Simon Steyn

Executive leader with extensive experience in the FMCG manufacturing sector, with deep capability across commercial management, sales, supply chain, procurement, finance, systems and people leadership. Proven record of delivering growth, restructuring underperforming operations, extracting procurement value and implementing practical systems that improve commercial and operational performance.

Commercial Executive at BOWLER PACKAGING (2025-04 – Present)

Sales & NBD, Supply Chain and Procurement. Responsible for Sales, New Business Development, Supply Chain and Procurement for a leading rigid plastics packaging and cosmetic tube manufacturer with annual turnover exceeding R1 billion.

• Delivered 20% business growth through targeted new business development and customer acquisition initiatives.
• Established a formal S&OP process to improve forecasting accuracy, operational alignment and service delivery.
• Reduced inventory levels by 25%, releasing working capital while maintaining customer service standards.
• Secured raw material savings exceeding 5% through strategic sourcing, supplier collaboration and commercial negotiations.
• Developed and empowered teams to drive sustainable performance improvements across commercial and operational functions.

Sales & Commercial Executive at SACKS PACKAGING (2023-09 – 2025-04)

Manufacturer of paper bags and flexible packaging with turnover exceeding R1bn.

• Secured sufficient flexible packaging business to support turnover growth of 50%.
• Secured additional 10% growth in the sacks business.
• Led commercial evaluation and costing of flexible packaging opportunities.
• Directed technical and supply chain teams on new product developments.

Director at TANDEM TYRES (2018-06 – 2023-08)

• Restructured the business to break even despite a 30% decline in sales.
• Reduced working capital requirements through bonded-store arrangements.
• Implemented exchange-rate risk mitigation systems.
• Improved tender evaluation and supply-cost analysis processes.

Chief Procurement Officer at NAMPAK (2016-01 – 2018-06)

• Delivered R340m in consultant-led savings programme benefits.
• Generated additional savings exceeding R100m.
• Consolidated group procurement across the organisation.
• Improved maintenance processes and procurement analytics capability.

Supply Chain Director at AMCOR (2014-11 – 2015-12)

• Increased procurement savings from 1% to 5%.
• Implemented warehouse barcoding.
• Reduced stock holding by 20%.
• Integrated procurement activity into global standards.

Supply Chain Director at NAMPAK FLEXIBLE (2013-01 – 2014-11)

Strategy & Commercial Director at NAMPAK FLEXIBLE (2010-01 – 2013-11)

• Designed and implemented business strategy.
• Developed pricing strategy and supporting systems.
• Negotiated major customer agreements, including Unilever, Nestlé and Tiger Brands.

Commercial Manager at NAMPAK FLEXIBLE (2003-12 – 2010-11)

B.Com in Management Accounting – University of Stellenbosch (1989 – 1992)

B.Com Honours in Management Accounting – University of Stellenbosch (1993 – 1993)