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Leani Van Jaarsveld

Chief Logistics Officer at The Beverage Company
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Seasoned supply chain professional with expertise in logistics, supply chain management, and business strategy.
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Location
City of Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa, ZA
Skills
  • Supply Chain Management
  • Logistics
  • Supply Chain
  • Logistics Management
  • Supply Chain Optimization
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Leani Van Jaarsveld is a seasoned supply chain professional with extensive experience in logistics, supply chain management, and business strategy. She holds a Master's degree in Business Management with a specialization in Supply Chain Management from the University of Johannesburg. Leani has worked with prominent companies such as The Beverage Company, TIMRITE, Anheuser-Busch InBev, and South African Breweries, where she has developed and implemented efficient supply chain operations, managed logistics and transportation, and driven business growth. She is also a certified coach with expertise in coaching and developing employees, leading with vision, and managing diversity. Leani is based in the City of Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa.

Credentials

  • Coaching and Developing Employees (2013)
    LinkedIn
    Apr, 2019
    - Apr, 2026
  • Coaching Employees through Difficult Situations
    LinkedIn
    Apr, 2019
    - Apr, 2026
  • Coaching Skills for Leaders and Managers
    LinkedIn
    Apr, 2019
    - Apr, 2026
  • Hire, Retain, and Grow Top Millennial Talent
    LinkedIn
    Apr, 2019
    - Apr, 2026
  • Improving Employee Performance
    LinkedIn
    Apr, 2019
    - Apr, 2026
  • Lead Like a Boss
    LinkedIn
    Apr, 2019
    - Apr, 2026
  • Leadership Foundations
    LinkedIn
    Apr, 2019
    - Apr, 2026
  • Leading with Vision
    LinkedIn
    Apr, 2019
    - Apr, 2026
  • Managing Diversity
    LinkedIn
    Apr, 2019
    - Apr, 2026
  • Motivating and Engaging Employees
    LinkedIn
    Apr, 2019
    - Apr, 2026
  • Problem Solving Techniques
    LinkedIn
    Apr, 2019
    - Apr, 2026
  • Building Resilience
    LinkedIn
    Mar, 2019
    - Apr, 2026
  • Enhancing Resilience
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    Mar, 2019
    - Apr, 2026
  • Managing in Difficult Times
    LinkedIn
    Mar, 2019
    - Apr, 2026
  • New Manager Foundations
    LinkedIn
    Mar, 2019
    - Apr, 2026
  • Business Innovation Foundations
    LinkedIn
    Feb, 2019
    - Apr, 2026
  • Communication Tips Weekly
    LinkedIn
    Feb, 2019
    - Apr, 2026
  • Creating a High Performance Culture
    LinkedIn
    Feb, 2019
    - Apr, 2026
  • Setting Business Unit Goals
    LinkedIn
    Feb, 2019
    - Apr, 2026
  • Setting Team and Employee Goals
    LinkedIn
    Feb, 2019
    - Apr, 2026
  • Successful Goal Setting
    LinkedIn
    Feb, 2019
    - Apr, 2026

Experience

  • The Beverage Company
    • South Africa
    • Food and Beverage Services
    • 400 - 500 Employee
    • Chief Logistics Officer
      • Jul 2023 - Present

    • Head of Logistics
      • Jan 2021 - Jun 2023

  • TIMRITE
    • Roodepoort
    • General Manager Supply Chain
      • Sep 2019 - Dec 2020
      • Roodepoort

      As the head of the Supply Chain department I have achieved the following:Achieved cost-effective procurement outcomes by establishing strong relationships with suppliers.Decreased supply costs by properly managing inventory, obtaining quotes, and purchasing appropriately priced products.Reviewed and maintained all supplier contracts.Managed all processes related to the planning and buying of goods and services.Responsible for BBBEE vendor management and vendor onboarding.Improved the Procurement BEE Score which allowed the company to move from a Level 3 rating to a Level 2 rating within 8 months.Developed and tracked savings initiatives.Centralised functions to enable buying and negotiating power.Reduced Working Capital on Steel & Bag products through proper planning of inventory and collaboration with Sales.

  • Anheuser-Busch InBev
    • Logistics Project Manager
      • Mar 2019 - Aug 2019

      Job purpose Accountable for the delivery of efficiency improvement and cost reduction projects within all areas of Logistics in AfricaKey roles and responsibilities• Accountable for project ownership, management and execution (Project Management Office) in Logistics (both first and second tier distribution as well as Supply Chain Planning)• Extraction of efficiencies through productivity and cost saving initiatives• System development, process optimization and implementation of new processes and technologies• Adoption of ABI Logistics global best practices• Ensuring implementation of projects through T1 and T2 line management and planning structures. This involves: o Project design in line with business requirements o Influencing of key stakeholders to ensure priorities are aligned o Driving execution to deliver the required bottom line impact

    • Reporting & Materials Master Data Manager
      • Jan 2018 - Feb 2019

      Responsible for Logistics report content and process management, providing high quality product and material data development and master data management services in line with company relevant policies across the Africa Zone. Ensures timely and accurate report submission, and all required master data validations to change or update necessary IT tools and reporting to be delivered.Transitioned the Materials Master Data function from Procurement into NoCC Logistics within Solutions.

    • Reporting Specialist
      • Mar 2017 - Dec 2017

      The Reporting Specialist is responsible for Logistics report content and process management. Ensures timely and accurate report submission across the Africa Zone.Key roles and responsibilities:- Collation of KPI data for reports- Reviewing the accuracy of new Global KPI definitions and formulas prior to roll-out- Roll-out of new Global KPI requirements across the Africa Zone- KPI stakeholder engagement to ensure the accuracy and commentary quality of reports- Target upload and performance tracking of key KPIs for Global- Ensure reporting tools/applications are in good working order- Submission of Global KPI reporting as per required schedule- Support problem-solving for Logistics KPI improvement- Scenario analysis/planning as a strategic method to determine the outcome of various scenarios - Input to GLM meetingKey stakeholders- Zone Logistics Planning Director- Zone Logistics Projects Director- Global Logistics Planning Director- Zone Logistics Planning Managers- Zone Logistics Reporting Projects Manager- NoCC Logistics Team Leads- Senior Supply Chain Consultant- In-Country National Operations Managers- Global Capabilities Center (GCC) – India Key requirements- Ability to influence outcomes through persuasion and impact rather than direct reporting accountability;- Strong interpersonal skills to effectively interact with all teams, areas and levels of business preparing or requiring analytics input;- Stakeholder management skills – identification, engagement and management with key stakeholders across levels and disciplines- Strong analytical skills and attention to detail- Strong organizational, decision making, and presentation skills- Excellent facilitation skills- Internal customer service focused (service function)- High resilience and persistence to deliver sustainable results

  • The South African Breweries
    • Container planning manager
      • Apr 2015 - Feb 2017

      The role of the Container Manager is to effectively manage SAB’s returnable container asset populations to maximise container availability and utilisation whilst optimising stock levels, service levels and logistics costs. This role's effectiveness directly impacts SAB Ltd.’s production capabilities, customer service levels, cost to service, innovations and supplier collaboration (in terms of forecasting, production, operational logistics and raw materials).The Container Manager also seeks to define, optimise, control and implement effective container management processes (which include procurement, storage and supply of all returnable containers). Cross functional stakeholders in the management of containers include Finance, Planning, Sale and Distribution, Manufacturing and container Suppliers.Note: Returnable containers include returnable glass, crates, crate moulds, pallets and kegs.Output and Accountabilities- Define and implement returnable containers strategy- Oversee strategic supplier relationship management- Manage container forecasting (over short and long term horizons)- Manage container injections/movement decisions- Systemic problem solving- Manage key container performance objectives- Manage key stakeholders- Manage and control container CAPIN budgets- Manage people and competencies- Manage technology and system tools requirements

    • Tactical Planner
      • Apr 2010 - Mar 2015

      Responsibilities • Reporting to the Capacity Planning Manager.• Ensure that the Tactical plan is accurate and updated, readily available to regions and Central Planning.• Accountable for developing an 18 month rolling production plan on a monthly basis. • Maintaining master data within the model.• Developing scenario plans as required by the business.• Developing an annual budget production plan and a quarterly revision to the budget plan.The outputs of the tactical plan include:• Shift planning by Production site by line.• Overtime planning by Production site by line.• Production volumes by Production site by line by brand pack.• Preferred source of supply for every brand pack.• Distribution plan based on planned production by site.• Container requirements to achieve the production plan.

  • South African Breweries
    • INTERDEPOT PLANNER
      • Feb 2008 - Mar 2010

      Responsibilities • Reporting to the Stock Planning Manager.• The main responsibilities of the job are the planning of full stock movements from manufacturing sites to depots, ensuring that sufficient stock is available at depots to meet sales demand and sufficient empties are returned to meet packaging demand.• Plan stock movement from manufacturing site to depots.• Manage container stocks.• Manage warehouse capacities.• Prevent stock outs at depots.

    • PRODUCTION PLANNER
      • Sep 2006 - Jan 2008

      Responsibilities • To generate short term supply chain plans and schedules, so as to meet forecasted sales while continuously monitoring actual days of cover.• The main responsibilities of the job entail supply chain planning for soft drink plants within SAB Ltd.• Ensuring sufficient product is available to meet packaging demand and sufficient finished product stock is available to meet sales demand.

    • Materials Planner
      • Aug 2005 - Aug 2006

      Responsibilities • To generate and send out material reports for every supplier based on future production plans to ensure sufficient materials are available for production.• Send out material reports to suppliers on a weekly basis.• Ensure that materials are readily available for production at each production site (move materials between sites if necessary).• Adjust supplier’s production plans to ensure materials are available.• Track promotional materials for the duration of any promotion (move materials around or stop production at suppliers to avoid any material write-offs).• Plan the import of applicable materials and give instruction to external warehouses to distribute the necessary materials to various production sites when needed.

Education

  • 2011 - 2012
    University of Johannesburg
    Magister Commercii (MCom), Business Management
  • 2005 - 2005
    University of Johannesburg
    Bachelor of Commerce (B.Com.) Honours, Logistics Management
  • 2002 - 2004
    University of Johannesburg
    Bachelor of Commerce (B.Com.), Logistics Management
  • 1997 - 2001
    Hoërskool Florida

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