Simon M Makhubo

I am versatile, self-motivated and goal-oriented professional with several years of extensive experience in Management, Supply Chain Management & Logistics. Highly skilled in implementing operational procedures to achieve desired results and productivity improvements for both Internal and External Stakeholders. I have garnered experience in understanding various Stakeholder requirements and augmented it with the knowledge and skills to make these requirements a reality. I see myself as a future leader in Corporate Strategy, creating value for Stakeholders and contributing meaningfully to the SADEC Region and South Africa Development Agenda. 5 years’ experience in Technical Sales & New Business Development with a proven track record, in the bottling and canning beverage, packaging industry with Service Level Agreements in place. From 2008, My focus was more around Packaging and Customer Relationship Management. Customer Centric Management and Revenue Growth Management in South Africa and Africa. I worked closely with the Customer Service Technical Department, Quality Assurance Department, Finance Department, OPS Department, Logistics and Supply Chain Department, Planning Department, Order Fulfilment Department. Raw Material Inventory and Replenishment Procedure. Strong leader and problem-solver dedicated to streamlining operations to decrease costs and promote organizational efficiency. Uses independent decision-making skills and sound judgment to positively impact company success.

• Ryan, Cowley, Nampak OPS/Manufacturing Executive Director, 066 315 0486, 011 719 6300, Nampak
• Caiphus, Bambo, AFR Regional Supply and Replenishment Manager, 081 010 5460, EPIROC
• Nereshnie, Naicker, General Manager, 082 805 6554, Nampak Bevcan Rosslyn
• Andre, Van Tonder, 074 104 2747, MOFAYA Beverages

• Nampak - Maximus Improving Business Performance
• Nampak - Sale Acumen Development
• Nampak - Value Sales Professional 2008
• Nampak - Features, Advantages & Benefits of a range of products: 10015
• Nampak - Identify Customers of the business: 10015
• Nampak - Sales Solution Professional 2009
• Nampak - Identify Financial Implications for making decisions

• Define and ensure the implementation of Supply Planning Strategy in South Africa, in line with the Demand Planning and Customer Forecast
• Optimizing Supply Chain resources to achieve the minimization of working capital (through Sales & Production match) and at the target Customers Service Level, Production, Logistics and Commercial costs.
• Coordinating and controlling the Logistics Processes (inbound and outbound Logistics), considering overall Strategy and Business model, legislation, Commercial Policies and Market best practice
• Leading teams in Logistics Management, Customer Services Management, Vendor Management, Demand Planning and participating in the General Management of Nampak Metals South Africa as part of the Senior Management team.
• Commercial Negotiations and Revenue Growth Management
• Strong relationships with both local and International Procurement Executives.
• Identifying trends by gathering Market Information and providing feedback to internal stakeholders to enable effective decision making.
• Communicating and overseeing customers day to day delivery needs
• Forecast Management and OTIF.
• Demand and Supply Review Management.
• Customers Service Management.
• Negotiating and implementing the Annual Price increase.
• Pro-active identification of Business Opportunities, calculation of prices and quotations. Gathering, evaluating, and adapting Forecast information
• To enable effective Demand Planning, including Monthly and Weekly Sales Reports.
• Monthly Flash Reports, Inventory Management, Ageing Stock Management.
• Customers Monthly S&OP and Customers SPP Meetings.
• Completing customer visit reports and distributing relevant information to stakeholders and managing ‘burning issues immediately.
• Working close with Technical, Operations and QA Teams.
• Working with Finance Department and Supply Chain Management.