Warehouse Operations Manager

Peter Banda

Personal Information

Date Of Birth: 1 January 1978

Email Address: *************@*****.***

Mobile Number: +263-***-*****

Residential Address: 14197 Madokero Estate, Phase 2,4, Harare

Languages: English, Shona

Driver’s Licences: Light Motor Vehicle

Skills

Customer Relations, Invoicing, Pastel, Berlina, Pay plus

Work Experience

Operations Manager at Shickers Investments (Watt Africa)

From October 2008 to Current”)

Job Type: Permanent

Duties:

Contribute to the creation and implementation of best practice warehouse vision, strategy, policies, processes and procedures to aid and improve operational performance General and Task Management

Identify and resolve any cargo received discrepancies and ensure POD’s and offloaded cargo tally

Forklift operating

Fleet and Cargo Tracking

To represent the company in a professional, enthusiastic and positive manner

Ensure an efficient warehouse operation which is able to fulfil operational and customer demand

Support continuous improvement initiatives and identify inefficiencies and cost optimisation opportunities

Resolve problems concerning transportation, logistics system, imports, exports customers issues

Provide a safe working environment, adhering to Health, Safety and Environmental procedures and ensuring they are understood and practiced by the team at all times

Plan, co-ordinate and monitor the receipt, storage and dispatch of goods.

Drive a zero tolerance mind set for deviation from the use of quality processes to ensure customer deliverables are met fully

Understand customer needs and ensure alignment with the needs/commitments of the business

Plan future capacity requirements

Keep up to date and respond accordingly to all enquiries

Ensure the relevance and accuracy of all documentation relating to goods in and goods out including labeling of all stock items

Ensure that any IT and automated systems are accurate and up to date

Identify any systems improvements and drive through recommendations for change

Ensure efficient and effective use of warehouse space to include layout and future capacity requirements

Create policies and procedures for warehouse activities and ensure all systems meet the standards for accreditation in line with the quality systems

Continuously review ways to aid efficiency, add value and reduce costs as well as delivering continuous improvement initiatives

Ensure any hazardous materials are stored in accordance with requirements

Establish, monitor and maintain high standards of security in the warehouse by setting security procedures

Ensure that machinery and equipment is well maintained and fit for purpose

Ensure that all lifting and manoeuvring of product is carried out in accordance with manual handling procedures

Ensure that staff comply to health, safety and environmental regulations and work safely to protect themselves and others in the warehouse environment

Ensure a clean and tidy working environment to aid operational efficiency People Management

Manage and develop warehouse staff and team leaders to optimise performance and meet targets and deadlines

Communicate with warehouse staff on a regular basis to make them aware of priorities, targets and operational requirements

Work as part of the Management team to share ideas and improve operation, recommending, supporting and implementing continuous improvement activities and process and procedure improvements to optimise results and improve quality of delivery, in line with quality standards requirements and customer deliverables

Assist Senior Management in ensuring effective relationships with client businesses through maintaining an appropriate interface between the warehouse and customers

Customs Clearing

Salaries Officer at Power Fuels

From November 2007 to September 2008

Job Type: Permanent

Duties:

Processing Wages and Management Salaries

Timekeeping and payment processing

Entering payroll and personnel information into the computerised system

Attend to all pay out individual queries in the company

Record keeping of; Earnings, Maternity, Vacation and Sick Leave

Preparation of payroll/pensions/statutory returns in line with the set timescales and agreed standards

Receiving and receipting daily cash sales – Fuel and Lubricants

Daily sales reconciliations

Pastel processing accounting entries and reconciliations

Fuel distribution maintenance

Enter new employees’ data (e.g. bank accounts and tax identification numbers) into internal databases

Calculate bonuses and allowances

Schedule bank payments or hand out cheques directly to employees

Prepare employees’ compensation by the end of each month using payroll software

Reason for Leaving: Organization closed down

Finance and Admin Officer at Fintech Zimbabwe

From October 2002 to October 2003

Job Type: Permanent

Duties:

Prepare and process all accounting transactions such as disbursement, cash receipts, journal entries and advances which are in accordance with finance and accounting policies and procedures

Ensure timely submission of monthly requests, reconciliations and financial statement reports

Maintain accurate bank records of cash withdrawals and deposits.

Ensure efficient payments and disbursements according to approved policy and procedures

Provide administrative, logistical, and procurement support to the team, including payment to events participants, transportation and accommodation arrangements, and ongoing operations

Follow up on issues raised by the management to ensure compliance and resolution

Other duties related to logistics and procurement, as assigned by the management

Cashflow Management

Assist activities managers with compiling, managing, monitoring, and tracking budget (e.g. organizing invoices, cheques & other financials) and preparing financial/funding reports, when deemed necessary

Administration and activity management

Ensure proper function of logistical operations including travel and events organization

Ensure proper function of archive and documentation system

Maintenance of the assets register

Identify and address account discrepancies

Participate in the preparation of payroll processing

Reason for Leaving: Career change to a new Industry

Bookkeeper at Kia Motors

From August 2002 to November 2002

Job Type: Permanent

Duties:

Processing Wages and Management Salaries

Preparation of payroll/pensions/statutory returns in line with the set timescales and agreed standards

Stock control

Cashbook maintenance and reconciliation

Bank reconciliations

Attend to all pay-outs and payroll queries

Wages packaging

Creditors reconciliation/ Debtors reconciliation

Reason for Leaving: Exploring for greener opportunities

Senior Bookkeeper at Pan African Mining

From February 2001 to July 2002

Job Type: Permanent

Duties:

Processing Wages and Management Salaries

Daily cash flows

Cashbook maintenance

Bank reconciliations

Creditors reconciliations

Debtors reconciliations

Timekeeping and payment processing

Attend to all pay out individual queries

Pastel processing

Preparation of payroll/pensions/statutory returns in line with the set timescales and agreed standards

Work with Accountant regularly

Balance general ledger by preparing a trial balance; reconciling entries

Maintenance historical records by filing documents

Maintain subsidiary accounts by verifying, allocating, and posting transactions

Balance subsidiary accounts by reconciling entries

Send cash, cheques, or other forms of payment to the bank

Post details of transactions, total accounts, and compute interest charges

Reason for Leaving: Exploring for greener opportunities

Assistant Mine Secretary at Reedbuck Gold Mine

From February 1998 to December 2000

Job Type: Permanent

Duties:

Processing Wages

Contractors pay data inputting

Casual contract renewals

Leave roster maintenance

Bank reconciliations

Timekeeping and payment processing

Attend to all pay out individual queries

Preparation of payroll/pensions/statutory returns in line with the set timescales and agreed standards

Maintenance historical records by filing documents

Maintain subsidiary accounts by verifying, allocating, and posting transactions

Post details of transactions, total accounts, and compute interest charges

Reason for Leaving: Company Liquidated

Education

Web Development & Implementation Diploma

Institution: MacMaine School Of Computing

Payroll Implementation and processing Certificate

Institution: InfomCom Systems

Payroll Implementation and processing Certificate

Institution: Touchstone Computer Systems

PC Repairs and Servicing Certificate

Institution: Industrial Effects

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