chains (Clicks, Dischem), and optometry networks.
  • Oversaw product launches and lifecycle management.
  • Collaborated with regulatory, supply chain, and finance teams to ensure compliance.
  • Designed and led national sales conferences and training programs.
  • Led strategic planning initiatives to drive growth and operational efficiency within the unit.
  • Managed financial resources within budget parameters and approved expenditures as necessary.
  • Implemented campaigns and promotions to help with developing goods and services.

Head of Supply Chain

Bausch + Lomb
Pretoria
01.2018 - 12.2022
  • Reported to EMEA Supply Chain Director; managed demand planning, procurement, and logistics.
  • Negotiated and managed 3PL contracts, SLAs, and KPIs.
  • Directed budget planning, forecasting, and AOP cost-reduction initiatives.
  • Coordinated MDR compliance projects for packaging/barcoding.
  • Improved stock availability and customer service through proactive risk mitigation.
  • Led supply chain strategy to enhance efficiency across logistics and operations.
  • Developed forecasting models to improve planning accuracy for product demand.
  • Validated and testing of temperature controlled shipping routes.
  • Oversaw the selection and management of vendors, suppliers and logistics partners.
  • Conferred with supply chain planners to forecast demand or create supply plans.

Logistics Manager

Alere Healthcare
Johannesburg
01.2012 - 12.2018
  • Managed R50M+ inventory, 10 staff, and 8,000 sq. ft. warehouse.
  • Monitored product import or export processes to verify compliance with regulatory or legal requirements. (BNLS, North Africa, Seychelles, Mauritius).
  • Achieved ISO 9001 and ISO 13485 audit compliance.
  • Negotiated freight forwarder contracts and reduced logistics costs.
  • Managed logistics operations for healthcare product distribution.
  • Oversaw inventory control to ensure product availability.
  • Managed day-to-day operations related to receiving, storing, packing, shipping merchandise.
  • Negotiated contracts with carriers for optimal pricing on transportation services.

Import & Export Manager → Member/Shareholder

Colony Trading
Pretoria
01.1999 - 12.2012
  • Transitioned from operations into ownership role, combining supply chain and commercial leadership.
  • Expanded distribution channels and sales revenue through strategic sourcing and client growth.
  • Managed international procurement, budgeting, and forecasting.
  • Facilitated communication between company, customers and overseas partners to maintain efficient operations.
  • Prepared and processed import and export documentation according to customs regulations, laws and procedures.
  • Created shipping documents such as commercial invoices, packing lists, certificates of origin.
  • Researched potential buyers, distributors, agents, or other representatives in international markets.
  • Reviewed customer orders and ensured accuracy of product specifications and delivery dates.

Education

Bachelor of Commerce - Marketing Management

University of Pretoria
06-1998

High School Diploma -

Hoërskool Die Wilgers
12-1994

Skills

  • P&L Management & Business Growth
  • Sales Strategy & Incentive Design
  • Market & Competitor Analysis
  • Product Launch & Brand Strategy
  • Key Account & Distributor Management
  • Customer Engagement & Retention
  • Demand Forecasting & Procurement
  • Supply Chain Operations & Logistics
  • ISO 9001 & 13485 Compliance
  • Regulatory & Risk Management
  • Cross-Functional & Change Leadership
  • Team Development & Talent Coaching
  • Digital Marketing & CPD/Education Initiatives

Certification

  • Export Risk Management
  • ISO Compliance Training (9001, 13485)
  • Advanced Excel (Level 6)
  • Management & Leadership Short Courses

Languages

  • English
  • Afrikaans

Executive Profile

Dynamic senior leader with 25+ years of experience across supply chain, operations, and commercial management. Currently serving as Business Unit Head: Vision Care, Southern Africa at Bausch + Lomb, driving double-digit growth in a highly competitive market. Known for strategic leadership, turnaround execution, and building trusted customer relationships., Growing the contact lens business 51% in two years., Launching new product lines and innovative promotions., Steering marketing strategy, sales incentives, and key account management., Leading cross-functional initiatives in compliance, regulatory, and supply chain optimization.

Languages

Afrikaans
First Language
English
Proficient (C2)
C2

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Business Unit Head: Vision Care, Southern Africa

Bausch + Lomb
01.2023 - Current

Head of Supply Chain

Bausch + Lomb
01.2018 - 12.2022

Logistics Manager

Alere Healthcare
01.2012 - 12.2018

Import & Export Manager → Member/Shareholder

Colony Trading
01.1999 - 12.2012

Bachelor of Commerce - Marketing Management

University of Pretoria

High School Diploma -

Hoërskool Die Wilgers
JOHAN BOTHA