Dewaldt Stemmet

Experience

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  Edmunds & Orchard Associates Inc

  Aug 2005 - Sept 2007

  Assistant Bookkeeper (part-time)

  This was a part-time job while I completed my tertiary education studies. • Entered data, recording and maintaining accurate and complete financial records using Pastel Accounting software.• Prepared financial reports, such as balance sheets and income statements, invoices, and other documents.

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  JJ Property Developers

  Oct 2007 - Aug 2010

  Purchasing Lead

  This is a real estate agency and urban construction company based in Windhoek, Namibia. I took part in project designs, client consulting, purchasing and logistics of raw material on all building sites.• Built relationships with supliers to secure stock on all building sites at a competitive rate.• Consulted customers on types of desings on ceramics and flooring details. • Handled basic office administration and cash to pay salaries.

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  Triple Smart

  Aug 2010 - Jan 2012

  Project Manager

  • Consulted for the sales and technology departments• Provided support to international clients in managing their business• Sourced and launched products and services• Did competitor research, site wireframes, and feature planning• Coordinated graphic designers and programmers throughout the implementation• Managed deadlines and budgets• Provided training to customers on using their finished products

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  Vittalia Internet Argentina

  Jan 2012 - Dec 2012

  Project Manager

  • Coordinated products with programmers and the design team• Controlled project budgets and ensured timeous deliveries• Organised and facilitated weekly team meetings• Evaluated suppliers

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  LOGÍSTICA INTERNACIONAL S.A.

  Jan 2013 - Dec 2017

  • Worked as part of a dedicated sales team to develop new business and products within Latin America• Provided a high level of customer support and after-sales service• Managed the purchasing of stock from Europe and Asia• Organised monthly team meetings with sales agents• Researched the market to improve sales margins and ensure the company was competitive • Led the traffic and logistics team, and managed warehouse personnel• Coordinated all imports, exports, and drop shipments• Planned dispatches and monitored goods in transit• Managed inventory control and assisted with demand planning• Negotiated contracts with shipping lines to reduce costs, and improve company credit lines and payment terms• Evaluated suppliers including customs brokers, shipping lines, and freight forwarders

  • Business Development Manager

    Jan 2014 - Dec 2017

  • Operations Lead

    Jan 2013 - Dec 2013
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  FLSMIDTH

  Jan 2018 - Feb 2022

  Traffic & Logistics Specialist

  • Managing a team of 8-10 people including logistics coordinators, picker/packers, and warehouse staff• Leading, supervising, recruiting, training, and coaching the logistics coordinators team• Planning and implementing standard operating procedures with the freight forwarding companies• Supervising logistics for spare part import and export, and project logistics, including heavy-lift and industrial equipment• Measuring SIFOT and DIFOT KPIs• Assisting with wider company decision-making, including tender processes for global logistics service providers• Establishing SLAs for internal and external clients• Presenting workshops on Incoterms for internal customers to help align our region with our global alignments. Show less

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  REVESOL

  Feb 2022 - Mar 2023

  Head of Supply Chain Management

  📌 Achievements:✔️ Implementation of supply strategies that reduced costs and improved logistics efficiency.✔️ Optimization of demand planning and inventory management processes, reducing stock-outs and cost overruns.✔️ Leadership in the digitalization and automation of key processes, improving the visibility and traceability of the supply chain.✔️ Effective coordination with suppliers and stakeholders to ensure a smooth operation aligned with the company's objectives.

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  MineSense Technologies Ltd.

  Mar 2023 - now

  • Manager Supply Chain SAM

    Mar 2025 - now

  • Supply Chain Team Lead

    Mar 2023 - Mar 2025