Driver

Location:

Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa

Posted:

October 27, 2020

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Resume:

CURRICULUM VITAE

FLOYD SOOBRAMANY

** ***** **** ****

Queensburgh 4093

TEL: (C) 083-***-****

PERSONAL DETAILS

I.D Number: 810**********

Sex: Male

Marital Status: Married

Health: Excellent

Drivers Licence: Code 10 with PDP

EDUCATION

School Attended: Phoenix Technical School – Matric Subjects: English, Afrikaans, Engineering Mathematics, Engineering Science, Engineering Drawing

Completed: N1 & N2

Computer Knowledge: Excellent skills in – Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Internet Explorer,Microsoft Outlook and SYNC software (receiving goods) EMPLOYMENT HISTORY

PREVIOUS EMPLOYMENT:

Company: Jas Air

Position Held: Assistant Aircon Technician

Responsibilities: Testing systems for proper functioning Maintaining Tools

Ordering Supplies

Company: Umhlanga Auto Care

Position Held: Supervisor

Responsibilities: Day-to-day activities include training and supervising staff along with identifying and resolving customer concerns and complaints. Meet, greet and deliver customer vehicles

Manage overall service drive vehicle flow and production in the car wash Responsible for ensuring customer satisfaction

Company: First Garment Rental – Bidvest Group

Position Held: Driver & Assisted Transport Manager Responsibilities: Deliveries of garments and textiles to various hospitals and hotels in the KZN region

Ensuring timely delivery of goods to predetermined customers on specific routes

Pack and load products onto trucks according to company’s specifications Maintain ongoing communication with route dispatcher Unload goods as per client specifications

During my time at Bidvest, I learnt how to control driver’s daily routes, securing loads, planning routes to meet daily targets. Communication with drivers and insight into controlling driver’s attendance as well as briefing them on all their trips. Engaged with drivers on vehicle inspections pre and post deliveries. Supervise loading of stock including spot-checks of stock loaded onto vehicles. Investigate traffic accidents & vehicle damage. Assisting that vehicles are loaded on time. Assist with Accident & Damage Reports with transport manager.

Period: March 2005 to 5 February 2010

Company: Halcast & Boarding Pty Ltd

Position Held: Storeman & Driver

Duties: Deliveries to customers in and around KZN. Period: 8 February 2010 to 17 December 2010

Reason for Leaving: Retrenched

Company: Collies Clothing – A Division of Colbar Clothing Position Held: Storeman

This position allowed me to learn the processes and procedures that take place in a warehousing environment. I was initially employed as a driver but my determination & drive to learn other areas of expertise within the warehouse has equipped me with the ability to master skills in despatch, receiving & customer liaison. This was beneficial to my employer as I was able to perform the duties when my colleagues were on leave. Period: February 2011 to 14 July 2020

Reason for Leaving: Retrenched

Responsibilities as a Driver:

Delivery schedules

Co-ordinating loads and routes to minimize fuel consumption

Conduct inspections of vehicle before departing to deliver goods

Deliver orders to customers on assigned routes

Unload goods as per client specifications

Review deliveries with customers to ensure products meet their needs

Obtain delivery confirmations from each customer

Reviewing orders before and after delivery to ensure that orders are complete, the charges are correct, and the customer is satisfied

Licencing of all company vehicles

Booking services for all delivery vehicles, maintaining vehicle records and inspections for damages

Responsibilities as a Despatch Clerk:

Stock take count and procedures followed at all times

Assisting with packing and pulling orders for delivery

Liaise with suppliers that orders are ready to be dispatched

Ensure that there are no damages to any garments when they reach the customer (quality control), if there are, making sure replacements are ordered

Prepare box labels and email to suppliers

Prepare collection advices and emailing the courier guy and supplier and delivery notes (when self-delivery is not applicable)

Tracking orders to make sure delivery is on time

Email POD's and collection advices to sales department

Wrapping samples for Trade Shows/Photo Shoots and sales reps

Update order board with dispatch dates

Follow up on dispatch dates, once the orders have been placed in the system and received from our operations department, includes sample orders

Contact the client if we can't meet their dispatch date & providing customer service in terms of assisting with complaints

Maintaining stock warehouse, keeping it clean & tidy

Keeping an updated stock record for stock held at factory at all times

Ensuring there is enough bubble wrap, craft board and packing tape. When stock is low, advise the accounts department to order more Responsibilities as a Receiving Clerk:

Match the delivery to a purchase order

Check off quantities and description of goods against purchase order, note any discrepancies

If there was no purchase order or record of the order, check with my supervisor or purchasing department before rejecting the goods

Check products are not damaged

If any damaged items are found in the delivery, I recorded the extent of the damage on the consignment note and immediately notified the supplier with details of the issue to discuss the next step

Enter items received into SYNC system as soon as possible, including the date and quantities received

Packing of received items, allocating space to unreceived items

Send a copy of the signed and dated consignment note to the accounts payable department.

Skills and Abilities:

Clean driving record with no traffic violations

Willingness to adhere to assigned routes, schedules, safety procedures, and transportation laws.

Exceptional accuracy skills with ability to pay attention to detail and pick up discrepancies

Able to gather and relay information clearly and accurately

Ability to display assertiveness while maintaining a friendly and professional disposition

Strong time management and customer service skills.

Excellent organisational and prioritisation skills, with the ability to multi-task

Suitable knowledge of proper housekeeping standards in a “warehouse” environment

Ability to respond effectively in pressured environment

Providing excellent customer service, answering questions, and handling complaints from clients.

I am polite and prompt with a commitment to providing clients with an excellent experience as well as a commitment to work safety and passionate about satisfying clients.

Good time management skills to ensure assigned responsibilities are completed in an efficient and safe manner

Ability to work in a team environment and interact with diverse people

Capable and willing to learn other duties within the department to assist in absenteeism

References:

Jas Air: Manager

Name: Lazaras

Telephone: 031-***-****

Umhlanga Auto Care: Owner

Name: Nazim

Telephone: 083-***-****

First Garment Rental – Bidvest Group

Name: Cyril