Experience

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  Jotun Middle East, India and Africa (MEIA)

  • Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa

  • Logistics & Warehouse Manager

    • Aug 2021 - Present
    • Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa

    Lead and manage the Logistics and Warehouse functions by enhancing its developments based on Jotun’s values and in accordance with local, regional, segment, and corporate objectives and guidelines, to achieve their overall objectives related to safety, profitability, competitiveness, customer satisfaction, service and quality- Lead the Warehouse and Logistics team team in line with Leadership Expectations and tools to develop, coach and guide its members to ensure a workforce which is competent, engaged and enabled to meet Jotun’s current and future needs- Lead the Warehouse and Logistics team function by implementing and monitoring procedures and guidelines to ensure that Warehouse and Logistics activities are compliant with local laws and regulations, ISO 9001, ISO14001 and ISO 45001, Jotun Operations System and Jotun’s HSEQ Management system.- Responsible for HSEQ within area of responsibility- Initiate, drive and follow-up continuous improvement activities by implementing the Jotun Operations System and follow up through agreed KPIs.- Participate in operations management meetings to coordinate activities and improvement projects.- Run efficient freight and warehouse tenders and research and suggest cost-effective shipping methods in cooperation with Purchasing- Set transportation operations guidelines, monitor delivery performance, review and approve transportation contracts, and advise on delivery improvements.- Arrange stock counting and activities to ensure correct inventory displayed in the system.- Cooperate with CSD, purchasing and planners to maintain right stock levels- Manage warehouse operations like receiving and picking, quality control and expiry date follow-up- Maintains physical condition of warehouse by planning and implementing optimal layouts; inspecting equipment; issuing work orders for repair and requisitions for replacement.

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  Eva-Last®

  • Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa

  • Warehouse & Distribution Manager CPT & PE

    • Mar 2021 - Jul 2021
    • Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa

    Responsible for the management of the company’s warehousing in Cape Town & Port Elizbeth, Inbound, Outbound, Inventory and Distribution Management.- Managing the daily deliveries with company own vehicles and 3PL.- Claims submissions to 3PL.- Inventory management, reorders, and transfers.- Project Management – Setup of new warehouse facilities in Cape Town and Port Elizabeth. New material handling equipment, storage equipment and warehouse layout.- Implementation of Best practice methods across all National Warehouses.- Implementation of Work Instructions/Standard operating processes.- Implementation 6S program across all Warehouses.- Implementation of Safety and Health compliance.- Daily, weekly & monthly Kpi reporting, OTIF, Logistics Service level and Customer satisfaction.- Petty Cash reconciliation, and submission.-Security of Warehouse/Inventory and Facilities Management.

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  Franke South Africa (Pty) Ltd

  • Durban Area, South Africa

  • Warehouse And Distribution Manager

    • Jul 2007 - Feb 2021
    • Durban Area, South Africa

    Responsible for the Management of the companies, Inbound, Outbound, Inventory, Storage & 3PL service provider for both Local and Export market. - Inventory Management, Manage cycle counts and preparation for Bi-Annual Financial Stock Takes.- Manage ISO 9001,14001 & 18001 within my areas of responsibility, - Project Management- Resource Planning- Investigation and Implementation of Best Practice.- Management of Warehouse Equipment.- Successfully implement Continuous Cost Reduction projects, - Continuous work process improvements & streamlining, - Training and Development of employees.- Maintain & Improve 5 S, Lean Management principles & projects. - 3PL Management - Rate Negotiations, Cost Control, Checks & Authorization of Invoices & SLA's.- Budget Setting and Control.- CAPEX investigation, motivation and submission.- IR issues in unionised environment.- Provide support to the Production Planning & Procurement departments.- Customer queries and discrepancies - Investigation and resolution of deliveries.- Weekly and Monthly Reporting.

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  Franke Kitchen Systems (Pty) Ltd

  • Production/Material Planner

    • Apr 2003 - Jun 2007

    Responsible for the Production & Material Planning of various production lines.- Inventory Planning of Finished goods.- Supply Planning of Raw Materials.- Setup and maintenance of Kanban Internally and Key Suppliers.- Prepare Monthly Operations Plan.- Calculate Monthly Production Plan- Calculate and firm Material Requirements Plan.- Scheduling Export MTO.- Weekly and Monthly Reporting

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  Cartrim (Pty)Ltd

  • Durban Area, South Africa

  • Production Superintendent

    • Jun 1995 - 2001
    • Durban Area, South Africa

    Automotive company supplying the Export market with Soft Leather goods. My responsibilities included Production management, Scheduling, Quality, compliance with Company policy and procedures and OSHACT.