Anneke Van Der Merwe

Experience

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  Namibia Dairies

  Feb 2013 - Oct 2015

  Production Planner

  I established the first formal production planning function at Namibia Dairies.- Process design: For a new business function, I set up work methods, integrating these effectively with other departments, and creating and documenting the new processes- Production planning: Scheduled operations for optimal milk use to effectively meet demand and navigate constraints

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  EY

  Nov 2015 - Dec 2018

  As a consultant, I worked closely with clients across various industries to analyse opportunities and deliver improvements as a trusted part of the team.- Robotic Process Automation: As an early adopter of RPA from 2017, I worked to identify opportunities for this new software and take it to the market, working from both a technical and commercial perspective - Consultancy services: Engaged with a range of clients across the banking, insurance, government, and shipping sectors to build and retain trust and rapport, integrating into their teams to understand processes, risks, and opportunities- Business case preparation: Analysed opportunities and developed financial cases for clients’ software deployment, considering various measures of return such as NPV, IRR, and payback period Show less

  • Manager: Performance Improvement

    Oct 2017 - Dec 2018

  • Assistant Manager: Performance Improvement

    Nov 2015 - Sept 2017
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  Deloitte Australia

  Jan 2019 - Jun 2021

  As a consultant, I worked closely with clients across various industries to analyse opportunities and deliver improvements as a trusted part of the team. - Business analysis: Undertook comprehensive business reviews to analyse processes and systems- Records management and project management: Leading an agile squad embedded at a Big Four Australian bank to facilitate and manage records segregation as part of a large business divestment

  • Senior Consultant

    Jan 2020 - Jun 2021

  • Consultant

    Jan 2019 - Jan 2020
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  Woolworths Group

  Jun 2021 - Jul 2024

  In this role I was responsible for technology delivery within the supply chain industry for Australia and New Zealand. My role encompassed:- Project management: Managed project scope, schedules, budgets, and teams to deliver on objectives, ensuring stakeholder satisfaction and timely completion of milestones, while adhering to governance frameworks- Financial management: Coordination of financial planning, forecasting and reporting of the project while managing budgets- Relationship and stakeholder management: Engaging with key stakeholders across the business and project team to ensure holistically successful technology deployment- Risk management: Identifying, tracking, socialising and developing mitigations for delivery risks throughout the project lifecycle- Reporting: Transparently keeping stakeholders updated on activities, timelines, financials, risks and issues in various fora ranging from working groups, to control groups, and steering committees Show less In this role I contributed to scoping and delivery of various supply chain technology projects. - Business analysis: Conducted thorough analysis to identify business needs and capture requirements for changes to the Warehouse and Transport Management systems, a time and attendance solution for use in distribution centres, and a transport visibility solution across the supply chain- Process mapping: Visualized and documented current and future state processes relating to changes brought about by the adoption of a new Warehouse and Transport Management System- Stakeholder engagement: Fostered collaborative relationships with stakeholders across the business to build rapport and achieve common goals- Requirements elicitation and documentation: Facilitated sessions to gather and document clear and concise, yet comprehensive requirements to guide project development and meet business goals Show less

  • Project Manager

    Jul 2022 - Jul 2024

  • Process and Business Analyst

    Jun 2021 - Jul 2022
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  SMC - Solution Minds Consulting

  Sept 2024 - now

  Project Lead - Analyse and Blueprint