Awie Maree

Supply Chain Manager

Pretoria, Gauteng

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WORK EXPERIENCE

Supply Chain Manager

African Minerals - March 2013 to July 2014

I have been head hunted by the ex CEO of RBCT to join him in Sierra Leone, getting systems, processes

and procedures up and running. This is a relative new organization and the main deciding factors in joining

them were financial and then also the 6:3 rotating basis of my contract, allowing me to be in more contact

with my family in South Africa

My functions include the Supply Chain activities as reported in my employment history below but some systems

and processes were still in the primary face and in the process of being developed. Focus points included

the following:

• Procurement - Availability of critical and other spares on site

• Setting up and running of the first MRP and related activities

• Establishing of systems, procedures and processes

• Priority focus on the training and development of local staff

• Establishment of safe and secure infrastructure, still working out of containers scattered over the site.

• Other supply chain activities

Supply Manager - Operations

Mopani Copper Mine PLC - 2012 to March 2013

Management portfolio: Four Superintendants (Stock Procurement, Inventory, Warehouses and Inspectors)

Staff compliment > 50

• Manage and control an investment in stock of in excess of $128 million. This is distributed over multiple

warehouses and two towns on the Zambia copper belt.

• Manage and control procurement and logistical efforts in line with the above.

• Manage and control the inventory function to ensure effective stockholding hence optimization of service

levels

• Manage departmental HR and IR functions ensuring a happy but productive staff compliment. Facilitate on

the job and other training requirements.

• Manage and control effective business systems, processes and procedures ensuring optimal integration with

other business functions.

• Establish and lead across functional teams to facilitate category management and procurement efficiently.

• Ensure adequate segregation of duties, adherence to approval framework and sound business ethics are

maintained at all levels

• Establish effective measurements to ensure high service levels as agreed to by internal customers.

• Communicate and interactions with internal customers and external suppliers and contractors.

• Planning, rehabilitation and upkeep of Supply infrastructure to cope with expansions and other requirements.

Supply Chain Manager

Richards Bay Coal Terminal - 1991 to 2011

Management portfolio: Four managers (Three Procurement and one Inventory and Stores) Staff compliment

of twenty four. Two stores and three fuel supply depots. Legal advisor: External.

• Department Safety Health and Environment requirements including requirements in terms of the Occupational

Health and Safety Act (Section 16.2 appointment)

• Management and control of staff pertaining to the Procurement, Inventory Management, Stores and General

Logistics functions

• Establish and maintain two successful "mission directed work teams" as well as effective and comprehensive

performance output and productivity measurements including across functional measurements in support of

internal customer requirements.

• Responsible for stock control - planning, ordering and scheduling of materials and stocks which are used as

such that a comprehensive and balanced stock with the minimum of capital investment is maintained. Ensure

cost regarding stacking, handling, technological changes & the possibility of negative price adjustments are

kept to a minimum.

• Overall management of the procurement management and co-ordination of the material management

function. Developing & implementing policy and procedures/systems for the Materials and Procurement

function

• Work closely with the main customer in order to understand their requirements as well as to promote the

eminence of the materials management and procurement department.

• Continuous liaison with key customers to ensure satisfactory service

• Strategic development, optimization and growth of the procurement and materials management

• Procurement and Materials Management Governance and Authorizations

• Talent management and capacity building (Manage "mission directed work teams")

• Related risk management and Business Continuation Plan (BCP)

• Business transformation

• Optimization of RBCT warehouses and storage facilities

• Ensuring departmental compliance with any service level agreements (Balance Scorecards)

• The development and maintenance of key supplier relationships

• The custodian of ethical and transparent procurement practices

• Develop and implement SLA's where required

• Plan & Maintain Procurement Strategy

• Commodity Spend Analysis / Supply Market Analysis

• Review tender documentation frequently

• Review tender evaluation process and the recommended shortlisted bidders

• Review vendor negotiation strategy

• Review final award recommendations

• Plan & Maintain Materials Management Strategy

• Requisition of Materials and Services - Replenishment of Stores

• Stock Take (Perpetual Stock Take Program)

• Manage and control of various site fuel depots

• Develop Acceptance of Procurement and Materials Management Strategic Plans

• Mentor managers within materials and procurement management towards personal growth

• Interview potential new recruits

• Support the induction of new employees

• Determine the business needs for the functional area (Procurement and Materials management) (BPR) prior

to SAP roll-out

• Implement and roll-out SAP in business / manage the team members and consultants in functional area

• Facilitation of ongoing audit requirements

• Monitor the control of Hazardous materials

• International procurement and importation of strategic stock

Projects:

RBCT runs a continuous "on site" refurbishment and new installation project program. This is over and above

normal maintenance and is based on an annual renewable five year plan and done by a dedicated project

team. The Supply Chain Management department is actively involved in these projects both from procurement

but also for a materials handling and general logistics point of view. Dedicated materials management support

is centralized and very effective and involved with project activities. This service includes effective contracts

negotiations with on-site contractors but also that handling and storage of goods and materials, sometimes

high volume or of a bulky nature. Active participation in terms of site visits, tender clarification meetings,

vendor performance meetings, material handling and storage requirements, etcetera is common practice.

These projects are substantial both from a value and support point of view.

Senior Materials Requirements Planner

Atlas Aircraft Corporation - 1988 to 1991

Materials Requirements Planning servicing a Helicopter production line

• Activities related to Research and development Projects

• Verification of specifications with applicable technical personnel

• Production controlling and master scheduling activities

• Control of store and related activities

• Expediting, internal and external

• Management and control of staff

Materials Requirements Planner

Sundeck Austral - 1981 to 1987

Materials Requirements Planning servicing a Vehicle production line

• Master scheduling and control acting on adjustments when required

• Production planning and controlling

• Liaising with sections and departments continuously to ensure needs are met

• In-house expeditor and monitoring of subassemblies

• External expeditor and following up on critical parts

• Elimination of shortages as far as possible

• Inventory control including stock takes

• Procurement of c-class items and engineering consumables

EDUCATION

National Diploma in Purchasing Management + MDP in Procurement / Supply Chain

Stoffberg - Brakpan, Gauteng

SKILLS

Executive Negotiations Training Interpersonal Managing Skills Effective Communications Skills Advance

Leadership Development Strategic Leadership & Change Management Diversity Management and B-BBEE

Training IR and Disciplinary Training Mission Directed Work Teams ISO 14001 and OHSAS 18001 Risk Impact

Assessment Training Computer Technology Skills Including SAP Change Management Business Contracts &

Service Level Agreements (SLA) Business Law Other

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