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Cape Town,Western Cape,8001,South Africa
JDS Advisory (Pty) Ltd
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I am a senior executive with extensive experience in the consumer-packaged goods industry, retail operations, procurement, supply chain and general management. I have a proven track record of generating increased revenue, enhancing the bottom line and growing business units through effective business strategies resulting in long-term sustainable growth. I've been able to achieve this as General Manager and Food Buying Director for the region's largest retailer trading in RSA and across numerous African countries. I have 8 years financial experience, 12 years operational management experience and 7 years executive food buying experience. I am able to develop long term sustainable relationships internally and externally and collaborate successfully with suppliers and manufacturers across various categories, and more specifically in the food industry for the last decade. Ethical behaviour is of utmost importance to me in all my dealings with people and in business and I am known as someone that is honest, transparent demonstrating integrity at all times. I have strong verbal abilities and can communicate effectively with and inspire people at all levels. I have demonstrated that I can transfer my skills and knowledge and have a track record of building strong teams. I enjoy mentoring and coaching individuals and teams and the success of my team / subordinates energize me. My financial background has helped me in developing a strong analytical approach to business. I understand the levers that make a business successful and I know how to drive a business into a profitable business unit through ensuring on-shelf availability, optimum cost structures supported by hands-on management. I strive to work in a world-class environment, and I aim to create order from chaos. I am a self-starter and do not give up until the job is done and can be counted on to deliver optimally. I believe the consumer-packaged goods and supply chain industry would benefit most from my skills