Colin Wanders

Experience

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  Logica

  Jan 1997 - Jan 1999

  Business Consultant

  Implementation and business rollout programs for Utility customers, like KPN Telkom Billing Implementation (ITCIS)

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  SmartDB.ru

  Jan 1998 - Jan 2000

  ERP Consultant (EMEA)

  Responsible for Oracle- and Peoplesoft dataconversions and data interfacing

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  NGA Human Resources, an Alight company

  Jan 1999 - Jan 2000

  Pre Sales Consultant

  Pre-sales support lead for strategic HR solutions (Shell, Dutch Government departments, etc)

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  Philips

  Jan 2001 - Jan 2003

  SAP PM

  Project and Program Management lead for global SAP business template into country divisions, like: PMS South Africa, PMS Mexico, PMS United Kingdom and CMS France

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  UPS Supply Chain Solutions

  Feb 2004 - Dec 2005

  Supply Chain Lead - EMEA

  Implementation and integration lead for warehouse, distribution and supply chain business solutions with UPS customers in EMEA

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  DHL

  Dec 2005 - Sept 2006

  Supply Chain Lead

  Implementation and integration of warehouse, logistics and supply chain solutions with DHL customers

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  SABMiller

  Sept 2006 - Feb 2014

  Created and deployed cross-functional and highly data-driven BI Strategies for SAP HANA to drive sustained growth and achieve organisational objectives. Controlled all functions of BI, Finance, HR and, Corporate Affairs reporting to SAB Ltd Pty Directors (EXCOM) and SABMiller SA Cio. Managed Supply Chain and Route-To-Market methodologies, including cash payment solutions, procure to pay, and B2B to drive profitable growth for an organisation. Provided accurate resource availability and forecasting information for business demand and resource supply to meet the goals and objectives of the organisation.• Spearheaded and executed chain management strategy for African business by utilising SAP HANA and SAP Supply Chain system while delivering training to 100+ business/IT stakeholders for effective use.• Assured accurate invoice/proof of delivery reconciliation by implementing SharePoint based document management platform (DMS) solution for ABI with 2-way verification.• Negotiated and delivered Business to Business (B2B) platform with ABI’s National Customers such as Pick’nPay, Shoprite Checkers, Woolworths, and Makro.• Prepared business case for CIC (SAP) project to describe benefits, costs, and affect as well a calculation of the financial term. Show less Responsible for implementation of end-to-end infrastructure framework supporting Advanced Planning SystemsResponsible for integration between demand/capacity planning systems and shipment execution tools in operational planning environmentProject Management Lead for governance and continuity with all share- and stake- holdersResponsible for MRP solution planning and deliveryResponsible for the development and delivery of a positive business case ($24Mln) to provide a scalable business systems solution for 13 SABMiller businesses across Africa reporting into the Johannesburg directors hub. Show less

  • Head Of Department

    Jun 2011 - Feb 2014

  • Supply Chain Systems & Technical Integration Manager

    Sept 2006 - Jul 2011
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  REMIRA BeNeLux

  Mar 2014 - Aug 2017

  Managed business development and company sales strategies for North American and South Africa through global strategic partnerships and alliances with Gartner, APICS, and GUROBI. Analysed territories and pipelines as well as provided best opportunities plans for capturing business solutions and services to target potential customers and prospects in the US. • Developed and employed multi-regional sound marketing and commercial strategies based on simple defined (measurable) principles to maximise solutions sales growth.• Conducted market research to identify business needs, developed strategy plans, and provided forecasting/pipeline information to senior management for US, Netherlands, and South African.• Designed and delivered numerous strategic marketing campaigns, including commercial videos and script write-up with professional production companies to build brand experience and generate revenue.• Employed solutions sales methodology to identify customers problems and resolved issues with appropriate offerings (product and services) for Keystone/Kerry Foods and Silberline Chemicals. Show less Directed products and sales operation in South Africa region to maximise growth of company brand, resulting in achieving sales targets and closing deals within constraint budget. Analysed and prepared weekly progress/forecast (pipeline) and monthly consolidated business flash report and submitted to senior management in US and Netherlands. Managed and executed P&L sales and marketing strategies mostly in FMCG sector such as market analysis, re-branding strategy, strategic partnerships, and direct-to-consumer promotion to drive profitability and sustainable competitive advantage for company.• Established and employed sales and marketing strategies to connect commercially with over 75 medium to large size companies worth of $100+MM within South Africa.• Oversaw multiple pre-sales and demo activities for senior management/board members to various industries such as FMCG, Agriculture, and Manufacturing-Distribution companies.• Contributed in global commercial contracts and proposals which exceed $10M+ EBIT in 2025 (Netherlands, UK and South Africa).• Identified customers problems and resolved issues by executing solutions sales methodology for Tongaat-Hulett, Peninsula Beverages, and Coca Cola Beverages Africa (South Africa). Show less

  • Director of IT

    Dec 2016 - Aug 2017

  • Director of IT

    Mar 2014 - Dec 2016
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  Abbott

  Aug 2017 - Nov 2018

  ABBOTT Nutrition IT Director, EMEA

  Spearhead business technology organisation in Europe, Middle East, and Africa for delivering strategic support and guidance to ensure compliance with business objectives and EMEA strategy. Collaborate with senior management teams to define technology roadmaps and ensure delivery of market appropriate business capabilities while supporting commercial operations to 36 countries.• Committed senior management to approve capital investment of $1M for FY18 for social-CRM capability (salesforce) in Middle East and $2M in FY19 for Europe (Russia, Italy, Spain, Israel, Turkey and UK).• Defined needs and recommended solutions to deliver value to stakeholders by assessing business capabilities in UK, Italy, Spain, Russia, Israel, Turkey, Saudi, Gulf, Leona, and Pakistan markets• Established new commercial, digital, and BI organisation within two regions (HOF London and HOF Dubai) and transposed it as a strategic business partner. Show less

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  Wanders Eco Solutions

  Dec 2018 - now

  Founder

  As independent brother-co ship advisory developing and implementing eco-solutions (warming & cooling) innovations

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  EY

  May 2019 - Jan 2021

  Assistant Director

  As Assistant Director in Operational Transaction Services – EY, London responsible to: • Advise senior clients across all sectors, supporting key decision makers in developing and executing strategies for transactions.• Sell, manage and deliver different types of engagements, including pre-deal (eg, operational and IT due diligence, carve-out planning), post-deal (eg, integration planning, synergy tracking) and restructuring (eg, rapid cost reduction).• Lead blended project teams comprising colleagues from our transactions and advisory practices.• Manage complex engagements, including commercials, resourcing and risk.• Lead on business origination, including leverage of networks and delivery of pitches and presentations to senior clients• Lead on practice development initiatives and training programmes, supporting the continued focus on our team as a great place to work• Act as a role model and support development of junior team members, coupled with the recruitment and training responsibilities• Learn and develop technical and personal skills to support achievement of career goals, through a blend of structured learning, coaching and experiences Show less

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  EY-Parthenon

  Jan 2021 - Aug 2023

  Assistant Director

  M&A Advisory (pre and post deal), IT DD, separation blueprints/IT carve out, IT strategy and digital transformation planning, ERP integration and Data (migration) Strategy, PMO, ERP implementation and IT cost-baselining (re)modelling/value creation

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  Alysian

  Aug 2023 - now

  Associate Partner

  Assist clients with Tech transformation and tech value creation advisory