Leon Bukes

An all-round Supply Chain and Operations Manager/Consultant/Director with an invaluable knowledge and skills base of managing projects, resources and staff in an effective and efficient manner. Highly focused individual with a comprehensive understanding of international logistics, procurement, supply chain and business administration.  A proven track record of successfully employing best business practices that improved efficiency, reduce operating costs whilst increasing performance, meeting tight time scales and within budget.

• Successful completion of Ford Ranger T6 localisation parts project – added additional monthly revenue of R3-4million per month (Material & Parts procurement, Logistics, Production, and Cost).
• Improved RFQ & order approval procedure – received R35million new orders over 24 month period.
• Negotiated new export contracts (Austria/Zambia) – average value R1.2million per shipment.
• Monthly Steel Rebate claim administration – average R1.5million income.
• Compiled SWOT analysis for galvanizing plant – implemented improved process changes (+/- 5% 

         labour time saving)

• Design & implemented incentive claim system – R650million refunded by government over 10 year 

         period. 

• Revised import & procurement processes & disciplines – reduction of freight account by 50% per 

month.

• Revised & improved inventory system – reduction of 35% in inventory holding stocks, in addition 

improved auditing & quality management.

• Created new parts numbering system for Pastel capturing and invoicing procedures.
• Redesign of pallet system – improved holding capacity, transportation and quality control and cost 

saving.

• Successfully negotiated & completed closure project of manufacturing plant (Cu/Br) – closing stock 

value sold - R30million and exported to the USA, Germany and Poland.

• Successfully negotiated export and return of Tooling & Dies to Germany after plant closure.
• Design new concept for company website, approved and implemented.
• Design new concept for new product pamphlet to be used at international trade shows.
• Improvised and modernising product numbering system.
• Redesign factory layout for more effective material flow.
• Imported/Exported to over 30 countries (USA, EU, Africa, Americas and Far East) Products included automotive components, citrus, wine, FMCG and various parts.

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