Bertus Prinsloo

Experience

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  Sasol

  Jan 2008 - Oct 2016

  Responsible for Planning & Optimisation of the Explosives & Fertiliser division, with the specific focus on improving the financial performance of the division, but also coordinating the daily operational activities. Valuable skills obtained:- Effective inventory/working capital management- Manage supply & demand imbalances via price strategies that optimize gross profit- Effectively align business functions to execute the business strategy Responsible for production activities of Ammonium Nitrate & derivatives plants. Valuable skills obtained:- Commissioning of a new Limestone Ammonium Nitrate (LAN) plant- Manage production team of >100 employees- Manage and optimize Cash fixed cost and variable cost Responsible for Sales & Operations Planning process of Sasol Nitro. Valuable skills obtained: - Implement the Replenishment on Demand Inventory Management Methodology. - Increase customer service level/assurance Responsible for supply chain optimization initiatives. Valuable skills obtained: - Implementation and integration of Demand Planning Software with SAP.

  • Value Chain Manager : Explosives & Fertilisers

    Nov 2014 - Oct 2016

  • Production Area Manager

    Aug 2012 - Oct 2014

  • Supply Chain Planning Manager

    Apr 2011 - Jul 2012

  • Supply Chain Analyst

    Jan 2009 - Mar 2011

  • Engineer in Training

    Jan 2008 - Dec 2008
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  Sasol

  Oct 2019 - Nov 2020

  The position is responsible for managing the business planning process for Base Chemicals' products, which includes the management of the Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP) process and business integration with finance. Valuable skills obtained :- Drive shareholder value creation through an integrated planning process- Lead Producing Asset Reviews that focus on improving the Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) of existing assets

  • Global Planning Manager | Sasol Base Chemicals

    Nov 2016 - Nov 2020

  • Planning & Optimization and Capital Manager (North America) | Sasol Base Chemicals

    Oct 2019 - May 2020
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  Southern Oil (Pty) Ltd

  Nov 2020 - Apr 2022

  Head Of Supply Chain

  Reporting to the Managing Director, I led the Supply Chain, Hedging/Trading, Agriculture, Business Systems/Analysis, and Information Technology functions. In addition to overseeing the day-to-day operations of the supply chain, I lead optimisation initiatives to improve customer service (internal & external) and supply chain efficiency.

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  Airlift Technologies

  May 2022 - Jul 2022

  Supply Chain Strategy Manager
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  Sasol

  Sept 2022 - now

  • Senior Manager: Business Optimisation & Growth

    Oct 2024 - now

  • Senior Marketing Manager: Performance Additives

    Aug 2023 - Sept 2024

  • Senior Manager: Business Transformation

    Sept 2022 - Jul 2023