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Maluta Ishmael  Nemaungani

Maluta Ishmael Nemaungani

Warehouse And Distribution Manager
Roodepoort

Summary

My career in warehouse management began as a Stock Controller, where I gained hands-on experience in inventory accuracy, stock reconciliation, and reporting. I was later promoted to Warehouse Supervisor, where I managed daily operations, coordinated staff, and ensured efficient workflow processes. Currently, as a Warehouse Manager, I am responsible for overseeing end-to-end warehouse operations, including receiving, storage, dispatch,inventory management, logistics and transportation planning.

Throughout my career, I have consistently focused on improving operational efficiency, reducing stock discrepancies, and maintaining high standards of workplace safety. I have experience implementing inventory control systems, optimizing warehouse layouts, and ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations. My leadership approach emphasizes teamwork, accountability, and continuous improvement.

I am confident that my experience and skills make me a strong candidate for this role. I am eager to contribute to your organization by enhancing warehouse performance, improving distribution processes, and supporting overall business objectives.

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Work History

Warehouse and Logistics Manager

Forever Living Products Southern Africa
09.2025 - Current
  • Warehouse Leadership & Oversight
  • Provide senior leadership and oversight to the Warehouse Manager and warehouse supervision team
  • Ensure efficient day-to-day warehouse operations including receiving, put-away, storage, picking, packing and dispatch
  • Develop, implement and continuously improve warehouse SOPs and processes
  • Optimism warehouse layout, space utilization and workflow efficiency
  • Drive cost control and process improvement initiatives
  • Logistics & Distribution Management
  • Oversee all outbound and inbound logistics operations
  • Manage relationships and performance of couriers and 3rd parties logistics partners
  • Ensure efficient route planning, scheduling and dispatch controls
  • Monitor delivery performance, turnaround times and service levels
  • Resolve delivery escalations and logistics failures
  • Stock & Inventory Control (Strategic Oversight)
  • Set and enforce inventory governance standards, processes and controls
  • Oversee stock accuracy, stock movement tracking and reporting
  • Lead cycle counts, stock takes and variance investigations
  • Implement systems to minimize stock losses, damages and misplacement
  • Security & Risk Management
  • Develop and enforce warehouse and stock security strategies and SOPs
  • Oversee access control, CCTV, alarm systems and guarding protocols
  • Ensure high-value inventory is correctly controlled and secured
  • Conduct regular security audits and drills
  • Implement controls to minimize theft, shrinkage and stock risk
  • People Leadership
  • Directly manage the Warehouse Manager and senior warehouse/logistics staff
  • Set performance standards, KPIs and accountability frameworks
  • Drive skills development, training and succession planning
  • Control overtime, labour planning and productivity
  • Manage performance, discipline and conduct in collaboration with HR
  • Health, Safety & Compliance
  • Ensure full compliance with health, safety and housekeeping standards
  • Implement and monitor safety systems, training and audits
  • Ensure compliance with legal and statutory warehouse and logistics requirements
  • Promote and enforce a strong safety culture
  • Reporting & Continuous Improvement
  • Prepare and present warehouse and logistics performance reports to Directors
  • Analyses operational data to identify improvement opportunities
  • Drive continuous improvement initiatives across warehousing and logistics operations

Warehouse and Logistics Manager

Signature Cosmetics and Fragrances Pty Ltd
09.2022 - 08.2025
  • Oversee national warehousing and distribution operations
  • Develop and implement strategic plans to optimism warehouse operations and distribution networks
  • Maintain the integrity of inventory accuracy and manage stock movements through effective leadership of direct reports
  • Coordinate with third-party logistics providers to ensure timely and cost-effective delivery of goods
  • Negotiate contracts with suppliers and service providers to secure favorable terms
  • Oversee fleet management and maintenance to ensure operational reliability
  • Implement and monitor quality control processes for product handling and distribution
  • Conduct regular audits and inspections to identify and mitigate operational risks
  • Lead, mentor, and develop warehouse and distribution teams, fostering a high-performance and continuous improvement culture
  • Cost Centre Management (Financial Control)
  • Own the full P&L for the DC
  • Monitor and report on all income (bike rentals, service revenue) and expenses (repairs, parts, staffing, utilities)
  • Approve purchase requests and ensure budget discipline
  • Identify and eliminate wastage or unproductive costs
  • Prepare weekly and monthly cost reports for Exco
  • Track cost per bike, cost per repair, and average monthly DC profitability
  • Asset Management
  • Oversee all workshop assets: bikes, batteries, charging stations, tools, and spares
  • Ensure 100% asset tagging and tracking (on Alternative Asset Tracker)
  • Supervise repairs, ensure job cards are completed and filed
  • Perform random weekly stock counts; maintain proper stock cards
  • Track all assets sent to and received from other DCs
  • Ensure all service intervals and maintenance plans are followed (per Section C and wear-and-tear annexure)
  • Fleet Management
  • Manage the entire active fleet (two-wheelers and four-wheelers if applicable)
  • Oversee rider recruitment, onboarding, and performance management
  • Monitor rider success metrics (uptime, swap behavior, maintenance compliance)
  • Ensure all breakdowns, road assists, and insurance claims follow policy
  • Collaborate with the Nerve Centre to manage tickets and ensure SLAs are met
  • Keep accurate fleet status dashboards — online, offline, damaged, in-repair
  • Support rider discipline, training, and retention
  • Office Administration & People Management
  • Ensure smooth running of all DC administrative functions
  • Enforce HR policies: attendance, leave tracking, warnings, and staff reviews
  • Maintain cleanliness, organization, and documentation of the DC
  • Conduct weekly performance meetings with team leads (Fleet, Asset, Admin)
  • Manage filing systems: job cards, service reports, invoices, and rider records
  • Promote a professional, safe, and productive workplace
  • Cost control Warehouse expenditure is managed within budget
  • Labour is managed within budgeted KPI's
  • Stock losses are managed within budgeted KPI's
  • Stock damages are managed within budgeted KPI's
  • Repairs and maintenance are managed within budgeted KPI's
  • Machinery is managed within budgeted KPI's
  • Cost overruns are investigated, and appropriate countermeasures are instituted to prevent further overruns
  • Dispatch and Warehouse Operations
  • Manage the picking and labeling team, ensuring orders are accurate and dispatched on schedule
  • Supervise truck loading to ensure correct load plans, weight distribution and product integrity
  • Enforce food safety standards across all dispatch activities including cold chain, hygiene and traceability
  • Drive continuous improvement initiatives to lift productivity and reduce waste, errors and cost
  • CHEP and Pallet Account Management
  • Manage the CHEP account end-to-end including pallet and crate movements, transfers, reconciliations and monthly account
  • Ensure pallet movements are accurately captured and that the account is kept clean and up to date
  • Team Leadership
  • Lead, coach and develop the dispatch team including drivers, pickers and labellers
  • Set clear standards, manage performance, and build a culture of accountability and safety
  • Inventory Management
  • Maintain accurate stock levels across all product categories
  • Implement and manage stock control systems to reduce discrepancies and losses
  • Conduct regular cycle counts and stock audits
  • Oversee daily warehouse activities, including receiving, storage, and dispatch
  • Optimism warehouse layout and storage systems to improve efficiency
  • Team Leadership
  • Lead, train, and manage warehouse staff, promoting accountability and teamwork
  • Allocate tasks, monitor performance, and provide ongoing feedback
  • Develop staff schedules to meet operational requirements
  • Build strong relationships with customers to understand and meet service expectations
  • Reporting & Analysis
  • Prepare regular reports on stock levels, discrepancies, and warehouse performance
  • Analyze inventory trends and recommend process improvements
  • Collaborate with procurement and sales teams to align stock availability with demand
  • Compliance & Risk Management
  • Ensure compliance with company policies and regulatory requirements
  • Manage contract risks and supplier dependencies
  • Maintain accurate procurement documentation and records

Warehouse and Distribution Manager

Enviromall Food Packaging Pty Ltd
05.2020 - 09.2022
  • Operational Management
  • Oversee receiving, warehousing, distribution, and maintenance activities
  • Supervise daily operations including inventory control, quality assurance, logistics, and customer service
  • Monitor workflow, productivity, and operational performance to maximise efficiency and minimize overtime
  • Develop and maintain warehouse systems for handling, storage, inventory control, and shipping
  • Strategically manage warehouse operations in alignment with company policies and objectives
  • Inventory and Systems Management
  • Manage stock control and ensure alignment with data storage systems
  • Maintain inventory accuracy and full material traceability
  • Lead the optimization and continuous improvement of WMS, ERP, and MES systems
  • Produce regular operational reports, including inbound/outbound status, dead stock analysis, and inventory accuracy
  • Maintain accurate stock levels across all product categories
  • Implement and manage stock control systems to reduce discrepancies and losses
  • Conduct regular cycle counts and stock audits
  • Compliance and Safety
  • Ensure full compliance with all warehousing, handling, and shipping legislation
  • Maintain ISO, explosives, and ESD compliance standards at all times
  • Enforce health, safety, hygiene, and security procedures throughout the warehouse
  • Ensure ESD-controlled storage for all electronic components
  • Drive risk management practices, including explosive handling protocols and emergency preparedness planning
  • Planning and Resource Management
  • Develop and optimize warehouse layouts to ensure efficient space utilization
  • Review and implement workflows, staffing requirements, and equipment layouts
  • Prepare, manage, and report on annual budgets
  • Plan work schedules, assign tasks, and monitor performance outcomes
  • Leadership and People Management
  • Lead, mentor, train, and develop warehouse employees at all levels
  • Manage team performance to achieve short- and long-term operational goals
  • Recruit, select, onboard, and coach warehouse staff
  • Foster a culture of accountability, safety, and continuous improvement
  • Warehouse Operations
  • Oversee daily warehouse activities, including receiving, storage, and dispatch
  • Optimise warehouse layout and storage systems to improve efficiency
  • Lead, train, and manage warehouse staff, promoting accountability and teamwork
  • Prepare regular reports on stock levels, discrepancies, and warehouse performance
  • Analyses inventory trends and recommend process improvements
  • Collaborate with procurement and sales teams to align stock availability with demand

Warehouse and Procurement Manager

Micros (POS) a Division of Adapt IT
03.2019 - 04.2020
  • Warehouse Operations
  • Manage day-to-day warehouse activities and workflow
  • Ensure efficient receiving, storage, picking, packing and dispatch
  • Maintain warehouse organization, layout and housekeeping
  • Inventory & Stock Control
  • Maintain accurate stock levels and records
  • Conduct cycle counts and stock audits
  • Investigate and resolve stock variances and losses
  • Procurement Strategy & Planning
  • Develop and implement procurement strategies aligned with company goals
  • Identify cost-saving opportunities and drive continuous improvement
  • Monitor market trends, pricing, and supplier innovations
  • Supplier Management
  • Source, evaluate, and onboard suppliers (local and international)
  • Negotiate pricing, contracts, and service level agreements (SLAs)
  • Maintain strong supplier relationships and performance tracking
  • Conduct supplier audits and risk assessments
  • Cost Control & Budget Management
  • Manage procurement budgets and track spend
  • Drive cost reduction initiatives without compromising quality
  • Analyses procurement data and report on savings and efficiencies
  • Monitor labour, equipment and operational costs
  • Reduce waste, damage and inefficiencies
  • Manage warehouse budgets and resources effectively
  • Health & Safety Compliance
  • Enforce health and safety policies and procedures
  • Conduct safety training and risk assessments
  • Ensure safe use of equipment and compliance with regulations
  • Logistics & Distribution Coordination
  • Coordinate inbound and outbound deliveries
  • Liaise with transport providers, suppliers and internal departments
  • Ensure on-time order fulfillment and customer service targets
  • Process Improvement
  • Identify and implement efficiency improvements
  • Optimism warehouse space and workflows
  • Introduce best practices and standard operating procedures
  • Reporting & Performance Monitoring
  • Track KPIs such as accuracy, productivity and turnaround times
  • Prepare operational reports for management
  • Use data to drive continuous improvement
  • Team Leadership
  • Supervise, train and schedule warehouse staff
  • Allocate workloads and monitor productivity

Warehouse Stock Integrity Manager

Regal Distributors
10.2017 - 02.2019
  • Operations
  • Ensure the development of systems and procedures for operating and managing physical warehouse, human resources and equipment in a profitable manner
  • Plan, direct and implement warehouse operations, procedures and support to meet prescribed productivity and service levels
  • Labour Management
  • Directs the operation of the warehouse team to achieve prescribed objectives and standards
  • Develop and maintain a productive, motivated workforce by ensuring effective hiring, training and development of warehouse staff
  • Creates programmed to counsel and discipline staff
  • Provides timely and appropriate performance reviews to all direct reports and ensures the same is done for all warehouse staff
  • Customer Service
  • Maintain a professional and courteous relationship with all customers (internal and external)
  • Establish programmed to improve customer awareness at all levels in the warehouse
  • Maintain records and reports to ensure customer service levels are being met
  • Develop and maintain strong partnership with customers in order to achieve financial results
  • Inventory Management
  • Ensures all customers objectives and standards are met in regard to inventory accuracy
  • Is accountable for the stock management of the warehouse as it pertains to loss/damage
  • Stock taking and cycle counting done as per SOP
  • Safety/Housekeeping
  • Develop, implement, and maintain appropriate programs to ensure that all safety and housekeeping standards and objectives are met
  • Assure compliance to regulations in regard to safety certification for forklift drivers, and OHSA guidelines
  • Equipment and Facility
  • Procure equipment and facility preventative maintenance services to assure efficient operations of all facets of the warehouse
  • Maintain suitable equipment and services to assure security of company assets
  • Identify and implement changes in areas for potential cost savings and process improvement
  • Drive automation within processes to achieve long term cost and efficiency savings
  • Mentor, Coach and provide continuous feedback to direct reports
  • Compliance & Risk Management
  • Ensure compliance with company policies and regulatory requirements
  • Manage contract risks and supplier dependencies
  • Maintain accurate procurement documentation and records

Education

Logistics And Supply Chain Management

IQ Academy College
East London, South Africa
04.2001 -

Diploma In Computer And Secretarial

Acol College
Polokwane, South Africa
04.2001 -

Business Leadership And Management

Institute of Business Management
Johannesburg, South Africa
04.2001 -

Human Resource Management

Institute of Business Management
Johannesburg, South Africa
01-2025

Business Communication Certificate

Afri Training Institute
Johannesburg, South Africa
01-2023

Skills

Warehouse layout

Loading and unloading

Shipping and receiving

Warehouse operations

Accomplishments

    Successfully designed, developed, and launched a fully operational warehouse from concept to implementation within three months at Forever Living Products.

    Optimized warehouse layout and storage utilization, improving workflow efficiency and maximizing available space.

    Established end-to-end warehouse processes, including receiving, inventory control, picking, packing, dispatch, and returns management.

    Led the implementation of a Warehouse Management System (WMS) at Signature Cosmetics, transforming warehouse operations from manual processes to a fully automated environment.

    Introduced barcode scanning technology, improving inventory accuracy, traceability, and real-time stock visibility.

    Improved operational productivity through process standardization, workflow optimization, and performance management.

    Reduced inventory discrepancies by implementing robust stock control procedures and cycle counting programs.

    Trained and developed warehouse teams on best practices, safety standards, and system-driven processes.

    Enhanced order fulfillment accuracy and customer service levels through improved warehouse controls and automation.

    Successfully managed change initiatives and cross-functional stakeholder engagement during warehouse transformation projects.

    Established key performance indicators (KPIs) and Role Profile to monitor productivity, inventory accuracy, service levels, and operational efficiency.

    Maintained compliance with health, safety, and quality standards while driving continuous improvement initiatives.

Additional Information

Forever Living Products – Warehouse Development & Operational Implementation

Led the end-to-end development and successful implementation of a new warehouse operation within a three-month timeframe. The project involved designing and establishing a fully functional warehouse from inception to operational readiness.

Key Responsibilities and Achievements:

Designed the warehouse layout to optimize storage capacity, workflow efficiency, and inventory control.

Planned and implemented warehouse infrastructure, storage systems, and operational processes.

Established receiving, put-away, storage, picking, packing, and dispatch procedures.

Developed warehouse standard operating procedures (SOPs) and inventory management controls.

Recruited, trained, and supervised warehouse personnel to ensure operational readiness.

Successfully managed the transition from warehouse setup to full operational functionality within three months.

Achieved a fully operational warehouse capable of supporting business growth, inventory accuracy, and service delivery requirements.

Signature Cosmetics – Warehouse Management System (WMS) Implementation

Led the transformation of warehouse operations from a manual environment to a fully automated warehouse management system (WMS), driving process efficiency, inventory accuracy, and operational visibility.

Key Responsibilities and Achievements:

Managed the end-to-end implementation of the Warehouse Management System (WMS).

Led cross-functional teams through process redesign, system configuration, testing, and deployment.

Introduced barcode scanning technology across warehouse operations.

Automated receiving, put-away, inventory control, picking, replenishment, and dispatch processes.

Developed and implemented new warehouse workflows aligned with WMS functionality.

Trained warehouse teams and supervisors on system usage and scanning procedures.

Improved inventory accuracy, traceability, and operational efficiency through system-driven controls.

Successfully transitioned the warehouse from manual processes to a fully automated, scan-based operation with real-time inventory visibility.

Software

SAP

SAGE DISTRIBUTION

ZOHO

365 Dynamic

K8

Certification

Basic Store Keeping Certificate

Work Availability

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Interests

Supply chain and Economic understanding

Inventory and warehouse management

People , coaching and developing

Timeline

Warehouse and Logistics Manager

Forever Living Products Southern Africa
09.2025 - Current

Business Management NQF5 Certificate

08-2023

Warehouse and Logistics Manager

Signature Cosmetics and Fragrances Pty Ltd
09.2022 - 08.2025

ISO-22002-5 PRP Training Certificate

09-2021

Basic Budget Certificate

08-2021

Warehouse and Distribution Manager

Enviromall Food Packaging Pty Ltd
05.2020 - 09.2022

Sage 300-Distribution Certificate

06-2019

Warehouse and Procurement Manager

Micros (POS) a Division of Adapt IT
03.2019 - 04.2020

Warehouse Stock Integrity Manager

Regal Distributors
10.2017 - 02.2019

Warehouse and Store Management Certificate

11-2011

Basic Store Keeping Certificate

04-2011

Stock Elements Management Certificate

05-2008

Logistics And Supply Chain Management

IQ Academy College
04.2001 -

Diploma In Computer And Secretarial

Acol College
04.2001 -

Business Leadership And Management

Institute of Business Management
04.2001 -

National Senior Certificate (Matric)

12-1999

Human Resource Management

Institute of Business Management

Business Communication Certificate

Afri Training Institute

Languages

English
Advanced (C1)

Work Preference

Work Type

Full TimePart TimeContract WorkGig Work

Location Preference

On-SiteRemote

Important To Me

Career advancementWork-life balanceCompany CultureFlexible work hoursPersonal development programsTeam Building / Company RetreatsStock Options / Equity / Profit Sharing
Maluta Ishmael NemaunganiWarehouse And Distribution Manager