Aysha Patel - Consulting Analyst, VBM Associates

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Work Background

VBM AssociatesConsulting Analyst

Mar. 2023Johannesburg Metropolitan Area · RemoteAssisting in executing analysis and modelling, drawing out insights and formulating recommendations for supply chain re-design projects in the pharmaceutical industry.

Anglo AmericanSupply Chain Consultant

Jun. 2018 - Dec. 2022I was a part of a dynamic team targeting external spend containment within Kumba Iron Ore's supply chain excellence project - Tswelelopele - with projects focused on dust suppression, contract mining, beneficiation spares, fuel management, drilling and blasting, and engineering services.

Nando's South AfricaSupply Chain Business Analyst

Aug. 2017 - May. 2018As the supply chain business analyst, I am responsible for identifying and understanding business strategy, issues and opportunities and assisting business partners in identifying and prioritizing new initiatives and capabilities. I assist in developing test cases and participate in the quality assurance process to ensure that requirements are properly implemented. I set and analyze prices to restaurants and complete price increase ahead of menu price increases when required. RESPONSIBILITIES • Quantitative analysis • Assist with yearly budgets and yearly planning • Management reporting • Client facilitation and management • Pricing • Pricing analysis

IAMCorp LLCConsultant

Jul. 2012 - Jun. 2016London, United KingdomConsidered to be the "go-to" person for analysis and reporting as well as financial & fraud reporting and logistics management, I complete many core business tasks within the company, which range from financial to logistics. Tasks include (amongst others): Quantitative analysis on sales and subscriptions sites Client management Management reporting on sales and subscriptions Planning and logistics for touring rock artists Draft and complete advisory and intelligence risk reports for projects Conduct and manage quantitative analysis on sales, subscriptions, and trading financials Completing management financial reports Online Processing Online Fraud Systems Online Fraud Trends

Executive Research Associates (ERA)Due Diligence Consultant

Jul. 2011 - Jul. 2017London, United KingdomAdvising clients on country, sector and operational risks involved in investment opportunities. Area of specialisation is Africa with a particular emphasis on due diligence and KYC. Tasks include (amongst others): Conducting qualitative political, investigative, and intelligence risk research for projects Client management Manage analysis of qualitative risk research for projects Draft and complete advisory and intelligence risk reports for projects Conduct open and discreet (reputation risk) due diligence Conduct FCPA compliance due diligence Draft, write and edit country profiles for business advisory travel Countries and regions of speciality within Africa include: South Africa, Malawi, Mozambique, Democratic Republic of Congo, Angola and West Africa

Pasco Risk Management (Pty) LtdPolitical Risk Analyst

Mar. 2008 - Jun. 2011Johannesburg Area, South AfricaAdvising clients on country and sector risks involved in investment opportunities. Areas of specialisation are the Middle East, Indian Subcontinent, and Africa. My responsibilities included: Managed case related work on cases worth between $15K – $1mil Managed all qualitative political, investigative, and intelligence risk research for projects in Africa, the Middle East, and the Indian Sub-continent Managed analysis of qualitative risk research for projects in Africa, the Middle East, and the Indian Sub-continent Drafted and completed advisory and intelligence risk reports for projects Drafted and completed client advisory and intelligence risk newsletters Assisted in conducting forensic fraud and corruption investigations in the private and public sectors Conducted open and discreet (reputation risk) due diligence in Africa, the Middle East, and the Indian Sub-continent Conducted FCPA compliance due diligence in Africa, the Middle East, and the Indian Sub-continent Drafted, wrote and edited country profiles for business advisory travel to African countries (TravelSafe) Maintained and update Pasco's “TravelSafe” web portal Completed accreditation requirements for events taking place at the Royal Bafokeng Sports Palace in Rustenburg Administration of forensic information such as affidavits Member of the American Chamber of Commerce's Trade Forum Member of the American Chamber of Commerce's Intellectual Property Forum Industries in which research is conducted include Building and Construction, Energy, Financial Services, ICT, Legal and Mining Conducted truth verification interviews and analysis on the LVA 6.5 system Maintained Pasco’s Social Network Website – Facebook and Twitter My key achievements include Member of the team that investigated Wendy Machanik Properties at Pasco Risk Management Successfully piloted Pasco's “TravelSafe” project Received the Rookie/Most Improved Employee of the Year Award 2008

UTi - Material Handling (Pty) LtdAdmin Manager

Apr. 2007 - Mar. 2008Johannesburg Area, South AfricaMy responsibilities included: Maintain warehouse stock integrity Manage Cycle Counting w.r.t ABC Analysis Maintain Reconciliation Reports between WMS and customer’s system Manage investigations on stock variances Manage the generation of stock audit reports Adjust stock on WMS if required Manage Stock Take w.r.t variance reports and final stock take figures and reports Manage and maintain ISO 9000 Manage and sign off on the admin function w.r.t petty cash, purchase orders, leave, and time sheets Manage preferred suppliers list Manage Asset Register Manage the control of documents Manage and maintain warehouse KPIs Generate monthly KPI Reports for Head Office Maintain Warehouse Management System Manage and maintain customer relations Review and sign-off customer invoicing Assist with SHER and OHS Reporting Assist with yearly budgets and yearly planning Manage Client Queries and Customer Service My key achievements include: I conducted 5 successful stock takes with levels of between 99.9% - 99.8% accuracy I actively assisted in the warehouse attaining ISO 9000 Accreditation After a very short period of time I created a strong working relationship with our client I devised ad hoc reports for stocktake which were adapted for the stock takes off all clients using the WMS I took a key role in having client specific reports created, tested, and used in the daily running of the warehouse

Schenker South Africa (Pty) LtdLogistics Consultant

Oct. 2005 - Dec. 2006My responsibilities included: Microeconomic analysis Profitability analysis Customer productivity analysis Research methods Interpersonal skills Supply chain integration consulting (SCOR analysis) My key achievements include: After a very short period of time I was entrusted to consult to large multinational clients in order to devise value-added solutions to their supply chains I was one of the key drivers of developing and implementing supply chain integration strategies and capabilities within Schenker I completed feasibility and pricing projects for the roll-out of new warehouse facilities, and planned the implementation projects for these warehouses I devised numerous solutions for global clients in order to optimise their supply chains

Imperial Fleet ServicesGraduate in Training

Jan. 2005 - Oct. 2005My responsibilities included: • Microeconomic analysis • Residual Value calculations • Service profiling • Research methods My key achievements included: Performed modelling and pricing methods to ensure the profitability of the fleet portfolio Devised a model which takes into account the unique needs of the client, the required Internal Rate of Return of the company and which then provides the solution of a proposed solution of financing package. I initiated and developed a Residual Value Model, which forecasts market and financial values of assets, which is critical for the profitable management of the fleet portfolio and solution to the client