Experienced Logistics Manager proficient at monitoring operational pulse to deliver relevant information to all major internal customers and stakeholders. Accustomed to working with multiple entities to achieve business goals for logistics efficiency, cost containment and contract integrity. Works quickly and maintains focus while providing top-notch customer service.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Logistics Manager
Vector Logistics
9 2022 - 5 2024
Strategic Execution - Collaborate with the Regional Operations Executive to develop and execute a regional operations strategy that optimizes warehouse and transport efficiencies, aligns with business targets, and incorporates industry best practices
Logistics Management - Ensure efficient stock management, logistics, and customer service by integrating business systems, optimizing processes, and fostering a culture of continuous improvement within the team
Risk Management - Ensure safety and compliance by mitigating risks to people and assets, adhering to company policies and relevant legislation, and maintaining food safety and security standards
Information and Data Management - Ensure accurate data capture, analysis, and reporting to facilitate informed decision-making and continuous improvement in operations
Maintenance Management - Develop and implement a sustainable maintenance plan aligned with operational needs to optimize asset utilization and adhere to business standards
Financial Management - Compline and manage the depot's annual budget by optimizing resource allocation, monitoring expenses, enforcing accountability, and ensuring alignment with long-term strategic goals
Leadership - Lead and develop a high-performing, diverse team that achieves strategic objectives and maintains a positive employee relations climate through effective communication, talent management, and performance feedback
Developed strong relationships with vendors, leading to improved pricing and service levels.
X Large Site (Hub) - Responsible for 540+ employees, 5 reporting Levels.
Distribution Center Logistics Manager
South African Breweries (AB-Inbev)
05.2020 - 08.2022
Develop, implement and manage the business and financial plans and budgets to ensure resource management and the achievement of business targets
Oversee the Warehouse to ensure stock availability and quality
Oversee the Distribution function to ensure planned volume targets are met
Manage subordinates, monitors industrial relations and ensures compliance with legislative requirements and maintains a healthy Industrial Relations climate
Oversee and control spend management
Manage the ongoing performance, and training and development of all staff, including service contractors
Ensure a safe and healthy working environment to meet required safety and legislative standards
Ensures asset protection
Negotiate and manage all service contracts
Optimise information systems within the Depot
Ensure Distribution Process Optimisation in implemented, Followed and Audited
Develop Ideas for continuous improvement for the entire business as a whole
Overall management of the plant distribution, warehousing and transport function so that customer service levels can be optimized and that benchmarked productivity standards are met
Medium size site - Responsible for 150+ people - 4 reporting levels.
Distribution Centre Manager
South African Breweries (AB-Imbed)
07.2018 - 04.2020
Same as above
Small Site - Responsible for 22 people - 3 reporting levels.
Warehouse Logistics Manager
South African Breweries (AB-Inbev)
09.2017 - 06.2018
Ensure adherence to site health, safety and environmental standards and DPO standards
Manage Warehouse - Housekeeping standards maintained and Flow control
Manage Inventory - Ensure daily count, all variances investigated and resolved, and deviations reported and recorded. Ensure FEFO and Concession where needed
Maximise sales volume and market share
Analyse Daily report on stock availability and facilitate movement of stock including Stock Outs
Ensure Optimal month end stock counts
Ensure that workflow and documents used are understood by all Including contractors and third parties
Negotiate and Manage Service Level Agreements including best rates with Third parties and ensure that all SLAs are complied with
Process and manage all operational financial administration, i.e Data capturing onto SAP and purchase orders
Manage Spend against Budget [Fleet, Infrastructure and Operations] including Overtime
Calculate and budget for expected annual sales and notify central planning estimation of brands, volume requirements
Manage Fleet - Fuel spend, Kilometers, Services and Track Abuse
Monthly Fuel spend report - Owner drivers, SAB drivers and Operations
Medium size site - Responsible for 22 people - 3 reporting levels.
Customer Service Controller
South African Breweries
06.2014 - 08.2017
Enhance overall Customer Service - All objectives achieved
Manage and Analyse Customer Master Data for 100% accuracy
Schedule and Execute daily Load Plan
Conduct and Ensure Trade Visits
Analyse Competitor Route to Market
Ensure New Customer Take on
Resolve Customer Complaints
Engage with Stakeholders and Support Social systems
Manage Team [1 Supervisor and 12 Drivers - Bi-Weekly briefing]
Manage and Analyse team performance [KPI]
Manage Spend against Budget
Manage Overtime - SAB Drivers and Supervisor
Review OD Contracts Adherence, Breach, terminate and replace [Third Party Management]
Facilitate All Driver Training - Health and Safety, and Development
Monitor vehicle for driver abuse
Ensure Owner Driver vehicles are up to standards and fully operations
Basic HR [Driver take on, Recruitment and selection]
Compile Monthly and weekly reports
Ensure a safe working environment for all
Drive overall Productivity
Acting Warehouse Logistics Manager [July - August 2017]
Medium size site - Responsible for 20 people(13 ODs) - 3 reporting levels.
Logistics Coordinator
South African Breweries
10.2012 - 05.2014
Manage Fleet - Fuel spend, Kilometers and Services
Manage Warehouse - Housekeeping and Flow control
Manage Inventory - Ensure daily count
All variances investigated and resolved
Assist in Planning Secondary Distribution loads
Enhance people employee capabilities
Manage and allocate work as per load plan
Manage Contractors [Third Party Management]
Despatch and receive Primary and Secondary distribution loads
Debrief Drivers Weekly [Weekly meetings]
Document Management (Record Keeping and filing)
Ensure adherence to site health, safety and environmental standards
Maintain housekeeping standards
Perform SHE Representative duties
Small size site - Responsible for 6 people - 2 levels of reporting.
Operations Supervisor [Distribution]
Dwarsloop Beer Wholesalers
10.2011 - 09.2012
Manage Fleet
Manage Warehouse
Dispatch and Receive Loads [Primary and Secondary]
Create Sales Orders - Credit/Debit
Monitor Distributions [Trucks in transit]
Monitor Turn Around Time
Count and Capture Stock Daily and Investigate and Resolve Stock Differences
Ensure Stock Rotation
Document Management (Record Keeping and filing)
Monitor Key Performance Indicators [KPI] and Update Depot KPI Boards
Maintain Housekeeping Standards.
Site Supervisor [Sunbake Bakery]
Capital Outsourcing Group
12.2010 - 09.2011
Perform Payroll duties [Wages]
Make employment based decisions
Manage Employees
Basic Industrial Relations and Human Resources
Recruitment and Selection [Employee Take-on]
Conduct disciplinary procedures
Assist Bakery with management of daily Operations
Ensure safety standards are adhered to.
Sales Consultant [CFO]
ABSA Micro Enterprise Finance
08.2009 - 03.2010
Approach and offer Small business loans to small businesses
Assess small business for affordability [Accounting]