Daniel Covielan Porthen
Brakpan
Summary
Experienced Assistant Warehouse Supervisor with 31 years in team leadership and performance enhancement. Drives operational excellence by prioritising safety and compliance while fostering effective communication and problem-solving. Skilled in managing customer relations and resolving issues to maintain high service standards. Committed to promoting safety and cleanliness in warehouse operations, ensuring quality outcomes through effective team motivation.
Overview
2
2
Languages
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Assistant Warehouse Supervisor
Loot SA
Booysens Gauteng
03.2023 - Current
- Met service time and quality targets to ensure customer satisfaction.
- Maintained clean, safe working environments to eliminate accident risks.
- Resolved complaints through calm communication and effective problem-solving.
- Partnered with team members to consistently reach target results.
Warehouse Manager
Nashua East Rand
Boksburg Gauteng
01.2009 - 06.2022
- Oversaw daily operations of warehouse, including inventory management and order fulfilment to meet customer demands.
- Managed team of warehouse operatives, overseeing daily tasks to enhance workflow and meet operational targets.
- Coordinated with suppliers and transport companies, streamlining inbound and outbound logistics to improve delivery timelines.
- Supervised loading and unloading of goods, ensuring compliance with safety standards to prevent accidents.
- Loaded and unloaded truck deliveries using stock systems to process and arrange orders.
- Performed daily inspection of warehouse grounds for security and safety.
- Prepared detailed reports on warehouse activities, presenting insights to senior management to inform strategic decisions.
Dispatch Coordinator
Stalcor / KMG
Germiston Gauteng
03.2002 - 12.2008
- Coordinated the schedule of vehicles and drivers for the most efficient goods transport.
- Managed communication between warehouse personnel, drivers, and customers to facilitate timely order fulfilment.
- Managed communication between warehouse staff, drivers, and clients to optimise delivery processes.
- Processed work and shipping orders, routing materials and bills of lading for accurate fulfilment.
- Liaised with customers to update on shipment status, resolving queries efficiently.
- Facilitated urgent shipments, demonstrating flexibility and commitment to customer satisfaction.
- Collaborated with sales and manufacturing departments to forecast and plan for peak dispatch periods.
- Maintained a clean, organised dispatch environment, ensuring compliance with company standards and regulations.
Education
NVQ Level 5 - SHE Rep Functions
NOSA
Boksburg, GP01-2017
NVQ Level 5 - Introduction to SAMTRAC
NOSA
Boksburg, GP01-2017
NVQ Level 5 - SAMTRAC
NOSA
Boksburg, GP01-2017
NVQ Level 4 - Matric
William Hills Secondary School
Actonville, GP01-1994
Skills
- Inventory management
- Order fulfillment
- Logistics coordination
- Warehouse operations
- Safety compliance
- Performance reporting
- Problem solving
- Team leadership
- Team building
- Team motivation
- Communication skills
- Customer service
- Conflict resolution
- Complaint resolution
- Leadership
Languages
English
Proficient
C2
Afrikaans
Intermediate
B1
References
- Loot SA - Ryan Malagas - 083 460 1421
- Nashua East Rand - Ruan Nel - 011 422 4040
- Stalcor / KMG Germiston - Gillian Potgieter - 011 871 6900
Timeline
Assistant Warehouse Supervisor
Loot SA
03.2023 - Current
Warehouse Manager
Nashua East Rand
01.2009 - 06.2022
Dispatch Coordinator
Stalcor / KMG
03.2002 - 12.2008
NVQ Level 5 - SHE Rep Functions
NOSA
NVQ Level 5 - Introduction to SAMTRAC
NOSA
NVQ Level 5 - SAMTRAC
NOSA
NVQ Level 4 - Matric
William Hills Secondary School