Tiro Malope
Commercial Operations Specialist - Cocoa Category @Mars
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WORK HISTORY
Commercial Operations Specialist - Cocoa Category @Mars
Slough, GB
Cocoa Procurement Operations:• Execute regional cocoa trading and pricing, balancing market dynamics with risk management.• Drive procurement process efficiency and operational excellence across regions.• Manage supplier performance, ensuring delivery, compliance, and long-term value creation.• Implement the cocoa enterprise category strategy through cross-functional collaboration and insight.• Leverage data to optimize sourcing, mitigate risk, and unlock sustainable growth.
EDUCATION
University of Johannesburg
Bachelor's Degree
Gordon Institute of Business Science
Management
University of Johannesburg
Bachelor's Degree
SKILLS
ABOUT TIRO MALOPE
I drive the execution of high-impact procurement and supply chain initiatives for global CPGs, working closely with senior leaders to turn strategy into results. At Mars, I currently lead operational excellence for cocoa after serving as Commercial (Procurement) Operations Specialist for the dairy raw materials category, partnering with senior category leads and global teams to deliver value through strategic sourcing, supplier performance improvement, and risk management. My role bridges data-driven decision making with hands-on implementation, ensuring strategic priorities are translated into operational success and excellence across markets.My experience spans pharmaceuticals, rigid plastic packaging, and food & beverage industries, with roles including S & OP Lead, Supply Chain Manager, and Group Inventory Analyst. In each, I have supported executives in shaping category strategies, optimized demand and inventory planning, and built supplier partnerships that strengthen business resilience. I thrive at the intersection of strategic planning and operational delivery, aligning cross-functional teams, harmonizing systems, and executing programs that support long-term growth and efficiency in complex CPG environments.
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