Nicholas Botha
Senior Supply Chain Planner @PepsiCo
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WORK HISTORY
Senior Supply Chain Planner @PepsiCo
CA
Managed end-to-end production and distribution planning for DSD products across Canadian manufacturing sites and Co-Packers, ensuring optimal inventory levels and consistent product availability• Spearheaded the transition to SAP-based production deployment, improving process efficiency and standardization• Partnered cross-functionally with Supply Chain, Procurement, Warehousing, and Transport teams to resolve supply issues and maintain customer order fill rates above 97%• Collaborated with Sales and Demand Planning to support forecast accuracy, promotional lifts, and successful innovation launches• Served as the team’s systems lead for digital promotion planning• Fostered strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders nationwide to reinforce PepsiCo’s market presence and drive brand loyalty• Utilized planning tools (SAP, IBP, Avail, Power BI) to maintain data accuracy, identify inventory trends, and deliver actionable insights to senior leadership for continuous improvement
EDUCATION
University of Pretoria/Universiteit van Pretoria
Retail Business Performance Improvement Programme
Stellenbosch University
BCom (Management Sciences)
Stellenbosch University
BCom Honours (Logistics and Supply Chain Management)
Bishops Diocesan College
National Senior Certificate (NSC)
ABOUT NICHOLAS BOTHA
Results-driven professional with over 7 years’ experience in supply chain management, sales and operations within the B2B and retail sectors. Highly analytical with a proven track record in optimizing processes within fast-paced environments, consistently meeting high standards and tight deadlines. Adaptable team player with excellent interpersonal skills, able to communicate effectively across all organizational levels. Passionate about building long-lasting relationships with internal and external stakeholders to drive organizational growth. Experienced in harnessing ERP systems and CRM platforms to foster continuous improvement and streamline operations by eliminating inconsistencies. Enjoy facing new challenges and look forward to opportunities to leverage expertise for mutual success. Canadian Permanent Resident.
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