Neil Bekker
National Distribution Lead
National Distribution Lead
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BComHons Logistics Management | University of Johannesburg
BCom Strategic Supply Management | University of South Africa
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PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
October 2022 - Current. National Distribution Lead - Universal Paper & Plastics | Ga-Rankuwa, South Africa
- Managing our distributor sites (Megamor, L&B, SGX and Vital)
- Ensure compliance and maintain standards with SLA
- Stock management and control at our distributors
- Planning the replenishment at our distributors
- Communication and conflict resolution
- SAGE X3 - Enterprise Resource Planning
July 2018 - September 2022. Sales Administrator - Universal Paper & Plastics | Ga-Rankuwa, South Africa
- Capturing and booking orders for delivery (PnP, Shoprite, Clicks, Woolworths, PEP and drop shipments)
- Liaising with Sales Representatives
- Following up on deliveries to the Distribution Centre’s, companies and individual customer deliveries
- Resolving customer queries and providing advice
- Working with my team to meet and exceed the Sales
- Meeting our Departmental Goals as specified in our Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
- Preparing the Distribution Schedule for deliveries daily
February 2018 - July 2018. Project Coordinator - Universal Paper & Plastics | Ga-Rankuwa, South Africa
- Managing projects under the directive of the Supply Chain Executive
- Report findings to the Supply Chain Executive
- Conducting Time Studies in Finished Goods to ensure enough resources dedicated to operations
August 2017 - February 2018. Raw Materials Manager - Universal Paper & Plastics | Ga-Rankuwa, South Africa
- Managing the efficient and effective flow of operations in the Raw Materials Department
- Managing a group of seven people in the Raw Materials Department
- Forecasting Raw Materials Requirements
- Communicating the departmental requirements to Procurement
- Safety Representative for Raw Materials and Finish Goods
August 2011 - December 2011. Administration Clerk Cell C | Pretoria, South Africa
- Stock control of cellphones
- Banking
- Claims and repairs
- Cellphone repairs soliciting and expediting
- Answering the store telephone and advising customers
EDUCATION AND TRAINING
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(2017). Bachelor of Commerce Honours (BComHons) | Logistics Management. University of Johannesburg, Johannesburg
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(2015). Bachelor of Commerce (BCom) | Strategic Supply Management (Cum Laude). University of South Africa, Pretoria
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(2026). Bachelor of Science (BSc) | Information Technology (Currently Enrolled). Distance Learning . North-West University, Potchefstroom
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(2010). National Senior Certificate. Hoërskool Overkruin
LANGUAGES
- Afrikaans: First Language
- English: Proficient
ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENTS AND PROJECTS
- 100% High School Attendance Certificate
- Won the Faculty of Management prize for best poster in Research Methodology in 2016 at the University of Johannesburg
- Member of the Golden Key International Honour Society – Top 15% in my field of study at North-West University in 2022
- SPCA C# project in CMPG 213 (Systems Analysis and Design II) at North-West University in the year 2023; final module mark: 73%
- BBC Database project in CMPG 311 (Databases) at North-West University, completed in the year 2024; final module mark: 80%
- Airbnb SQL project in CMPG 321 (Advanced Databases) at North-West University, completed in the year 2024; final module mark: 90%
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