Herman Maree

Experience

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  Sibanye

  Nov 2013 - Jan 2014

  Student Intern

  Competency A and B certifications. Research project on Underground Gold-mining Optimisation and Efficiency Improvements. Data analysis of past blasting activities and writing a findings and recommendations report on the investigation. Time studies and analysis on standard underground blasting procedures.

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  AngloGold Ashanti

  Nov 2014 - Jan 2015

  Student Intern

  Blast design and investigation on the effect of the blasting patterns being used on the effectiveness of the blast. Identifying constraints in the blast design and eliminating waste from the blast procedures. Development of standard operating procedures.

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  Pick n Pay

  Jan 2016 - Dec 2016

  Continuous Improvement Engineer

  Worked in the continuous improvement division of PicknPay, focusing on improving the efficiency of their main Distribution Center. Developed optimisation programs and ran continuous improvement projects. Identifying and monitoring key business metrics. Developed statistical models to optimise the layout and positioning of specific products and resources throughout the logistics chain. Established forecasting models for inventory control and inventory optimisation with the appropriate data analytical techniques. Warehouse mapping and optimisation. Drove new technology innovations and implementations, doing the necessary research and investigations into new technology and approaches, developing project plans and implementing the projects. Show less

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  Deloitte South Africa

  Jan 2017 - Aug 2017

  Data Analyst

  Key Responsibilities: Developed new analytical software and tools to optimize the use of assets and advance the monitoring ability of the assets. Used data analytics to improve the usability and productivity of assets. Formulated statistical models to develop predicative maintenance schedules for critical assets. Developed asset management programmes. Project schedule development, route planning and cost estimations. Business operational results analyses, monitoring, measuring and feedback on possible recommendations. Data trend investigations and conclusion findings reports. Process improvements and optimisation. Change management for new implementations. Real Estate investigation and formal findings report on future development potential on open land parcels. Show less

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  Aerosud

  Jan 2017 - Nov 2017

  Final Year Project

  Optimisation of an Aeronautical Manufacturing production line, mainly focusing on lean manufacturing principals to eliminate waste from the manufacturing process. Process optimisation by developing SOP (Standard Operating Procedures) and focusing on Theory of Constraints Principles. Streamline workflows and eliminate cost factors. Reducing throughput times. Process mapping and documentation. Continues improvement projects based on data analyses on specific work cells and production line. Production line mapping and layout redesigning/evaluating. Part quality investigations and optimisations, focusing on specific cells within the production line. Show less

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  Sapiens

  Aug 2017 - Dec 2017

  Implementation Engineer

  Key Responsibilities: Trained and worked Internationally. Designed job specifications and requirements. Directly communicated with the client and development team to ensure all the design requirements were met and identified possible enhancements. Preliminary project investigations and feedback reports. Performed researches on specific company needs and business units. Put all the specialized operations of the company into meaningful and user friendly programmability requirements. Process mapping and documentation. Developed stored procedures in SQL for business specific required customizations. Business unit integrations across departments. Performed various tests on new programs and developments from pre-defined test cases. Develop and analyse WHAT-IF cases for different scenarios. Show less

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  IPlan Global

  Jan 2018 - Dec 2018

  Industrial and Systems Engineer

  Key Responsibilities: Development, Implementation and Improvement of Complex Integrated systems, focusing on Enterprise Resource Planning Systems. Designing and Implementing business workflows and procedures. Documenting and developing business processes. Designing and developing reports for specific client needs. Day to day data analysis using SQL. Identifying and designing new processes to improve system driven outputs. Managed continuous system improvement projects for clients to eliminate waste and to reduce operating costs. Consulted for South African and Global clients. Change management for project solution implementations. Identifying data requirements, data quality checking, validating and cleaning of master data before importing it into new systems. System evaluations and comparisons. Process mapping and documentation. Client and expectation management. Managed and maintained the data integrity and ensured daily data quality checks where performed and actioned. Compiled continuous project feedback reports and gave weekly feedback to the stakeholders. Show less

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  Fourier-E

  Jan 2019 - Mar 2022

  Supply Chain and Operations Planning | Industrial and Systems Engineer

  Key Responsibilities: Key account management with a massive drive for client success. Management of day to day planning activities and ensure disciplined execution of the processes. Compile and present weekly key performance indicators to stakeholders. Develop and drive continuous improvement project for key clients with an overall objective of eliminating waste from the supply chain. Guarantee consistent support and availability of spares to production, maintenance and engineering departments. Monitor and manage different project aspects including the financials of each project. Develop, implement and communicate the inventory management policy and procedures. Proactively identify possible problem areas and implement corrective actions. Develop BI capabilities within the team and create visibility with the appropriate use of data dashboards to make informed decisions. Calculate and manage redundant stock annually. Conform to specific set target services levels based on the availability of stock categories. Manage and maintain the data integrity for various clients. Drive company growth in the form of new logo software sales. Establish, implement and monitor specific supply chain-based performance measurement systems. Stakeholder engagement and customer expectation management. Drive cost saving projects for clients to improve the supply chain efficiency with a holistic approach. Enable material mangers to be able to ensure strict processes are implemented and adhered to throughout the planning departments of organisations. Develop models to increase resource utilization and minimize operating costs. Monitor strategic stock throughout the supply chain network. Develop supplier performance matrixes and enforce the specific SLA’s with the necessary data visibility. Show less

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  EY

  Apr 2022 - Jun 2022

  Manager at EY - Supply Chain Transformation

  Key Responsibilities: Establish relationships with client personnel at appropriate levels. Consistently deliver quality client services. Monitor progress, manage risk and ensure key stakeholders are kept informed about progress and expected outcomes.

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  B2wise

  Jul 2022 - now

  Key Responsibilities: Provide inspiration, motivation, and guidance to the employees, leaders and managers in our company. Develop and execute the company’s business strategies to attain the goals of the board and shareholders. Provide strategic advice to the board and Chairperson so that they will have an accurate view of the market and the company’s future. Prepare and implement comprehensive business plans to facilitate achievement by planning cost-effective operations and market development activities. Ensure company policies and legal guidelines are communicated from the top down in the company and that they are followed at all times. Communicate and maintain trust relationships with clients, shareholders, business partners and authorities. Oversee the company’s financial performance, investments and other business ventures. Delegate responsibilities and supervise the work of executives providing guidance and motivation to drive maximum performance. Read all submitted reports by lower-rank managers to reward performance, prevent issues and resolve problems. Act as the public speaker and public relations representative of the company in ways that strengthen its profile. Analyse problematic situations and occurrences and provide solutions to ensure company survival and growth. Show less

  • Vice President of Business Development and Sales

    Sept 2023 - now

  • Managing Director

    Jul 2022 - Sept 2023