Director - KSA Region
Tronox
Total years of experience :48 years, 2 months
Transformation program participation for the integration during the work stream activities.
Work stream leader for multiple streams, which was setup by Tronox for the integration till successful delivery.
Multiple Improvement programs are in progress, which are part of the strategies developed to improve efficiency and cost savings.
Give strategic guidance for future business sustainability, ensure Best Practice adoption.
Architectural design participation for the SAP/Applications going forward, to combine multiple solutions into one single platform.
I am responsible for the Regional leadership within the Saudi Arabia region to drive and sustain standardization and integration of Systems and Processes deployed to the Global Tronox organisation. The role requires a strong blend of SAP/applications and business understanding of the different areas in the business including Human Resources, Finance, Manufacturing, Material Management, Logistics & Logistics Controlling, Quality Management, Shipping, Transportation, Warehousing & Inventory Management, Production & Shop-floor Layer (e.g. SAP MII), Process control solutions, integration from and to corporate systems, etc. This includes the multiple sites, multiple locations, and multiple categories across the Enterprise.
Works closely with all Vice Presidents, Directors, and Sites Representatives to develop, prioritize, and review “Strategic Joint Business Plans” for the strategic business units over the coming 3 - 5 years. Conducts regularly “Gap Analysis Assessment” to all sites and prepares a Road Map to transform them to deploy a Standard, Integrated, and Best Practice Processes. Manages the Solutions Portfolio and ensures timely and quality execution of the different projects.
Works internally (within IT) and externally (with vendors) to ensure proper Resources Planning.
The role acts as the Single Point of Contact (SPOC) for the related business units business requirements for solutions, and is directly accountable for the timely and quality execution of plans and deliverable s.
Transformation program participation and lead for the Governance during the work stream activities. IT glide path and strategy key responsible person.
Shared Service User council secretary and leader. IT Steering committee secretary and coordinator.
Work stream leader for multiple streams, which was setup by McKinsey till successful delivery.
Deployment of new Greenfield plants, which is also an expansion of the Value chain of the products manufactured.
Multiple Improvement programs are in progress, which are part of the strategies developed to improve efficiency and cost savings.
Give strategic guidance for future business sustainability, ensure Best Practice adoption.
Architectural designer for the SAP solution going forward, to combine multiple solutions into one single platform.
I am responsible for the Global leadership within Enterprise Business Solutions to drive and sustain standardization and integration of Systems and Processes deployed to the Global Tasnee organisation. The role requires a strong blend of SAP business understanding of the different areas in the business including Human Resources, Finance, Manufacturing, Material Management, Logistics & Logistics Controlling, Quality Management, Shipping, Transportation, Warehousing & Inventory Management, Production & Shop-floor Layer (e.g. SAP MII), Process control solutions, integration from and to corporate systems, etc. This includes the multiple sites, multiple locations, and multiple categories across the Enterprise.
Works closely with all Vice Presidents, Directors, and Sites Representatives to develop, prioritize, and review “Strategic Joint Business Plans” for the strategic business units over the coming 3 - 5 years. Conducts regularly “Gap Analysis Assessment” to all sites and prepares a Road Map to transform them to deploy a Standard, Integrated, and Best Practice Processes. Manages the Solutions Portfolio and ensures timely and quality execution of the different projects.
Works internally (within EBS) and externally (with vendors) to ensure proper Resources Planning: Develops and qualify external vendors to help execute the agreed plans in a cost efficient and effective manner - taking into consideration the in-sourcing, outsourcing, on-shore, off-shore models - in a close coordination with EBS teams, including other Business Partners, Business Solutions Group, IT, and Governance.
The role acts as the Single Point of Contact (SPOC) for the related business units business requirements for solutions, and is directly accountable for the timely and quality execution of plans and deliverable s.
Strategic guidance to the EBS Project Management Office (PMO) is part of the responsibility within my portfolio.
Advisor to all service functions within the shared services business unit, on process optimization, automation and improvements of service delivery.
Global leadership within Enterprise Business Solutions. Develop, prioritize, and review “Strategic Joint Business Plans” for the business units over the coming 3 - 5 years.
Project Management Office (PMO) is part of the responsibility within my portfolio.I am responsible for the Global leadership within Enterprise Business Solutions to drive and sustain standardization and integration of Systems and Processes deployed to the Global Cristal organisation. The role requires a strong blend of SAP business understanding of the different areas in the business including Human Resources, Manufacturing, Material Management, Logistics & Logistics Controlling, Quality Management, Shipping, Transportation, Warehousing & Inventory Management, Production & Shop-floor Layer (e.g. SAP MII), Process control solutions, integration from and to corporate systems, etc. This includes the multiple sites, multiple locations, and multiple categories across the Enterprise.
Works closely with all Vice Presidents, Directors, and Sites Representatives to develop, prioritize, and review “Strategic Joint Business Plans” for the business units over the coming 3 - 5 years. Conducts regularly “Gap Analysis Assessment” to all sites and prepares a Road Map to transform them to deploy a Standard, Integrated, and Best Practice Processes. Manages the Solutions Portfolio and ensures timely and quality execution of the different projects.
Works internally (within EBS) and externally (with vendors) to ensure proper Resources Planning: Develops and qualify external vendors to help execute the agreed plans in a cost efficient and effective manner - taking into consideration the in-sourcing, outsourcing, on-shore, off-shore models - in a close coordination with EBS teams, including other Business Partners, Business Solutions Group, IT, and Governance.
The role acts as the Single Point of Contact (SPOC) for the related business units business requirements for solutions, and is directly accountable for the timely and quality execution of plans and deliverable s.
The EBS Project Management Office (PMO) is part of the responsibility within my portfolio.
I am responsible for the Business Solutions Division within the Technology Partners organisation.
Services provided are as follow:
SAP ECC deployments, which include, Industry Solution for Utilities, Oil and Gas, Telecom
One of our main streams of business is the Design, Develop, Deploy and Support of the BSCS (LHS) solutions for Telco's. We do hosted test solutions, SLA based support, on site, near site and off shore.
ERP - Integration between the related levels of solutioning, ERP - MES, also Smart Grid deployment, etc
We do have a range of Mobile and Kiosk solutions - developed to integrate with most ERP's on the market.
Bespoke Software development and Business package (one box solutions) Design, Development and Support
Project/Program and Integration Management of related projects
Review contracted scope for alignment with the business strategies and readiness and induce changes where required.
Give strategic direction to Project team members for sustainable solution deployment. End to End solution deployed in 18 months, Greenfield site.Develop roll out and support strategy (3 year roadmap) and establish SAP department, recruit and manage staff members (all IS solutions, including SAP, Auxiliary solutions like Bar coding, business process automation systems). This is for the largest, single site aluminium smelter in the world. Solution architect for all Information Systems within company.
SOA study for foundation preparation and deployment aligned with SAP SOA strategy, with solution consisting of the Portal deployment. As manager, integration, managed the day to day activities of the EMAL team and the Implementation partner PMO services is developed and deployed for all project activities. Advise on hardware sizing, deployment and high availability to sustain business and plan of Disaster recovery strategy and deployment.
Value management (SAP Academy attended) and asset management - property and infrastructure management guidance. Service desk designer and advisor and deployment owner for delivery and integration to auxiliary systems (SAP Solution Manager integrated with Remedy).
Manage the business process analysis and Change Management effort in the project. Horizontal and vertical integration to control systems (MES) Manufacturing Execution System, (Scada/DCS). Integration management for all Information Systems. Transition to Business Application Management in Solution Manager from (Project) ASAP to (Operations) RunSAP SAP ECC 6.0 EHP4, IS-Mills in Mining(MIMI), (PP, APO, SD, PM, PS-IM, CO, QM, HR(all sub modules), FI, TR, EP, ESS-MSS, DMS, KM, REACH, EH&S, MES, (BI-BOBJ), MS Word, MS Excel, MS Projects, (Kofax) process automation (Fax, Voice, etc), , Visio, Solution Manager(ASAP) and RunSAP, BI, EP, Bar coding
Develop Group Information Systems (IS) strategy (5 year roadmap) and establish IS department, recruit and manage - 61 staff members (all IS solutions, including SAP, Auxiliary solutions like Bar coding, automation, middle ware and Scada/control systems). This was for 3 companies in the IS landscape. Solution architect for all Information Systems within company. Program manages turnkey projects. PMO design and deployment for all projects, including management of all services delivered by PMO. Hardware supplies, install, commission, and configure. Manage Vendors who deliver turnkey projects. Business analysis and Change Management. Integration management for all Information Systems. Part of strategic group for the Business planning, Balanced score card strategy and deployment in the companies with consolidation as part of the strategy.
Saudi nationals development program certified consultants.
Program/Project/Integration manage turnkey project. (175, 000 employees Human
Resources solution end to end)
Solution architect for the total solution including data transfer and close down of legacy system.
Review and document Business Process for system deployment
Software solution, design, develop and implement with interfaces to Government Financial system, Tax Office and deployed geographical across the whole country
Hardware supply, install and commission(Servers, PC, Network switches and all related network cabling)
Security physical and system for total solution
Establish support centre and training facilities for ongoing business sustainability
Support Government Program team in developing IFMS - Integrated Financial Management System concept and RFP
Business analysis of total business. (Business Process Re-engineering) in line with ISO/TS and VDA standards.
Implement re designed processes as done and agreed with business which was focused on shared services (ie. HR, Finance)
Preparation of Request for Quote (RFQ) for ERP system.
Developed Business analysis tool set
Evaluation of RFQ and recommendation of solution.
Vendor handover to start ERP implementation.
MS Word, MS Excel, MS Projects, MS Access, Request for Quote (RFQ), Visio, Business Analysis, Joint Application Development(JAD)
Integration management (horizontal) for the Supply Chain and (vertical) between the SAP system and the MES.
Manage all Business Process modelling with business modellers for the related interfaces
All business communication about the interfaces to all other systems, i.e. bar coding for the logistics group
Manage the FAT and SAT for the Vertical integration
HCM shared services for company (multi national) in 8 countries, with 12, 000 employees excluding Hired labour (varying up to 10, 000 across companies per month) solution.
Bar coding for logistics processes - warehousing
Site Access control system Time and Attendance, with site access security.
Integration of vertical and horizontal processes for MES and ERP
Designed and managed Heap builder development for the coal quality distribution during stacking, from different mines to optimise process on fuels side during reclamation cycle
Supported Sasol support staff in transitioning from Project to Operations of solutions.
SAP R/3(My SAP ), IS OIL, (PP-PI, SD, MOR-PM/PS, CO, SHERQ, QM, HR, IS-Real Estate, IS MINE, MES (Honeywell), UBH Uniformance Business Hiway, Aspentech - IP21, EBI (Access Control), APO, MS Word, MS Excel, MS Projects, MS Access, ARIS
Manage coordination between IT team and Business to optimise the Supply chain
Business analysis and recommended fixes implemented.
MES interfacing to get the production sequence and match with stock requirements. Stock stabilisation management.
New C class Mercedes production preparation and logistics alignment
MRP training and implementation support
Lean lift for components and SAP integration done
MES integration project
Barcode integration for inbound and outbound logistics
Process Engineering support for JIT process alignment with manufacturing sequence
KPI establishment for Supply Chain operations
SAP R/3 4.5, (PP, MM, SD, PS, CO, QM, ABAP Query), MS Excel, MS Word, MS Projects, MS Access, Legacy system interfacing, MES, bar-coding, Visio
Manage support team and enhancement projects for continuous improvement.
Managed support team of consultants for all Information Systems Solutions, weighbridge software and other auxiliary equipment like barcode equipment.
Account manager for company on site and also managing scope of support and invoicing
Establish support centre and procedures to support all plants which was remote - with central consultants at head office
MRP training and implementation for the entire business.
Manufacturing Execution System(MES) integration to SAP for blending of products
Barcode equipment and weighbridge interface.
Supported Systems Integrator in acting as reference site. With this actions - as Pre sales preparation - with potential and existing SAP software users visiting our project/operation and shared our experience with them of either the functionality and/or software deployment benefits. Also participated in other potential projects Pre sales activities and bid guidance and development.
SAP R/3 4.0, (PP, MM, SD, CO - PA, HR, ABAP Query), MES(Siemens), MS Excel, MS Word, MS Projects, MS Access
Business Process optimisation across 5 plants
Sales of product with the emphasis on Customer Service and Distribution efficiency
Production planning and scheduling, on line
Stock management with emphasis on optimisation
Consolidation of 5 systems, geographically distributed into 1 central managed and maintained system
Make to Order production strategy was implemented for Stock optimisation
Transport control system managed through GPS points and references based on rates linked to delivery order.
On line Timesheets in plants
SAP R/3 4.0, (PP, SD, MM, Master data management, ABAP Query), MS Excel, MS Word, MS Projects, MS Access
Managed team of 15 support staff for outsource of all Information Systems Solutions and PC, LAN, WAN, LIMS, weighbridge software, x-ray and other auxiliary equipment.
Account manager for company on site and also managing scope of support and invoicing
PMO established for continuous improvement projects and upgrade
Support centre developed to sustain business continuity for a 24/7 plant
Support of all solutions and continuous improvement
Upgrades for all Hardware and Software as and when required
Leader for SAP Steel Initiative in company, supported Systems Integrator in acting as reference site. With this actions - as Pre sales preparation - with potential and existing SAP software users visiting our project/operation and shared our experience with them of either the functionality and/or software deployment benefits. Also participated in other potential projects Pre sales activities and bid guidance and development, ie. Mozambique Aluminium
R/3 3.3, (PP, MM, SD, CO, FI, QM, LIMS), MS Excel, MS Word, MS Projects, MS Access
Casthouse scheduling solution - developed on Workcenters, within PP module
Quality recording and LIMS for hot roll mill to train products
Product costing based on Activity Based Costing
Sales of product with the emphasis on Customer Service
Production planning and scheduling, on line.
LIMS designed based on business requirements redeveloped and deployed for optimisation of the process
SAP R/3 3.3, (PP, MM, SD, CO, FI, QM, LIMS), Open Plan, MS Projects, MS Access
Managed all Project Management Office (PMO) activities for multiple projects on construction sites and Production facility planning Services, i.e. all program/project and/or production planning, scheduling and execution with progress reporting and budget status management.
Manage all cradle to grave activities - from design to commission of systems.
Managed also the Manufacturing facility Plant Maintenance system and job card scheduling
Expediting of raw materials and product delivery
Risk and Cost of project delivery and mitigation
Continuous caster replacement(2) in major steel plant
Train truck tippler replacement for coal export
Platinum process plant (Greenfield site)
Gold process plant rebuild and expand
Oil drilling platform conversion to production platform
Manufacturing facility automation and systems upgrade
Welding recording, NDT, DT, X-ray recording system development
On site activity and recording system developed
Unix, AutoCAD, FoxPro, Dbase IV, Open Plan, OpenMaintain, Novell 4.1, Paywell, Impact, Kronos, Lotus, MS Projects, Legacy Systems, Micross, SAP R/3
Managed all Project Management Office (PMO) Services, i.e. all program/project planning, scheduling and budgeting including cash flow management.
Develop contract management system.
Costing of all activities and control against budget.
Managed all system developments for the company
Managed risk and quality plans for project delivery
Received Chairmans award for systems development contribution to the business
Establish systems as this was a Greenfield site
Standard procedures and resources deployed in a top secret environment - Space Agency of South Africa.
Security for all physical and system use
Cost control and Cash flow procedures, compliance and systems including contract system
All planning and scheduling services and progress reporting
Open Plan, Cobra, FoxPro, Dbase IV, OpenMaintain, Novell, Clipper, Addebus Natural, Lotus Macros, Legacy Systems
Interfaces between systems.
Manage customer services, training curriculum development and complaints
First services company to be certified in South Africa - ISO standard development for services and certification of service company in cooperation with SABS and CSIR conversion from SABS 0157 to ISO 9000.
Manage repair centre and software engineering laboratory.
PMO services for all new system deliveries, as and when required
Company certified for SABS/ISO standards
Developed call billing system for small enterprises
Developed standard procedures for system design, development, manufacture and commissioning and ongoing support.
Technology sustainability from technology partners transfer of knowledge and laboratory development
Lotus, Dbase IV, Wang Word Processor, LAN, Communication Systems Software, Basic
SABS 0157, ISO 9000
Project management skills developed
Telecommunication training attended and certified by achieving Certification in minimum time required - successfully
Developed test simulator for electronic systems sub components
Developed procedures for restoring basic Radio and Radar services without technical support
Turbo Pascal, Basic, Communication Systems, Centralised Traffic Control systems, Radio systems,
Telecontrol systems