Chani Olivier

Experience

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  University of Stellenbosch

  Jan 2010 - Nov 2011

  Student Assistant

  Assist students during tutorials for Applied Mathematics and Numerical MethodsGrade papers

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  Creative Creameries

  Dec 2011 - Jan 2012

  Student engineer

  Research and propose new processing methods

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  Distell

  May 2013 - Sept 2023

  2019-Programme Coordinator for the Distell Tranformation Journey that includes a S189 process-Ensure change management plan is updated and executed2018-Oversee and manage the Distell Brand Portfolio Optimisation Program -Support creation of content for Competition Commission cases-Support due diligence process for M&A deals2017-Compile all strategic initiative milestones and deliverables into a master programme plan with a clear critical path-Liaise with all Strategic Project Leads on a weekly basis to align milestones and to track stream progress -Identify touch points, duplications, risks, resource shortages etc. and coordinate with the Programme Lead and Programme Sponsor on resolving any issues-Prepare monthly programme feedback presentations to the Distell Strategy Council Show less Lead strategic projects in African countries:Distribution Formalisation Programme Manager- Compile a blueprint distribution contract including a service level agreement and ensure that all business across Africa is formalised- Manage the building of a service level agreement tracking model- Facilitate service level agreement target settingSales Force Effectiveness Programme Manager- Facilitate the development of a Distell Africa Trade Strategy- Translate Africa Trade Strategy into operational procedures - Implement procedures in key markets across Africa - Coordinate the design of a sales incentive model Show less Manage cross functional projects:Portfolio Optimisation – Value Chain Complexity Project Manager- Review the brand portfolio at hand of the complexity it creates in the supply chain- Conduct trade visit to better understand consumers- Present opportunities to the Distell Internal BoardProduct Recall- Prioritise available stock to key customers- Coordinate operations to minimise trade disruptions- Ensure effective communication Spirit stock holding reduction Project Manager- Lead investigation on supply chain instability- Implement new measurement systems- Build Excel dashboards to track newly implemented systems- Facilitate cross functional problem solving workshops Reduction in cider Write-offs and Losses Project Manager- Establish cross functional collaboration - Map out cider production process and investigate reasons for losses- Propose new cider production measurement system- Engage with contractors on tender processWar on Waste Competition- Coordinate internal marketing campaign - Train teams on the A3 problem solving methodology- Track project savingsOther:- Co-trainer on internal Distell Belt Program- Presentations to stakeholders and the Distell Internal Board- Problem solving and identification of new cost saving opportunities Show less

  • Transformation Program Manager

    Jun 2021 - Sept 2023

  • Digital Programme Manager

    Jul 2019 - May 2021

  • Programme Manager Strategy

    Jan 2017 - Jun 2019

  • Programme Manager Africa

    Dec 2015 - Jan 2017

  • Business Improvement Manager

    Oct 2014 - Dec 2015

  • Junior Business Improvement Project Manager

    Nov 2013 - Sept 2014

  • Business Improvement Facilitator

    May 2013 - Oct 2013
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  HEINEKEN Beverages

  Sept 2023 - now

  Program Manager for the HEINEKEN Beverages RTC initiative overseeing the deployment of a new business model nationally. Managing cross-functional teams to reach targets. Shared Services optimisation lead: Identify and implement numerous digital & business improvements in the Shared Services space. Shared Servies Integration Program Manager: Lead the integration between HEINEKEN & Distell for Shared Services functions such as Order to Cash, Hire to Retire, Procure to Pay as well as to oversee all digital change management.

  • Route to Consumer Program Manager

    Mar 2025 - now

  • Digital Program Manager

    Sept 2023 - Mar 2025