Daniel Pilay is a seasoned qualified transport and logistics manager that has more than 15 years of experience specializing in FMCG, cold chain and bulk commodities. I have proven skills in national fleet management, multiple depot manamgent, complete financial management and opperations managment. During my tenure within the top logistic companies, I have excelled in contract management, introduced and implemented new transport modes and developed successful teams that are able to continue without supervision. Teams makes an organization.I have a solid operational and technical background and always look for new ways to improve business processes.
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Company OwnerKwik Logix Aug 2023 - PresentSouth Africa -
Senior Transportation ManagerMassmart May 2021 - Jul 2023Durban, Kwazulu-Natal, South AfricaT• Responsible for the Group Supply Chain transport for the coastal regions• Direct Report into the Group Supply Chain Transport Executive.• Complete management of the Cape, Eastern Cape and KZN Region servicing multiple banners.• Management of the Linehaul and fixed fleet for the regions.• Responsible for the financial and operational budgets for the coastal regions with Opex of more than R500m.• Provide group transport solutions, service and support to the GAME/MAKRO and… Show more T• Responsible for the Group Supply Chain transport for the coastal regions• Direct Report into the Group Supply Chain Transport Executive.• Complete management of the Cape, Eastern Cape and KZN Region servicing multiple banners.• Management of the Linehaul and fixed fleet for the regions.• Responsible for the financial and operational budgets for the coastal regions with Opex of more than R500m.• Provide group transport solutions, service and support to the GAME/MAKRO and BUILDERS banners,• Manage teams across provinces to ensure that we meet supply chain goals• Management of transport projects and initiatives for the various coastal projects.• Responsible for data analytics and reporting across all transport including inland.• Compilation of quarterly and annual budgets for Group transport.• Monthly compilation of fleet capacity for Group transport for the various sites based on volumes.• Compilation of monthly PL reports for Group transport.• Management of costs and fleet for the coastal sites.Achievements• Successful implementation of the Smart box initiative for the N3 route.• Introduction of the Omni fleet and coastal brokerage.• Multideck project implementation. Show less -
Transport ManagerMassmart Nov 2018 - Sep 2021Durban Area, South Africa• Responsible for the entire transport department of the KZN Division incorporating inbound, wholesale and hospitality units. (Cold Chain Fresh produce)• Direct reporting to General Manager and providing leadership for individual units.• Financially and operationally responsible for budget adherence for the transport department.• Ensuring lowest cost to serve ratios for the fresh produce distribution and maintaining cold chain transit.• Ensuring maximum return on vehicle… Show more • Responsible for the entire transport department of the KZN Division incorporating inbound, wholesale and hospitality units. (Cold Chain Fresh produce)• Direct reporting to General Manager and providing leadership for individual units.• Financially and operationally responsible for budget adherence for the transport department.• Ensuring lowest cost to serve ratios for the fresh produce distribution and maintaining cold chain transit.• Ensuring maximum return on vehicle assets.• Managing service delivery adherence to optimize fleet and reduce outsourced transport.• Management of drive-cam/Tracmatic/Violations modules for driver grading.• Ensuring that fuel, tyres and labor are within budgeted CPK.• Negotiating transport rates for inbound and outbound transport subbies.• Responsible for maintaining fleet through service providers, ensuring vehicles are serviced within OEM specs to protect warranties and management of breakdown analysis. Full fleet management.• Responsible for transport costing for new clients and best service delivery options.• Management and analysis of reverse logistics to fall within agreed limits.• Weekly report submission of customer data, logistics costs and process improvements to general manager and customer executives.• Presentation of all monthly transport reports to Massmart team.• Project management and general costing and staff development training. Show less -
Operations ManagerBarloworld Transport (Pty) Ltd Jan 2018 - Oct 2018• Responsible for 3 internal contracts which is Illovo Germiston,Coco Cola Canners and Noordberg operations that transport bulk in pressurized vessels.• Total depot responsibility from resource management to financial management inclusive of cost and all resource management.• Management of operations inclusive of direct customer contact for 3 separate accounts.• Monthly and weekly management reporting to customers and operational head.• Reporting directly to Senior Operations… Show more • Responsible for 3 internal contracts which is Illovo Germiston,Coco Cola Canners and Noordberg operations that transport bulk in pressurized vessels.• Total depot responsibility from resource management to financial management inclusive of cost and all resource management.• Management of operations inclusive of direct customer contact for 3 separate accounts.• Monthly and weekly management reporting to customers and operational head.• Reporting directly to Senior Operations Manager.• Total admin and operational management of safety and risk for the specialized pressurized operation.• Responsible for all necessary permits and clearance for the cross border work to Swaziland.• Ensuring that the continuation of the 24/7 operation to the ABI plants and the SAB plants with regular supply of sugar and silo levels being optimum.• Hiring of contract transporters when spike in demand and managing the profitability of the rates. Show less -
Fleet Operations ManagerBarloworld Transport (Pty) Ltd Jan 2017 - Jul 2018 -
Contract ManagerUnitrans Sep 2012 - Jul 2016• Senior Manager for 2 distribution sites which is Rustenburg and Midrand.• Full operational and financial management inclusive of customer own budget compilation.• Responsible for maintaining optimum service delivery to our primary customer.• Ensuring that ON-TIME service levels are achieved per requirements.• Ensuring that the cold chain process is maintained always.• Providing maximum vehicle availability to primary customer.• Ensuring that all vehicles are maintained… Show more • Senior Manager for 2 distribution sites which is Rustenburg and Midrand.• Full operational and financial management inclusive of customer own budget compilation.• Responsible for maintaining optimum service delivery to our primary customer.• Ensuring that ON-TIME service levels are achieved per requirements.• Ensuring that the cold chain process is maintained always.• Providing maximum vehicle availability to primary customer.• Ensuring that all vehicles are maintained and compliant to policy.• Direct reporting to the National Operations Manager of foods contract.• Weekly and monthly forecasts.• Preparation of annual budgets and quarterly performances reports.• Managing a team of assistant manager, supervisors, administration staff and drivers.• Ensuring SHEQ compliance of all operations and administration.• Cost control of vehicle operating comprising of labor, fuel, tyres and licenses.• Responsible for the management of resources per budget parameters.• Management of accidents and incidents.• Making sure the operation meets its targets on both financially and logistically.• Staff development, discipline and training.• Maintenance of client service levels.Achievements:• 2013. Successful reduction in fuel theft. Eradication of toll card fraud at the depot and reduction in overtime costs.• 2015. Reduction of fuel and toll abuse in Rustenburg. Show less
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Senior Contract SupervisorUnitrans Sep 2007 - 2012
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Operations ManagerAltivex 610 Jul 2006 - Jul 2007Durban Area, South Africa -
Terminal ManagerRennies Distribution Services Mar 2002 - Jun 2006
Daniel Pillay Education Details
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Transportation/Mobility Management -
Transportation Managemment -
Tansport -
Centre For Logistics ExcellenceLogistics, Materials, And Supply Chain Management
Frequently Asked Questions about Daniel Pillay
What company does Daniel Pillay work for?
Daniel Pillay works for Kwik Logix
What is Daniel Pillay's role at the current company?
Daniel Pillay's current role is Transport and Logisitics.
What schools did Daniel Pillay attend?
Daniel Pillay attended University Of Johannesburg, University Of Johannesburg, University Of Johannesburg, Centre For Logistics Excellence.
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