Leonhard Hinterholzer

Experience

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  Ministry of Justice

  Jan 1995 - Jul 1998

  Legal Clerk

  Lower Courts Administration: Specialized in Civil Courts and proceedingsEnd of document

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  Luderitz Bay Shipping

  Apr 1999 - Jul 2001

  Operations Supervisor

  Supervised logistics/Warehousing and related Operations

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  Shell Namibia Ltd

  Aug 2001 - Apr 2003

  Depot Manager

  Manage Supply & Distribution Operation to and from Depot.

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  Shell

  Apr 2004 - Jul 2009

  Member of the Country Management Team.Alternate member – Board of Governors: Namibian Oil Industry.Member of the Oil Industry Logistics Committee also Alternate Chairman.Crisis Commander – Country Crisis Management Team.Acting in Managing Director Position.Organizer/member - Community Projects – Road Safety & HIV/Aids.Compiled and Drafted Emergency Response Plans.Champion – Sales and Operations Planning Process (S&OP). Lead on various Projects i.e. Lube Distribution Centre, Call Centre and Delivery Control, SKU reduction.Custodian of the Namibia Supply & Distribution Master Plan.Stock holding N$ 80 million.Purchases N$1,8 billion p/a.Routine activities: Managed the Supply and Distribution activities, for Fuels and Lubricants, in Namibia and provided assistance/support to Botswana.Managed/negotiated high risk contracts. Provided appropriate support for the Namibian marketing and operational strategy.Chaired Marketing and Operational KPI meetings. Ensured Operating of Depot/Warehousing, Transport/Fleet, HSSE, Shipping and Engineering standards and performance are fully compliant with Group requirements. Completion and Managed Capex and Opex (N$ 90 mil) spend within budget to deliver an economical and safe operational service. Developed retention strategies, development and training plans as per Affirmative Action /Employment Equity requirements.Conducted business improvement and cost savings strategies.Wrote and reviewed policies and procedures for department.Coordinated audit teams for Safety and Business compliance.Setting and managing Key Performance Indicators and Big Ticket Items to drive continuous improvement in the business. Show less

  • Supply and Distribution Manager

    May 2005 - Jul 2009

  • Depot Manager

    Apr 2004 - Apr 2005
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  Langer Heinrich Uranium ( Pty) Ltd

  Aug 2009 - Oct 2012

  Supply Chain Manager

  Part of the Senior Leadership Team.Completed Procurement Strategy and Procedures.Completed & Implemented Fuel Management Process.Completed & Implemented procedures and processes in Warehousing.Rolled out Materials Requirement Planning Process with interface.Identified and cataloged "Critical Stock/Items" Identified and sold dead/redundant stock items.Implemented e-sourcing.Designated - Logistics Officer in Emergency Management TeamRoutine activities: Oversee the efficient operations of the procurement section.Oversee the efficient operations of the stores/logistics section. Oversee the inbound logistics requirements for the company. Responsible for the management of contracts and negotiations.Chair Tender Committee meetings.Conduct audits on suppliers and contractors according to LHM Policies.Coordinate cost savings initiatives for department.Custodian of controlled documents for Supply Chain.Complete budget and manage within allowable allocated resources.Responsible to ensure that proper systems are implemented and maintained to facilitate the effective functioning of the section. Coordinate all Safety, Health, Environmental and Radiation matters for the department, ISO 14001:2004 and NOSA. Also certified ISO Auditor.Work closely with our other African operations in order to ensure that the group benefits from opportunities of synergy. Show less

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  B2Gold Corp.

  Oct 2012 - Apr 2015

  Supply Chain Manager

  Setting up new department and structure.Develop departmental procedures and processes and policies.Part of Construction Management for Otjikoto Gold Project – Owner constructionSetting up new ERP system and implementation – Process ownerRoutine activities: Understand and implement all Namibian laws related to procurement andlogistics for both on shore and off shore purchasing.Manage staff of Supply Chain department as well as interact withother key departments.Lead, coach, and mentor other members of Department.Direct responsibility for procurement budget of >$US 100 million related toconstruction and operation of an open pit gold mine.Ensure the accuracy of freight invoices, brokerage charges, and import duty.Prepare requests for payment with all supporting documentation.Must be able to identify, select, and contract vendors both within Namibia andinternationally against the best possible legal and commercial conditions.Perform main activities autonomously and provide leadership within thedepartment.Fleet management and control of light and Distribution fleet.Design, develop, implement, and maintain the company’s procurement andlogistic directives, rules, and guidelines to achieve the most cost-effectiveprocesses for the organization.Develop, maintain, and manage relationships with vendors and companypersonnel on all organizational levels that will deliver benefits for allstakeholders.Select and pre-screen national and international suppliers based upon athorough, documented selection process.Set up supply agreements with suppliers.Conduct comprehensive reviews of Namibian sources of the various materials (asdescribed in study documentation) that will be needed for construction andoperation of an open pit gold mine. Show less

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  Dundee Precious Metals Inc.

  May 2015 - Aug 2024

  • Effectively plan, establish and manage the supply chain strategies for DPM - Tsumeb in respect of all the Supply Chain processes: Inventory, Procurement, Logistics and Commercial Contracts• Design or implement supply chains that support business strategies adapted to changing market conditions, new business opportunities, or cost reduction strategies.• Manage activities related to strategic purchasing, material requirements planning, inventory control, warehousing, including Logistics of metals and non-Metals as well as Commercial activities and Contracts.• Develop procedures for coordination of supply chain management with other functional areas, such as sales, marketing, finance, production, or quality assurance.• Conduct or oversee the conduct of life cycle analyses to determine the environmental impacts of products, processes, or systems.• Design, implement, or oversee product take back or reverse logistics programs to ensure products are recycled, reused, or responsibly disposed.• Evaluate and select information or other technology solutions to improve tracking and reporting of materials or products distribution, Fleet and equipment availability,storage, or inventory• Define performance metrics for measurement, comparison, or evaluation of supply chain factors Show less

  • Manager: Materials Handling, Slag Plant and TSF

    Aug 2020 - Aug 2024

  • Senior Manager: Supply Chain Transformation

    Oct 2018 - Aug 2020

  • Senior Manager: Supply Chain

    May 2015 - Aug 2020
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  Sinomine Tsumeb Smelter

  Sept 2024 - now

  Manager: Materials Handling, Slag Plant and TSF