Tertius Barnard

Key Responsibilities:

• Provided strategic leadership for national transport, fleet management, exports, and logistics governance functions, ensuring seamless end-to-end outbound logistics operations across PepsiCo’s South African business units.
• Directed a high-performing logistics team responsible for daily execution, performance management, and strategic alignment of transport and export operations.
• Oversaw a large-scale transport network including both owned and third-party carriers, optimizing route planning, cost efficiency, and on-time delivery performance.
• Led the governance and compliance framework across all logistics operations, ensuring alignment with PepsiCo global standards, local regulations, and internal control systems.
• Managed a diverse fleet portfolio, ensuring uptime, cost efficiency, safety, and compliance with environmental and operational policies.
• Drove export logistics strategy and execution, enabling reliable cross-border and overseas trade while managing freight forwarders, customs brokers, and international shipping partners.
• Championed transformation initiatives in digital logistics, leveraging tools like SAP, TMS, EWM, and analytics platforms such as Power BI to improve visibility, productivity, and reporting accuracy.

Key Achievements:

• Delivered double-digit cost savings through transport network optimization, strategic carrier consolidation, and data-driven planning.
• Implemented a national owner-driver program, promoting enterprise development and enhancing service accountability.
• Led cross-functional collaboration to significantly improve on-time in-full (OTIF) metrics and customer service scores.
• Strengthened export capabilities, achieving improved lead time reliability and compliance across key African and international markets.

Key Responsibilities:

• Led national transport, warehousing, and distribution operations across multiple sites, servicing both direct-to-customer and retail channels.
• Managed a logistics network that supported the efficient movement of high-volume FMCG goods across South Africa and export markets.
• Oversaw a large-scale fleet operation including in-house and third-party transport providers, optimizing route planning and delivery schedules to ensure on-time, in-full (OTIF) performance.
• Directed DC operations, ensuring inventory accuracy, capacity planning, warehouse productivity, and adherence to food safety and compliance standards.
• Implemented SAP EWM, TMS, and Power BI solutions to improve visibility, automation, and data-driven decision-making across the supply chain.
• Championed cost optimization initiatives, resulting in >10% logistics cost reduction pa, while improving service levels and customer satisfaction.
• Drove continuous improvement through Lean and Six Sigma methodologies, delivering efficiency gains across warehouse and transport functions.
• Provided strategic leadership in cross-functional projects involving Sales, Planning, Manufacturing, and Customer Service to enhance end-to-end supply chain performance.

Key Achievements:

• Successfully led the logistics stream of a national supply chain transformation, restructuring the transport and distribution model for agility and scalability.
• Delivered year-on-year improvements in delivery reliability, warehouse productivity, and logistics cost-to-serve metrics.
• Played a key role in the integration of sustainability practices, including fleet decarbonisation and packaging waste reduction in distribution operations.

Key Responsibilities:

• Directed national logistics operations across transport, warehousing, and distribution for a diverse portfolio of food and beverage products.
• Led the end-to-end outbound supply chain ensuring high service levels, product availability, and cost efficiency.
• Oversaw a network of distribution centres and third-party logistics providers, ensuring alignment with business goals and customer expectations.
• Implemented continuous improvement initiatives focused on route optimization, warehouse productivity, and reduced lead times.
• Managed large-scale fleet operations and delivery planning for both primary and secondary distribution.
• Developed and maintained strong collaboration with manufacturing, planning, and commercial teams to ensure seamless execution of logistics strategies.
• Ensured full compliance with food safety, quality, and regulatory standards throughout the logistics chain.
• Championed the adoption of systems and technologies (e.g., WMS, TMS) to support data-driven decisions and operational efficiency.

Key Achievements:

• Successfully reduced distribution costs by 6% through transport network optimization and load consolidation.
• Improved On-Time-In-Full (OTIF) delivery metrics by 10% through process enhancements and performance tracking.
• Led the rollout of a centralized distribution model which improved inventory accuracy and customer responsiveness.
• Spearheaded a logistics transformation project ahead of the company’s integration into PepsiCo operations.

Key Responsibilities:

• Directed national warehousing and transport functions across multi-site operations, including bulk and packed goods.
• Managed a national fleet and third-party logistics providers (3PLs) to ensure on-time and in-full deliveries (OTIF).
• Oversaw inventory management and replenishment strategies to support high-volume demand across retail and wholesale channels.
• Implemented logistics KPIs, cost control measures, and continuous improvement initiatives to enhance operational efficiency.
• Collaborated closely with supply chain planning, sales, and production teams to align logistics with business goals and seasonal demand spikes.
• Led SAP EWM and TMS system enhancements for improved visibility, traceability, and decision-making.

Key Achievements:

• Improved national delivery performance by 18% through route optimization and enhanced 3PL management.
• Reduced logistics costs by 12% through renegotiation of transport contracts and warehouse footprint consolidation.
• Successfully led the logistics integration for key product lines post-acquisition, maintaining service levels above 95%.
• Enabled more accurate and agile distribution planning through implementation of data-driven forecasting tools.

Key Responsibilities:

• Led end-to-end warehouse operations for both APR (Adjustable Pallet Racking) and bulk storage environments, managing high SKU volumes across dry, ambient, and chilled FMCG product lines.
• Oversaw inbound receiving, storage, and inventory control, ensuring FIFO compliance, stock accuracy, and warehouse hygiene in line with food safety standards.
• Managed a fleet of articulated MHE (e.g., reach trucks, forklifts, VNA), ensuring equipment utilization, uptime, and operator safety.
• Directed dispatch and loading operations for break bulk and full truckloads across last mile, mid mile, and first mile distribution flows, servicing national and regional customers.
• Supervised a team of warehouse supervisors, inventory clerks, forklift drivers, and dispatch staff, ensuring KPI alignment on order fulfillment, accuracy, and turnaround time.
• Collaborated cross-functionally with Transport, Sales, and Production Planning teams to optimize outbound flows and warehouse throughput.
• Maintained and improved warehouse processes using WMS (SAP EWM/SAP WM) and continuous improvement methodologies (LEAN/5S).

Key Achievements:

• Improved warehouse pick rate by 18% through racking reconfiguration, process redesign and staff re-training, enhancing throughput and service levels.
• Achieved >98.5% dispatch accuracy across multiple FMCG product categories through rigorous order verification processes and barcode scanning.
• Led successful integration of new APR racking system, increasing storage capacity by 20% without expanding warehouse footprint.
• Reduced loading turnaround times by 25% through the redesign of loading bays and introduction of staggered vehicle arrival slots.
• Drove a 10% reduction in operating costs via improved space utilization, labour planning, and MHE maintenance optimization.
• Supported seamless delivery execution during seasonal peak periods with >90% OTIF (On Time In Full) delivery performance.

Key Responsibilities: Key Achievements:

• Led the centralized procurement and supplier management function across the Sasko Grain division to ensure consistent policy adherence and cost-efficiency.
• Oversaw the centralized accounts payable department, ensuring timely payments, cash flow optimization, and compliance with internal controls.
• Compiled and analyzed monthly and quarterly financial management packs for senior leadership, including variance analysis and performance commentary.
• Managed the annual budgeting and forecasting processes across all business units in the division.
• Provided functional SAP and IT systems support to finance users to ensure data integrity, reporting accuracy, and process optimization.
• Ensured compliance with internal controls, audit requirements, and corporate governance standards.
• Collaborated with operations, commercial, and supply chain teams to align financial goals with business objectives.
• Successfully implemented a centralized procurement framework, achieving measurable cost savings and supplier consolidation across the division.
• Streamlined the accounts payable process, reducing payment cycle times and improving supplier satisfaction.
• Led a budgeting system overhaul, reducing planning time and increasing accuracy through better departmental alignment and use of SAP planning tools.
• Developed and rolled out a financial dashboard in SAP/BW for improved real-time reporting and decision-making.
• Recognized for maintaining high standards of financial reporting during internal and external audit reviews with minimal findings.

Key Responsibilities:

• Oversaw the centralized Accounts Payable process, ensuring accurate and timely vendor payments and maintaining strong supplier relationships.
• Managed preparation and submission of monthly financial packs, including P&L, balance sheet reconciliations, and variance analyses.
• Led the annual budgeting and quarterly forecasting processes for the division, aligning with group financial objectives.
• Ensured compliance with GAAP standards, internal controls, and company policies.
• Partnered with operational leadership to provide financial insights for performance management and cost control.
• Coordinated with internal and external auditors during audit processes and ensured full compliance and readiness.
• Supported the SAP ERP environment, resolving system and reporting issues and contributing to system optimization.

Key Achievements:

• Reduced supplier payment lead times by 20% through process improvements in the accounts payable function.
• Streamlined month-end reporting processes, cutting reporting timelines by 3 days and improving accuracy.
• Successfully led budgeting cycles with 100% on-time submission and alignment with divisional strategic priorities.
• Played a key role in improving SAP financial modules, enhancing real-time reporting capabilities for finance and operations.

Key Responsibilities:

• Led the financial management function for the Grain Inland Division, overseeing the full financial cycle including budgeting, forecasting, and reporting.
• Centralized the Accounts Payable (AP) function across multiple business units, driving efficiency and standardization.
• Prepared and consolidated monthly financial packs, variance analyses, and management reports to support strategic decision-making.
• Developed and managed annual budgets in collaboration with regional operations and procurement teams.
• Ensured compliance with internal controls, corporate policies, and regulatory frameworks (GAAP & company standards).
• Provided support and oversight for SAP financial modules and reporting tools, enhancing financial transparency and control.

Key Achievements:

• Successfully centralized the Accounts Payable process, reducing processing time by 30% and improving payment accuracy.
• Streamlined financial reporting by standardizing templates and timelines, reducing month-end close cycle from 8 to 4 days.
• Delivered budget accuracy improvements, with variance reduced to below 3% through better forecasting and cross-functional alignment.
• Played a key role in the SAP finance module enhancement project, improving automation of reconciliations and AP workflows.

Key Responsibilities Key Achievements

• Led the preparation and submission of accurate and timely monthly and annual financial packs in compliance with corporate reporting requirements.
• Oversaw the consolidation of inventory, production, and financial reporting packs, ensuring alignment across operational and financial systems.
• Managed the annual budgeting process, including planning, coordination with operational teams, and variance analysis.
• Implemented and monitored financial controls to ensure integrity of financial reporting, cost containment, and compliance with internal audit standards.
• Played a critical role in the implementation of SAP, including system testing, financial process mapping, data migration, and staff training.
• Supported internal and external audit processes by providing required documentation and reconciliations.
• Successfully streamlined and consolidated inventory, production, and finance reporting, resulting in improved data accuracy and decision-making.
• Played a key role in the SAP implementation project, leading financial systems integration and user acceptance testing, contributing to a successful go-live.
• Identified and implemented cost control initiatives that reduced operational expenses and improved margin performance.
• Improved the accuracy and efficiency of month-end and year-end financial reporting cycles by automating reconciliations and standardizing reporting templates.
• Strengthened internal financial governance, leading to improved audit outcomes and reduced compliance risks.

Key Responsibilities:

• Oversaw the clinic’s full financial reporting function, ensuring accurate monthly, quarterly, and year-end reports in line with group and statutory requirements.
• Managed the accounts payable process, including supplier reconciliations, payment scheduling, and compliance with internal control protocols.
• Controlled fixed asset register, including acquisitions, disposals, depreciation, and physical verification processes.
• Prepared and monitored budgets, forecasts, and cost analyses in collaboration with department heads.
• Ensured compliance with healthcare finance regulations, internal policies, and audit requirements.
• Acted as financial liaison for hospital operations, supporting executive decisions with financial insight.

Key Achievements:

• Reduced supplier payment cycle time by 25% through process automation and improved supplier engagement.
• Successfully led the asset verification and revaluation project, aligning the fixed asset register with actuals and IFRS standards.
• Contributed to a group-wide finance systems upgrade initiative by aligning clinic-level reporting processes with national standards.