Tian Schutte

Background

About Tian Schutte

With over 15 years of progressive experience in supply chain, procurement, and inventory management, I have developed the expertise to drive operational efficiency, deliver measurable cost savings, and build high-performing teams in dynamic business environments. In my current role as Procurement and Inventory Manager at Parrot Products, I manage a stock portfolio of line items, overseeing procurement for local, imported, and African branch operations. I have successfully implemented forecasting models, negotiated competitive supplier terms, streamlined customs documentation processes, and introduced controls that reduced stock discrepancies across multiple branches. My leadership extends beyond procurement to managing cross-functional teams, optimizing ERP systems, and ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements such as NRCS Letters of Authority. My career is built on a hands-on, results-driven approach. Whether leading warehouse operations at Colmart, improving audit accuracy as National Stock Auditor, or managing end-to-end procurement cycles, I have consistently delivered improvements in efficiency, accuracy, and profitability. I am particularly adept at identifying bottlenecks, introducing process innovations, and fostering collaboration between procurement, logistics, and finance teams to achieve strategic objectives. I am confident that my track record of managing complex supply chains, coupled with my formal qualifications in Logistics and Supply Chain Management (Diploma, Higher Certificate, and BCom Degree), will enable me to make an immediate and positive impact at any new opportunity I take on. I am also highly adaptable, willing to relocate, and committed to contributing to long-term organisational success.