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ANDRE NEL

Hobart

Summary

Experienced Logistics & General Manager with a track record in strategic leadership and results-driven management. Proficient in optimising diverse teams to achieve operational excellence. Expertise in cultivating a positive organisational culture and fostering strong relationships with customers, partners, and colleagues. Renowned for implementing innovative strategies to improve efficiency, reduce costs, and drive revenue growth. Adept at navigating multifaceted environments to deliver impactful results.


Overview

8
8
years of professional experience

Work History

Warehouse supervisor

Team global expresss
11.2024 - Current
  • Supervise and lead a team of warehouse associates, including training, scheduling, and performance management.
  • Oversee daily warehouse operations, ensuring smooth and efficient workflow.
  • Ensure all safety protocols and procedures are followed, maintaining a safe working environment for all team members.
  • Manage inventory control, ensuring accurate stock levels and proper storage.
  • Coordinate receiving, storage, and shipping activities, ensuring orders are processed promptly and accurately. Collaborate with other departments (e.g., sales, purchasing) to ensure the timely delivery of goods and resolve any issues related to inventory or shipments.
  • Prepare and maintain reports on inventory, shipping schedules, and staff performance.
  • Perform regular inspections of the warehouse to ensure cleanliness and organization. Implement and enforce proper procedures for handling hazardous materials or specialized products. Monitor and report on warehouse KPIs (e.g., order fulfillment rates, stock discrepancies) and suggest improvements.
  • Ensure proper use of warehouse equipment and oversee maintenance needs.
  • Provide leadership and motivation to warehouse staff to ensure goals and deadlines are met.
  • Assist with the recruitment, onboarding, and training of new warehouse staff.
  • Handle employee grievances or conflicts and ensure compliance with labor laws and company policies.

Logistic Manager

ITL
04.2024 - 10.2024
  • Oversee weekly staff schedules and payroll, ensuring accuracy and timely completion, reducing scheduling errors. Retail & FMCG experience.
  • Generated daily stock performance reports, improving inventory management efficiency.
  • Conducted daily cash reconciliations and controlled petty cash, maintaining accuracy in financial records.
  • Managed receiving procedures, verifying the quality and quantity of goods.
  • Negotiated profitable contracts with vendors, resulting in a reduction in procurement costs.
  • Developed and implemented a streamlined purchasing process that improved the speed of procurement.
  • Developed and maintained strong relationships with key clients, resulting in an increase in customer retention.
  • Develop and implement logistics strategies and processes that optimize the supply chain.
  • Coordinate with suppliers, manufacturers, retailers, and customers to ensure a smooth and efficient supply chain.
  • Oversee the inventory management process, ensuring optimal levels are maintained to meet demand. Implement inventory control measures to ensure the accuracy and integrity of stock levels.
  • Manage the transportation network, providing timely and cost-effective delivery of goods.
  • Monitor transportation costs and implement strategies to minimize expenses. Implement and oversee warehouse safety and security measures.
  • Manage the operations of warehouses, ensuring efficient space utilization and inventory handling. Implement a collaborative and high-performance work environment and manage my logistics team, providing guidance, training, and performance evaluations.
  • Analyze logistics data to assess performance and identify areas for improvement.
  • Implement continuous improvement initiatives to enhance efficiency and reduce costs.

General Manager

Caltex Freshstop
04.2020 - 02.2024
  • Managing 45 staff members.
  • Fleet coordinator/consultant for various clients.
  • Conducted data analysis and daily route planning, enhancing delivery timelines through route optimization techniques.
  • Managed vendor relationships, ensuring SLA's were met consistently, improving vendor performance.
  • Produced various KPI reports, facilitating decision-making processes and providing actionable insights to increase operational efficiency.
  • Developed and maintained a cost-effective supply chain to ensure the availability of quality ingredients.
  • Assisted the management team with inventory tracking and ordering, resulting in improved supply chain efficiency.
  • Streamlined supply chain operations, resulting in a decrease in delivery time and an increase in customer satisfaction.
  • Developed and implemented a risk management system that identified and addressed potential supply chain disruptions.
  • Developed an automated process that identified inefficiencies in the supply chain and developed solutions to improve performance.

Supply Chain Consultant

Inhance Supply Chain Solutions
03.2017 - 03.2020
  • Business process analysis and process improvement
  • In-store distribution process rollout (implementation)
  • Data analysis
  • Route optimisation and daily route planning
  • Running and tracking of routing procedures
  • Problem & requirements defining, solution development, and proposed solutions.
  • Client relationship management
  • Vendor Management
  • Various KPI and report completion
  • Use of and support for systems deployed by SizweAfrica/ Inhance
  • Vendor management and SLA measurement
  • End to end planning and workflow management on sit
  • Map out operational process
  • On-site assistance to modelling
  • Configure systems (software and in-cab device) based on agreed work flow and required outcomes

Education

Bcom Honours - Logistic management

University of Johannesburg
01.2016

Bcom - Logistic management

University of Johannesburg
01.2015

Skills

  • Effective Time Management
  • Customer Service
  • Microsoft Office
  • Logistics Management
  • Goal Development planning
  • Strategic Planning
  • Operation Management
  • Demand Planning
  • Customer service
  • Inventory management
  • Analytical skills
  • Procurement

LANGUAGES

English
Afrikaans

Timeline

Warehouse supervisor

Team global expresss
11.2024 - Current

Logistic Manager

ITL
04.2024 - 10.2024

General Manager

Caltex Freshstop
04.2020 - 02.2024

Supply Chain Consultant

Inhance Supply Chain Solutions
03.2017 - 03.2020

Bcom - Logistic management

University of Johannesburg

Bcom Honours - Logistic management

University of Johannesburg

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