Lehlogonolo Malesela Wayne Maakamedi
Route Controller
Namakgale
Summary
Dynamic Route Controller at RCL Foods with a proven track record in strategic planning and staff management. Enhanced distribution efficiency through optimized routing and improved customer satisfaction. Skilled in problem-solving and communication, I successfully led teams to achieve sales excellence while ensuring accurate order fulfillment and timely deliveries.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Route Controller
RCL Foods
11.2022 - Current
- Ensuring efficient and cost-effective product distribution.
- Ensuring driver teams deliver according to mapped and optimized routes.
- Ensuring all new and old customers are plotted on existing optimization system in line with distribution goals.
- Ensure orders are geared towards improving truck utilization and loaves/km.
- Ensure driver teams orders/invoices correspond with bake plan before vehicle leaves Depot/Bakery.
- Ensuring balancing of orders placed, delivered and returned.
- With sales support team, I also ensure customer order patterns are accurate to deliver a precise bake plan.
- Daily monitoring and tracking of returns.
- Daily monitoring and tracking of driver crates and shorts as per agreed targets.
- Sourcing and distribution of key trade intelligence.
- Providing actionable plans for improvements and combating competitor activities.
- Ensuring all customer details and classifications are loaded correctly on new accounts and are correctly listed on existing accounts.
- I support, train, discipline and lead the driver & van assistant teams to deliver sales excellence.
- Submission of frequent (at least weekly) price surveys.
Driver/Salesman
RCL Foods
06.2021 - 11.2022
- Provided clear communication with dispatchers for efficient routing adjustments and real-time updates on delivery progress.
- Maintained a safe driving record by adhering to traffic laws, practicing defensive driving techniques, and completing routine vehicle inspections.
- Increased customer satisfaction by providing timely delivery, accurate order fulfillment, and friendly service.
- Developed strong relationships with customers, ensuring repeat business through personalized attention and consistent communication.
Education
Diploma in Supply Chain And Logistics - Logistics And Supply Chain Management
Rosebank College
Polokwane 04.2001 -
Higher Certificate in Supply Chain Management - Supply Chain Management
MANCOSA
Johannesburg, South Africa 04.2001 -
Certificate of Technical Studies - N3 Mechanical Engineering
Mopani FET College
Phalaborwa 04.2001 -
Certificate of Technical Studies - N2 Mechanical Engineering
Mopani FET College
Phalaborwa 04.2001 -
High School Diploma -
Harry Oppenheimer High School
04.2001 -
Skills
- Strategic planning
- Internal controls
- Staff management
- Emotional Intelligence
- Problem Solving
- Time Management
- Collaborator
- Communication
Timeline
Route Controller
RCL Foods
11.2022 - Current
Driver/Salesman
RCL Foods
06.2021 - 11.2022
Diploma in Supply Chain And Logistics - Logistics And Supply Chain Management
Rosebank College
04.2001 -
Higher Certificate in Supply Chain Management - Supply Chain Management
MANCOSA
04.2001 -
Certificate of Technical Studies - N3 Mechanical Engineering
Mopani FET College
04.2001 -
Certificate of Technical Studies - N2 Mechanical Engineering
Mopani FET College
04.2001 -
High School Diploma -
Harry Oppenheimer High School
04.2001 -
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