Manager Sales
Resume:
BD CREATIVE
A dynamic and results-driven professional committed to achieving and exceeding demanding targets and business objectives while remaining focused on providing an exceptional standard of service.
Possesses excellent interpersonal, communication and negotiation skills, the ability to influence decisions and to develop positive internal and external relationships. Enjoys being part of a successful and productive team and thrives in highly pressurized and challenging working environments.
Pietermaritzburg, 3201
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EDUCATION
K O G I L A N G O V E N D E R
BCompt Accounting Sciences Financial
University of South Africa (UNISA) - 2020
National Diploma Chemical Engineering
Durban University of Technology – 2008
Supervisory Management NQF SETA
Imsimbi Training Academy - 2019
TEFL Diploma (GTA Level 5 Diploma
Teaching English Abroad)
i TO i Teaching English Abroad – 2019
Certified Green Belt (Lean Sigma)
Clariant Excellence - 2016
Matric Certificate (with exemption)
Cool Air Secondary – 1996
PROFESSIONAL PROFILE
CONTACT
RELEVANT WORK EXPERIENCE
FINANCIAL ASSISTANT
Clariant Sasol Catalyst / Clariant Southern Africa Financial and Cost Accounting:
Budgeting inputs regarding utilities, cycle times, capacities, hours, raw material costs
BOM analysis and accuracy
EOQ and production run size calculations holding costs versus procurement production costs
Cost estimation for variable and fixed costs based on demand
Direct and absorption costing (traditional and ABC costing)
Process costing including joint and by product costing
Standard costing variance analyses and report generation monthly
Advanced optimization for product mix capacity constraints
Cost calculations for decision making to make or buy products
Transfer pricing calculations and decision-making division to division
CVP break even, margin of safety, target and operating leverage calculations for decision making
Calculation of variable and fixed rates based on product mix
Ensure accuracy of BOM's and accuracy of recipes (routings)
Assisting with annual operations budget planning and control
Accurate product costing per division and per plant
Monthly analysis and update of standard costs
Monthly cycle counts, variance analysis and reporting
Assisting with year-end financial and inventory audits
Account receivables and payable queries and documentation control
Inventory adjustments in SAP and documentation control
Petty cash reconciliations and documentation control
Accountable for expense claim approval and documentation control
Cost center variance reporting to departmental managers
Production order variance analysis and reporting
Accurate valuation of inventory FIFO
Monthly sales, purchasing and production order reconciliations using CAAT’s Accounting Software Applications:
SAP PP (Key User)
SAP APO (Key User)
SAP MM (Key User)
SAP SD (Key User)
SAP CO (User)
SAP FI (User)
Microsoft Office:
MS Word
MS PowerPoint
MS Excel (Advanced)
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PRODUCTION TEAM LEADER
Prominent Paints South Africa (PPG Group)
2018 - 2019
Position Overview:
Responsible for the safety and productivity of all production employees staffed on designated shift. The Team Leader position is accountable for ensuring that production scheduled for completion is executed in a timely manner and within all quality parameters and for participation in both the hiring and performance management processes. Achievements:
Increased throughput rate in production from 700000 L/month to 1000000L/month by optimizing processes and resources. This was achieved with no capital expenditure and overtime.
Wrote all SOP’s and trained all production staff onsite.
Improved housekeeping from a score of 60 to 79 (KPI standard 75).
Reduced overtime by 20%.
Improved quality from 70% to 87% FTR (first time right).
Improved safety by creating a safety awareness culture which reduced incidents from average of 4 per month to 0.5 per month.
Key Functions & Responsibilities:
Ensure the safety and productivity of all employees assigned.
Enforce all safety and processing procedures are adhered to.
Enable effective communications between management and operators.
Train new employees and coach existing employees.
Maintain a clean and safe workplace in accordance with 5S protocol.
Investigate and report all incidents (spills, accidents, poor performance).
Manufacture and pack products as necessary.
Suggest and implement cost-saving ideas.
Perform related duties as assigned or as the situation dictates.
manage and measure day to day work of his team, to deliver agreed operation KPIs in terms of costs, quality, customer service, safety and hygiene, and routine PM tasks.
To make assignments and monitor progress, co-ordinate training, and develop associates in their area of responsibility.
Conduct PDPs for his team and to ensure disciplinary matters are dealt with in accordance with company procedures and policies.
Promote and drive LEAN and continuous improvement culture within his team, and to lead implementing continuous improvement activities that address safety, quality, and efficiency in his production line / area.
Provide clear communication and to be a first point of contact to his team.
Work closely with other support resources out of his area, particularly Quality Control, safety, planning and maintenance to ensure consistent product quality, productivity and safety.
Lead and own the morning daily meeting with his team.
Develop a problem solving and failure root cause analysis approach within his team.
Ensure that all equipment and machinery is operational and in good working order. PRODUCTION PLANNER
Prominent Paints South Africa (PPG Group)
2016 – 2018 (Promoted)
Achievements:
Implemented the process of scheduling in production to compliment the planning process.
OTIF improved from 89% to > 95%
Reduced stock outs from 50 to < 10 (result was fewer loss in sales)
Reduced inventory level KPI’s from 1500000 Liters to 800000 Liters without reduction in OTIF and loss of sales.
Key Functions & Responsibilities:
Work with Manager to plan and coordinate production schedules.
Review production specifications and identify and report plant capacity constraints.
Resolve manpower and material shortage problems in a timely manner.
Develop weekly production status reports for Manager.
Monitor workflow and schedules to ensure on-time delivery.
Ensure that materials and equipment are prearranged for production.
Coordinate with Manager to develop and execute production plan.
Work with Managers to develop potential solutions to improve production performance.
Develop effective scheduling process to achieve production objectives.
Analyze and address production issues in a timely fashion.
Coordinate with production, purchasing and finance teams to develop and maintain scheduling parameters.
Raw material requirements to procurement to avoid any shortages.
Generate production reports to Managers for critical decision-making purposes.
Communicate schedule adherence on a weekly basis to all stakeholders.
Responsible for production schedule for the site. OTHER WORK EXPERIENCE
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MS Word
MS PowerPoint
MS Excel (Advanced)
MS Access
SYSTEMS
OTHER WORK EXPERIENCE
Draw up schedule to establish sequence and lead time of each operation to meet shipping dates according to sales forecasts or customer orders.
Analyze production specifications and plant capacity data and performs mathematical calculations to determine manufacturing processes.
Plan sequence of manufacturing operations for guidance to production.
Confer with department’s Team Leaders to determine status of manufacturing orders. INVENTORY AND PRODUCTION PLANNER SCHEDULER / FINANCIAL ASSISTANT Clariant Sasol Catalyst
2014 – 2016
Position Overview:
Cross functional position working with production, finance, controlling, procurement, sales, technical, logistics and supply chain.
Achievements:
Project leader on a Green Belt project to optimize the supply and demand of raw materials to site for production which resulted in a NWC savings of ZAR 1,000,000
Key user responsibilities for SAP SD to ensure the successful rollout for a new invoicing process to affiliates
Ensured that EVP variance for production was reduced from ZAR 16,000,000 unfavorable in 2014 to ZAR 584,000 favorable in 2015 by ensuring accuracy of BOM’s and routings in SAP and configuration.
Key Functions & Responsibilities:
Production Planning and Scheduling
Work with Manager to plan and coordinate production schedules, review production specifications and identify and report plant capacity constraints
Resolve manpower and material shortage problems in a timely manner.
Develop weekly production status reports for Manager
Monitor workflow and schedules to ensure on-time delivery
Ensure that materials and equipment are prearranged for production
Coordinate with Manager to develop and execute production plan.
Work with Managers to develop potential solutions to improve production performance
Develop effective scheduling process to achieve production objectives
Coordinate with production, purchasing and finance teams to develop and maintain scheduling parameters
Order and stock adequate materials to avoid any shortages
Generate production reports to Managers for critical decision-making purposes
Draw up schedule to establish sequence and lead time of each operation to meet shipping dates according to sales forecasts or customer orders
SAP master data management
Create and maintain new inventory codes
Creation and maintenance of new BOM’s and Routings on SAP
Budgeting inputs regarding utilities cycle times, capacities, hours, raw material costs, routings and BOM.
Manage clearance of process orders
Calculation of raw materials needed per order
Raw material availability and required plan (MRP) updated with forecast changes
Ensure stock movements schedules are updated
Analyze production specifications and plant capacity data and performs mathematical calculations to determine manufacturing processes,
Plan sequence of manufacturing operations for guidance to production
Confer with department’s Team Leaders to determine status of manufacturing orders
Co-ordinate inventory, cycle counts and adjustments with Production Manager
Prepare production reports, lists of required materials, tools and equipment Financial:
Budgeting inputs regarding utilities, cycle times, capacities, hours, raw material costs
Ensure accuracy of BOM's and accuracy of recipes (routings)
Annual budget planning and control
Accurate product costing
Monthly production cost reporting and variance analysis
Monthly analysis and update of standard costs
Investigate cycle counting variances and resolve issues
Assisting with year-end financial and inventory audits
Account receivables and payable queries and documentation control Procurement:
Responsible for all production direct and indirect procurement
Reviews planned orders, creates requisitions for purchased items, and manages approval process
Transmits and prioritizes approved purchase orders and supporting documents to supplier
Tracks order acknowledgement, prepares and communicates shortage and backlog reports
Ensures orders adhere to supplier agreements and contracts; reports nonconformance’s SKILLS
Production Management & Planning
Procurement & Demand Planning
Stakeholder Engagement
Customer Service & Relationship
Building
Cost & Budget Management
Supply Chain Management
Logistics Control
Quality Control & Assurance
Health & Safety
Risk Identification
Performance Management
Recruitment & Selection
Crisis & Change Management
Contract Management
Process Improvement
Project Management
Progress Reporting
Service Delivery Management
Implementation Management
Inventory & Stock Management
Requirement Identification
Task Coordination
SAP Master Data Management
Workflow Management & Planning
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OTHER WORK EXPERIENCE
Identifies opportunities and implements actions to achieve efficiencies
Supplier negotiations to meet internal customer’s requirements Logistics, Supply Chain and Sales:
CSD (customer service desk) responsibilities for site, importing and exporting raw materials and finished good according to production plan requirements
Liaise with IMPEX to compile export documents
Send out shipment documents according to customer requirements
Arrange transport for local sales.
PRODUCTION SCHEDULER
Clariant South Africa
2009 – 2014
Position Overview:
Cross functional position working with production, finance, controlling, procurement, sales, technical, logistics and supply chain.
Achievements:
Project leader on a Green Belt project to optimize the Sasol gas usage on the boilers and calciners. on a certain section of the plant which resulted in a savings of ZAR 1,500,000.
Increased the accuracy of the inventory from 45% in 2009 to 98% in 2014.
Planning and scheduling accuracy achieved OTIF at higher than 98% compared to KPI of 95%.
Key user responsibilities for the MM, PP and APO modules in SAP for two roll out projects for SAP. implementation one in 2009 from R3 to ECC6 and one in 2013 from ECC6 to SAP Wins. PROCESS SPECIALIST
Sud Chemie Zeolites
2007 – 2009
Position Overview:
Providing management and support to up to 68 members of staff and motivating them towards the achievement of optimum service delivery standards to facilitate customer satisfaction and maximum revenue generation.
Optimize the zeolites manufacturing process and implement continuous improvement initiatives
Support projects/capital projects.
Assist with commission and hand over total project package to the production department. QUALITY CONTROL TECHNICIAN
Kodak Manufacturing
2002 – 2007
Position Overview:
Maintaining quality-assurance processes.
Testing products to ensure that products comply with quality standards.
Recording and analyzing results data during product development and manufacturing.
Troubleshooting in production when quality standards are not adhered to. REFERENCES
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