Mulalo Basitere
Pretoria,South Africa
Summary
A seasoned industrial engineer with over 15 years of hands-on experience across diverse industries including manufacturing, automotive, Contract logistics and retail e-commerce. Adept at optimizing processes, reducing costs, and improving efficiency through the application of lean principles, Six Sigma methodologies, and advanced engineering techniques. Proven track record of leading cross-functional teams and implementing innovative solutions to drive operational excellence and maximize productivity.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Manager II:Productivity,Inventory& Planning
Walmart
Johannesburg, South Africa-Gauteng
07.2023 - Current
- Managed and motivated high-performing teams with 10 direct reports for successful KPI attainment.
- Maintained smooth-running business operations by delegating priorities to staff abilities.
- Implemented strategies to increase efficiencies within fulfillment areas.
- Implemented operational improvements over 300 stores to reduce costs and drive revenue in alignment with corporate objectives.
- Oversaw inventory usage and worked with procurement and warehouse personnel to facilitate proactive replenishment in over 300 stores.
- Forecasted operational needs and allocated resources to meet business demands.
- Led and coached team leaders to meet performance targets and deliver operational excellence.
Senior Solutions Design Engineer
Kuehne&Nagel
Johannesburg , ZA
08.2021 - 06.2023
- Completed over 15 Customer design solutions, Re-engineering of current process and warehouse optimizations applying Lean and six sigma principles.
- Value stream mapping of current process to reduce waste and improve on efficiencies.
- Project Management on 15+ warehouse tender projects.
- Driving innovation, introducing and implementing new concepts and technology while building on existing best practices.
- Supporting development of others in terms of skills and knowledge levels, assuring high standards of compliance.
Supply Chain Planner
BMW
Pretoria, ZA
09.2014 - 07.2021
- Pro-active screening of overall potentials for 200+ improvements of logistics set-up for supply chain
- Constant review of 200 logistics processes for allocated parts to ensure optimum efficiency, Cost and quality on actual supply.
- Leading of 5 cross-functional project teams, representative of all logistics departments in plant.
- Project management on 300+ special logistics projects and other small unplanned topics, assigned by management.
Senior Industrial Engineer
BMW
Pretoria, ZA
09.2013 - 08.2014
- Performed Planning, controlling and introduction of over 20+ projects within Logistics for product launches, Product upgrade and equipment.
- Responsible for Project Management of 20+ projects, Leads project teams with 7 students, decides on execution and is accountable for timely introduction.
- Responsible for controlling and directing introduction of technical equipment, related technical changes, improvements and ensures Logistics target achievement, minimum cost implications, high productivity and quality standards.
- Is accountable for technical supplier selection. Is interactive with suppliers and customers internal/external with authority and responsibility to enforce process and equipment capability.
Industrial Engineer (Productivity Analyst)
BMW
Pretoria, ZA
09.2009 - 08.2013
- Responsible for Observing, recording and analyzing about 1000+ direct and indirect labour activities as well as accumulate and Compile relevant data needed as input to raise productivity levels.
- Reviewing of 1000+ assembly processes, facilities, layouts and methods to determine and implement feasible changes which will lead, assist and train Team Leaders in optimizing their production factors, focusing on labour, especially through work-study and line balancing.
- Responsible for implementing, running, maintaining and controlling of man-assignment and line balancing system, including any related activities.
Graduate Engineer
Robert Bosch
North West, ZA
07.2008 - 08.2009
- Responsible for line optimizations in 30+ production lines.
- Conducting Production studies in 30+ to increase efficiency.
- Established Lean Manufacturing principles to increase productivity.
- Performed production studies to also increase efficiency.
Education
BSC (Honours)Management of Technology - Management of Technology
Pretoria University
Pretoria, GPLeading the business(Leadership course) - Leadership
Gibs
Johannesburg, GPLeading the team(Leadership course) - Leadership
Gibs
Johannesburg,GPLeading Self(Leadership Course - Leadership
Gibs
Johannesburg, GPB Tech - Industrial Engineering
Tshwane University of Technology
Pretoria, GPNational Diploma - Industrial Engineering
Tshwane University of Technology
Pretoria, GPHigh School Diploma - Matric Certificate-Maths And Science
Mbilwi Senior Secondary School
Sibasa, LPSkills
- Process Optimization
- Lean Manufacturing
- Six Sigma Methodologies
- Project Management
- Supply Chain Management
- Logistics operations management
- Productivity improvement specialist
- Continuous Improvement
- Cross-Functional Leadership
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Accomplishments
- Project Manager (Layout change and improvement)
- Gold medal for Science EXPO (2003):
- Venda Olympiad
- Project Lead (Rollout for the Logistics planning tool for warehouses-2013) Logistics Training Island Lead (2017)
- Project Launch Lead (Logistics Supply Chain-2017-2018)
Languages
English
Fluent
Afrikaans
Elementary
German
Beginner
Affiliations
- Singing
- Cooking
- Watching Movies
Timeline
Senior Manager II:Productivity,Inventory& Planning
Walmart
07.2023 - Current
Senior Solutions Design Engineer
Kuehne&Nagel
08.2021 - 06.2023
Supply Chain Planner
BMW
09.2014 - 07.2021
Senior Industrial Engineer
BMW
09.2013 - 08.2014
Industrial Engineer (Productivity Analyst)
BMW
09.2009 - 08.2013
Graduate Engineer
Robert Bosch
07.2008 - 08.2009
BSC (Honours)Management of Technology - Management of Technology
Pretoria University
Leading the business(Leadership course) - Leadership
Gibs
Leading the team(Leadership course) - Leadership
Gibs
Leading Self(Leadership Course - Leadership
Gibs
B Tech - Industrial Engineering
Tshwane University of Technology
National Diploma - Industrial Engineering
Tshwane University of Technology
High School Diploma - Matric Certificate-Maths And Science
Mbilwi Senior Secondary School
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