Jonathan White

Heco Group is made up of 7 companies including the likes of Symonite, Solar Edge, SPS, Shingle and Shake, Serene Joinery, ACMF. Symonite (largest in the group) is a highly experienced specialist supplier, fabricator and installer of Aluminium Composite Panels (ACP) for the construction industry. ACP is a simple but extremely versatile product concept developed to provide a facade material with a host of advantages for architects and building owners alike. My responsibility extends to all the companies in the group. Responsibilities: • Plan, analyze and manage procurement across the varying 7 arms of the businesses. • Significantly reducing costs. • Improve the reliability of supply and introducing risk mitigation measures by developing alternative sources of supply for all key materials. • Leading the saving on projects and supply negotiations. • Leading improvements in the sourcing area to meet cost, quality, efficiency and other KPI's. • Proactively engage with different arms of the business incl. operations, technical, maintenance, sales/marketing and other internal stakeholders to meet business needs.

Outsourced Industrial Logistic (OIL SA) expertise extends to complete plant installation, dismantling and relocating existing plant locally and internationally across a wide range of industries. An entire project can consist of shipping, loading, offloading, specialised rigging, mechanical and electrical work and the commissioning of equipment. As a Project Manager I oversaw entire projects from beginning to end. This would entail costing/planning the jobs through to commissioning and sign off. Key responsibilities: - Costing / Planning the project - Staff allocation to the project - Implement and control the project plan - Evaluate the project on a constant basis to asses if the deadline is being kept, project is within budget… - Making sure the client scope is being met and that they are happy at all times.

Experience: My experience at Krones has seen me learn much more of what the beverage industry consists of and requirements of a multi national company like Krones. It has seen me learn a lot about the Krones operations, machines and people most importantly. I also embarked on a two week trip to the head office in Germany where I receive training and discussed how to align the local processes to that of the industry leader. Duties: Assist the Service department with all enquiries and needs for material or labor on all projects. Assist the Sales and Service departments with all budget quotes that are required. Facilitate in running the tender process for all new projects that are up and coming. Strive to have the tenders awarded six weeks before start. Work with the Service department to ensure that projects stay within the budgets as set out by the Krones VAMOS system. Also sit with the relevant project managers to work thru the project drawings and make sure that all is adhered and allowed for. Understanding all technical drawings and comply in the procurement there off. Facilitate our German head office with their tender process by helping them to obtain local pricing for project budgets that they are in charge off. Support the Krones West Africa and East Africa branches with all service related issues. Establish a basis of manufacturers that can manufacture parts local, also identify parts that can be manufactured locally. Keep the current supplier/subcontractor data base up to date, maintain relations with the suppliers/subcontractors and identify new companies that can be added onto the existing list. Work with the German colleagues to maintain the VAMOS costing system and make sure that it is up to date and relevant. Facilitate with all returns and repairs on 3rd party items. Maintain relations with all 3rd party / OEM supplier and assist in resolving any request or need that arises for items/services from these suppliers.

Project buyer on various projects (Medupi, Kusile, Camden, Kriel…) All aspects of buying functions: Preparation, advertisement, negotiating and final review of all tenders that pertained to my projects. This also included the presentation at various board levels for approval. Obtaining and reviewing quotes. Preparing and placing orders (on SAP). Maintaining that all orders placed are within budget Meeting with contract managers to ensure procurement will be able to meet their deadlines/needs/technical requirements. Etc… Understanding all technical drawings (e.g. brackets/masts/lights/etc.) and comply in the procurement there off. Negotiating and implementing of NEC 3 contracts for all work over R1 million. Sourcing new suppliers for new projects/items as required by the various projects across the country. Strived to meet the ASGISA/BEE requirements on all projects. A couple of my biggest orders include: R200 mil – National Lights Tender (advertised in Sunday Times) R120 mil – Camdin Cabling Project

Purchasing of stock from America, China and Germany factories as well as the arrangement of shipping to South Africa Management and stock control of the local warehouse ensuring no stock outs on key lines. Meeting with clients to ensure we will be able to supply stock for future promotions as well as negotiate price. Preparing and working on events (E.g., Beauty Africa, AVA Show ext.) Basic PA duties (Admin, upkeep of diary, minutes during meetings).

Implementation and maintenance of a central filing system for the office. Administration, International ordering and local distribution of appliances stock to the four South African branches of Kenwood. Processing of guarantee repairs. Handling of daily banking of all cash and cheques received by Kenwood. Arrangement of international payments to international suppliers and distributors. Management and stock control of stationary and office equipment. Asset control and maintenance of computer equipment. Assist with the booking of local and international travel arrangements for directors as and when required. Additional: White Male Labor Representative