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Clyde Abrahams

@clydeabrahams

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Experienced Supply Chain and Logistics Management Professional with 20 years' experience.

South Africa

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What I'm looking for

I seek a role that challenges my logistics expertise and fosters team collaboration.

I am a seasoned Supply Chain and Logistics Management Professional with over 20 years of experience in the industry. My career has been marked by a commitment to achieving optimal results and a proven track record in managing complex logistics operations. Currently, I serve as a Senior Logistics Controller at Afrique Interlink, where I oversee the full import and export processes, ensuring compliance with statutory regulations and managing key relationships with external service providers.

Throughout my tenure at Pernod Ricard South Africa, I held various positions, including Logistics Manager for South Central Africa, where I successfully led the export process and developed Service Level Agreements with supply partners. My efforts in compliance management and operational oversight have resulted in significant cost savings for the company, including the initiation of a SARS Duty and VAT deferment account that saved R4 million annually. I am passionate about driving successful logistics projects and leading teams to achieve strategic objectives.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

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Senior Logistics Controller

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Afrique Interlink (Pty) Ltd

Jan 2021 - Present (4 years 5 months)

Responsible for procurement of stock, managing full import and export processes, and ensuring compliance with statutory regulations. Focused on managing relationships with external service providers and reporting on logistics KPIs.

Compliance Management Procurement Stakeholder Engagement Relationship Building Management Reporting Risk Management Inventory Management

Logistics Manager

Pernod Ricard South Africa

Sep 2018 - Jan 2020 (1 year 4 months)

Led logistics for South Central Africa, developed service level agreements, ensured compliance with health and safety regulations, and managed logistics team performance.

Logistic Management Compliance Management Team Leadership Risk Management Inventory Management Stakeholder Engagement Reporting

Supply Chain Compliance Specialist

Pernod Ricard South Africa

Jul 2014 - Aug 2018 (4 years 1 month)

Managed compliance across supply chain activities, supported customs activities, and ensured adherence to liquor product regulations.

Compliance Management Customs Supply Chain Management Regulatory Compliance Procurement Inventory Management Reporting Risk Management Stakeholder Engagement Process Improvement

Imports Controller

Pernod Ricard South Africa

Jan 2013 - Jul 2014 (1 year 6 months)

Managed the import process, tracked shipments, and liaised with freight forwarders and suppliers to ensure timely clearance and documentation.

Documentation Management Compliance Management Inventory Management Stakeholder Engagement Risk Management Reporting

Production Planner and Export Controller

Pernod Ricard South Africa

Aug 2006 - Jan 2013 (6 years 5 months)

Formulated production plans, managed SLAs with third-party bottlers, and ensured timely dispatch of products while liaising with regulatory entities.

Production Management SLA Management Inventory Management Regulatory Compliance Stakeholder Engagement Reporting Process Improvement

Assistant Accountant

JF Hillebrand

Aug 2006 - Jul 2006 (-1 years 11 months)

Managed debtors and creditors for key accounts, calculated profitability on shipping files, and interfaced between order management and accounting systems.