Ricky Delport

Procured goods and services in a fair, equitable, transparent, competitive and cost-effective manner in line with the Bank’s Procurement Policies and Procedures and relevant legislation. Set-up meetings with the role players to discuss the roles and responsibilities and possible areas of cooperation, improvement and conflict. Create and maintain the Export Market into Africa.

Increased supply chain efficiency through strategic planning, process improvement design and implementation. Developed open lines of communication with service providers, staff and key stakeholders, resulting in a more positive and productive workplace. Analyzed planning, procurement and warehouse processes and procedures, identifying corrective actions, and implementing key changes to correct def

Set and managed annual performance goals for the team and team members. Managed/balanced demand and supply for assigned business units. Evaluated and monitored contract performance to determine the necessity for amendments or extensions of contracts and compliance to contractual obligation.

Managed Global Demand & Supply Analysis including demand change control monthly for assigned molecules. Developed and actively managed supply plans (inventory, distribution, Shipping & packaging) through the end-to-end supply chain for assigned molecules. Identified Molecules with long term supply constraints that will result in out-of-stock products.

Developed and maintained a planning model to ensure product commitments. Developed and maintained of the site S&OP process in conjunction with operations teams and ensure execution and delivery performance against the master schedule. Liaised with internal and external customers/suppliers as appropriate to achieve this.

Ensured the availability of import permits in accordance with the Customs and Excise regulations. Ensured freight rates are competitive and in accordance with company standards. Identified shortage of imported raw material and traded products in the factory and satisfaction of sales demand.

Took full ownership of products planned. Prepared monthly/weekly production, inventory deployment and capacity plans developing and maintaining master production schedule. Ordered of raw materials, corrugates, sleeves, bottles, caps, labels, etc.

Managed, compiled and baying of national long distance and cross border loads. Made the necessary booking times/slots for deliveries at customers or depots. Sourced and scheduled of vehicles, courier or freight services.

Maintained Principal Relationships on an Inventory Forecasting and Distribution level. Transferred stock nationally according to supply and demand. Forecasted and Planned according to needs and previous sales.

Interacted with Principals, Sales Agents, Trade and Customer Services Managers at senior level. Co-ordinated implementation of Call Centre. Handled all Complaints.

Handled of major chain store account to the value of R35 million. Visited clients on regular basis. Reconciled of account.

Completed secondary education and obtained the National Senior Certificate. This provided a foundational education.

Obtained a certification in Production & Inventory Management. Developed skills in managing production processes and inventory levels.

Completed a certification program focused on Lean Six Sigma methodologies. Gained expertise in process improvement and efficiency.