Experience

MyRunway

• South Africa
• Retail Apparel and Fashion
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Managing Director

  • Mar 2021 - Present

  Runway was founded in 2012 and is a fast-growing fashion tech company that operates MyRunway.co.za, a leading pure-play eCommerce platform in South Africa. MyRunway offers high-end brands at discounted prices to more than 2.5 million members.

• Chief Operating Officer

  • Apr 2020 - Mar 2021



PB Solutions

• Transportation, Logistics, Supply Chain and Storage

• Business Owner

  • Jun 2017 - Apr 2020

  Providing logistics and supply chain consulting services to multi-national FMCG companies, specialising in the strategic alignment of logistics function to business strategy, developing and implementing large scale optimisation and productivity initiatives and management of project execution. Project Highlights: • Re-designed entire warehouse and distribution process for the Southern African business unit of Global FMCG company • Provided management consulting services in a team that lead to an operational performance turnaround of a leading cold-chain 3PL provider • Developed payload optimisation initiative for a logistics company that improved transportation payload productivity by 35%



SABMiller

• Food & Beverages
• 700 & Above Employee

• Logistics Executive: Logistics Projects

  • Mar 2015 - May 2017

  Founded in 1895, the South African Breweries Ltd (SAB) is the South African subsidiary and historical birthplace of SABMiller plc, one of the world’s largest brewers by volume with more than 200 brands and brewing interests and distribution agreements in 75 countries across six continents. SAB is South Africa’s leading producer and distributor of alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages and one of the nation’s largest manufacturing firms. Responsibilities: • Effectively managed the Logistics Projects Team that executed all Logistics projects for Southern Africa including distribution and warehousing optimisation and productivity initiatives and capital expansion projects • Identified projects that would deliver results aligned to business strategy • Directed the conception and execution of all Logistics projects • Developed business cases, including financial modelling, and presented projects to the Board of Directors for final business approval • Managed cross-functional team collaboration to achieve project implementation • Lead contract negotiations and contract management with 3rd party suppliers • Logistics lead for all New Product Development projects • Logistics lead for Route to Market strategy development Achievements: • Achieved performance rating of “4” (“exceeds expectations”) and higher consistently for 2 years • Successfully implemented the SMART Truck Project, involving the design of an 82-ton truck-trailer combination for operation resulting ina 30% increase in payload on primary distribution trucks • Lead the RTMS (Road Transport Management System) programme and achieved 100% accreditation for all 3rd party primary transport contractors within 12 months • Directed development of the Dwaarsloop Distribution Centre, completed in less than 12 months from conceptualisation to project hand over



Kellogg Company

• United States
• Manufacturing
• 700 & Above Employee

• National Logistics Manager

  • Aug 2013 - Feb 2015

  Founded by W.K. Kellogg 1906, the Kellogg Company is the world’s leading producer of cereal, and a leader in cookies, crackers, and savoury snacks production. Kellogg's products are manufactured in 18 countries and marketed in over 180 countries with annual sales of more than $14 billion. Major brands include Corn Flakes, All Bran Flakes and Pringles. Responsibilities: • Directed logistics operations across the Sub-Sahara Africa Region, including management of 3PL contract, with operational budget exceeding R200 million • Developed strategic plans for logistics function and ensured alignment to overall supply chain and business objectives • Established tactical plans to ensure operational outputs resulted in the execution of the logistics strategy • Managed 3PL contract and ensured KPA adherence and achievement of operational excellence • Managed financial performance, budget formulation and P&L impact of all logistics costs. • Developed and executed efficiency and cost saving initiatives • Ensured all operations aligned to Kellogg Global best practices and standards. • Supply Chain lead for cross functional business integration and customer key accounts management • Established Achievements: • Achieved performance rating of “4” (“exceeds expectations”) for the entire period of employment • Implemented multiple cost-saving initiatives across distribution and warehouse operations that reduced logistics operational costs by more than 10% in 2013 • Project lead for 3PL project tender and selection that resulted in R 20 million annual savings in the 3PL contract • Supply chain project lead for Sub Saharan business expansion project in 2014



SABMiller

• Food & Beverages
• 700 & Above Employee

• Logistics Manager & Distribution Manager

  • Jan 2009 - Jul 2013

  I managed logistics operations with over 100 operational staff and an operational budget of over R80 million that completed more than 50 000 deliveries a year for a business unit with a revenue of R2.5 billion Responsibilities: • Managed distribution and warehousing activities and resources for regional logistics operations • Developed tactical plans that ensured alignment to business KPIs and overall strategy • Directed operations, including 3rd party suppliers, and developed best practices that ensured achievement of operational excellence • Managed compliance to health, safety and environmental standards and HR [Human Resources] and IR [Industrial Relations] policies • Developed distribution and warehouse budgets and directed overall logistics financial management • Implemented efficiency opportunities that ensured cost savings delivered and productivity targets exceeded • Established a coaching and mentoring program that improved employee functional capability and understanding of operational objectives Achievements: • Developed a fully automated Live Delivery Tracker System and implemented full national roll-out, improving the National On-Time deliveries from below 70% in 2009 to the national average of >85% in 2010 • Lead the logistics team responsible for the operational and financial turnaround of District East Logistics Operation from 2010 - 2012 with consistent year on year financial and operational performance improvement of more than 10% • Created reward and recognition programs that enhanced employee and 3rd party supplier engagement that created operational excellence culture that led performance improvement • Top Ranked Management Trainee in 2009 Performance Reviews



Bulldog Car Care

• Johannesburg Area, South Africa

• Partner

  • Jan 2006 - Jan 2009

  Bulldog Car Care was a small chemical manufacturing company specialising in products for the motor vehicle and truck industry. With my partner, we successfully established the business which included locating the necessary start-up capital, developed the manufacturing facility and processes, formulated operational procedures, sourced suppliers and new customers. Bulldog Car Care was a small chemical manufacturing company specialising in products for the motor vehicle and truck industry. With my partner, we successfully established the business which included locating the necessary start-up capital, developed the manufacturing facility and processes, formulated operational procedures, sourced suppliers and new customers.