Craig Robertson

Appointed 16.2 SHEQ responsible person in Depot

• Streamline Layout and Functionality of Depot
• Manage daily running of business
• Responsible for all department's, Operations / Finance / HR / Safety / Technical
• (A total of 224 staff including drivers & Fleet of 120 trucks) Ensuring a safe working environment
• Responsible for planning of all diesel deliveries to depot / Security Special Projects i.e
• Construction of Fully Automated Truck Wash / Eskom Power Supply
• Streamlined divisional operations for increased efficiency through process improvement initiatives.
• Ensured compliance with company policies, industry regulations, and legal requirements throughout all divisional activities.
• Reduced operational costs, identifying areas of inefficiency and implementing cost-saving measures.

• Implement new system with focus on training of all fleet controllers
• Cultivated positive work environment through open communication channels, encouraging collaboration, and fostering culture of continuous improvement.
• Reduced equipment downtime by establishing preventive maintenance programs, improving overall system reliability.
• Managed daily operations, ensuring smooth workflow and optimal resource allocation across departments.
• Increased profit by streamlining operations.
• Tracking of Vehicles Driver Wages / Performance tracking of ops staff Monitoring of all KPI's of trucks and route profitability
• Setting up new depot layout according to safety standards.

Weekly safety inspections of all trucks on Anglo mines / Coal Transport from mines – Plants Middelburg area

• Daily communication with customers regarding loads / routes / Targets Admin Pods & Finances Marketing / sourcing of new customers
• Applied strong leadership talents and problem-solving skills to maintain team efficiency and organize workflows
• Achieved results by working with staff to meet established targets
• Conducted routine inspections to check quality and compliance with established specifications
• Identified unsafe or unhealthful workplace conditions or hazards to enforce safe work practices and procedures

• Driver Admin, Handling of all leave ensuring continuity of fleet
• Salary enquiries, Ensuring PDP and drivers licenses are renewed and kept up to date
• Ensure company policies and procedures are always adhered to
• Ensure dress code of drivers, truck is always kept clean and in a working condition
• General Fleet Management: Planning of daily routes and communication thereof to drivers Ensuring load plan is in line with company daily targets
• Booking of fleet with respective clients Capturing and updating of actual loads (TMS) Tracking of fleet 24/7 Handling and logging of breakdowns Planning of fleet services, ensuring fleet is serviced at correct intervals
• Renewal of license disc annually Handling of incidents and accident reports Ensuring fuel consumption remains within budgeted company parameters.
• Managed daily fleet operations to guarantee optimal utilization of resources and minimize downtime

• Overseeing the everyday running of the business
• Marketing & Media Advertising Dealing with Customers and exceeding their expectations with regards to the protection & customization of their vehicles
• Administration, Quotes & Assessments Merchandise buying / Stock Planning & Orders Managing of Stock levels, Staff-related issues
• Masking, Mixing of Various Custom Colours Spray Painting & Finishing Quality Control

• Responsible for: Buying & range selection of Computers & Accessories suited to target market
• Achieving monthly sales targets, Stock Holding margin management & category performance Supplier relations, following up on orders and ensuring delivery dates are met
• Work closely with Planning & Marketing Departments, ensuring sufficient stock is available in all warehouses to meet needs of customers
• Advertising briefs, to marketing dept
• (weekly) Pricing of merchandise – constant monitoring of opposition retail selling prices, ensuring that while standard mark-ups are realized, company’s pricing strategy remains competitive.

• Manage and oversee efficient running of dept
• Maintain competitive edge in market
• Ensure Merchandise & Marketing strategies are aligned to achieve company sales targets
• Initiate merchandise for growth and implement
• Review supplier base with respect to opportunities and threats (local and international) Manage supplier income streams! Tracking and presenting statistical information monthly to board of Directors
• Responsible for buying & selection of full range of merchandise, i.e
• Audio-visual products, Computers Cellphone, Bedding & Appliances Responsible for Stock Holding and inbound logistics to 23 Warehouses & 130 Retail outlets
• Supplier relations, following up on orders and ensuring manufacturing and production dates are met and coincide with expected deliveries to our respective our warehouses.

• Responsible for buying/selection of merchandise, i.e
• Audio/TV/Appliances for Company
• Sourcing of quality products aimed at target market
• Supplier Relations, following up on orders, monitoring production dates, inbound & outbound deliveries
• Negotiation of terms, conditions, discounts, and volume rebates with suppliers
• Pricing of merchandise – constant monitoring of opposition retail selling prices, ensuring that while standard mark-ups are realized,Groups pricing strategy remains competitive
• Sourcing of products local & abroad (Hong Kong / China) – to maximize selling potential
• Advertising briefs and involvement of catalogue layouts Communication of monthly sales strategy – through to operations.

• As listed below

• Assisted in selection of merchandise
• Conducting quality control inspections at factories
• Ensuring goods ordered are manufactured in time to meet delivery deadlines
• Maintenance of buying manual
• Training
• Lecturing at seminars (Assistant Manager/ Managers) Store visits, inspections concerning merchandise/ marketing related matters.

• Sales Credit control
• Stock Cost control Human Resources / Industrial Relations Transport Control Marketing / Merchandise Planning

• Sales Credit control
• Merchandise Stock Management HR Personnel (Wages) Transport Control

• Administrative duties Ordering of materials Executing orders Quality Control

• Credit Clerk Stock Control Personnel (Wages) Transport Control

• Teller Main Branch Teller and in charge of agency branch
• 2 years military training (completed 1986)