NORBERT J ROTH

PROCUREMENT & LOGISTICS DIRECTOR

+971 (0) 58 548 8523 | norbertjroth@gmail.com | https://www.linkedin.com/in/norbert-roth-2019/

A highly experienced Supply Chain and Procurement Director with over 23 years’ experience (6 years in the Middle East), spearheading
supply chain operations, strategy-setting, procurement, facilities, inventory and administration. Commercially astute, with an innate
ability to identify process and performance improvements to enhance output without adversely affecting quality. A key influencer in
establishing and managing supplier engagements, specializing in local and international strategic partnerships. Technically sharp, with
a solid understanding of cross-cultural issues, has in-depth experience of managing multi-faceted business relationships, whilst
remaining focused on the evolving needs of the customer. Available immediately preferably within Dubai/Sharjah.

▪ Supply Chain & Procurement ▪ Revenue Increase Strategies ▪ Communication Skills

▪ Strategic Planning & Analysis ▪ Problem Analysis & Resolution ▪ ERP/IT Skills
▪ Budgeting & Cost Control ▪ Staff Development & Mentoring ▪ Change Management

PROFESSIONAL E XPERIENCE

Majeed & Mohammed Co. W.L.L, Bahrain 2013 – 2019

Representing prestigious and well-known brands in Tiles, Sanitary Ware, Kitchens and Natural Stone.

Procurement & Logistics Director

▪ Managed an annual procurement budget of $9,000,000.
▪ Strategically aligning departmental workflow, resulting in 3 key procurement departments (Purchasing, Stock Control, Warehouse
& Logistics) to vastly increase efficiency.
▪ Created role SOP’s to define objectives/remit, enhancing a ‘team’ environment. Created workshops on the new ERP system for
key team leaders; resulting in ability to troubleshoot issues themselves and speed up business efficiency.
▪ Identified that all purchases were Sales Manager led [without any form of analysis] with zero input from Procurement leading to
excess spend with new suppliers. Implemented a sourcing committee to discuss product/supplier/quantity to source, this
resulted in more tailored purchasing with less obsolete stock.
▪ Focusing on strategic and operational processes to achieve results in required timelines. Designed a clearly defined GIT [goods in
transit] process with access to new products and showroom dispatch timelines.
▪ Created an archive and internal resource database to extract the final confirmed samples version for comparison with the final
product received. This increased the success ratio of receiving the correct product with the exact materials at the exact price
point and improved supplier relations as specifications/expectations were defined at the beginning.
▪ Conducted reviews and negotiations with suppliers and contractors, resulting a reduced pool of suppliers creating an increase in
product delivery turnaround and improved payment terms and savings.
▪ Delivering support for other business subsidiaries; create procedures within business functions.
▪ Created bespoke KPI reporting using data analytics to highlight the ‘real’ sales v ‘spend’ correlation leading to a more focused
procurement budget and supplier/product targets. This resulted in reducing overall supplier spend.

Topps Europe Ltd, UK 2009 – 2012

The Topps Company is the preeminent creator and brand marketer of sport entertainment products. Specializing in collectable cards
and stickers [Premier League, WWF et al.]

Cost Control & Procurement Manager

▪ Managing $6,000,000 annual spend. Working on detailed data analysis year on year defining market growth versus product made
[spend]. This enabled control of market variation designs and order quantity in each region, culminating in better control over
budget spend which increased profit.
▪ Installed new BOM structure and process into the business. Resulting in a clear understanding of product variations, cost, design
iterations, which impacted lead-time (in-house and supplier), this improved planning and cost control.
▪ Cost control, troubleshooting relationships with all suppliers to satisfy core business targets. By sharing data analysis on regions
and BOM variations with core suppliers this better-defined production variations and output schedules resulting in reduced lead-
times in delivering finished good to clients.

functional leadership, sub-contracting, preservation of products, services, assets, fully integrated, improve
procurement standards, implementation of systems and procedures, asset management, tracking assets, strategic
sourcing, staffing, training, reporting and auditing, strong communicator, strategy, influence, motivated,
proactive, structured.
Frutarom (UK) Ltd, UK 2008 – 2009
Food and Beverage Solutions.

Value Analyst
▪ Facilitated business decisions supporting the commercial department by providing timely and accurate information regarding
customer accounts, pricing, material profitability and trend analysis.
▪ Liaised with international offices on discrepancies and assisted FD with annual budget preparation.

Dataforce Group Ltd, UK 2007 – 2008

The UK's leading integrated marketing services provider.

Payroll Manager
▪ Completed payroll process for 500+ employees including processing starters, leavers, pay adjustments, overtime calculations,
deductions, and expenses.

Mercedes Benz High Performance Engines Ltd, UK 2002 – 2006

Design & Manufacture of Formula 1 Race Engines.

Cost Accountant & Payroll Manager

▪ Cost Accountant in charge of Special Projects Budget of $4,500,000.
▪ Controlled management accounts functions, including monthly cost analysis with management team, cost controlling trackside
department with monthly review, purchase requisition approval and aid planning.

Le-Sel Research, South Africa 2001 – 2002

3rd party contract manufacturers of cosmetics and toiletries.

Cost Accounting Manager

▪ In charge of cost function and KPI for $2,000,000 annual spend.
▪ Team worked with Financial and Procurement Manager regarding business spend and variances.,

Precision Valve South Africa (PTY) LTD 1994 – 2001

Producers of large volume aerosol valves.

Cost Controller 1997 – 2001

▪ Retained standard costing system and supported with analysis and cost controls.
▪ Compiled and commented on production efficiency reports, monitored selling prices in relation to costs and maintaining set gross
margins.

EARLY CAREER
Precision Valve South Africa (PTY) LTD

Injection Moulding Setter and Supervisor 1996 – 1997

Quality Control Supervisor 1995
Moulding Material Controller 1994

PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS

▪ National Diploma – Cost & Management Accounting, Tshwane University of Technology, 1998 – 2001.
▪ National Diploma – Polymer Technology, Tshwane University of Technology, 1994 – 1997.
▪ PAYE & National Insurance Certificate, Northants Chamber, UK 2006.
▪ Introduction to Financial Accounting, Wharton University of Pennsylvania, USA, 2014.
▪ Data Visualization with Advanced Excel, PwC (PriceWaterhouseCoopers), February 2017.

ERP PACKAGES

▪ Pastel Evolution (SAGE): Current Employment.

▪ SAP.
▪ Ceridian Centrefile (Payroll).
▪ Command/Ascari, Accounts Package.
▪ IRIS Exchequer, Payroll.