Jannie Goosen

Seasoned Supply Chain and Logistics expert with more than 25 years of experience in fast-paced global organizations. Proficient in End-to-End Supply Chain Management, International Logistics, Warehousing, Purchasing, and Project Management. Proven strength in analyzing, designing, implementing, and managing complex supply chains with demonstrated success in delivering cost savings and operational efficiencies.

Supply Chain Director at Koops Automation Systems (2023-06 – Present)

Head Purchasing, Inventory Management, Warehousing, and Transportation functions across US/MX ($40M APV). Member of the Leadership Council, influencing strategies for 350-employee ESOP company. Transitioned Supply Chain operations to align with strategic growth plans. (16) 5 Direct, 11 Indirect Reports across 4 geographic locations, incl. Mexico.

• Achieved $300K (21%) annual savings by outsourcing freight services (2023).
• Generated $1.6M (2024) & $1.2M (2025) in annual purchasing savings.

Business Unit Manager at Bidvest International Logistics (2021-08 – 2023-05)

Directed all branch operations, including Freight Forwarding, Import/Export, and Customs Brokerage. Managed and restructured a team of 20 personnel to optimize performance and efficiency.

• Successfully revamped organizational roles and compensation structure (2022).

Logistics Project Manager at Yanfeng (2019-10 – 2021-07)

Established end-to-end logistics functions for new program launches, including supplier setup and materials planning.

• Oversaw two successful relocations of 3-shift operational JIT/JIS warehouses (2020).

Logistics Manager at Lear Corporation (2017-03 – 2019-09)

Directed operations spanning expediting, production scheduling, warehousing, and line supply with a team of 80 across 2 Plants ($8M Pipeline Inventory Value).

• Reduced inventory by 15% through refined MRP settings.
• Achieved a record-low 0.02% variance in wall-to-wall stock take (2018).

Supply Chain Manager at Yanfeng (2014-10 – 2017-02)

Oversaw purchasing, warehousing, and logistics operations for $280M APV, managing 66 personnel.

• Served as single customer liaison for Mercedes Benz South Africa (2015).
• Cut premium freight expenses by 87% (2016).

Multiple Roles at General Motors (1994-05 – 2014-09)

Supply Chain Coord. Component Exports | Project Leader | Logistics Coord. Inbound Material | Sr Logistics Buyer | LAAM (Latin America, Africa, Middle East) Regional Lead – Global Ocean Bid ($129M APV) | Route Logistics Engineer | Sr Coord. Material Ordering & Control | Lean Supply Coord. | Material Controller | Vehicle Quality Inspector | Production Driver.

BA Equivalent National Diploma in Purchasing Management – Nelson Mandela University (1991 – 1993)

BA Equivalent National Diploma in Production Management – Nelson Mandela University (1994 – 1996)