Pratiksha Becker

Development and Implementation of the Supplier Relationship Management Framework at SA Health

Consulting for small and medium sized organisations in all areas of Supply Chain optimisation. Especially improvement of supply chain processes and material flow Placement of executive supply chain positions

Executive Recruitment of Supply Chain Specialists in the Automotive Industry

successful start-up of cold desk - specialising in the recruitment of Supply Chain Executives and Executive Management in Manufacturing

Start up of new factory to supply door panels and over head systems to GM Holden in Adelaide. Responsible for 4 direct and 20 indirect staff, coordination of all start up and series production material and 3PL warehousing. Achievement: Successful launch of plant despite many obstacles due to lateness of start-up and delivery issues from overseas material

Materials Manager in the cooking manufacturing plant Successfully introduced VMI for all Electrolux plants in Adelaide together with 3PL Reduced stock outings substantially to achieve high level of planning security for the production planning system and sales.

Assisting in setting and managing KPIs for all Kromberg and Schubert plants in South Africa. Assisting relevant Logistics Managers in achieving the supply chain targets. Go-to person for all Supply Chain issues and for customer BMW when relevant

Transfer existing logistics standards and systems to other existing plants in South Africa Build up and train a team of local employees in other existing plants in South Africa Controlling logistical cost structures for all Kromberg & Schubert Achieved max 10 days stock level for all overseas material without major airfreight requirement

Set up full logistics systems according to Kromberg & Schubert standards Building up team of local employees in the logistics department (total about 20 staff members, 4 office staff and 16 indirect material handlers over 2 shifts) Ensuring Just In Time delivery process to the customer, with customer stock holding levels of two or less days Achievements: First to achieve max 10 days stock levels in JIT environment.

Thesis: Introduction of Quality Management Systems through Project Management in the Automotive Industry