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Sondor IndustriesProduction & Logistics Manager
Sep. 2024 - Jan. 2026South AfricaResponsible for stabilising and optimising production, logistics, warehousing, and inventory performance in a cost-sensitive manufacturing operation.
Improved production output by 20–25% through improved planning, line balancing, and daily performance management.
Improved OTIF delivery performance to >95%.
Reduced operational downtime by approximately 30% through better coordination and execution discipline.
Improved inventory accuracy to >98%, strengthening stock control and working capital visibility.
Reduced logistics and handling costs by 10–15%.
Lead and develop cross-functional teams across production, warehouse, and logistics.
Work closely with procurement, planning, and finance to ensure production continuity, supplier alignment, and cost control.
Signal: operational stabilisation, cost control, execution leadership.
DotDot.DirectOperations Manager
Dec. 2021 - Aug. 2024City of Johannesburg, Gauteng, South AfricaAccountable for end-to-end operational performance, inventory control, and service delivery in a fast-paced, growth-focused environment.
Scaled fulfilment capacity by 2.5x while maintaining service levels.
Improved on-time delivery from 85% to >97%.
Reduced order cycle time to 1 day.
Reduced fulfilment errors by approximately 60% through process and control improvements.
Improved inventory accuracy to >99%.
Reduced fulfilment cost per order by 15–20%.
Implemented performance tracking, operational controls, and continuous improvement initiatives.
Worked closely with procurement, finance, and commercial teams to balance cost, service, and growth.
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Signal: scale, cost discipline, process control.
Procurement Experts (Pty) LtdDirector of Operations
Mar. 2017 - Dec. 2021Johannesburg Area, South AfricaLed a specialist procurement and supply chain business providing sourcing, expediting, and logistics support to industrial and mining-related operations.
Full P&L ownership, managing ~R2m annual turnover with ~36% gross margin.
Built and managed 45+ supplier agreements, including local and international suppliers.
Led procurement execution for industrial and mining-adjacent clients, covering sourcing, supplier negotiation, expediting, and logistics coordination.
Reduced supplier lead times by 30–40% through sourcing optimisation and contract discipline.
Delivered cost savings and improved supply reliability for client operations.
Implemented procurement governance, KPI frameworks, and internal controls.
Scaled the business from 3 to 12 staff, building delivery capability and accountability.
Worked closely with client Operations and Finance teams to stabilise supply and control spend.
Signal: procurement leadership, client-facing delivery, governance.
KHULA Fleet SolutionSupply Chain Manager
Aug. 2016 - Feb. 2017Managed procurement, inventory, and supplier performance supporting fleet availability and service continuity.
Improved parts availability to >95%.
Reduced vehicle downtime by 30–40%.
Delivered 10–15% procurement cost savings (R350k).
Improved supplier performance and service reliability.
Worked closely with maintenance, operations, and finance teams to improve uptime and cost control.
Signal: MRO, supplier performance, cost savings.
Absolute Africa Supply Chain Services (Pty) LtdProcurement & Expediting Manager
Jul. 2008 - Aug. 2016SandtonManaged procurement, expediting, and logistics across complex, multi-supplier, international projects.
Managed R15–R20m+ procurement projects across 40+ global suppliers.
Improved OTIF delivery performance to >97%.
Delivered approximately R3m in procurement cost savings.
Designed and implemented a global materials tracking and expediting system.
Led teams of up to 35 staff across procurement, expediting, and logistics.
Supported mining and industrial clients with sourcing, logistics coordination, and supplier execution.
Signal: scale, mining exposure, international sourcing.
Retail LogisticsWarehouse And Distribution Manager
Oct. 2006 - May. 2008KwaZulu-Natal, South AfricaManaged distribution centre operations, inventory, and transport performance.
Managed a 2,200 m² DC, 4,600+ SKUs, and 20,000+ orders per month.
Improved order accuracy to >99%.
Increased throughput by 25–30%.
Reduced transport costs by 15–20%.
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