HEAD OF PARTS DISTRIBUTION & SUPPLY CHAIN (ACTING ROLE) - MAN AUTOMOTIVE
(2025-02 - 2025-09)
Appointed as Section 16.2 accountable for compliance with statutory requirements, safety & environment management, and overall operational control
- Overseeing inbound/outbound parts operations, imports/exports, supplier performance, and quality management systems.
- Managing compliance with Occupational Health & Safety legislation.
- Coordinating inventory teams, demand planning, forecasting, and national inventory optimization.
- Managing facilities and transport service providers.
- Increased parts availability through PDC and networks since 2018.
- Improved QMS since 2022.
- Improved delivery rate (Inbound & Outbound).
- Achieved highest job card fill rate since 2017.
- Implemented cost-saving initiatives that reduced packaging costs by 40%
- Optimized overall PDC operational costs by enhancing inbound transport planning, which reduced lead times, lowered transport expenses, and minimized inventory holding requirements
HEAD OF QUALITY & TRANSPORT - MAN AUTOMOTIVE
(2022-04 - 2025-01)
- Own the Quality Management System (QMS) in line with OEM standards (ISO 9001 & ISO14001).
- Lead incoming inspection, in-process quality, final release, and pre-delivery inspection of parts.
- Own transport strategy for inbound materials, inter-plant transfers, and outbound finished parts.
- Manage carrier relationships, SLAs, rate negotiations, and performance dashboards (OTIF, damage rate, dwell time).
- Streamlined inbound logistics to achieve higher delivery accuracy and schedule adherence
- Ensure legal compliance: permits are accessible
- Oversee claims management (transport damages, in-transit loss) and recovery with insurers and carriers.
- Ensure a safe and healthy workplace by preventing work-related injuries and illnesses.
- Identify and manage occupational health and safety risks through proactive hazard control.
- Promote a culture of safety and continuous improvement in OHS performance.
- Minimize environmental impact by identifying and controlling environmental risks.
- Promote sustainable practices and continual improvement in environmental performance.
- Enhance organizational reputation and stakeholder confidence through responsible environmental management.
- Ensure compliance with relevant laws, regulations, and industry standards.
- Deploy Lean/Kaizen tools (5S, visual management, standard work, PDCA) across transport, warehouse, and facility.
- Implement real-time visibility: transport tracking, inventory dashboards, and maintenance CMMS.
- Lead cross-functional problem-solving (RCA/5-Why/Fish-bone) and stability projects to reduce risks
- Own departmental budget (quality costs, parts provisions, transport spend).
- Drive cost reduction without compromising safety or quality.
- Implement KPI governance with weekly/monthly cadence and continuous improvement pipelines.
HEAD OF TRANSPORT, INVENTORY & FACILITY - MAN AUTOMOTIVE
(2021-10 - 2022-03)
- Own transport strategy and execution for inbound materials, inter-dealer transfers, and parts.
- Manage carriers and 3PLs: procurement, SLAs, performance reviews, and escalations.
- Implement transport governance: daily boards, weekly KPIs, incident/claims management with service providers.
- Ensure compliance with road transport regulations
- Own inventory accuracy across PDC & dealer network.
- Govern cycle counting, stock reconciliation, bin/location accuracy, and root-cause on variances.
- Improve picking, packing, put-away, and replenishment using standard work and lean methods.
- Manage inventory health: slow movers, excess & obsolete (E&O), and stock rotation/aging dashboards.
- Align master data and system transactions (SAP/MM/WM/QM or equivalent) with physical processes.
- Oversee facility operations: building maintenance, utilities (power, water, HVAC), security, cleaning, grounds, and waste.
- Plan and execute preventive maintenance schedules; manage contractors and service-level compliance.
- Ensure HSE compliance: risk assessments, permits to work, emergency preparedness, signage, and audits.
- Drive energy efficiency and sustainability initiatives (lighting, compressors, water use, waste segregation).
- Lead site readiness for audits, launches, peak seasons, and localization projects.
HEAD OF MATERIAL MANAGEMENT - MAN AUTOMOTIVE
(2019-03 - 2021-09)
Lead end-to-end material planning, procurement, inbound logistics, and inventory control for a commercial vehicle OEM. Ensure part availability, stable MRP, and cost-efficient supply while managing supplier performance and engineering changes.
- Lead Material Planners, Expeditors, Inventory Controllers, Kitting/Line Supply Coordinators.
- Build capability in MRP discipline, supplier management, inventory control, and problem-solving.
- Foster a culture of data-driven decisions, standard work, and continuous improvement.
- Ensure compliance on import/export regulations, Incoterms, and documentation accuracy.
- Maintain risk registers and contingency plans.
- Align with ISO 9001 practices where applicable: support audits (process, supplier, system).
- Lead S&OP cadence with Sales, Production, and Finance; translate demand into feasible supply plans.
- Own MRP parameters (lead times, safety stock, MOQ, reorder policies) and BOM integrity for accurate planning.
- Implement capacity & materials synchronization (long-lead parts, kits) for build stability.
- Manage strategic and operational procurement of parts
- Lead supplier performance management: OTIF, PPM, lead times, cost, and responsiveness.
- Negotiate pricing, terms, and logistics; build dual sourcing/contingency plans for risk parts.
- Drive readiness for new product launch, align with Engineering, Product and Quality for changes and localization.
- Own inventory accuracy (cycle counting, reconciliations, bin/location integrity) and stock health (aging).
- Set policies for safety stock, reorder points, and slow/obsolete disposition; manage write-offs with Finance.
- Implement lean material flow (milk-run replenishment).
- Monitor material availability (coverage days, shortage lists) and lead structured RCA on variances.
NATIONAL DEALER INVENTORY MANAGER - MAN AUTOMOTIVE
(2019-01 - 2019-02)
- Oversee inventory management for all national dealerships, ensuring optimal stock levels to meet customer demand.
- Monitor and analyse inventory data to identify trends, discrepancies, and opportunities for improvement.
- Coordinate with procurement, logistics, and sales teams to ensure timely stock replenishment and distribution.
- Implement inventory control processes to minimize stock variances and reduce holding costs.
- Prepare and present inventory reports to senior management, highlighting key metrics and recommendations.
PARTS INVENTORY PLANNING SPECIALIST (TEAM LEADER) - Mercedes Benz SA
(2013-07 - 2018-12)
- Lead and supervise the inventory planning team, providing guidance and performance management.
- Develop and implement inventory planning strategies to maintain optimal stock levels and minimize shortages or excess.
- Analyse demand forecasts and historical data to plan parts replenishment accurately.
- Collaborate with procurement, logistics, and dealer operations to ensure timely delivery of parts.
- Monitor inventory KPIs and prepare detailed reports for senior management.
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance inventory accuracy and reduce holding costs.
Aftersales Area Manager (Parts) - Mercedes Benz SA
(2011-11 - 2013-06)
Inventory Planning Specialist - Commercial Vehicles Parts - Mercedes-Benz South Africa
(2008-02 - 2011-10)
Material Controller – Tyres - Mercedes-Benz South Africa
(2007-01 - 2008-02)
