Thabo Ndlela
Category Manager: Mining Consumables And Transport Logistics
Sandton
Summary
Forward-thinking team leader skilled at operating departments efficiently to meet goals. Successful background matching employees with roles for maximum performance. Proactive and hardworking individual focused on continuous operational improvement.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Category Manager: Mining Consumables and Transport
Accenture SA
2 2022 - Current
- Leadership: Lead and manage sourcing practices in major mining sub-categories.
- Strategy Development: Develop and execute category strategies aligned with business objectives.
- Optimization: Optimize end-to-end supply management processes.
- Cost Reduction: Drive multi-million annual savings through innovative solutions.
- Compliance: Ensure adherence to procurement policies and B-BBEE strategy alignment.
- Team Management: Lead cross-functional teams, both onshore and offshore.
- Stakeholder Engagement: Communicate effectively with stakeholders and manage supplier relationships.
- Performance Tracking: Monitor performance metrics and ensure delivery of contractual SLAs and KPIs.
- Innovation: Stay updated on industry trends and implement technology solutions for clients.
Logistics and supply chain Manager SA
Elanco Animal Health (SA)
02.2020 - 01.2022
- Logistics Management: Planned and managed logistics activities, including warehouse operations, transportation, and customer services.
- Supplier Negotiation: Negotiated with suppliers, manufacturers, retailers, and consumers.
- Stakeholder Coordination: Coordinated logistics operations teams and managed stakeholder relationships.
- Compliance: Ensured compliance with logistics and governance policies.
- System Development: Developed integrated systems for inventory and warehousing management.
- Budgeting: Conducted budget planning and forecasting.
- Project Management: Managed international and local transportation projects, including import/export and demand planning.
Senior logistics and supply chain analyst
BUD Group - Idwala Industrial Mines
05.2018 - 01.2020
- Strategy Implementation: Developed and implemented best practice logistics strategies and policies.
- Operations Management: Planned and managed logistics operations, liaising with stakeholders, suppliers, and logistics providers.
- Problem Resolution: Resolved issues related to transportation, logistics, and supply chain systems.
- Cost Control: Monitored and optimized logistics costs, negotiating rates with providers.
- Continuous Improvement: Identified inefficiencies and implemented cost optimization initiatives.
- Data Analysis: Analyzed and interpreted logistics data to support decision-making.
- ERP Systems: Ensured the maintenance and accuracy of ERP systems for performance management.
- Budget Management: Created and managed logistics budgets, ensuring compliance with regulations.
- Team Leadership: Motivated and organized teams to achieve productivity targets.
- Reporting: Provided regular logistics distribution cost reports and presentations to senior management.
Logistics Analyst
Lafarge Holcim SA
04.2017 - 04.2018
- Operational Reporting: Managed daily operational and logistics cost reporting.
- Cost Analysis: Analyzed and presented logistics costs, identifying opportunities for cost reduction.
- Process Optimization: Participated in projects to develop and implement new supply chain services and processes.
- Performance Tracking: Monitored depot/plant turnaround times and order cycle times.
- Data Validation: Collected, validated, and analyzed business information for process optimization.
- Scenario Planning: Conducted road network analysis and transporter rate negotiations.
- Forecasting: Assisted with demand planning and S&OP processes.
- Budget Management: Supported budgeting processes and provided budget reports.
- Project Management: Managed overall logistics movements, ensuring completion of rail, road, and sea freight activities.
Logistics and Customer Co-ordinator
Lafarge Holcim SA
01.2016 - 03.2017
- Customer Relations: Interacted with customers to resolve queries and complaints, ensuring customer satisfaction.
- Order Management: Advised vendors on shipping instructions and monitored shipment documentation processing.
- Inventory Management: Maintained inventory stock levels and verified stock accuracy.
- Shipping Coordination: Arranged container bookings, monitored product quality control, and ensured correct shipping documentation.
- Logistics Coordination: Coordinated shipment deliveries to warehouses and ensured timely processing of shipments.
- Administration: Supported customer service-related matters and managed relevant administration and database tasks.
- Financial Resolution: Ensured timely resolution of invoicing and finance-related matters.
Logistics and supply chain specialist (Local and Exports)
Lafarge Holcim SA
08.2014 - 12.2015
- Shipping Coordination: Managed local and international shipping logistics, including arranging shipping instructions and processing documentation.
- Inventory Management: Maintained accurate inventory stock levels and coordinated with warehouses for shipment deliveries.
- Export Documentation: Prepared and verified export documentation, ensuring compliance with incoterms (CFR, CIF, FOB).
- Vendor Relations: Interacted with vendors and suppliers, ensuring timely processing and delivery of orders.
- Customer Service: Addressed customer service-related matters, resolving queries and ensuring customer satisfaction.
- Order Processing: Monitored and controlled the processing of orders, ensuring timely and accurate shipment deliveries.
- Quality Control: Ensured product quality control prior to shipping, verifying compliance with customer specifications.
- Forecasting: Consolidated and updated forecasts from internal stakeholders to support planning and logistics activities.
- Financial Resolution: Managed invoicing and finance-related matters, ensuring timely resolution.
Education
Post Graduate Diploma - Management Practice
Henley Business School South Africa
Paulshof, South Africa 04.2001 -
Bachelor of Commerce Honours - Transport Economics & Supply Chain Management
University of Johannesburg
Johannesburg, South Africa 04.2001 -
Bachelor of Technology - Transportation Management & Supply Chain Managemen
University of Johannesburg
Johannesburg, South Africa 04.2001 -
National Diploma - Transport Management & Supply Chain Management
University of Johannesburg
Johannesburg, South Africa 04.2001 -
Skills
Strategic Sourcing
undefinedTertiary
- Henley Business School South Africa, PG DIP in Management Practice – Accenture leaders of the Future programme, 2023, MM/DD/YY
- University of Johannesburg, BCom Hons in Transport Economics & Supply Chain management, 2018, MM/DD/YY
- University of Johannesburg, B-Tech in Transportation management & Supply Chain management, 2016, MM/DD/YY
- University of Johannesburg, NDip in Transportation management and Supply Chain management, 2012, MM/DD/YY
Driverlicense
Code B
Ownvehicle
Yes
Eeaa
African, Male
Systems
- SAP S4hanna
- Ariba
- Coupa
- Synops
- MS office
Personal Information
- Date of Birth: 07/23/91
- Nationality: South African
References
References available upon request.
Accomplishments
- Successfully led multi-million rand strategic sourcing projects, resulting in significant cost savings for clients.
- Implemented Total Cost of Ownership reduction initiatives, achieving a 15% reduction in procurement costs.
- Developed and executed category strategies that increased efficiency and aligned with business objectives, enhancing overall operational performance.
- Played a key role in aligning supply chain strategy with B-BBEE strategy, promoting diversity and transformation within the company.
- Managed the logistics operations team at Elanco Animal Health, ensuring timeous deliveries and compliance with logistics policies.
- Successfully negotiated high-value strategic contracts with suppliers, leading to improved terms and cost savings.
- Spearheaded the development of new teams and tracking practices at Accenture, optimizing procurement and sourcing management.
- Achieved high performance levels and client satisfaction through innovative technology solutions and strategic focus.
- Coordinated logistics operations at Lafarge Holcim SA, leading to improved turnaround times and reduced logistics costs.
Work Availability
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Timeline
Logistics and supply chain Manager SA
Elanco Animal Health (SA)
02.2020 - 01.2022
Senior logistics and supply chain analyst
BUD Group - Idwala Industrial Mines
05.2018 - 01.2020
Logistics Analyst
Lafarge Holcim SA
04.2017 - 04.2018
Logistics and Customer Co-ordinator
Lafarge Holcim SA
01.2016 - 03.2017
Logistics and supply chain specialist (Local and Exports)
Lafarge Holcim SA
08.2014 - 12.2015
Post Graduate Diploma - Management Practice
Henley Business School South Africa
04.2001 -
Bachelor of Commerce Honours - Transport Economics & Supply Chain Management
University of Johannesburg
04.2001 -
Bachelor of Technology - Transportation Management & Supply Chain Managemen
University of Johannesburg
04.2001 -
National Diploma - Transport Management & Supply Chain Management
University of Johannesburg
04.2001 -
Category Manager: Mining Consumables and Transport
Accenture SA
2 2022 - Current
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