William Stallenberg
Logistics / Distribution / Supply Chain / Warehouse Manager
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Summary
Hardworking Distribution Manager with 26 years of experience in Logistics and Distribution management, including 12 years at the senior management level planning and managing movement of goods in supply chains. Adept in evaluating business objectives to chart out best course of action. Strategic and organized with advanced skills in Logistics and Warehousing.
The track record speaks for itself, consistently delivering exceptional results and possessing a keen eye for detail. As a team player, excels in leadership roles with strong interpersonal, supervisory, and managerial skills. Comprehensive understanding of logistics methodology, depot management, warehouse activities, inventory control, as well as imports and exports across the globe allows for effective management of the complete supply chain management function.
Overview
2021
2021
years of professional experience
1991
1991
years of post-secondary education
2
2
Languages
Work History
Warehouse & Distribution Manager (Logistics)
Zibo Containers
3 2021 - 6 2024
- Manage all personnel within the warehouse including attendance, disciplinary procedures, overtime schedules and general H.R matters
- Lead and manage the logistics / Operations within the centralized warehouse
- Manage the loading of vehicles, completed stock and load bay areas
- Responsible for month end stock take and resolving stock variances
- Provides scheduled and emergency logistics services to the various depots in S.A
- Identify and deliver operational cost reduction and cost avoidance initiatives
- Negotiate pricing with local carriers / 3PL
- Cost management and reporting
- Ensure compliance with licensing, registration and roadworthy requirements
- Implementing new processes and procedures
- Development of the logistics supply base and much more
- Daily, weekly and monthly inspections performed and records retained.
- Responsible for generating delivery and invoice records for all products shipped out of warehouse.
- Set detailed wage budgets and thereafter ensure that actual costs meet the agreed budgets.
- Management and control of all other warehouse operating expenses in line with agreed budgets.
- Detailed records of costs and control over all consumables used in the warehouse.
- System and hard copy records maintained and kept in accordance with finance department requirements.
- Ensure compliance of the Occupational Health and Safety Act (OHSA), to ensure the health, safety and wellbeing of all employees at all times.
- Ensure that the work environment is safe, healthy and productive.
- Ensure relevant people trained and fire and health and safety, including first aid officials, on site.
- Recruitment of staff when required.
- Responsible for general employee welfare, moral and motivation.
- Ensure that the company is compliant with Labour Relations Act and Basic Conditions of Employment Act.
- Complete staff attendance registers on daily basis.
- Optimisation of costs and efficiencies.
Warehouse Team Leader / Manager
Nulandis Paarl / AECI Group
10.2016 - 12.2020
- Manage all personnel and HR duties within the Paarl warehouse
- Manage the logistics / Operations within the centralized warehouse – Paarl
- Manage stock, loading of vehicles and load bay areas
- Manage monthly stock take and resolve stock variances
- Planning and scheduling the loading and delivery of dangerous goods and bulk cargoes
- Ensure operational cost reduction and cost avoidance initiatives
- Manage supplier delivery performance and maintain supplier contracts
- Provides scheduled and emergency logistics services to the various depots in S.A
- Manage import and export cargo
- Implementing new processes and procedures
- Incident and investigation – Warehouse function - Level 3 with Nosa
- Classify the different Flammable Liquids, Flammable Solids, Oxidizing Substances, Corrosives, Miscellaneous Dangerous Goods
Procurement & Logistics Manager
G5 Logistics Solutions (Group of Companies)
05.2007 - 02.2016
- Managed Jhb, East London and Cape Town warehouse branches and visited various countries
- Responsible for the management of the company vehicle fleet
- Manage company’s commercial insurance policies
- Project and Property Management and Maintenance
- Lead the logistics and warehousing team
- Responsible for managing the loading of vehicles, completed stock and load bay areas
- Planning and scheduling the delivery of goods and bulk cargoes
- Sourcing and purchasing
- Manage warehouse and distribution, Transport (Export/Import)
- Involved in identifying and implementing initiatives to reduce the overall supply chain cost base
- Authorize purchase orders and creditors invoices
- Invoice verification, Vendor (Supplier) verification in accordance with Risk Management
- Client credit application procedures
- Managed asset stock (Capital equipment) worth over R40 million per annum
- Interview and appoint staff
- Visit sites/depots with Finance dept and Risk dept to determine whether stock is redundant or repairable and do stock counts every 6 months
Procurement & Logistics Manager
Trans Hex Operations
01.2002 - 04.2007
- Managed and supervised staff members
- Sourcing (Requisitions) and Purchasing (Procurement)
- Transport (Export/Import) Sea freight, Road freight, Airfreight, Rail freight
- Identifying and implementing initiatives to reduce the overall supply chain cost base
- Manage supplier delivery performance and maintain supplier contracts
- Negotiate pricing with local carriers
- Development of the logistics supply base
- Manage import and export via external distribution teams
- Implementing new processes and procedures
- Identify package, mark, label and document dangerous goods and much more
Logistics & Procurement
Mvelaphanda Trade Solutions / Offshore Supply
01.1998 - 12.2001
- Responsible for all on-site aspects of the logistics, supply chain, and customer delivery operations
- Ensure that each stage of the distribution process is progressing on time and within budget
- Manage and supervise staff members
- Working closely with suppliers and customers to improve operations and reduce cost
- Monitoring data management to keep accurate product, contract, pricing and invoicing information
- Ensuring the personal safety and safe working environment of staff
- Negotiating contracts to reduce costs and achieve maximum efficiency
- Providing accurate routing information to ensure that delivery times and locations are coordinated
- Accurately calculating total supply chain costs in relation to proposed new projects
- Obtaining quotes for transportation, making cost comparisons and much more
Education
Matric - Afrikaans, English, History, Business Economics, Geography, Biology
Proteus Technical High School
Resource Planning & Control, Supply Chain Management, Initiating Disciplinary Enquiries
Education in Industry cc
Skills
- Computer Literate (MS Word, MS Excel, MS Access, MS PowerPoint, MS Outlook, SAP, Dot Net, Syspro and Internet)
- Time management
- Proactive & Proficient
- Proven ability to implement process improvement initiatives
- Excellent planning and organizational skills
- Strong knowledge of warehousing Key Performance Indicators
- Hands on experience with warehouse management software and databases
- Leadership skills and ability to manage staff effectively
- Strong decision making and problem - solving skills
- Excellent communication skills
Personal Information
- Date of Birth: 07/23/73
- Gender: Male
- Driving License: Code 08 Driver’s License with own vehicle
References
- L. Labuschagne, National Commercial Manager @ Zibo Containers, 083 461 9375
- Hennie Swartz, Transport Manager @ Nulandis, 082 572 1521
Professional Development
- Management Development Programme
- Effective Management
- Maintenance Management / Assisting Events Co-coordinator (Shimmy Beach Club)
- Appraisal Training
- Presentation Skills
- Logistics Management
- Team Building
- Finance for Non-financial Managers
Additional Information
Part time sound engineer and visual teq (powerpoint) at the local Church
Timeline
Warehouse Team Leader / Manager
Nulandis Paarl / AECI Group
10.2016 - 12.2020
Procurement & Logistics Manager
G5 Logistics Solutions (Group of Companies)
05.2007 - 02.2016
Procurement & Logistics Manager
Trans Hex Operations
01.2002 - 04.2007
Logistics & Procurement
Mvelaphanda Trade Solutions / Offshore Supply
01.1998 - 12.2001
Resource Planning & Control, Supply Chain Management, Initiating Disciplinary Enquiries
Education in Industry cc
Warehouse & Distribution Manager (Logistics)
Zibo Containers
3 2021 - 6 2024
Matric - Afrikaans, English, History, Business Economics, Geography, Biology
Proteus Technical High School
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