•Improved warehouse and distribution efficiency with design, development and implementing warehouse operations applications.•Assisting the Department Manager with the implementation and managing of the department objectives and policies and procedures in the workplace.•Managed over R80 million in inventory and 12 employees in 5000 square-meter warehouse.•Redesigned warehouse layout to accommodate new equipment, maximize space utilization and improve process efficiency.•Kept all… Show more •Improved warehouse and distribution efficiency with design, development and implementing warehouse operations applications.•Assisting the Department Manager with the implementation and managing of the department objectives and policies and procedures in the workplace.•Managed over R80 million in inventory and 12 employees in 5000 square-meter warehouse.•Redesigned warehouse layout to accommodate new equipment, maximize space utilization and improve process efficiency.•Kept all documentation and records accurate and up-to-date with latest data to prevent errors in processing or delivery. •Provided updates on critical shipments to corporate departments and customers. Maintained established levels of goods based on sales forecasts and demand to fulfill orders on time.•Tracked production and quality control systems to proactively identify deficiencies.•Handled day-to-day shipping and receiving overseeing more than 400 packages per day.•Picking of orders from storage areas for dispatching to customers.•Receiving of internally and externally manufactured parts and spares for assemblies and projects as per customer orders.•Capture new stock are received on Syspro System in accordance with procedure schedule. •Managing the tool store and issue to the shop floor when required.•Dispatch orders to customers timorously and correctly as per customer orders.•Stock control of finished products in warehouse and outside warehouses on daily basis.•Co-ordinate inventory control activities for finished goods, packaging materials and consumable items. •Purchasing of parts and spares from overseas suppliers. Manage the receiving of purchase orders from local and international suppliers of the company.•Monitor the performance of suppliers according our QS9002 quality management system. •Conduct investigations into incidents/accidents that occur in the distribution section Show less

•Improved distribution efficiency with design, development and implementing warehouse applications.•Assisting the Branch Manager with the implementation and managing of the branch objectives and policies and procedures in the workplace.•Managed over R180 million in inventory and 100 employees in 60000 square-meter warehouse for company within 3 off site warehouses.•Documented safety action plans, quality initiatives, and team performance in Health and Safety system. •Hired… Show more •Improved distribution efficiency with design, development and implementing warehouse applications.•Assisting the Branch Manager with the implementation and managing of the branch objectives and policies and procedures in the workplace.•Managed over R180 million in inventory and 100 employees in 60000 square-meter warehouse for company within 3 off site warehouses.•Documented safety action plans, quality initiatives, and team performance in Health and Safety system. •Hired, trained and evaluated 105 warehouse staff to meet department targets.•Developed and managed operating budget, meeting department goals.•Monitored and managed stock levels, delivery times and transportation costs to adhere to clients' specifications.•Increased annual inventory integrity to 98% by fostering customer rapport.•Implemented strategic plans as well as contributed to evaluation and analysis of business objectives. •Increased client retention by providing superior customer service. •Improved operational efficiency by recruiting and developing top talent to drive growth initiatives.•Streamlined processes to enhance operational productivity and overall traceability.•Developed standard and emergency operating procedures for receiving, handling, storing, shipping and salvaging products•Maintained strong vendor connections, including arranging pricing and delivery structures and managing specific shipment or paperwork concerns.•Improved delivery plans with strong scheduling knowledge, organizational skills and route development expertise.•Set and enforced proactive inspection and maintenance schedules to keep equipment in good operational condition.•Drove personnel performance by appraising job results, counseling personnel on needed improvements and disciplining substandard conduct.•Completed timely and accurate daily logs to keep internal reporting accurate and effectively track materials movements Show less

•Resourceful Warehouse, Operations and Logistics Manager with 16 years of experience directing Operations in warehouse operations. •Talented in recruiting, hiring, training and scheduling employees to sustain production needs with 16 years of expertise in supervising and training 105 employees working in large warehouses and excel in creative problem solving on complex operational issues.•Professional and clear communicator successful in managing efficiency while boosting morale through… Show more •Resourceful Warehouse, Operations and Logistics Manager with 16 years of experience directing Operations in warehouse operations. •Talented in recruiting, hiring, training and scheduling employees to sustain production needs with 16 years of expertise in supervising and training 105 employees working in large warehouses and excel in creative problem solving on complex operational issues.•Professional and clear communicator successful in managing efficiency while boosting morale through constructive employee feedback and staff reviews. •Successful in meticulously managing logistics, planning employee schedules and communicating with other departments to provide smooth business operations. •Background in supply chain management and inventory control within automotive, retail distribution and food chain shipping and proven success providing leadership to teams of 100+ Show less

•Partnered with vendors and suppliers to effectively manage and budget for over R180 million in inventory.•Developed and implemented daily operations plans such as delivery routes, employee assignments and promotional strategies. •Set, enforced and optimized internal policies to maintain efficiency and responsiveness to demands.•Evaluated upcoming program plans to forecast expected resource needs.•Devised, deployed and monitored processes to boost long-term business… Show more •Partnered with vendors and suppliers to effectively manage and budget for over R180 million in inventory.•Developed and implemented daily operations plans such as delivery routes, employee assignments and promotional strategies. •Set, enforced and optimized internal policies to maintain efficiency and responsiveness to demands.•Evaluated upcoming program plans to forecast expected resource needs.•Devised, deployed and monitored processes to boost long-term business success and increase profit levels 12%. •Protected company assets from loss such as theft or damage by setting and enforcing effective security policies.•Implemented policies and standard operating procedures for continuous improvement. •Reduced average contract expenses by 35% through aggressive negotiations with vendors. Show less

•Monitored employee productivity and optimized procedures to reduce costs 85%.•Coordinated with operational packaging facilities to install, facilitating reduced packaging and production costs.•Maintained strong vendor connections, including arranging pricing and delivery structures and managing specific shipment or paperwork concerns. •Improved delivery plans with strong scheduling knowledge, organizational skills and route development expertise.•Set and enforced… Show more •Monitored employee productivity and optimized procedures to reduce costs 85%.•Coordinated with operational packaging facilities to install, facilitating reduced packaging and production costs.•Maintained strong vendor connections, including arranging pricing and delivery structures and managing specific shipment or paperwork concerns. •Improved delivery plans with strong scheduling knowledge, organizational skills and route development expertise.•Set and enforced proactive inspection and maintenance schedules to keep equipment in good operational condition.•Managed over R2.5 million in inventory and 25 employees in 8000 square-foot warehouse for company. •Drove personnel performance by appraising job results, counseling personnel on needed improvements and disciplining substandard conduct. •Completed timely and accurate daily logs to keep internal reporting accurate and effectively track materials movements. Show less