Bussines centrel
Schalk Blom
Logistics FMCG
Western Cape
Summary
As a seasoned warehouse manager with over a decade of experience, I excel in optimizing logistical operations and enhancing efficiency. With expertise in inventory management, logistics coordination, and process optimization, I have led warehouses across industries, achieving reduced costs, minimized waste, and improved accuracy. I thrive in dynamic environments, leveraging problem-solving skills to implement technologies, maximize space, and ensure safety compliance. A strong leader, I cultivate high-performing teams through mentorship and collaboration. Data-driven and results-focused, I am committed to delivering excellence, innovation, and customer satisfaction in every warehouse environment.
Overview
1824
1824
years of professional experience
8
8
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
2
2
Languages
Work History
Warehouse Manager
HillebrandGori Company of DHL
Durbanville
02.202 - Current
- Coordinated with vendors to verify timely delivery of materials and supplies, avoiding delays.
- Kept documentation and records accurate and up-to-date with latest data to prevent errors in processing or delivery.
- Conducted periodic audits of inventory levels to ensure accuracy, identifying discrepancies for swift resolution.
- Improved delivery plans with strong scheduling knowledge, organizational skills, and route development expertise.
Demand and Inventory Planning Manager
Meridian Wine distribution
04.2016 - 01.2024
- Onboarded new employees with training and new hire documentation.
- Maximized performance by monitoring daily activities and mentoring team members.
- Developed and maintained relationships with customers and suppliers through account development.
- Maintained professional, organized, and safe environment for employees and patrons.
- Developed and implemented business strategies to achieve business goals and stay competitive.
- Controlled costs to keep business operating within budget and increase profits.
- Resolved staff member conflicts, actively listening to concerns and finding appropriate middle ground.
- Accomplished multiple tasks within established timeframes.
- Cross-trained existing employees to maximize team agility and performance.
- Communicated clearly with employees, suppliers and stakeholders to keep everyone on same page and working toward established business goals.
- Managed and motivated employees to be productive and engaged in work.
- Improved marketing to attract new customers and promote business.
- Improved safety procedures to create safe working conditions for workers.
- Monitored and analyzed business performance to identify areas of improvement and make necessary adjustments.
- Planned and budgeted accurately to provide business with resources needed to operate smoothly.
- Trained personnel in equipment maintenance and enforced participation in exercises focused on developing key skills.
- Launched quality assurance practices for each phase of development
- Managed senior-level personnel working in marketing and sales capacities.
- Leveraged data and analytics to make informed decisions and drive business improvements.
- Identified and communicated customer needs to supply chain capacity and quality teams.
- Recruited, interviewed and hired employees and implemented mentoring program to promote positive feedback and engagement.
- Improved staffing during busy periods by creating employee schedules and monitoring call-outs.
- Planned, created, tested and deployed system life cycle methodology to produce high quality systems to meet and exceed customer expectations.
- Used industry expertise, customer service skills and analytical nature to resolve customer concerns and promote loyalty.
- Set aggressive targets for employees to drive company success and strengthen motivation.
- Developed detailed plans based on broad guidance and direction.
Logistics Manager
Damen Shipyard
03.2008 - 02.2016
- Planned and supervised shipments from production to end-user and scheduled daily and weekly routes.
- Kept corporate departments and customers updated on critical shipments.
- Directed shipping and receiving of wide range of products daily.
- Coordinated dispatching of [Number] drivers to accomplish daily delivery requirements.
- Monitored logistics performance and identified improvement opportunities.
- Selected, trained and developed logistics personnel to achieve high-performing teams.
- Coordinated driver dispatch to accomplish daily delivery requirements.
- Improved inventory accuracy by developing and implementing enhanced control systems.
- Managed logistics budgets and forecasting to achieve cost-effective operations.
- Secured discounts from third-party logistics service providers to deliver substantial cost savings.
- Negotiated transportation and logistics contracts to reduce shipping costs.
- Developed warehouse system that provided best cost with appropriate service levels to achieve organizational goals.
- Led third-party vendors in achieving delivery time and cost targets.
- Resolved shipping discrepancies by coordinating customer and courier communications.
- Developed and implemented web-based tracking systems for improved monitoring.
- Reduced worker accidents by implementing improved safety standards and monitoring procedures.
- Led improvement initiatives to advance operational efficiencies and increase revenue.
- Maintained established levels of goods based on sales forecasts and demand to fulfill orders on time.
- Created and enforced detailed organization processes to increase quality and service standards.
- Reviewed and negotiated contracts with carriers to optimize shipping costs.
- Developed and maintained knowledgeable and productive team of employees.
- Integrated warehouse operations with existing and new business processes.
- Prospected for leads to build pipeline and convert to sales opportunities.
- Organized records of vehicles, schedules and completed orders.
- Negotiated contracts with outside providers and rates for facility leases to minimize costs to company.
- Trained new staff on job duties, company policies, and safety procedures for rapid onboarding.
- Conducted research to address shipping errors and packaging mistakes.
Logistics Manager
Hi-Quip Hydraulics
11.1995 - 12.2007
- Planned and supervised shipments from production to end-user and scheduled daily and weekly routes.
- Kept corporate departments and customers updated on critical shipments.
- Directed shipping and receiving of wide range of products daily.
- Coordinated dispatching of [Number] drivers to accomplish daily delivery requirements.
- Monitored logistics performance and identified improvement opportunities.
- Coordinated driver dispatch to accomplish daily delivery requirements.
- Improved inventory accuracy by developing and implementing enhanced control systems.
- Managed logistics budgets and forecasting to achieve cost-effective operations.
- Negotiated transportation and logistics contracts to reduce shipping costs.
- Developed warehouse system that provided best cost with appropriate service levels to achieve organizational goals.
- Led third-party vendors in achieving delivery time and cost targets.
- Led improvement initiatives to advance operational efficiencies and increase revenue.
- Maintained established levels of goods based on sales forecasts and demand to fulfill orders on time.
- Promoted brand at industry events and through ongoing networking efforts.
- Developed and maintained knowledgeable and productive team of employees.
- Directed activities of staff performing repairs and maintenance to equipment, vehicles, and facilities.
- Organized records of vehicles, schedules and completed orders.
- Oversaw warehouse staff and maintained efficiency in fast-paced environment.
- Divided and categorized cargo received and redirected shipments in response to customer requests.
- Conducted research to address shipping errors and packaging mistakes.
Education
High School Diploma -
Reynopark High School
Witbank 01.1992 - 11.1995
National Diploma - Logistics And Materials Management
UNISA
Pretoria 02.2000 - 11.2003
Skills
- Improvement initiatives
Business planning
Key Performance Indicators
Business Development
Contract Management
Budgeting
Mathematical calculations
Verbal and written communication
Creative merchandising
Negotiation
Project Management
Business administration
Operations management
Schedule optimization
Accomplishments
- Supervised team of 7 staff members.
- Collaborated with team of 25 in the development of StockIQ.
- Used Microsoft Excel to develop inventory tracking spreadsheets.
- Achieved 0% lost sales by introducing StockIQ for [Type] tasks.
- Achieved 12omil invoice sales by completing Month of Decmber with accuracy and efficiency.
- Achieved improved supply chain through effectively helping with S&OP meetings.
- Documented and resolved Vintage management which led to improved vintage management.
- Resolved product issue through consumer testing.
Additional Information
Implemented multiple processes and procedures to improve Inventory management.
Software
StockIQ
Excel
Microsoft office
Netstock
Certification
CM - Certified Manager Certification
Brizilian Jiu-Jitsu
Practice the art in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu for personal improvement and health and fitness.
Timeline
Demand and Inventory Planning Manager
Meridian Wine distribution
04.2016 - 01.2024
Logistics Manager
Damen Shipyard
03.2008 - 02.2016
National Diploma - Logistics And Materials Management
UNISA
02.2000 - 11.2003
Logistics Manager
Hi-Quip Hydraulics
11.1995 - 12.2007
High School Diploma -
Reynopark High School
01.1992 - 11.1995
Warehouse Manager
HillebrandGori Company of DHL
02.202 - Current
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