Eugene Davids
078 565 2774/tontie.davids@gmail.com
Cape Town,WC
Summary
Accomplished assistant despatch manager with strong leadership abilities honed as assistant despatch manager in despatch and receiving. Strong abilities in team leadership and projects. Known for despatch and receiving and commitment to achieving goals. Knowledgeable about risk, safety gear and terrain assessments. Demonstrated success in training team members, conducting evaluations and reviewing records. Excellent attention to detail and strong organizational skills. Safety-driven and disciplined with a remarkable work ethic. Enthusiastic, attention to detail and excellent organizational skills. Motivated to learn, grow and excel. Experienced dispatching/receiving with over 16 years of experience in logistics.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
28
28
Years of driving experience
Work History
Assistant Despatch and Receaving Manager
Woody's Brands
Cape Town
02.2013 - 11.2020
- Created organization systems for inventory control, merchandising, financial reports and schedules, dramatically increasing operational efficiency.
- Strengthened merchandising and promotional strategies to drive customer engagement and boost sales.
- Set and enforced policies focused on increasing team productivity and strengthening operational efficiency.
- Worked to maintain outstanding attendance record, consistently arriving to work ready to start immediately.
- Completed minor preventative maintenance and mechanical repairs on equipment.
- Completed all paperwork, recognizing any discrepancies and addressing them in a timely fashion.
- Monitored all company inventory to ensure stock levels and databases were updated.
- Coordinated efficient storage areas to optimize materials movements and minimize labor hours.
- Investigated and adopted optimal shipping and receiving strategies, selecting best carriers, routes and methods to minimize costs and enhance schedules.
- Worked with vendor representatives to resolve damaged shipments and item shortages, protecting company interests and financial targets.
- Managed shipping and receiving team, overseeing training, schedules and work assignments.
- Verified deliveries against paperwork and contacted vendors to resolve discrepancies.
- Unloaded, sorted and stored incoming merchandise.
- Contact Person:Oscar Klynveld (082 806 5667)
Despatch and Receaving Clark
Transwest Distributors
Potchefstroom
01.2003 - 01.2013
- Created spreadsheets using Microsoft Excel for daily, weekly and monthly reporting.
- Prepared a variety of different written communications, reports and documents to ensure smooth operations.
- Received and processed stock into inventory management system.
- Monitored all company inventory to ensure stock levels and databases were updated.
- Performed duties in accordance with all applicable standards, policies and regulatory guidelines to promote safe working environment.
- Contact Person : Oscar Kleinveld 082 806 5667
Bus Driver
Golden Arrow Ptl
Cape Town
02.1989 - 04.1998
- Assisted passengers with disabilities and other physical issues in boarding and exiting bus to promote passenger safety.
- Operated bus and navigation equipment in alignment with company safety, DOT and local traffic standards and regulations.
- Completed daily reports covering trip details, vehicle maintenance actions and any reportable incidents.
- Provided passenger assistance including collecting fares and offering schedule and route information.
- Contact Golden Arrow 021 507 8800
Soldier
SANDF
Kimberly
01.1987 - 12.1988
- Performed as fire team member during situational training exercises and all infantry dismounted battle drills.
- Quickly learned new skills and applied them to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity.
- Conducted research, gathered information from multiple sources and presented results.
- Protected lives and property of military installations.
- Mitigated risk, providing immediate emergency response security.
- Provided security presence by controlling all surveillance technology, including CCTV, security lighting and gate systems.
- Spearheaded patrol operations and led security forces teams to support battlefield operations.
- Patrolled perimeters of operating bases to guard against raids, suicide bombers and other attacks on forward areas of operation.
- Enhanced emergency preparedness, commanding oversight and maintenance off tactical plans, equipment and weapons.
Education
No Degree - Grade:11
More Ster Ss
Oudtshoorn 01.1983 - 11.1986
Skills
DRIVER
Teamwork
Driver scheduling
Safety issues monitoring
Work order administration
Warehouse Management
On-Time Delivery
Accident / Incident Reports
Fleet Management & Logistics
Route Navigation
Supervision
Excellent work ethic
Conflict resolution
Responsible
Timeline
Assistant Despatch and Receaving Manager
Woody's Brands
02.2013 - 11.2020
Despatch and Receaving Clark
Transwest Distributors
01.2003 - 01.2013
Bus Driver
Golden Arrow Ptl
02.1989 - 04.1998
Soldier
SANDF
01.1987 - 12.1988
No Degree - Grade:11
More Ster Ss
01.1983 - 11.1986