Thelma Grobler

Experience

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  Sasol

  Jan 2004 - Apr 2006

  Scientist Gr1

  Process Analytical Chemistry

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  Sasol Technology R&D

  May 2006 - Apr 2009

  Senior Scientist

  Fischer-Tropsch Catalysis Research specializing in Low Temperature Fischer-Tropsch and Catalyst Selectivity research. I also developed methods to utilize two dimensional gas chromatography (GCxGC) for selectivity analysis.I also developed database systems to capture research data for Fischer-Tropsch model development.

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  Sasol Polymers/Base Chemicals

  May 2009 - May 2016

  As Senior Manager Operations Support I managed the following portfolios within Supply Chain: Supply Chain Business Intelligence, Supply Chain Strategy development and implementation, Business Reporting, Supply Chain Training and Development, Master data management, Supply Chain Business Process Optimization and SAP/systems support. Worked as an specialist within the Business Intelligence and Business Optimization field.

  • Senior Manager Supply Chain Operations Support

    Apr 2012 - May 2016

  • Supply Chain Specialist

    May 2009 - Mar 2012
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  Continental ContiTech Africa (Pty) Ltd

  Jun 2016 - Feb 2022

  Group Supply Chain Manager

  Managing the end-to-end supply chain from sourcing, contracting and procurement to warehousing, logistics and distribution.Key responsibilities are:•Analyse inventories to determine how to increase inventory turns, reduce waste, or optimize customer service.•Coordinate supply chain management with other company functions, such as sales, marketing and finance •Define performance metrics for measurement, comparison, or evaluation of supply chain factors such as product cost and quality. •Implement new or improved supply chain processes.•Manage activities related to purchasing, material planning, inventory control, warehousing, or receiving.•Meet with suppliers to discuss performance metrics, to provide feedback, or to discuss production forecasts or changes.•Monitor forecasts to identify changes or to determine how they could affect supply chain activities.•Negotiate prices and terms with suppliers, vendors, or freight forwarders.•Review global, national, or regional transportation or logistics reports for ways to improve efficiency or minimize the environmental impact of logistics activities. •Work with supply chain planners to forecast demand or create supply plans that ensure materials and products are available.•Monitoring data management to keep accurate product, contract, pricing and invoicing information.•Working closely with suppliers and customers to improve operations and reduce cost.•Communicating needs & objectives to managers & key personnel in procurement, logistics & distribution.•Negotiating contracts to reduce costs and achieve maximum efficiency. Show less

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  Continental

  Jun 2016 - Feb 2022

  Group Supply Chain Manager
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  Schaeffler

  Mar 2022 - now

  Supply Chain Manager