Cobus Vanderwalt
Ballwin,MO
Summary
Planning professional with strong record in promoting cross-functional collaboration. Successfully led initiatives that streamlined processes and improved partner collaboration. Adept at driving efficiency and reducing costs through planning and driving alignment. Known for fostering teamwork and taking on challenges to deliver impactful results. Skilled in problem solving, process improvement, and data analysis.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
Work History
US Supply Chain Integrated Planning Lead
BAYER
10.2022 - Current
- Setting strategic direction and driving competitive advantage with key strategic retail partners by integrating supply chain planning efforts, closely partnering with commercial go-to-market teams
Demand Planning Lead Crop Protection & Seed Growth
BAYER
08.2020 - 09.2022
- Lead the Sales Forecasting and Demand Planning groups for the US Crop Protection business post the integration of Monsanto and Bayer – business revenue of over $4 billion per year
NA Demand Planning Integration Lead (CP & SG)
BAYER
01.2019 - 08.2020
- Lead the integration of Sales Forecasting and Demand Planning across 7 Crop Protection and Seed Growth business entities and processes with the integration of Bayer and Monsanto within the US and Canada. Successfully implementing SAP IBP as forecasting and demand planning tool.
NA Demand Planning Lead (CP & SG)
BAYER (MONSANTO)
01.2016 - 12.2018
- Lead the Crop Protection and Seed Applied Solutions Demand Planning team for the US and Canada (business revenue of over US$1.5 billion), ensuring effective collaboration and alignment across Sales, Product Management, Marketing & Finance, as well as Product Supply (Planning, Customer Service, Logistics, Replenishment and Supply) through monthly S&OP process.
Regional Operations Manager (Iowa)
BAYER (MONSANTO)
05.2014 - 12.2015
- Managed 3 operational teams supporting the go-to-market approach across all sales teams and Brands in Iowa by leveraging capabilities and resources throughout the Supply Chain and other supporting organizations to achieve financial targets
Project Manager
MECS Inc.
01.2011 - 04.2014
- Successfully completed numerous projects (active projects exceeded $50 million in value) across several technologies with full responsibility for profit & loss, all contractual commitments including schedule, safety and quality
DynaWave Business Supervisor
MECS Inc.
01.2008 - 12.2010
- Performed business analysis as well as developed business strategies and pricing; Identified new markets and managed proposals and projects for different world areas, which included Asia Pacific, Europe-Africa as well as South America
Technical Sales Manager (EMEA)
MECS Inc.
04.2003 - 12.2007
- Managed sales and marketing for the environmental business in the Southern African region, doubling sales in five years
Senior Process Engineer
Kynoch Fertilizer
12.1997 - 04.2003
Plant Metallurgist
Amplats
02.1996 - 11.1997
Education
Drafting & Interpretation of Contracts -
University of Johannesburg
01.2005
Master of Business Administration -
North West University
01.2001
Bachelor in Chemical Engineering -
North West University
01.1995
Skills
- Process & solutions orientation
- Leadership - Excellent motivator and team player
- Exceptional problem solving skills
- Data driven with strong analytical thinking
- Cross-functional collaboration
- Planning systems (incl SAP IBP, Kinaxis, SteelWedge)
- Project Management
- Reporting and analysis (Spotfire, Tableau, Qlikview, Excel)
Competenciesskills
- Process & solutions oriented
- Excellent motivator and team player
- Exceptional problem solving skills
- Strong analytics
- Strong leadership, prioritization and decision making skills
- Excellent cross-cultural relationships with demonstrated ability to promote collaboration and achieve alignment
- Business perspective
Timeline
US Supply Chain Integrated Planning Lead
BAYER
10.2022 - Current
Demand Planning Lead Crop Protection & Seed Growth
BAYER
08.2020 - 09.2022
NA Demand Planning Integration Lead (CP & SG)
BAYER
01.2019 - 08.2020
NA Demand Planning Lead (CP & SG)
BAYER (MONSANTO)
01.2016 - 12.2018
Regional Operations Manager (Iowa)
BAYER (MONSANTO)
05.2014 - 12.2015
Project Manager
MECS Inc.
01.2011 - 04.2014
DynaWave Business Supervisor
MECS Inc.
01.2008 - 12.2010
Technical Sales Manager (EMEA)
MECS Inc.
04.2003 - 12.2007
Senior Process Engineer
Kynoch Fertilizer
12.1997 - 04.2003
Plant Metallurgist
Amplats
02.1996 - 11.1997
Master of Business Administration -
North West University
Bachelor in Chemical Engineering -
North West University
Drafting & Interpretation of Contracts -
University of Johannesburg
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