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Albert Louw

Baldivis,Australia

Summary

Dynamic, results-oriented professional with extensive experience as Truck Driver/Operator at WM Trading Enterprises CC. Demonstrated expertise in transportation safety and load security, enhanced by exceptional trip planning capabilities. Skilled in ensuring timely deliveries while upholding high standards of service and operational efficiency. Committed to excellence in logistics and customer satisfaction.

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience

Work History

TRUCK DRIVER/OPERATOR

WM TRADING ENTERPRISES CC
, Namibia
01.2024 - 01.2025
  • Loading of goods onto truck to ensure it is carried out correctly
  • Unloading Truck operations

STOCK AND FLEET CONTROLLER

AMALGAMATED GROUP OF COMPANIES
, Namibia
01.2023 - 01.2024
  • Inventory Management, Monitor stock levels to ensure availability of products.
  • Conduct regular inventory audits to maintain accuracy.
  • Implement reorder procedures to avoid stockouts or overstocking.
  • Liaison between the company and suppliers.
  • Coordinate the receipt of goods and manage shipments effectively.
  • Utilize inventory management software to track stock levels and generate reports.
  • Ensure that received and stored products meet quality standards.
  • Address discrepancies or damage with suppliers promptly.
  • Implement quality checks within the logistics process.
  • Maintaining Fleet Checks Weekly

TOW TRUCK DRIVER

POLKA TOWING SERVICES
09.2022 - 01.2023
  • Towing Services, Breakdowns, Accidents
  • Driving the tow truck to a pickup site.
  • Communicating with the client for details of the vehicle.
  • Performing a basic roadside vehicle diagnosis and conducting urgent minor repairs.
  • Quickly determining a course of action for moving a damaged vehicle.
  • Securing a damaged vehicle to the tow truck.
  • Jump-starting vehicles, changing tires and reconnecting damaged parts.
  • Transporting the vehicle to a service station or junkyard.
  • Submitting paperwork regarding each tow

MOBILE MILL OPERATOR

SAFINTRA
, Namibia
01.2019 - 01.2022
  • Loading the mill, running the mill at specified times, obtaining required fineness, discharging mill contents and maintaining production records.

STOCK CLERK/ASSISTANT BUYER

NICTUS NAMIBIA
, Namibia
01.2016 - 01.2018
  • Checking and ensuring delivered stock is in good condition.
  • Unloading and packing of merchandise.
  • Marking items with identifying codes such as price, stock codes and/or inventory control codes.
  • Dispatching of stock received.
  • Ensuring labels are clear and visible.
  • Helping customers fill orders.
  • Completing customers' mail, web and phone orders by retrieving ordered merchandise.
  • Computing prices of merchandise.
  • Ensuring records are kept safe.
  • Preparing merchandise for shipment.
  • Replenish Inventory.
  • After-Sales customer service to ensure customers received their products and to handle any queries/complaints.
  • Replace damaged or missing products.
  • Forklift Operation.
  • Assisting the sales team with orders and inventory.
  • Purchasing and sourcing of new stock.
  • Assistance with logistics and late or cancelled deliveries.

ASSISTANT MANAGER

AMERICAN SWISS JEWELLER
, Namibia
01.2013 - 01.2015
  • Promote Sales by assisting customers and offering suggestions and/or alternatives.
  • Promoting sales telephonically and assisting with customer queries and/or complaints.
  • Stock shelves, counters and tables with merchandise.
  • Provide prompt and courteous service to all customers.
  • Utilize product knowledge and promote sales.
  • Ensuring store is neat and tidy and presentable at all times.
  • Capturing register transactions accurately.
  • Ensuring store policies, procedures and promotions are maintained and adhered to accordingly.

STOREMAN

GPS PLASTICS
01.2012 - 01.2013
  • Ensure all materials issued are completed as per production requirements per job.
  • Maintain a proper raw materials store for Virgin, Recycled and Masterbatch materials.
  • Ensure proper records are kept for all materials issued.
  • Ensure all rejects are counted and spruces weighed and recorded.
  • Ensure stock levels are correct and proper issuing of materials is done.
  • Ensure proper record keeping of goods transferred, delivered and rejects.
  • Ensure delivery vehicles are properly and accurately loaded.

MACHINE OPERATOR/CELL LEADER

FEDERAL-MOGUL POWERTRAIN SYSTEMS
, South Africa
01.2008 - 01.2012
  • Machine Operator (Drill, Cutting Blade, Oven Press Machine).
  • Mixing of raw material.
  • Supervisor to re-worked products.
  • Counting and Packing.
  • Spread sheets (Rejects, Usage of Raw Materials).
  • Reach Truck Operator.
  • Pallet stacking, rack stacking, oven stacking (5-10 metres high).
  • Moving stock from truck to warehouse with reach truck.
  • Container Stacking

Education

Secondary School -

Clairwood Secondary School
SA

Skills

  • Transportation safety and load security
  • Commercial driving and heavy lifting
  • Efficient trip planning
  • Defensive driving techniques

Timeline

TRUCK DRIVER/OPERATOR

WM TRADING ENTERPRISES CC
01.2024 - 01.2025

STOCK AND FLEET CONTROLLER

AMALGAMATED GROUP OF COMPANIES
01.2023 - 01.2024

TOW TRUCK DRIVER

POLKA TOWING SERVICES
09.2022 - 01.2023

MOBILE MILL OPERATOR

SAFINTRA
01.2019 - 01.2022

STOCK CLERK/ASSISTANT BUYER

NICTUS NAMIBIA
01.2016 - 01.2018

ASSISTANT MANAGER

AMERICAN SWISS JEWELLER
01.2013 - 01.2015

STOREMAN

GPS PLASTICS
01.2012 - 01.2013

MACHINE OPERATOR/CELL LEADER

FEDERAL-MOGUL POWERTRAIN SYSTEMS
01.2008 - 01.2012

Secondary School -

Clairwood Secondary School
Albert Louw