Werner du Plessis is a business executive driven by a deep commitment to making a positive difference in the world through his expertise in supply chain and operations. With over 15 years of experience, Werner has a proven ability to analyze, model, deploy, monitor, and continuously improve business processes. He excels at creating structure and driving results in challenging environments, consistently delivering sustainable value.
As a transformational leader, Werner is passionate about building strong relationships with business stakeholders. He is adept at directing the development and implementation of complex business strategies, supply chain solutions, digital transformation initiatives, and operational management plans tailored to achieve key business objectives. Werner's expertise extends to identifying cost-effective solutions for supply chain processes while ensuring compliance with statutory requirements and standards. He has a deep understanding of digital transformation and its potential to improve productivity and efficiency.
Werner's career highlights include pioneering a global export strategy that optimized business processes and reduced costs by over $10 million annually. He also spearheaded the development and implementation of one of the most advanced SAP Extended Warehouse Management solutions in Africa.
Werner holds an MBA Cum Laude from North-West University, South Africa, and is a Lean Six Sigma Black Belt (ICBB) and Project Management Professional (PMP). He is driven by a deep desire to use his skills and experience to make a meaningful contribution to society.