Hello!
I am a well experienced and travelled Senior Level Supply Chain Contributor.
Worked in Zambia, Azerbaijan, Mauritania, DRC, Saudi Arabia and moved abroad with my family to Zambia and Spain to support my efforts. I have a proven track record and am well known in the international gold and copper mining procurement circles.
20 years of expat mining experience with companies like GLENCORE, FQM, AIMC, REDBACK, KINROSS, BANRO, and SAUDI COMEDAT.
Master's Degree: Procurement, Logistics and Supply Chain Management with Salford University.
Lukas Bekker
Expat in Senior Supply Chain - Mining
(Permanent/Contract/Consultant)
Phone:
+27125481110
+27606532441
Email:
Address:
21 Kreef Crescent, Montana Park
Gauteng, South Africa, 0186
Date of Birth:
November 17th, 1970
EXPERIENCE
2021 - Current
GLENCORE, KCC Mine, DRC
Supply Chain Manager - Projects
2020
Saudi Comedat Co.Ltd.
Northern Saudi Arabia
2014-2019
Banro Corporation, Twangiza Gold Mine, Eastern DRC
2011-2014
Kinross, Tasiast Gold Mine, Western Mauritania & Canary Islands
2010
Azerbaijan International Mining Company, Western Azerbaijan
2005 - 2009
First Quantum Minerals, Kansanshi Mine, North West Zambia
EDUCATION
2020
University Of Salford, Manchester (RKC, Zurich)
MSc: Procurement, Logistics and Supply Chain Management
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Global Supply Chain Management
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Procurement, Risk and Contract Management
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Advanced Project and Logistics Management
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Operations and Information Management
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Master's Dissertation: "The Practice of Material Master Data Management in mining supply chains and it’s, often misinterpreted, significance towards revenue loss mitigation and competitive advantage"
1995
University Of Johannesburg (Former RAU)
Logistics and Transport Management
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Transport Management
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Distribution and Route Management
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Purchasing Management
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Supply Chain Management
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Inventory Control
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Planning and Budgeting
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Maintenance and Workshop Management
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Human Resources Development
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Health and Safety
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Vehicle and Plant Security
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Industrial Relations
MY EMPLOYERS
SKILLS
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Start-Up and Rehabilitation of Small/Medium/Large Scale Mining Supply Chains
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Remote Location and Corporate Experience
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Connected with a large global mining-supplier network
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ERP system implementations
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Capital Management
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Vast knowledge of different mining operations, fixed plant, mobile plant, blasting and, fuel & lube
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Exposure to high conflict areas in Africa and Middle East
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Project Management
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Contract Management
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Construction Management, Roads, SMPP
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Supply Chain Forensic Auditing
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Social and Corporate Responsibility
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Permanent or Consulting Roles
What I Am
I'M AN ADMIN FANATIC
Powerful administration is the second pillar in my arsenal. Every transaction and action needs to be accounted for 110%; my budgets, departmental performance and KPI's will meet or exceed expectations. Everything in my organization is administered to MY PERSONAL admin level without fail. My unique way of working and long good-standing track record speaks for itself.
I'M A TEAM PLAYER
I always get to know your business - from all the angles. SCM plays an integral part on a mine; having a full understanding of your business helps me to plan for and procure what you need when you need it, whilst keeping what you actually can afford in mind. Your success is my success & vice-versa...let's do this!
I'M PROCESS DRIVEN
Everything has a process, the third pillar in my arsenal. I therefore make sure that every person, including myself, understand and follow the correct process for every action and transaction that takes place. It is the best coping instrument for pressure, achieving targets and measuring performance.
I DO NOT BELEIVE IN BEING A SINGLE WINNER.
Yes; I have the skillset, I have the required technical mining, mining plant and mining fleet knowledge, I have implemented several ERP systems and remapped supply chains and inventories to the value of hundreds of millions of dollars to contribute towards the success of mining companies.
However; this is always a structured team effort - by working together we will overcome anything, and win together as ONE.
JUST A FEW PICS AND VIDEOS
Some of the 793's which we supported through the SCM - Opperated one too, to assist with production when the mine slowed down for Ramadan.
New Warehouse and HME shop - almost go live.
My Team: Fuel, Warehouse, Procurement, Lifting and Transport crews.
My new warehouse racking & shelving, almost complete. To support 30 000 line items
My new warehouse shelving & racking, almost complete. To support over 60 000 line items.
Giving some of my crew basic fire fighting training
Some GET in the yard, ready to support the RH340 diggers.
Grinding media, to support the ball mills
New RH340, delivered to site and now assembled
Night shift taking care of my cycle counting, to ensure our numbers align with the ERP system.
My new fuel piping & filtration system, inspected and signed off by the relevant DRC government department .
TIA! We got up and powered onwards through yet another challenge in Africa, never easy - but we did it as team.
Investors visit - My beloved friend and GM, Mr P Muteba.
One of the contractors which I managed on site, quick safety meeting before the day's work.
Our Tailings Dam, seen through my bedroom window.
Started with new pipe racking, for long-steel and piping
Started a new steel yard, for flat steel sheeting incl. hardox, stainless etc.
Board Of Directors celebrate the production targets we achieved.
Corporate event with DRC Government
2 Million liter HFO Fuel Tanks Completed and Commissioned