Craig Van Niekerk

With more than 15 years of trailblazing success in optimizing supply chain ecosystems, I am confident that my visionary leadership, strategic acumen, and demonstrated track record in driving cost savings make me an ideal candidate to lead and transform your supply chain operations into strategic assets.

Throughout my career, I have consistently delivered exceptional results by strategically aligning supply chain initiatives with organizational goals and objectives. I possess a mastery of supply chain optimization, from planning through procurement to distribution, utilizing data-driven decision-making and continuous process improvement to achieve substantial cost reductions while enhancing overall efficiency.

My experience extends to managing supply chains on a global scale, where I have successfully navigated diverse markets, customs regulations, and supply chain complexities. I am adept at fostering collaboration across departments, forging strong partnerships with suppliers, and ensuring seamless coordination between logistics, procurement, and production teams.

I have a proven track record of leading organizational transformations, aligning supply chain operations with evolving business objectives, and ensuring smooth transitions during mergers and acquisitions. My ability to conceptualize and implement innovative supply chain strategies have consistently driven profitability and enhanced customer satisfaction.

In my current role as a Supply Chain Consultant at Sharing in Growth, I have orchestrated supply chain transformation projects for numerous organizations, resulting in streamlined processes, enhanced productivity, and significant cost savings. I have led cross-functional teams in comprehensive supply chain mapping efforts, advised on alliances/partnerships, and championed the implementation of inventory sourcing and risk mitigation strategies.

During my tenure as the Head of Planning and Inventory at Owen Mumford, a pharmaceutical device manufacturer, I formulated and implemented robust inventory and procurement policies while consistently achieving an accuracy level exceeding 80% in demand forecasting. I also engineered a remarkable reduction in input costs, elevated Customer On-Time In-Full (OTIF) performance, and optimized procurement processes.

As the owner of Coterie Supply Chain Management Ltd, I refined targeted market segments, managed a streamlined inventory management system, and negotiated inventory postponement agreements, resulting in cost savings and improved operational efficiency.

My academic background includes an MSc in Operations and Supply Chain Management from the University of Liverpool, where my dissertation focused on "Performance Management across Supply Chains." I also hold a Diploma of Higher Education in Advanced Project Management from Brighton School of Business and Management and a Bachelor of Commerce in Economics and Transport Economics from the University of South Africa.

I am excited about the opportunity to bring my expertise and passion for supply chain optimization and contribute to the organisation’s success. I am confident that my skills and experience align well with the requirements of the advertised role.

Sincerely,

Craig Van Niekerk