Herman Fourie

• Responded promptly to customer inquiries regarding products or services.
• Created and maintained relationships with customers, vendors, and other stakeholders.
• Developed and implemented marketing strategies to drive sales growth.
• Assisted in developing promotional materials such as brochures, flyers, and ads.
• Gathered customer feedback on product performance and service quality.
• Negotiated contracts with suppliers of goods and services.
• Analyzed competitive products in the marketplace.
• Managed online presence through social media channels.
• Researched target markets to develop effective sales plans.
• Developed pricing models based on market conditions and customer requirements.
• Developed positive relationships with new and existing customers, leading to increased sales opportunities.
• Handled customer inquiries promptly and efficiently, serving as point-of-contact between teams and departments for consistency.
• Assisted salesforce with customer leads and follow up to build constant contact.
• Coordinated preparation and shipping of sales kits, welcome packages and gifts for customer outreach.
• Used excellent verbal skills to engage customers in conversation and effectively determine needs and requirements.
• Listened to customer needs to identify and recommend best products and services.
• Produced sales documents, finalized deals and filed records.

• Identified cost savings opportunities through process improvements or supplier changes.
• Performed market research to identify potential suppliers that meet organizational requirements.
• Maintained accurate records of purchases, pricing, and deliveries.
• Coordinated activities related to purchasing goods or services including price quotations and terms of sale negotiations.
• Assisted in resolving any disputes between the organization and its suppliers.
• Developed relationships with vendors to maximize pricing, delivery, and quality of products.
• Participated in periodic meetings with vendors concerning product availability, delivery timeframes, quality issues.
• Managed inventory levels through ordering, tracking, and expediting shipments as necessary.
• Reviewed invoices against purchase orders prior to payment processing.
• Researched new sources for supplies and equipment.
• Ensured timely delivery of purchased items by working closely with vendors and internal departments.
• Worked with suppliers to expedite open purchase orders and shipments in-transit.
• Requested pricing quotes from suppliers to determine best source of supply.
• Negotiated with selected suppliers to obtain lowest unit cost.
• Participated in supplier calls to define component deliveries, meeting scheduled production dates.
• Reviewed purchase orders to check for completeness and accuracy.
• Provided leadership during times of organizational change or crisis situations.
• Assessed condition of shipped products upon arrival to meet quality standards.
• Traveled to various locations to procure materials and products from vendors.
• Examined, selected and purchased merchandise consistent with specification requirements.
• Negotiated product prices, discounts and shipping incentives with vendors.
• Sourced new vendors and suppliers to boost product offerings and increase profit margins at each store location.
• Negotiated contracts for the supply of materials and services.
• Monitored staff performance and addressed issues.
• Delegated work to staff, setting priorities and goals.
• Prepared staff work schedules and assigned team members to specific duties.
• Evaluated and enhanced workflow to implement best practices, reduce costs and increase staff motivation and satisfaction.
• Controlled departmental facilities use and approved requests for repairs or improvements.
• Analyzed and controlled materials, supplies and equipment operational expenses.
• Maintained accurate inventory records to track stock levels and minimize costs.
• Guided employees on understanding and meeting changing customer needs and expectations.
• Ensured compliance with safety regulations and maintained a safe work environment for all personnel.
• Resolved customer complaints in a timely manner while ensuring customer satisfaction remains at optimal levels.
• Supervised day-to-day workflow of employees in order to maximize productivity and maintain quality standards.
• Negotiated pricing for apparel and accessories from vendors to secure optimal pricing and keep costs low.

• Identified potential vendors and evaluated them according to price, quality, selection, service, support, availability, reliability and sustainability.
• Reviewed purchase orders to check for completeness and accuracy.
• Tracked and approved procurement plans and inventory levels.
• Researched new sources for supplies and equipment.
• Collaborated with other departments in order to develop specifications for equipment, materials, or services to be purchased.
• Provided guidance to other staff members regarding purchasing policies and procedures.
• Ensured timely delivery of purchased items by working closely with vendors and internal departments.
• Worked with suppliers to expedite open purchase orders and shipments in-transit.
• Maintained supplier relationships to improve lead time, cost and quality.
• Reviewed customer feedback to brainstorm new merchandise ideas and improve existing products.
• Presented new merchandise ideas and campaigns to company executives and sales managers.

• Run and manage operations
• Liaise with Clients
• Lubrication Systems Installations
• Boiler making

for

Namdeb, Komatsu, Bell , Cat , Lewcor, B&E International,

Scorpion Zink and Rosh Pinah Mine