Experience

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  Motus Aftermarket Parts

  • South Africa
  • Motor Vehicle Manufacturing
  • 500 - 600 Employee

  • Regional Operations Manager Coastal and Free state

    • Aug 2021 - Present

    Managing Operations of 8 branches in KZN and FS Managing a staff compliment of 350+ staff.Thorough Knowledge of Industrial Labour Relations in a unionized environmentWarehouse size in access of 10000m2Managing a stock Holding of 250 million RandsManaging a fleet of 55+ delivery vehiclesManaging 25 different types of MHE including Forklifts/Reach Trucks/ Order Pickers/ VNAs/ Ride On Pallets trucks etc

  • Operations Manager Durban

    • Apr 2018 - Aug 2021

    Managing a staff compliment of 130+ staff.Thorough Knowledge of Industrial Labour Relations in a unionized environmentWarehouse size in access of 10000m2Managing a stock Holding of 120 million randsManaging a fleet of 20+ delivery vehiclesManaging 15 different types of MHE including Forklifts/Reach Trucks/ Order Pickers/ VNAs/ Ride On Pallets trucks etc

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  Defy Appliances

  • Jacobs Durban

  • Regional Warehouse & Distribution Center ( RDC )Manager

    • May 2015 - Apr 2018
    • Jacobs Durban

    Managing a staff compliment of 91 direct and indirect reportsTo ensure the warehouses are neat, clean and safely organised in a proper manner. To supervise the receipt of goods and materials that are captured by subordinates, checking them for accuracy and quality, on SAP. To supervise the Distribution of finished goods, checking them for accuracy, and recording this properly on SAP.Provide the support to line supervisors ( Operation Supervisors, Receiving Supervisors, and Housekeeping Supervisor and Planners). Align all staff to company goals. Perform all duties in compliance with the OHS Act and regulations as well as all company policies, procedures and standards. Supervise staff Maintain stock condition to best possible standard. Liaise with purchasing and production staff as required. Plan and call off material from Outside warehouses.Monitor Daily efficiencies, and identify variations and action corrective measures to re align plan to meet demand.

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  Samsung Electronics

  • Materials Management HOD

    • Jun 2013 - May 2015

    KPI1 1-Inbound Logistics- coordinating all incoming deliveries with service providers in region of 130 containers per week.1.1 ensuring staff allocated appropriately.1.2 ensuring that system updated on time and accurately.1.3 Ensure non-conformances are escalated and corrected immediately.KPI22. Raw Material Control.2.1 FIFO is adhered to.2.2 Stock accuracy at 100% at all times2.3 Cycle counts conducted by relevant controllers at least twice per month on each stock item.2.4 Aged stock report done twice per month per MRP controller and sent Purchasing dept. for evaluation.KPI 33. Ensure continuous supply to production.3.1 Ensure production is issued as per production request twice per day, 2 hours before start of production.KPI 44. Staff Management4.1 manage all disciplinary, mentoring training performance management etc.4.2 Report monthly to management on all above.KPI 5 5 System Management5.1 Ensuring system matches physical KPI 66. Asset responsibility6.1 Ensure all Reach Trucks are checked daily and faults reported immediately6.2 ensure that PDA are managed and serviced regularly.6.3 Ensure that bonded warehouse is locked and security is never compromised 1. Korea based project one month – SAP Implementation.2. New factory set up- implementing all procedures and warehouse setup.

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  UPM Raflatac

  • Finland
  • Paper and Forest Product Manufacturing
  • 700 & Above Employee

  • Warehouse and Distribution Manager

    • Jul 2006 - Jun 2013

    Managing 20 Permanent Staff and 30 temp staffResponsible for Stock in excess of One Hundred Million Rands. Maintain fleet more than 30 Vehicles Nationally. Maintenance and control of all transport service providers. Monitor Sub-contracted Logistics Cost & Performance. Manage the inbound and outbound warehouse and process Monitor and control the optimization of all transport material flows Ensure the most cost effective distribution of goods from ZA terminals to all customers including any external customers outside the South African borders. Maintaining all warehousing systems and controls. Ensuring correct stock take procedures are maintained regularly in line with business requirements. Timeously complete month end reporting on key areas.  Perform all duties in compliance with the OHS Act and regulations as well as all company policies, procedures and standards.

  • Logistics Manager

    • Jul 2006 - Jun 2013

    To control and manage the efficient most cost effective functions of inbound and outbound logistics, transportation, and warehousing within Raflatac ZA.Responsible for Stock in excess of One Hundred Million Rands. Maintenance and control of all transport service providers including Freight Forwarding Selecting most efficient mode versus cost for a specific requirement Intercompany vehicles Verify fuel consumption and frequency, contract restructure as monthly mileage versus contracted KMs, Breakdowns Net-star tracking Long haul transport Selecting most efficient mode versus cost for a specific requirement 3Pl partners With respect to  Preferred service providers Cost Control Invoice verification Efficiency compiling monthly reports Contract renewal - obtain quotes, site inspection etc. To cover: Local ZA internal and customer demand Export requirements Selecting most efficient container/ LCL and planning load distribution  Monitor and analyse any related transport costs, and service providers performance and efficiencies, as well as establishing best possible options to improve optimisation, and or reduce such costs Daily meetings  Negotiate annually all agreements for all transport, and fleet vehicles  Manage the companies transport fleet maintenance, costs and efficiency Fuel Reports Monitor and control all department expenditure, including overtime Daily meeting Manage departmental functions in line with company goals Daily Ensure all OHS, quality, and environmental process and practices are in place and being achieved by the department Daily meeting and follow up Assist in Supply Chain projects and relevant tasks when required. Pallet Project, Safety Initiative, standard implementation, 3PL project

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  PFK Electronics (Pty) Ltd

  • Umbilo Durban

  • Warehouse Manager/Section Leader

    • Jul 1998 - Jun 2006
    • Umbilo Durban

     Company Standards & Industry best practices. JIT practices and KANBAN implementation. Responsible for the functioning & upkeep of the Bulk Finished Goods Warehouse & Distribution Centre using world class management strategy. Supervision of twelve staff inclusive of two Team Leaders, two Drivers, eight Store men, & two delivery vehicles. Planning & Co-ordination of Distribution in relation to stock availability & priority. Upkeep of Live Computerised System in line with stock accuracies & efficiencies. Personal responsibility of assets/stock in excess of 3 million rand. Budgeting & achieving targets using minimal cost. Packaging & space utilisation with regards to saving costs & resources e.g. time & labour. Ensuring safe working practices according to ISO 9002 standards. Handling HR related matters, conducting Disciplinary action, Grievances, Counselling & Motivation. Strong Leadership abilities promoting teamwork, cohesion of departments & processes. Dealing with Cross functional issues related to Suppliers, Customers, and all departments. Responsible for all communication with the contracted third party Freight / Logistics Companies. Measure performance & delivery of service of Freight/Logistics Companies. Ensuring Customer satisfaction is achieved. Meeting Sales requirements. Correction of errors / problems using Problem Solving Skills & techniques. Generating of weekly/ Monthly reports – Throughput/ Stock value at intervals/ Variance in stock/Bottlenecks & innovations/ Attendance/ Capacity/ Overtime Costs. Etc.