Curriculum Vitae
ELTON O’NEIL
I have more than *0 years’ experience in logistics, warehousing and distribution management, which I gained working at large corporates that specialize in supply chain solutions (Unitrans and TFD Network Africa). Having managed my own businesses, I also have in-depth knowledge of business operations, marketing and finance. I’m proficient at managing people and communicating at all levels of an organisation. PERSONAL INFORMATION
Mobile No: +27-60-962-****
Email: *********@**.***
Nationality: South-African
Languages: Fluent in English & Afrikaans (reading, writing, and speaking) Computer Literate: Microsoft Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Account Mate, Proteus, SAP EDW, IDW, ERP, Sales & Distribution, SAP Material Management & Procurement
Driving licenses: Code EB & A (passenger car & motorbike) Health: Excellent (Non-smoker)
Marital Status: Married
Dependants: None
Date of birth: 17.04.79
Disabilities: None
Criminal Record: None
CAREER OVERVIEW
October 2015 – Current Operations Support Manager, Pick n Pay (Perishables) November 2014 – May 2015 Sales & Operations Manager, Clean Living Technologies February 2011 – June 2014 General Manager, Iron Angel Private Gym Silver Lakes June 2009 – January 2011 Inbound Logistics Manager, Unitrans June 2008 – May 2009 Business Owner, O’Neil’s Corporate Apparel March 2007 – May 2008 Warehouse Manager, TFD Network Africa May 2006 – February 2007 Stock Auditor, Honey Fashion Accessories April 2002 – April 2006 Warehouse Controller, Distell SKILLS, ATTRIBUTES & ABILITIES
Strong planning & organizing skills
Good communicator with interpersonal skills
Sound problem solving & decision making abilities
Good analytical ability
Ability to function well under pressure & work in a fast-paced environment Good time management
QUALIFICATIONS
Higher Certificate in Logistics Management (NQF Level 5) - The Institute of Logistics and Supply Chain Management (currently studying)
N2 Electrical Certificate, Electrical 1, 2 & 3 Certificates - Centurion Technical College, Pretoria Subjects Passed: Mathematics, Electronics, Electrical Trade Terrie, Logic systems, Panel wiring, Soldering, Welding, AC/DC currents, AC/DC Motors, Motor Starters, PLC Circuits, Electrical appliances Matric Certificate (Standard 10/Grade 12) - Wonderboom High School, Pretoria Subjects Passed: Afrikaans, English, Mathematics, Physical Science, Geography, Woodwork ADDITIONAL COURSES and TRAINING
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SAP EDW Transport Scheduler, Inbound, System Control, HU Building, Inbound System Admin, Preparing Recourses, Receiving, Put a ways, Stock Movements, Yard Movement, Shipment Planning, HU Handling, TU Planning, Staging, HU Auditing, Loading, Goods Issue,
SAP IDW Inbound Function, Picking, Inventory, Outbound and Loading. Reporting SAP ERP Demand Planning, Order Generation, Sales and Distribution and Reporting. SAP R/3 Sales & Distribution: Create Purchase Orders & Requisitions, Calling Credits, Customer Line Item Displays, List of Sales Orders, Shipment Mass & Volume Statistics, Change Shipment, Print Trip sheet, Display Shipments, Sales Order Item Details, and Reports SAP Materials Management: Stock Transfers, Booking of Stock, Stock overviews, Goods Issue, Stock-take Procedures, Returnable Analysis, Stock Transport Orders, Physical Inventory Differences, Goods Receipt Outbound Delivery, Material Movement, Stock in Transit, Display Warehouse Stocks, Materials on Hand
SAP Procurement: Create Purchase Orders and Requisitions, Opex by CC & CE for month and year-to-date Other Training Courses: Leadership, Problem Solving, Team Development, First Aid, Industrial Relations, Mission Directed Teams, Forklift Driving, Conflict Handling EMPLOYMENT HISTORY
1. Company: PICK ‘N PAY SUPPLY CHAIN (PERISHABLES WAREHOUSE) Location: Greenstone, Edenvale Title: OPERATIONS SUPPORT MANAGER Period: Current
Accomplishments & Responsibilities:
x Continues improvements are developed and action plans are compiled on a regular basis x Audit Report and corrective action
x Required information is forwarded to the accounts department every month x Valid invoices are authorized and forwarded to the creditors’ clerk and signed off x Information contained in Financials (MIS) is verified x Measure the level of vehicle utilization optimally against agreed delivery parameters x Motivate request for additional transport and obtain authorization for any internal vehicle hire transactions from finance department
x To ensure that the information on the Financials truly reflects vehicle utilization and business activity for the month x Housekeeping audits are conducted regularly and corrective action is taken if required (SAFSIS) x Safety audits are conducted regularly on all facets and corrective action is taken if required x To ensure compliance to industry legislations and regulatory bodies x Ensures that employees adhere to safety regulations x Needs to make sure all of the safe working procedures are in line with the Occupational health and Safety act x Ensure that all the controls necessary are in place and maintained x Ensure all products from vendors are received and picked as per the plan x Monitor the overall performance of each function as per the business plan x Holistic management with regards to process conformance, inventory accuracy and management, transport management, BCP planning, special occasion planning, continues improvement projects for sustainability x Participate and give input of the business plan
x Identify, developing and implementation of identified Policies and procedures which relate to day to day operational activities are developed and maintained
x Quality of service provided to the customer is checked on an ongoing basis by monitoring critical performance areas and taking timeous corrective action if required
x Quality of service provided is audited through personal interaction with the customer on an ongoing basis and timeously corrective action is taken when required
x Company code of conduct, policies and procedures are adhered to x Developing performance standards
x Measuring performance according to standards
x Evaluating performance on a regular basis
x Diplomacy, respect, sensitivity and self-control is maintained in all interactions with colleagues in own, other departments and customer
2. Company: CLEAN LIVING TECHNOLOGIES Location: Pretoria Title: SALES & OPERATIONS MANAGER Period: 7 months Accomplishments & Responsibilities:
x Managed national sales of Naf-tech Energy including product and driver training at various clients (logistics, supply chain and courier companies)
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x Determined the annual sales unit and gross-profit plans; analyzed trends and results x Established sales objectives, managed forecasting and developed annual sales targets x Managed supply and deliveries from the third-party manufacturing factory x Considered trends, economic indicators, and competitors to maintain sales volume x Monitored supply and demand, as well as costs to establish and adjust selling prices Reported to: Managing Director
Reason for leaving: Company was sold
3. Company: IRON ANGEL PRIVATE GYM SILVER LAKES Location: Pretoria Title: GENERAL MANAGER Period: 3 years, 5 months
Accomplishments & Responsibilities:
x Project managed the start-up of the business including location selection, lease agreement negotiation, planned layout, overseen installation of the facilities, sourced equipment
x Developed the strategy to sign up clients and market the services in the surrounding areas; memberships increased by 150% over 6 months
x Organized a major launch event & expo at Gallagher Convention Centre featuring an American celebrity (Jay Cutler) with over 2000 people attending
x Analysed financial statements and membership numbers to measure success x Planned operations including policies, procedures, and staff requirements Reported to: N/A
Reason for leaving: Sold the business
4. Company: UNITRANS (PICK ‘N PAY PERISHABLES WAREHOUSE) Location: Greenstone, Edenvale Title: INBOUND LOGISTICS MANAGER Period: 1 year, 8 months Accomplishments & Responsibilities:
x Managed deliveries from 150+ vendors daily as demanded by stores x Liaised between stores, vendors and demand planners to ensure the stock requirements are met for 360+ stores x Ensured stock on demand gets delivered from vendors on time, in full to enable the stock to be delivered to stores as required x Managed the receiving of +110 000 thousand crates of fresh produce daily ranging from meat, dairy, fresh produce, and chocolates x Managed warehouse staff to ensure picking of inbound stock equals outbound stock x Debriefed truck drivers and liaised with vendors to ensure that the necessary credits are passed x Ensured damaged stock destruction and re-packing is done, and the stock is adjusted x Ensured stock take is done accurately on a monthly basis x Managed stock rotation to ensure the first-in-first-out principal is applied at all times to ensure minimal stock expired Reported to: DC Manager
Reason for leaving: Opportunity to start & own a business 5. Company: O’NEIL’S CORPORATE APPAREL Location: Wonderboom-South, Pretoria Title: BUSINESS OWNER Period: 1 year
Accomplishments & Responsibilities:
• Started the company as a new business
x Managed all aspects of the business including admin, marketing, finances, customer service, sourcing, installation and final product delivery
x Sourced and supplied all types off branding material, including signage, banners, promotional clothing and light boxes Reported to: N/A
Reason for leaving: Financial
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6. Company: TFD NETWORK AFRICA Location: Isando, Johannesburg Title: WAREHOUSE MANAGER Period: 1 year, 2 months
Accomplishments & Responsibilities:
x Managed warehouse operations including Receiving, Debrief, Picking, Checking, and Dispatch x Managed staff compliment of 124
x Ensured that stock is received correctly, and GRV’s are captured timeously so that all stock is available for picking and invoicing x Checked that picking is done in time and that all the customers’ booking times are met x Ensured all Trans-Shipment loads are ready in time x Debriefed truck drivers and liaised with vendors to ensure that the necessary credits are passed x Ensured damaged stock destruction and re-packing is done, and the stock adjusted x Minimized no stocks to create a 100 % Service level and on-time, in-full delivery x Ensured all loads are dispatched and delivered on the correct day and time x Ensured stock take is done accurately on a monthly basis x Managed stock rotation to ensure the first-in-first-out principal is applied at all times to make sure that no stock expired x Checked the Bin Maintenance to ensure all pick faces are replenished on a daily basis, to minimise out-of-stocks x Compiled budgets ensuring operating expenses are within the budget guidelines Reported to: DC Manager
Reason for leaving: Opportunity to start a new business 7. Company: HONEY FASHION ACCESSORIES Location: Meadowdale, Johannesburg Title: STOCK AUDITOR Period: 10 months
Accomplishments & Responsibilities:
x Managed operations at the warehouse including returns, dispatch and receiving x Ensured stock movement and control is done according to procedures x Ensured that all orders are dispatched on time with correct paper work x Involved in Internal Auditing to audit work instructions, procedures and material management on a monthly basis x Managed stock tacking procedures; ensured that returns are credited timeously and write-offs are done on time and accurately x Authorised stock adjustments and write-off journals x Investigated all stock queries & variances including losses, shortages, stock movements and invoice reports x Maintained high level of customer service
x Ensured ISO Work Instructions and Procedures are adhered to Reported to: Financial Director
Reason for leaving: Opportunity to gain experience in FMCG industry 8. Company: DISTELL Location: Pretoria
Title: WAREHOUSE CONTROLLER Period: 4 years
Accomplishments & Responsibilities:
x Managed bulk receiving from various production plants; liaised with the production plants on out-of-stocks, shelf-life and stock quality
x Liaised with Logistics regarding the transport between Distribution Centres x Liaised with Imperial Cargo and various outsourced supply chain companies x Ensured stock rotation was done on a first-in-first-out basis x Checked stock quantities of high priced products and products with high losses on a daily basis x Minimized out-of-stocks by maintaining sufficient stock levels; involved in forecasting x Checked returns to ensure full returns from trade, returnable bottles and crates x Managed monthly stock take to minimise theft, warehouse breakages and losses x Managed staff: 14 Pickers, 8 Forklift Drivers, 3 Co-ordinators, 13 Drivers x Ensured purchasing process was followed for site maintenance, suppliers, and equipment x Involved in weekly budget review meetings to ensure adherence to budget guidelines x Ensured customer deliveries are done timeously so that orders are received on-time-in-full (OTIF) x Checked monthly dashboards & reports on write-offs, losses, OPEX, sales and maintenance x Analysed Transport Stats (weekly/monthly on driver tonnage, vehicle utilization, kilometres, payments) x Ensured that vehicles are properly utilized without any wasted costs x Involved in Internal Auditing (ISO 9000) twice per year to ensure adherence to procedures and work instructions according to international standards
x Involved in risk management (OHS act): responsible for fire defence, contractor checklists and permits Reported to: DC Manager
Reason for leaving: Career advancement