Marieta Van Der Merwe
Supply Chain Director
Dar Es Salaam
Summary
Personable and strategic thinker with strong aptitude for optimizing supply chain processes and driving efficiency. Possesses in-depth understanding of logistics and procurement, alongside advanced skills in inventory management and supplier negotiation. Committed to achieving transformative improvements in operational performance and cost savings.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Supply Chain Director
Knauf Gypsum Tanzania Limited
08.2022 - Current
- Evaluated emerging trends in supply chain technology, incorporating relevant innovations into organizational processes for enhanced efficiency.
- Collaborated with sales and marketing teams to forecast product demand accurately and adjust supply chain strategies accordingly.
- Monitored global economic conditions as well as political developments affecting international trade policies, ensuring proactive response to potential changes impacting the business environment.
- Coordinated closely with manufacturing teams to ensure production schedules were aligned with inventory levels and customer demand forecasts for optimal efficiency.
- Assessed and mitigated risks associated with international shipping delays, customs clearance issues, and currency fluctuations to maintain a seamless global supply chain.
- Managed cross-functional teams to ensure timely delivery of products and services, resulting in higher customer satisfaction.
- Consistently met or exceeded organizational targets for key financial performance indicators such as cost savings, on-time delivery, and inventory accuracy by implementing best-in-class supply chain practices.
- Enhanced supplier relationships through regular communication, negotiation, and performance evaluations.
- Supervised 15 staff members tasked with handling materials management, planning, purchasing, and customer service duties
Transport/Customer Logistics Manager
Sephaku Cement
11.2014 - 07.2022
- Maintained strict adherence to federal regulations and company policies regarding driver hours-of-service limits, vehicle inspections, and cargo security measures.
- Reduced costs for the company by negotiating with vendors and optimizing routes for transport vehicles.
- Implemented environmentally sustainable practices within the transport department, such as promoting fuel-efficient driving techniques or adopting alternative fuels where feasible.
- Analyzed data on transport routes, identifying areas for improvement and optimization to reduce transit times.
- Created detailed reports on transportation metrics such as on-time delivery rates or fuel consumption per mile driven – this enabled informed decision-making related to resource allocation priorities.
- Conducted risk assessments for transportation processes to identify potential hazards or inefficiencies requiring proactive intervention or modification of established protocols.
- Fostered a culture of continuous improvement within the logistics team by encouraging open feedback and collaboration on innovative solutions to operational challenges.
- Streamlined logistics operations by implementing efficient inventory management systems and procedures.
- Coordinated emergency response plans effectively addressing any unexpected situations arising from natural disasters, labor strikes or other challenges impacting logistics operations.
- Established reverse logistics procedures that streamlined returns processing while minimizing waste generation.
- Managed annual budgets allocated for logistics operations diligently optimizing available resources without compromising service quality.
Depot Manager
Hestony Transport
04.2011 - 10.2014
- Made sound financial decisions in regards to waste, exceptions and junk outs related to local profit and loss.
- Tracked and reported both individual and department productivity, quality and staffing levels and reported progress and concerns.
- Coached, developed and trained current team members to reach business metrics.
- Initiated new program tracking and compliance with existing SOPs.
- Streamlined depot operations by implementing efficient inventory management systems.
- Ensured compliance with company policies, safety regulations, and industry best practices.
Education
Bachelor - Logistics And Supply Chain Management
UNISA
Pretoria 04.2001 -
Skills
Supply chain analytics
Accomplishments
- Delivered 7% surge in on-time deliveries by transforming customer service operations.
- Yielded 3% annual increase in savings by spearheading procurement enhancements operations.
- Slashed losses to a mere 1% of total stock and bolstered working capital by engineering stock management protocols.
- Reduced 1% annual distribution costs by devising optimization models.
- Cultivated a highly versatile workforce and catapulted 25% production by steering employee development initiatives.
- Minimised losses to 0% by co-ordinating on a ground-breaking project for creating a one-time PIN Loading system.
Timeline
Supply Chain Director
Knauf Gypsum Tanzania Limited
08.2022 - Current
Transport/Customer Logistics Manager
Sephaku Cement
11.2014 - 07.2022
Depot Manager
Hestony Transport
04.2011 - 10.2014
Bachelor - Logistics And Supply Chain Management
UNISA
04.2001 -
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