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 -
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