Store Controller
Adrian Steven Vere
BORBET SA
Port Elizabeth,South Africa
6
years of post-secondary education
21
Years of experience
Results-driven professional specialising in ERP systems with strong numerical and analytical skills. Leads initiatives in inventory management software and quality assurance while managing risk and conflict effectively. Utilises critical thinking to enhance team collaboration and ensure precise inventory control. Aims to leverage leadership skills to foster organisational success through innovative solutions.
Work history
Store Controller
12 Years 9 Months- Oversee and manage daily inventory operations, ensuring accurate and efficient receipt, storage, and dispatch of goods.
- Conducted regular audits and stock counts, ensuring comprehensive inventory accuracy through quarterly wall-to-wall counts and daily cycle counts.
- Maintain accurate inventory records and reconcile inventory records with financial statements.
- Implement and maintain inventory management procedures and policies.
- Developed and maintained inventory control procedures, enhancing stock accuracy and availability across operations.
- Managed inventory processes
- Identify and address inventory discrepancies, taking corrective action as necessary.
- Analyze inventory data and generate regular reports for management.
- Monitor and optimize storage space, consolidating inventory where necessary to free up space.
- Monitored inventory levels, reporting on out of stock and overstocking risks to proactively manage stock availability.
- Manage batch control and stock expiry risks within the warehouse.
- Oversee regular inventory audits, cycle counts, and reconciliation processes.
- Ensure proper labelling, storage, and documentation of inventory items.
- Coordinate with Warehouse management to ensure accurate receiving and dispatching.
- Ensure system to system alignment between WMS and customer ERP.
- Outlined key responsibilities
Logistics Coordinator
7 Years- Coordinate and manage inbound and outbound logistics operations.
- Plan and schedule transportation of goods, ensuring optimal routes and timely deliveries.
- Resolve any logistics issues or delays, proactively identifying and mitigating risks.
- Analysed logistics data to identify opportunities for cost savings and process improvements.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with carriers, freight forwarders, and other logistics partners.
- Supported development and implementation of logistics strategies and processes to optimise operations.
- Collaborate with internal departments, including sales, purchasing, and customer service, to ensure seamless operations.
- In the Logistics Department at BORBET SA from the year 2006 to 2013
Education
Matric
National Diploma - Logistics Management
Certificate of Higher Education - Inventory and Stores Management
- Management and Supervisory Skills
- Yellow Belt in Lean Manufacturing
- Quality Assurance
- Introduction to SAMTRAC
Skills
Inventory Management Software
Inventory control techniques
Operational oversight
Regulatory compliance
Risk Management
Risk analysis
Quality Assurance
Numerical and analytical skills
ERP systems
Cross-departmental collaboration
Critical thinking
Attention to Detail
Leadership
Negotiation tactics
Interpersonal Skills
References
- Naledi -Direct Manager
- Sisanda, Camagu- Training Manager and Mentor
Timeline
Store Controller
BORBET SA
2014.01 - 2026.10Read More
Logistics Coordinator
BORBET SA
2006.01 - 2013.01Read More
Saint Thomas Senior Secondary School
Matric
1998.01 - 2003.12Read More
Nelson Mandela University
National Diploma from Logistics Management
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Nelson Mandela University
from Management and Supervisory Skills
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Nelson Mandela University
from Yellow Belt in Lean Manufacturing
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Nelson Mandela University
from Quality Assurance
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NOSA College
from Introduction to SAMTRAC
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Nelson Mandela University
Certificate of Higher Education from Inventory and Stores Management
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