Logistics and transportation management
Resume:
INDILEMI ASHIPALA
CONTACT
*** ********** ******, ******** **** Windhoek
************@*****.***
SKILLS
SAP
Microsoft Office
LANGUAGES
English
Afrikaans
Oshiwambo
PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
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Professional logistician with more than 10 years’ experience in the logistics environment Looking to leverage my expertise in the deeper supply chain industry.
WORK EXPERIENCE
National Warehouse Manager, Namibia Dairies-2020-current
Responsibilities:
Strategic direction
Support the development of general demand chain, cold chain, and warehousing strategies in line with operational and strategic goals and objectives.
Develop and implement plans for facility modification or expansion, such as equipment purchase or changes in space allocation or structural design.
Track and report all metrics tied to quality, repair, and inventory management
Recommend Capital investments involving warehouse space requirements, industrial lift equipment and material handling needs.
Conduct Depot visits to facilitate strategic direction of organization.
Customer equity and customer satisfaction
Enhance brand, maintain eminent appearance standards of ND stock /Goods.
Analyze market through customer visits to optimize distribution function.
Manage and investigate full returns.
Build sound customer relationships.
Maintain open communication with clients for all major issues and concerns, ensuring good relations with the customer and implement corrective actions to resolve issues.
Conduct customer trade visit and surveys.
Quality Product management
Avail enough stock for warehouse process.
Oversee execution of the correct warehouse procedures to distribution.
Ensure good quality picked products.
Control stock movement
Oversee stock control management and processing of orders.
Ensure safe handling of stock to dispatch.
Ensure safe stacking of products.
Manage and control all warehouse and stock storage locations (Swakopmund and Otjiwarongo and Distribution Centre)
Ensures inventory integrity through timely processing of data and accuracy of cycle counting procedures.
Analyze inventory problems daily, collaborate with depot managers and identify solutions.
Manage Warehouse administration
Operation responsibility to execute of the ND strategy.
Driver cost reduction principles.
Adhere to otif, sales objectives general service levels.
Control cost expenses per budget
Initiate and maintain cost effective systems within the Warehouse department to control cost and expenses per budget
Prepare annual expense budgets for the Warehouse department and evaluate performance against budget
Submit CAPEX for financial planning and execute CAPEX process
Allocate volumes per activity and plan resources as required
Optimize expenditure and asset utilization
Balance value of customer demand vs. the cost of services provided by optimizing expenditure and asset utilization
Drive continuous improvement and efficiency gains to reduce overall cost-to-serve.
People management
Manage reporting of employees.
Coach and mentor reporting staff.
Train and develop staff.
Discipline reporting staff according to Employee relation policy.
Approve and control leave application.
Responsible for the recruitment of team members
Analyze workload and adjust staff accordingly to accomplish departmental goals. Forecast labor needs of your department by reviewing data that forecasts volumes
Manage stock management function
Including all stock takes and variance reporting.
Conduct investigations.
Asset Management
Manage all assets including depot and forklifts, equipment
Maintain repairs on building Contractor management.
Total Quality Management
Ensure that the assigned areas (Swakopmund otjiwarongo and Windhoek depot) are managed in accordance to QHSE policies and standards of the company
Calibrate instruments and tools required for job responsibilities
Facilitate warehouse audits from Quality Department.
Health and Safety
Conduct departmental Toolbox Talks with staff, and as necessary, obtain signatures from all attendees and submit records to HSE Manger.
Ensure the assigned areas are managed in accordance with HSE policies and standards of the company.
Implement emergency planning and organize safety drills.
Receive and respond to tenant reports of mechanical or maintenance issues on their premises
Maintain fire, carbon monoxide, smoke, and other safety systems within the structure
Manage risk assessment for all contractors
Ensure that all accidents are documented, investigated, and recommended improvements are implemented
Participate in monthly meetings when required, to report on relevant health & safety matters. Liaise with suppliers etc
Ensure a safe workplace environment without risk to health.
Ensure full and accurate health and safety and training records are maintained.
Building and Maintenance
Evaluate, repair and maintain plumbing, electrical and HVAC systems in the building.
Liaise with Building and maintenance manager about any work that requires outside expert assistance.
Manage mechanical or maintenance issues on the premises.
Develops and review preventative maintenance schedules and service contracts.
Prepare all purchase requisitions as per O&L requirements, price comparison.
Project management
Responsibilities include the coordination and completion of projects on time within budget and within scope. Oversee all aspects of projects.
Set deadlines and Assign responsibilities and monitor and summarize progress of project
Prepare reports for upper management regarding status of projects
Co-ordinate internal resources and third parties/vendors for the flawless execution of projects,
Ensure that all projects are delivered on time within scope and within budget
Assist in the definition of project scope and objectives, involving all relevant stakeholders and ensuring technical feasibility
Ensure resource availability and all location, develop a detailed project plan to monitor and track progress Manage changes to the project scope, project schedule and project costs using appropriate verification techniques Measure project performance using appropriate tools and techniques
Report and escalate to management as needed Manage the relationship with the client and all stakeholders, perform risk management to minimize project risks, Establish and maintain relationships with third parties/vendors,
Create and maintain comprehensive project documentation,
Meet with clients to take detailed ordering briefs and clarify specific requirements of each project,
Delegate project tasks based on junior staff members' individual strengths, skill sets and experience levels
Track project performance specifically to analyze the successful completion of short and long-term goals
Meet budgetary objectives and make adjustments to project constraints based on financial analysis
Develop comprehensive project plans to be shared with clients as well as other staff members
Use and continually develop leadership skills
Attend conferences and training as required to maintain proficiency
Perform other related duties as assigned
Develop spreadsheets, diagrams and process maps to document needs.
WORK EXPERIENCES
Warehouse Manager, Namibia Dairies, Windhoek 2017-2019
2014-2015
Team Leader, Namibia Dairies, Windhoek
Team Leader Warehouse, Coca-Cola, Windhoek 2014-2014
Production & Warehouse Manager, Cadbury, SA 2010-2014
EDUCATION
2013 - 2016
International diploma Logistics & Transport, Namibia University of Science & Technology
2021 - Current
Masters in Logistics Management, Namibia University of Science & Technology
REFERENCES
Mr. Riaan Jantjies
Manager Logistics: Namibia Dairies
Mr Victor Langa
General Manager: Cadburry(then) now @ African Alliance Swaziland- 0027-083 3301425
Mr Danus Joubert
Financial Manager: Cadbury
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