Vusumuzi Innocent Mabuza
Warehousing And Logistics
Durban,KZN
Summary
Oversees warehouse operations to meet continuous internal and customer needs. Well-coordinated and decisive leader with expertise in program management, team building and performance optimization. Solid history of success in developing and maintaining best practices for successful high-volume fulfillment and supply chain management.
Focused professional knowledgeable about devising innovative solutions to diverse business concerns and goals. Strategic and forward-thinking leader with self-motivated and tactical mindset. Excellent relationship-building and critical thinking skills with determined and decisive nature.
Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Language
Work History
Warehouse Manager
Partquip
01.2019 - Current
- Oversee all processes and efficiency factors in the warehouse in its entirety including but not limited to receiving, distribution and despatch
- To ensure all security requirements are in place & that workplace health and safety standards are met
- To provide leadership and management to ensure that the vision, mission, core values and culture are maintained within the department and ensure all is done to ensure buy in from all employees within them
- To ensure that ethical recruitment policies and procedures are followed in line with the organisations ethics and values
- To identify and assess changes and risks that may affect the warehouse processes
- To ensure inventory is effectively transferred, stored and maintained within the warehouse
- Oversee the destruction and dumping of faulty stock
- Liaise with the sales, marketing, shipping and procurement departments as necessary to facilitate prioritized action and ensure that in general communication from the warehouse to these departments is at optimal levels
- To ensure that the sales/procurement is notified of stock shortages and delays in terms of deliveries or checking of shipments etc
- To control inventory levels by facilitating cycle counts and ensuring the system is effectively maintained
- To schedule and assign employees to areas of the warehouse that are under pressure in conjunction with the warehouse controllers/supervisors.
- 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.
General Warehouse Worker
Partquip
01.2006 - 12.2018
- Prepared orders for shipment by picking, packing, and labeling merchandise.
- Maintained a clean and safe working environment by following safety protocols and keeping work areas tidy.
- Collaborated with team members to meet daily productivity goals and maintain smooth warehouse operations.
- Improved customer satisfaction through timely resolution of product returns or damage claims.
- Quickly prepared orders for delivery by picking from shelves, packing in boxes, and attaching shipping labels.
- Received and processed warehouse orders using handheld scanner.
- Maintained safe and clean work environment by keeping warehouse work areas neat, floors clean and goods safely stacked.
- Loaded and unloaded cargo for receiving, dispatching, and staging of freight.
- Used pallet jacks and forklifts to load and unload freight from flatbed trailers.
- Loaded and unloaded delivery vehicles, verifying shipment accuracy for both incoming and outgoing orders.
- Monitored compliance of safety policies and procedures and coordinated protective gear for workers to maintain safe conditions.
- Verified quantities and inspected inventory for defects to reconcile deliveries with invoices.
- Operated forklift trucks and other vehicles to transport and stack warehouse goods.
- Recorded information, shortages, and discrepancies to keep records current and accurate.
- Performed general housekeeping and cleaning tasks.
- Checked packages and merchandise for damage and notified vendors.
- Completed cycle counts and monthly inventory.
- Loaded, unloaded, and moved material to and from storage and production areas.
- Cleaned and maintained warehouse in compliance with OSHA safety standards.
- Operated equipment while observing standard safety procedures.
Education
Higher Certificate - Supply Chain
Damelin
Durban, South Africa 04.2001 -
Higher Certificate - Supply Chain Management
Mancosa
Durban, South Africa12.2021
Higher Certificate - Business Management
Mancosa
Durban, South Africa11.2022
Bachelor of Commerce - Supply Chain Management
Regent
Durban, South Africa11.2026
Advanced Certificate - Business Management
Mancosa
Durban, South Africa 04.2001 -
Further Skills Development Competence Certificates - Organizational Leadership
Twasa Training
Johannesburg, South Africa 04.2001 -
Skills
Inventory Management
Warehouse Operations
Warehouse Logistics
Staff Management
Inventory and Stocking
Operations Management
Staff Supervision
Safety oversight
Problem-Solving
Equipment Maintenance
Floor Space Maximization
Performance Evaluations
Conflict Resolution
Workflow Coordination
Warehouse layout optimization
Hiring and Training
Reporting and Correspondence
Schedule Management
Daily Operations Management
Higheducationdetails
Dedangifunde High School, Grade 11, 2001, Isi-Zulu, English, Geography, Mathematics, Physical Science, Biology
Criminalrecord
None
Forkliftlicense
Yes
Driverlicense
10 learns
Personal Information
- ID Number: 8103255812087
- Ethnicity: Black
- Gender: Male
- Nationality: South African
Certificate
Health and Safety
References
Mr Clive Cherty, Partquip, 0315316000, 072 945 2776
Timeline
Warehouse Manager
Partquip
01.2019 - Current
General Warehouse Worker
Partquip
01.2006 - 12.2018
Higher Certificate - Supply Chain
Damelin
04.2001 -
Advanced Certificate - Business Management
Mancosa
04.2001 -
Further Skills Development Competence Certificates - Organizational Leadership
Twasa Training
04.2001 -
Higher Certificate - Supply Chain Management
Mancosa
Higher Certificate - Business Management
Mancosa
Bachelor of Commerce - Supply Chain Management
Regent
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