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I am a global supply chain and procurement leader with 18+ years managing end-to-end international operations across EMEA, Africa, Europe, Asia, and GCC. I specialize in strategic sourcing, inventory optimization, and logistics design to support multi-country expansion and multi-billion-dollar growth.
My Automotive manufacturing and parts distributionexperience includes working on SAP Supply Chain/ Procurement optimization projects at Toyota, VW, Audi, Ford, Nissan, Mercedes Benz, BMW and heavy auto manufacturers MAN Truck and Toyota Hino. I was also the Account Manager for Avis Fleet Services for Dealer P&A products for Toyota and VW.
I build Centers of Excellence, drive cost and working capital improvements, and partner with Finance and Commercial teams to protect margins while ensuring availability. I am proficient in dark store and DC design, demand planning, S&OP, and data-driven governance.
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Language
English
Fluent
Dutch
Intermediate
Afrikaans
Intermediate
Work Experience
Procurement Transformation Project Manager at Independent Contractor
September 1, 2024 - PresentDesigned and implemented an ISO 27001 ISMS aligned Digital Quality & Procurement Governance Framework for an AI-driven financial services firm regulated by ADGM. Led business process reviews, SOPs, workflows, KPIs/scorecards; digitized procurement workflows and deployed RPA, reducing cycle times by 20–30% and improving supplier responsiveness. Built Control Tower analytics integrating ERP, finance, and procurement workflows for real-time KPI tracking on cost, supplier performance, and compliance. Guided demand-to-inventory modelling and stabilized stock profiles across warehouse operations.
Supply Chain & Procurement Director at Via Medica International Healthcare Group
July 1, 2022 - September 1, 2024Owned end-to-end global supply chain, procurement, and logistics across 6 countries (UAE, KSA, Iraq, Angola, Ghana, Mozambique). Achieved 98% inventory accuracy across 70+ sites and improved OTIF to near best-in-class. Re-engineered Procure-to-Dock and Dock-to-Stock workflows, cutting inbound lead times by 25% and order cycle times. Integrated CX-Salesforce with finance and inventory models, boosting forecast accuracy by 15% and reducing expiry losses by 28%. Reduced stockouts by 30% through digital procurement visibility and third-party services optimization. Collaborated with CFO/Deputy CEO on commercial model, tenders, supplier diversity, and contract governance.
Pharma S/4HANA Transformation Project Manager at Independent Contractor
January 1, 2020 - July 1, 2022Led SAP S/4HANA IBP, procurement, finance, and warehouse rollout aligned with GMP/GSP/GDP. Implemented Integrated Business Planning (Demand/Supply review), Inventory Optimization (S&OP), and Control Tower dashboards. Built a Digital Twin model for a KEZAD pharma vaccine plant to optimize manufacturing workflows, procurement inbound, logistics, and demand forecasting; reduced waste and non-value activities. Managed Carrefour’s 75,000 sqm FMCG/ecommerce distribution center, plus 43,000 sqm airfreight and 38,000 sqm DWC facilities, with full P&L responsibility and 3PL account P&L accountability.
Process & Performance Excellence Manager at Borouge (ADNOC Group), UAE
January 1, 2012 - December 31, 2019Project-managed Ruwais container optimization (≈2200 TEU/day) and greenfield 3PL setups across Asia/NISC, improving asset utilization and transfer cycle times. Established governance frameworks for complex multi-site 3PL warehouse operations and led warehouse relocation from Mina Zayed to Khalifa Port KEZAD, enabling smoother port-to-warehouse flows and improved export readiness. Co-led SAP S/4HANA ONE ERP transformation across 13 ADNOC subsidiaries, standardizing procurement, logistics, and finance processes for group visibility and control. Co-founded ADNOC Supply Chain Academy, training 1500+ professionals in SC digital tools, procurement, and Lean Six Sigma.
Supply Chain Director – Supply Chain Systems at Marley/Whirlpool and Schneider Electric (South Africa/UK) - Various Roles
January 1, 2002 - December 31, 2011Led regional warehouses and logistics network optimization across multiple sites, delivering improved service coverage and replenishment efficiency. Directed SAP-enabled demand forecasting, inventory optimization, and cross-docking/flow-through initiatives; managed multiple manufacturing and distribution hubs with a focus on cost-to-serve improvements.
Supply Chain Manager at Whirlpool, Europe - Paris
January 1, 1996 - December 31, 2001Managed SAP-led transformation for demand forecasting, inventory optimization, and warehouse operations across 18 European countries and regional warehouses.
National Inventory & Warehouse Manager at Schneider Electric/Control Logic, SA/UK
January 1, 1988 - December 31, 1996Introduced Lean warehouse practices and DMPR/flow-through approaches for automotive OEM and P&A supply chains; led cross-functional deployment and multi-site optimization.
Education
MBA – Business Management at Hult International Business School, UAE
January 1, 2026 - January 1, 2027Higher Diploma – Business Management at Damelin Management College, South Africa
January 11, 2030 - February 17, 2026Qualifications
PMP – Project Management Professional (PMI)
January 11, 2030 - February 17, 2026Lean Six Sigma Green Belt
January 11, 2030 - February 17, 2026SCOR-P Certified
January 11, 2030 - February 17, 2026ISO 9001 / 14001 / 27001 / 45001
January 11, 2030 - February 17, 2026ADNOC PSM – Process Safety Management
January 11, 2030 - February 17, 2026HAZOP Material Handling Certification
January 11, 2030 - February 17, 2026Industry Experience
Retail, Healthcare, Life Sciences, Manufacturing, Professional Services
Experience Level
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