JOTHI MUNDHREE

South Africa, Durban

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An accomplished Supply Chain Manager with over 20 years of professional experience in the specialty chemical manufacturing industry. Highly skilled in coordinating global supply chain operations, production line scheduling, inventories, materials and procurement while ensuring compliance to regulations and guidelines. A specialist in managing cross-functional teams, multiple warehouses and multi-million rand budgets in a complex operational environment. Encompass influential global logistical and supply chain leadership experience with extensive knowledge of international trade, logistics and shipping (exports and imports). Develop, deliver and monitor transformational supply chain strategies that will shape the business by improving efficiencies, achieve cost savings, maximize productivity and exceed customer expectations through effective supply chain optimization design and implementation. Through my experience, I have become adept in ensuring alignment with organizational goals and requirements while facilitating streamlined logistical operations and building strategic relationships with internal and external stakeholders.

CORE COMPETENCIES AND ACHIEVEMENTS

Systems Innovation – Pioneered the implementation of the Ligno Global Logistics System (LGLS) thereby slashing manpower by 50%. The system eliminated duplication of information capturing and created a platform for constructive reporting structures by providing data visibility with speed and accuracy for informed decision making.

Process Improvement – Streamlined export shipment bookings directly with shipping lines eliminating the use of 3rd party services resulting in an annualized savings of ZAR 1.5 million per annum.

Logistics Management – Championed packaging efficiency improvement from 24 000 kgs to 25 000 kgs per container driving down logistics cost by 4% - ZAR 4 million per annum.

Supply Chain Efficiency – Implemented a cost effective logistics operation for Brazil market by converting bulk liquid shipments transported in chemical tankers to flexi-tanks (160 tanks per month) driving CM1 from negative to break even.

Quality Management – Drove colour coding of 25kg bags for easy identification resulting in off-spec elimination and waste reduction.

Customer Demand and Satisfaction – Facilitated the custom building of external liquid storage tanks (4 x 500m3) to satisfy local market demands. Slashed packaging customer complaints by 90% through the implementation of effective controls. Effectively put together a ZAR6Million project to re-bag product from 600kgs bulk bags into 25kg bags to meet customer demand.

Team Management and Development – Led the coaching and development of 15 subordinates (3 direct and 12 indirect).

Keen Attention to Detail - Maintained detailed records, generated reports, Board papers and presentations for senior management review.

Health, Safety and Risk Management – Initiated strapping of bulk bags in export shipping containers to prevent bags from falling over during unloading.

Software Skills – Microsoft Office Suite and Global Logistics System, ERP systems (SYSPRO), FNB Online Banking system.

Management, Planning and Control – Asset Management - 4 x 500m3 storage tanks (2400mtl), 1 x 6000m3 storage tank (8400mtl), 3 x warehouses (21 000m3 – 23 000Mmtons powder). Production planning – 180 000mtons per annum. Logistics planning – 20 x 34mton road takers per 24hours, 25 x export container per day per site (including stock transfer containers, flatbeds).

Cost Management – Fixed cost – ZAR 35Million, Delivery cost – ZAR 108Million, Inventory (finished goods) – ZAR 51Million, Inventory (packaging material) – ZAR 46Million, Sales revenue – ZAR 634Million, Ocean Sea Freight Rates Tender Value: ZAR 75Million per annum, Chartering of chemical bulk tanker ocean vessels for bulk liquid transportation.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

General Manager : Operations (November 2021 – present) LignoTech South Africa

Oversee day-to-day operations

Design strategy and set goals for growth

Maintain budgets and optimize expenses

Set policies and processes

Ensure employees work productively and develop professionally

Oversee recruitment and training of new employees

Evaluate and improve operations and financial performance

Direct the employee assessment process

Prepare regular reports for upper management

Ensure staff follows health and safety regulations Supply Chain Manager (February 2021-July 2021)

Sappi Biotech Lignin Pty Ltd.

Acted in the capacity of a supply chain consultant

Provided expert advice, analysis and solutions to improve the supply chain process.

Meeting with and advising senior management throughout the consultation process.

Determining business needs and identifying weaknesses.

Assessing and analyzing business practices and procedures.

Providing expert advice on packaging technical issues and the procuring of packaging material for finished goods.

Compiling and presenting research findings and recommendations.

Developing detailed project plans to drive changes and improvements. Supply Chain Manager (November 2008 – July 2020)

LignoTech South Africa, Umkomaas, South Africa

Oversee and lead a total of 15 staff members (3 direct and 12 indirect).

Manage the dispatching of containerized finished goods to the terminal and to the local offsite warehouse.

Ensure that all shipping documentation that are processed complies with local and international laws, regulations and the South African Customs.

Monitor the off-spec stock and ensure that it is re-worked or sold in a specific time frame.

Monitor slow moving stock and inform the sales offices if stock remains in the warehouse longer than 3 months.

Overseeing the acquisition and management of liquid tanks, liquid inventory and operations.

Oversee and managing of the imported stock.

Manage and process freight costing requests from the global sales offices.

Compile tender scopes; enter into contract negotiation and finalization of contracts in conjunction with the procurement department.

Manage and negotiate LTSA tender process.

Development of systems in conjunction with the IT department.

Manage and oversee the transfer of stock from LTSA to the off-site warehouse.

Manage all aspects in accordance with the company’s safety, health, environmental and quality management systems. ISO9000, ISO14000, OHSAS22000, SOLAS, GMP+B1

Responsible for intellectual property management and control online with company standards.

Responsible for the careful management of information flowing into and out of LTSA and being generated by the efforts of the Supply Chain and Logistics department.

Ensure shipments are processed correctly with SA Customs & Excise.

Ensure orders are booked timeously with shipping lines and shipping documents are processed and dispatched to correctly.

Preparation of Supply Chain Board papers.

Build relationships within the company and with external parties, such as suppliers or distributors.

Develop appropriate supply chain strategies to maximize customer satisfaction at the lowest possible cost.

Lead the supply chain team in executing best practices and measuring performance through agreed upon Key Performance Indicators (KPIs).

Direct and coordinate global supply chain functions through strategy, resource optimization, profitability maximization, and KPIs resulting in the maximization of customer satisfaction.

Plan, manage, and coordinate all activities related to the sourcing and procurement of necessary materials and supplies needed to meet the changing levels of product demand.

Work directly with the global sales teams to determine most cost-effective distribution solution for finished goods transportation to customers.

Monitors and corrects inventory levels at outside warehouses (3PL) and internally to ensure rotation and maximize working capital.

Work directly with shipping lines and transportation companies to set best route and rate (reviews and approves all freight terms and agreements).

Support proper utilization of ERP system.

Member of the operations staff, responsible to routinely report on department KPIs along with appropriate analysis and countermeasures where necessary.

Assist logistics process for the development of new products, inventory maintenance, manufacturing, shipment and delivery, and returns on products.

Keep detailed records, generate reports, and develop presentations to help management understand the logistics perspective.

Stand in for the General Manager when he is off-site.

Stand in for the Financial Manager (company secretary) in Board meetings.

Management representative at the annual board meetings for the company’s Social and Ethics committee.

Management representative for the company’s Equity Forum.

Member of the company’s Innovation Forum.

Presided over disciplinary hearings.

Earlier Work Experience

Senior Export Controller (November 2000 – October 2008) Export Controller - Turner Shipping (Pty) Ltd (April 1998 - October 2000) Export Controller - Robin Shipping (Pty) Ltd (June 1990 -March 1998) ATTRIBUTES

Strong analytical and statistical capabilities to understand supply and demand issues.

Ability to use data to track orders and shipments, sales trends, demands, weaknesses and inefficiencies.

Good understanding of technology and systems.

Strong sense of relationship building with suppliers, customers and team members.

Attention to detail to understand the business and the environment in which it operates. SKILLS

Syspro ERP system, Microsoft word, excel, PowerPoint EDUCATION

University of Kwa-Zulu Natal – Degree in Business Management CERTIFICATIONS AND TRAINING

Borregaard Industries Ltd, Norway - Diploma – Borregaard Business Management Program Borregaard Industries Ltd, Norway – Internal learning school – Borregaard Product Application School Borregaard Industries Ltd, Norway – Internal Academy – Borregaard Sales Academy – Completed in Singapore Gordon Institute of Business Science – Expert Negotiator DYNA CORE – First Line Management

Vicenda Supply Chain Insight – Exports into Africa KZN Business Training Centre – Stores and Stock Control, Basic Labour Law, Supply Chain Management Logtrain Freight and Logistics Training – Customs Compliance WMR Freight Audit and Training Consultants – Incoterms ENTECOM – Food and Beverage Safety Consultants – Basic Food and Occupational Safety REFERENCES

Mark Antonie Siva Gounden

General Manager – LignoTech South Africa General Manager 082-***-**** 082*******

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