Dwayne Rankin

Director National Stock Control for Southern and Eastern Africa

City of Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa

About

With over 18 years of experience in supply chain, materials planning, and warehouse operations, I specialize in driving operational excellence across complex, multi-site environments. Currently leading stock control across 7 warehouses (locally and cross-border), I bring a strategic and hands-on approach to inventory optimization, ERP/MRP systems, and supplier performance. My career spans leadership roles at GEA Africa and Denel Vehicle Systems, where I’ve consistently delivered results in demand planning, logistics, and cross-functional collaboration. I’m passionate about building high-performing teams, streamlining processes, and ensuring service-level excellence across Southern and Eastern Africa. Let’s connect if you’re interested in supply chain transformation, operational strategy, or leadership in logistics and materials management.

Experience

  • Director National Stock Control Southern and Eastern Africa at GEA AFRICA
    Mar 2021 - Present · 5 yrs 4 mos

  • Material Planner at Denel vehicle systems (previously known as BAE LSSA)
    Mar 2007 - Feb 2021 · 14 yrs

    Key Responsibilities: • Managing 3 warehouses namely Production, International spares and local spares • Countering stock creep and redundant stock • Supplier development processes • Control and manage ERP and MRP systems in accordance with the MPS • Handling and execution of all BOM changes • Streamlining and enhancing internal and external processes • Raising purchase requisitions • Raising production -/ works orders • Monitor shortages to comply with MPS expectations • Issuing of material on time to all internal customers • Management and control of all stock • Managing of material on international and local projects • Chair SIP/ short interval meetings to maintain visibility • Manage stock take of International - and Local Product Support warehouses • Assisting with updating of MPS as part of a cross-functional team • Manage daily shortage lists on all projects in order to highlight any line stoppages • Track and analyze performance through an implemented performance tracker