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Rudi Reichel

Rudi Reichel

Warehouse & Store Manager
Alberton

Summary

Enterprising Manager successful in leading every facet of business operations. Strategic thinker and tactical decision-maker with passion for serving customers and exceeding expectations. Skilled at de-escalating situations and driving positive change.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience

Work History

Warehouse Manager

Provestor 78 (Pty) Ltd - PnP Heidelberg & Ultra Liquor Heidelberg
04.2025 - Current
  • Receiving, holding and dispatching of stock
  • Route planning for all trucks
  • Oversee 45 staff members
  • Vehicle maintenance

Store Manager

Pick 'n Pay - Lemon Tree New Market
04.2019 - Current
  • Coached sales associates in product specifications and selling techniques
  • Reviewed scheduling, purchases, and expenses to maintain budget
  • Performed statistical analyses for forecasting
  • Evaluated suppliers to maintain cost controls
  • Monitored productivity, goal progress, and activity levels
  • Reconciled daily sales transactions
  • Managed employees with proactive communication
  • Handled perishable products in dairy, meat and produce
  • Maintained inventory levels and organized stock rotation

Receiving Manager

Pick 'n Pay - Ferndale on Republic
04.2014 - 04.2019
  • Enhanced performance of receiving dock associates through training
  • Boosted inventory accuracy with inspections and documentation checks
  • Trained new staff on policies and safety
  • Oversaw receiving of 15+ trucks per day
  • Maintained goods levels based on forecasts
  • Resolved damaged shipments and shortages with vendors
  • Conducted audits to resolve discrepancies
  • Organized storage areas to optimize movement and minimize labor hours
  • Collaborated with supply chain management
  • Oversaw warehouse staff in fast-paced environment

Education

National Senior Certificate -

Hoërskool Marais Viljoen High School
04.2001 -

Skills

  • Order management
  • Relationship building and management
  • Team leadership and coaching
  • Vendor management
  • Systems and software programs
  • Operations
  • Customer Response
  • Goals and performance

Accomplishments

  • Achieved 15%+ growth during store revamp in 2021
  • Project manager in multiple store revamps:
  • New store - PnP Liquor @ Lemon Tree New Market
  • Mini revamp - Apple Tree Meadowdale
  • New store - Apple Tree Linksfield
  • Revamp PnP Mulbarton Liquor – Coordinated with contractors, shopfitters, architects, and merchandise layouts

Timeline

Warehouse Manager

Provestor 78 (Pty) Ltd - PnP Heidelberg & Ultra Liquor Heidelberg
04.2025 - Current

Store Manager

Pick 'n Pay - Lemon Tree New Market
04.2019 - Current

Receiving Manager

Pick 'n Pay - Ferndale on Republic
04.2014 - 04.2019

National Senior Certificate -

Hoërskool Marais Viljoen High School
04.2001 -
Rudi ReichelWarehouse & Store Manager