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Ursula Cromhout

Ursula Cromhout

Supply Chain Manager
CENTURION

Summary

Senior-level Supply Chain and Operations leader with extensive experience in creating strategies and leading execution of all global supply chain activities, including procurement, manufacturing, and distribution management. Manages and leads cross-functional teams to drive product supply and productivity improvements. Leads risk mitigation, while driving supply chain strategies for end-to-end pipeline management and supply planning. Skilled in negotiation and strategic decision making, perfected by 12years of experience in leading organizational business units.

Diligent Supply Chain Manager with solid background in optimizing procurement processes and enhancing supplier relationships. Successfully lead projects improving inventory accuracy and reducing lead times. Demonstrated ability to streamline operations and implement cost-saving initiatives.

Experienced with supply chain management, ensuring seamless flow of goods and materials. Utilizes advanced logistics strategies to enhance operational efficiency and cost-effectiveness. Track record of fostering strong vendor relationships and ensuring timely deliveries.

Personable and highly organized individual with strong understanding of logistics and supply chain principles. Knowledge of inventory management and procurement processes, with skills in data analysis and problem-solving. Capable of optimizing supply chain operations to enhance efficiency and reduce costs.

Overview

23
23
years of professional experience
12
12
years of post-secondary education
2
2
Certifications
1
1
Language

Work History

Sales Support & Supply Chain Manager / NDP

ISOCLEAR (Pty) Ltd
PRETORIA
06.2015 - Current
  • Supply Chain Management
  • Inventory Control: Stock take and stock level management
  • Dispatch and Receive: stock issue, receive, record keep and manage
  • Consignment Stock Management and Historical Data Recording
  • Import and Export Freight Management (including customs clearance)
  • Supplier Management &(Couriers)
  • Reporting: Weekly/Monthly orders placed to suppliers; Monthly stock holding and age analysis; Reports to CFO
  • Policies: Related to Supply Chain and Procurement and Compliance
  • SCM or Operational Cost savings initiatives
  • Sales Support
  • Market Analysis: Ongoing market analysis / Competitor analysis
  • Marketing Sales Materials : Imported and specialised products
  • Supplier Management and supplier relationships
  • Sales Support : Support to Sales Rep / Line Management
  • New Product Sourcing: New Products: New Products sourcing; New product business case evaluation; New product Clinical evaluation; New product introduction
  • Financial Performance contribution: Gross profitability
  • ISO 13485 Compliance: ISO13485 secratariat for internal meetings; management and audits, including records maintenance

Assistant Manager

STRAWBERRY POT
Pretoria
08.2015 - 04.2016
  • Day to day ordering of stock
  • Arranging customer deliveries
  • Costing of products / pricing of products
  • Customer care / sales assistance
  • Cash up and wages payments
  • Any / All day to day functions

Procurement Manager

MBADA DIAMONDS
Harare
07.2012 - 04.2013
  • Company Overview: Oversee total Supply Chain Procurement for the mining industry sourcing both from local and international suppliers
  • Manage and supervise team of 9 buyers and report to CEO
  • Make decisions concerning operational activity and plan short and long term direction of procuring activities
  • Manage contingency plans for stores stock and direct capital equipment acquisitions
  • Negotiate with suppliers and draw up contracts concerning service agreements, consignment stock and hiring of equipment
  • Monthly/Quarterly and Yearly Reports, Plans and Budgeting
  • Oversee total Supply Chain Procurement for the mining industry sourcing both from local and international suppliers
  • Managed supply chain process, from order placement to delivery, to facilitate on-time and accurate fulfillment.

Technical Sales Support

ANATECH INSTRUMENTS
Johannesburg
07.2009 - 11.2009
  • Sales and Technical support to customers
  • Sold mainly laboratory equipment and consumables to Universities
  • Reason for leaving: Husband was offered permanent flying position in Zimbabwe

Sales Representative

SCIENTIFIC GROUP (ADCOCK INGRAM)
Midrand
07.2008 - 07.2009
  • Support and sales
  • Sold mainly to laboratories (Medical) and Educational institutions such as Universities
  • Included 11 different suppliers
  • Reason for leaving: Better offer with Anatech

Medical Representative

GABLER MEDICAL
Midrand
04.2007 - 07.2008
  • Sales of Medical Equipment to hospitals and training staff to use such equipment
  • Reason for leaving: Second child was born and sickly, thus needed job closer to home
  • Established strong relationships with healthcare professionals, resulting in increased trust and credibility for the organization.

Assistant AND Nursery Manager

MONDI FORESTS
Richardsbay Kwambonambi
01.2004 - 01.2006
  • Responsible for the day to day management of the nursery
  • Cloning and Propagation of approximately 13 million trees for the forestry industry
  • Managing a team of approximately 300 contractors on site
  • Daily capturing of data, rooting reports and sales figures to enable the foresters to also plant their fields accordingly
  • Running a 3 million Rand project – Hydroponics in collaboration with the Tissue Culture laboratory in Pietermaritzburg
  • Ordering of Chemicals; Ensuring Safety, Water and Health Policies were in place
  • Daily Maintenance on Boreholes, Field Production Estimations
  • Vehicle Maintenance
  • Water Quality Monitoring and Availability
  • Greenhouse maintenance and disease control
  • Reason for leaving: First child was born and we moved to Pretoria due to husband's work offer
  • WON A ‘PUSHING THE LIMITS’ AWARD FOR OUR INNOVATION ON THE HYDROPONIC PROJECT AND 3 MILLION TARGET OUTPUT

GIS Administrator

MONDI FORESTS
Richardsbay
01.2002 - 01.2004
  • Administration and map work for the forestry industry
  • Geographic and Information Technology
  • Reason for leaving: Upgraded to manager

Education

Matric with exemption - Afrikaans, English, Biology, Maths, Science and Computer Science

CARLETONVILLE HIGH SCHOOL
Carletonville, South Africa
01.1993 - 12.1997

Bachelor of Science - Microbiology

UNIVERSITY OF PRETORIA – TUKS
Pretoria, Southg Africa
01.1998 - 12.2003

Some College (No Degree) - Business Management

TECHNICON NATAL
Natal, South Africa
01.2003 - 12.2003

Skills

Supplier relationship management

Educational Background

Carletonville High School, 1993 - 1997, Matric with exemption – Higher Grade, Afrikaans, English, Biology, Maths, Science, Computer Scienc


University of Pretoria – Tuks, Bsc. Microbiology 1993 - Major Subject : Microbiology, Biochemistry, Genetics, Psychology, Criminology


Team Leader Development Program, Student of the Year Award, 2003, Diversity Management, Self Awareness, Fascilitation Skills, Interpersonal Skills, Change Management, Disciplinary Enquiries, Conflict Handling, Leadership Skills, Performance Counselling, Performance Management, Business Understanding, Windows 2000


 Business Management National Certificate, 2003, Fundamentals of Business and Finance, Operations Management, Marketing Management


Certificate in World Class Procurement and Supply Chain Management, 08/01/12, Billtop Training and Business Solutions


Certified International Procurement Professional, 10/01/12, AMC International Academy of Project Management


 MedeMass (Elexir Medical Program Certificate), 05/01/15, Bytes Healthcare Solutions


Introduction to Basic Ophthalmology, 05/01/16, Pretoria Eye Institute


NMS: Plant Nursery Management System, PASTEL – From Procurement Perspective, MS Outlook, Ultisales Sales Program, SAP: Inventory, CRM, Procurement and Sales


Supply Chain Operations Metrics and KPI's 

ISO13585 Internal Training

Counterparyt and Rish Training


Dependants

4

Physical Address

Eldoraigne, Centurion

Personal Information

  • ID Number: 7901250035088
  • Age: 45
  • Criminal Offences: None
  • Health Status: Excellent
  • Date of Birth: 01/25/79
  • Gender: Female
  • Nationality: South-African
  • Driving License: Code 8 - motor vehicle
  • Marital Status: Married

Software

SAP

MS Word, Excel, Powerppint

Logistics booking portals

Customs Documentation

Certification

Chartered Institute of Procurement & Supply Diploma (CIPS) – Chartered Institute of Procurement & Supply.

Timeline

Assistant Manager

STRAWBERRY POT
08.2015 - 04.2016

Sales Support & Supply Chain Manager / NDP

ISOCLEAR (Pty) Ltd
06.2015 - Current

Procurement Manager

MBADA DIAMONDS
07.2012 - 04.2013

Technical Sales Support

ANATECH INSTRUMENTS
07.2009 - 11.2009

Sales Representative

SCIENTIFIC GROUP (ADCOCK INGRAM)
07.2008 - 07.2009

Medical Representative

GABLER MEDICAL
04.2007 - 07.2008

Assistant AND Nursery Manager

MONDI FORESTS
01.2004 - 01.2006

Some College (No Degree) - Business Management

TECHNICON NATAL
01.2003 - 12.2003

GIS Administrator

MONDI FORESTS
01.2002 - 01.2004

Bachelor of Science - Microbiology

UNIVERSITY OF PRETORIA – TUKS
01.1998 - 12.2003

Matric with exemption - Afrikaans, English, Biology, Maths, Science and Computer Science

CARLETONVILLE HIGH SCHOOL
01.1993 - 12.1997
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