Neil van der Merwe has a 25-year background in the Automotive sector, primarily within the After Sales Department, I bring a wealth of expertise and a proven track record of success in OEM and distributor operations. His tenure with the Volkswagen Group, spanning over a decade, has honed his skills in Procurement, Inventory Management, and market pricing research to the highest standard.
His career is marked by the successful establishment of spare parts departments for two different OE distributors, both of which have become pivotal in meeting the national demand in their respective countries.
This experience has not only enriched his strategic planning and operational capabilities but also underscored his commitment to excellence and innovation.
Market research combined with big data analysis and predictive forecasting for identifying market and seasonality trends, customer behavior has been key to the success of optimal stock levels and competitive pricing, with profitable sales.
Neil has completed courses in Certified Supply Chain Profession (CSCP), Lean Six Sigma and AI Supply Chain Analyst, which has kept his knowledge on the latest Best Practices and emerging technologies like AI, Machine Learning and Predictive Analytics up to date.More...