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Daniel Venter

@danielventer

I lead large-scale supply chain operations, reducing logistics costs while improving service and distribution performance.

South Africa

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What I'm looking for

Seeking a fractional supply chain role transitioning to permanent. I build scalable logistics networks for companies entering South Africa or undergoing rapid expansion. My focus is high-impact execution, structural design, and resolving bottlenecks, not routine administration. Targeting multinationals offering a pathway to European relocation within 12-36 months.

At Revlon South Africa, I lead end-to-end supply chain operations across warehousing, international air and ocean freight, final-mile distribution, and customer care.

I manage 125 staff, with experience leading teams of up to 165, and hold accountability for R42m in domestic budgets and R110m in international freight. Since 2019, I’ve delivered a 30% total cost reduction, offset inflation year on year, and generated more than R12m in savings in both 2024 and 2025.

Across Revlon, TNT Express Worldwide, DSV Healthcare, and 5M2T, I’ve improved transport, distribution, routing, compliance, network performance, and route-to-market operations across FMCG, pharmaceutical, express, and informal trade environments.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

Manager of Supply Chain Logistics

Current

Revlon South Africa

Aug 2018 - Present (8 years 3 months)

Directs end-to-end supply chain logistics operations including imports/exports, warehousing, and customer service. Delivered R12.2m financial impact in FY25 and reduced operational costs by 30% since 2020.

Supply Chain Management Warehousing Distribution Import Export Customs Compliance P&L management Cost Optimization Lean Kaizen Continuous Improvement OHS Act 16.2 Risk Management Customer Service Strategic Account Management WMS ERP Cycle Counting Reverse Logistics

Group Finance Manager

TAG Travel Group

Jan 2018 - Jun 2018 (5 months)

Managed accounting operations, financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, and internal controls. Analyzed financial performance and cost drivers to improve EBIT and cash flow.

Financial Reporting Budgeting Forecasting Internal Controls Financial Analysis Profitability Analysis Cost Analysis EBIT Improvement Cash Flow Management

National Logistics Manager

5 Minutes 2 Town

Aug 2016 - Jan 2018 (1 year 5 months)

Led national logistics operations including transport, warehousing, route planning, and final-mile distribution. Developed route-to-market strategies and managed fleet assets.

Logistics Management Transport Warehousing Route Planning Last Mile Distribution Fleet Management Route to Market Strategy Cash Based Distribution Stock Control operational improvements

Project Manager - Retail Warehouse Operations

Carrus Group

Mar 2016 - Jul 2016 (4 months)

Led large-scale logistics engineering and temporary labour deployment for retail warehouse operations. Designed BPO solutions focused on continuous improvement of productivity and KPIs.

Logistics Engineering Temporary Labour Deployment BPO Continuous Improvement Productivity KPI Management Retail Operations

Operations and Engineering Manager

TNT Express Worldwide

May 2014 - Feb 2016 (1 year 9 months)

Led Southern African transport operations including cross-border road freight and hub operations. Established the SARN network to reduce reliance on air freight.

Transport Operations Cross Border Road Freight HUB Operations Network Management Route Planning Service Delivery SARN Southern African Road Network

Regional Distribution Manager

DSV Healthcare

Oct 2006 - Apr 2014 (7 years 6 months)

Oversaw end-to-end transport operations including linehaul, hub, and distribution networks. Managed carrier relationships and implemented continuous improvement initiatives.