Prince Nhavene

Results-oriented Pricing Operations Lead specializing in commercial excellence across the African market, with a strong background in business analysis and digital transformation. I currently oversee the development and execution of pricing models that support profitability while aligning with market trends and customer needs. In parallel, I leverage digital expertise to identify opportunities for improvement and implement effective solutions that enhance commercial performance. My analytical approach and strategic mindset enable me to deliver actionable insights that support informed decision-making and continuous business improvement.

• Agile
• Souci du détail
• Analyse d’affaires
• Communication
• Analyse de données
• Visualisation de données
• Analyse financière
• Microsoft Azure
• Microsoft Excel
• Microsoft Office
• Microsoft Outlook
• Microsoft Word
• Sens de l’organisation
• Power BI
• Résolution de problèmes
• Gestion de projet
• Collecte des exigences
• Vente
• Scrum
• SQL
• Tableau
• Travail d’équipe

1. Pricing Operations Lead-Africa

   Castrol

   juin 2025 to Aujourd’hui

   South Africa

   Pricing Operations Lead – Africa BP Castrol | June 2025 – Present Lead Pricing Operations across the African region, driving pricing strategy execution, governance and commercial excellence to support sustainable business growth and profitability. Partner with cross-functional teams, including Sales, Marketing, Finance, Operations and Global Pricing, to optimise pricing performance, improve commercial decision-making and ensure compliance with pricing policies. • Lead pricing operations across multiple African markets, ensuring consistent execution of regional pricing strategies. • Drive pricing governance by implementing and maintaining pricing policies, pricing waterfall principles, discount governance and delegated authority (DOA) processes. • Analyse pricing performance, market trends and profitability to provide data-driven recommendations that improve margin performance and commercial outcomes. • Develop executive dashboards and commercial reports using Power BI, enabling real-time visibility into pricing performance and business KPIs. • Manage pricing optimisation initiatives, including discount and rebate governance, to improve pricing consistency and profitability. • Lead digital transformation initiatives by implementing automation solutions and commercial tools that simplify pricing processes and enhance operational efficiency. • Collaborate with regional and global stakeholders to deliver strategic pricing projects and continuous business improvement initiatives. • Act as the regional subject matter expert for pricing systems, supporting implementation, process optimisation and user adoption across Africa. • Identify opportunities to improve pricing processes through automation, data analytics and technology, leveraging SAP, JDE, Microsoft Power Platform and other digital solutions. • Provide commercial insights and strategic recommendations to senior leadership, supporting informed decision-making and long-term business growth.

2. Digital Specialist

   BP Castrol

   nov. 2023 to Aujourd’hui

   • Monitored performance metrics post-launch in order to identify areas for improvement or optimization. • Compiled lists describing product and service offerings. • Designing and maintaining data systems and databases; this includes fixing coding errors and other data-related problems. • Mining data from primary and secondary sources, then reorganizing data in a format that can be easily read by either human or machine. • Using statistical tools to interpret data sets, paying particular attention to trends and patterns that could be valuable for diagnostic and predictive analytics efforts. • Demonstrating data insight context of local, national, and global trends that impact both the organization and industry. • Preparing reports for both internal and external executive leadership that effectively communicate trends, patterns, and predictions using relevant data as well as digital tools. • Collaborating with programmers, engineers, and organizational leaders to identify opportunities for process improvements, recommend system modifications, and develop policies for data governance. • Creating appropriate documentation that allows stakeholders to understand the steps of the data analysis process and duplicate or replicate the analysis if necessary. • Manage and coordinate strategic projects using agile methodology.

3. Digital Product Specialist

   bp

   janv. 2021 to juin 2025

   South Africa

   Provide digital solutions through Power BI to the business for effective and efficient decision making. MI.

4. Turfview/Pricing analyst

   bp

   nov. 2019 to déc. 2020

   South Africa

5. Finance Analyst

   CR Bard

   oct. 2018 to nov. 2019

   South Africa

   Pricing, internal auditing, fleet, Salesforce super user,

6. Financial Analyst

   Bard Medical

   oct. 2018 to nov. 2019

   • Monitored developments in fields of industrial technology, business, finance and economic theory. • Evaluated capital needs of clients and assessed market conditions to inform structuring of financial packages. • Developed complex financial models for forecasting, budgeting and investment analysis utilizing Excel.

7. Business Analyst

   CR Bard

   juill. 2014 to sept. 2018

   South Africa

   Pricing, fleet, Salesforce, internal auditing

8. Marketing Graduate

   CR Bard

   juill. 2013 to juill. 2014

   South Africa

9. debt collector

   Avon

   févr. 2013 to juin 2013

   Johannesburg Area, South Africa

   Debt Collection

1. Alison

   DML Statement & SQL Server

2. Alison

   Certification In SQL

3. Commonwealth University-Bloomsburg

   Business Management In Business Processes

4. Graduate

   Bachelor of Philosophy

5. IMM Graduate School

   Marketing Management In Marketing

6. IMM GSM

   Bphil Marketing Honors, Marketing

   2015 to 2018

   * Advanced study in strategic marketing, consumer behaviour and market research. * Developed expertise in marketing strategy, business analysis and data-driven decision-making. * Conducted research using qualitative and quantitative methodologies to support commercial decision-making. * Gained knowledge in market intelligence, brand management, customer insights and competitive analysis. * Strengthened analytical, critical thinking and strategic planning skills applicable to commercial and pricing environments.

7. University of Pennsylvania

   Business Certificate, Business

   2016 to 2016

   * Studied core business management principles, organisational behaviour and strategic planning. * Developed knowledge in business operations, financial management and process improvement. * Gained an understanding of project management, leadership and organisational effectiveness. * Strengthened analytical and problem-solving skills to support business decision-making. * Applied business management concepts to improve operational performance and drive organisational success.

8. Varsity College

   DipMkt[IMM], Marketing

   2010 to 2012

   Developed a strong foundation in marketing principles, consumer behaviour and brand management. * Studied market planning, sales management and integrated marketing communications. * Gained practical knowledge in customer relationship management, market analysis and strategic marketing. * Built skills in identifying market opportunities, developing marketing strategies and supporting business growth. * Enhanced communication, problem-solving and analytical skills applicable to commercial and business environments.

• Digital Quotient (DQ) - Tera

• Data fluency

• Digital Quotient (DQ) - Giga

• Digital Quotient (DQ) - Mega

• Digital Quotient (DQ) - Byte

• Digital Quotient (DQ) - Kilo

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