Completed my first 6 month rotation within the manufacturing plant located in Isipingo, Durban. Excelled in both the packaging and bottling, as well as engineering roles I was placed in. Extensive knowledge gained within the production of local Diageo products and the FMCG industry. Excessive exposure in the utilities sector which included trouble shooting, energy and water usage analyzing, and optimization of plant utilities. Completed my second 6 month rotation within the Technical Innovations sector as a Packaging Specialist. Worked on local and global projects until their successful launch. Gained a thorough understanding of the processes within Product Innovation and project management capabilities required in this department. Gained exposure to Global Recycling opportunities available and tramlining opportunities that can be implemented with the aim of reducing production COGs. Experience gained in NPD trials, supplier approvals and SAP-ECC system tools. Completed my third 6 month rotation within the Procurement department. Involved in the management of vendor information and the creation/updating of supplier data. Focus was on RFP's and driving compliance in all procurement related activities. Currently in my final 6 month rotation within the Demand Planning team. Focus is on S&OP and driving excellence within the department. Experience in building demand forecasts on SAP-APO and analysing current forecasts to improve on bias. Providing support in PEM (Partnering and Emerging Markets within Africa) with projects and forecasting.