Talintha-Lee de Kock: Leading the charge for women in supply chain logistics

Talintha-Lee de Kock has been leading warehouse operations and pushing for more women to enter the supply chain logistics industry, where they remain underrepresented. De Kock, who holds a BCom Accounting degree, chose a different path within the field and now leads the Raw Materials Warehouse team at SOILL. Despite her early struggles, she credits her father's words with motivating her to finish her degree.

De Kock's career journey began in the wine industry at Distell's Nederburg operation, where she learned about the connections between stock, warehouse operations, production and transportation. She later transitioned to the fruit and vegetable industry, where the fast-paced environment taught her to thrive in dynamic settings. Throughout her career, De Kock has encountered stock discrepancies, which she tackles by investigating the root cause rather than just fixing the issue.

Her calm and practical approach to problem-solving has helped her establish herself in an industry dominated by men. De Kock describes her leadership style as hands-on, supportive, and accountable, emphasizing the importance of understanding ground-level operations while holding people accountable for their responsibilities. She firmly believes that women should not be discouraged by the male-dominated nature of the industry and should seize opportunities to progress in their careers.