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Independent Packing and Print Group cc Consulting Chief Operating Officer
Jan. 2021Krugersdorp, Gauteng, South AfricaMy current role as Consulting COO at Independent Packing and Print Group cc is a prime example of this leadership in action. I oversee the entire operational value chain, collaborate closely with the CEO, and lead teams to improve efficiency, profitability, and service delivery. From introducing Lean practices to enhancing vendor management and strengthening customer relationships, my focus has been on driving operational excellence while preparing the business for scalable growth.
StudioOne9 (Consulting)Director of Implementation
Jan. 2020 - Mar. 2025Vanderbijlpark, Gauteng, South AfricaAs consulting CEO, I have been responsible for the overall strategic direction and performance of the business. In this capacity, I have worked closely with boards of directors, shareholders, and EXCO teams to craft long-term growth strategies, steer organizational change, and manage risk. My role has involved driving innovation, fostering a high-performance culture, and ensuring that financial, operational, and customer service goals are consistently met or exceeded. I have led companies through periods of both growth and transition, ensuring sustainable profitability while navigating dynamic market conditions.
Group of Companies: Christian Art Distributors, CUM Books Retail and Struik Christian Media (SCM)Group Operations Manager
Dec. 2009 - Dec. 2019Responsibilities include: • Oversee daily operations of the Group of Companies • Control Measures, Assessment of risk • Financial reporting, Financial goals, objectives, and budgets • Design and implementation of business Strategies, plans and Procedures. • Establishing of policies that promote company culture and vision • Executing the vision of the CEO • Setting of Company / Department goals that will lead to the overall performance and growth of the company • Leading & encouraging of HOD that leads to maximum performance and results • Compiling of reports daily monthly in all matters of importance • Managing of supplier / customer / partner relationships • Developing and implementing HR strategies and initiatives aligned with the overall business strategy • Bridging management and employee relations by addressing demands, grievances, or other issues • Managing the recruitment and selection process • Develop and monitor overall HR Strategies, systems, tactics, SOP • Oversee and Manage performance appraisal system • Succession planning • Reviewing current methodology and processes of Supply Chain to ensure continues improvement • Work closely with the IT department to create effective databases to manage and organize warehouse inventory • Research and seek out the most cost-efficient shipment procedures and methods • Research partner companies and seek to negotiate best-price contracts to increase business revenue • Plan and implement supply chain optimization projects • Management of national supply chain, retail operations, general operations and systems, and customer service; general management; management of HR/IR matters. • Playing a leading role as part of the executive team in ensuring that all internal systems and procedures are adhered to, and consistently evaluating and improving current operations, ensuring cost effective management of and optimum interaction between all divisions. • Actively involving the HODs in group discussion
CUM Books Retail and Struik Christian Media (SCM)Group Operations Manager
Jan. 2002 - Dec. 2009Key focus areas: Managing of labour relations; formulation of terms of service and contracts; salary negotiations; dispute negotiations (CCMA) together with the company’s legal team; contract negotiations; development and placement of marketing materials; creating and developing social media platforms for staff recruitment; facilitation of the company’s 189 / 189A process; change management; general management for Group Supply Chain Management, Production and Retail; project management and need identification; wholesale operations; group HR/IR; SHEQ; maintenance; administration; and training.
Key projects: Managing the expansion of facilities in the building of two warehouses; optimization of capacity and production flow; implementation of the first WMS system (WMS 2000); implementation of the second WMS system (Wearlinx); integration of a warehouse facility acquired by the company; implementation and execution of Microsoft Dynamics to map current and new process flows for the company; and the initiation of project inventory optimization to improve wholesale stock management process across 40 retail stores. Multiple integration projects / smaller projects: involvement in various smaller projects with Takealot, for example, to have stock available on their website and integration of the placing of orders to automate the process; reverse logistics, introducing a Ql system that allows the client better access to the returns process; integration with DSV to give client services access to information regarding the progress of client-related orders; introducing a new recruitment platform for staff on a national basis; establishing an intern program; moving the company to a VOIP system; and moving to Sage People.
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