- Andrew David is a Warehouse and Distribution Centre Manager with over 20 years of experience managing large warehouse operations and staff in South Africa. - He currently serves as the Distribution Centre Manager for Digistics (Pty) Ltd in Durban, where he oversees six departments and ensures regulatory compliance. - David holds diplomas in Warehouse Management and Strategic Logistics Management from Damelin Business College and has extensive experience developing warehouse teams and implementing process improvements to increase efficiency across several employer

1. ANDREW DAVID
Park Road, Malvern, Durban, SA | +27 0826417874 │ andrewdavid@vodamail.co.za
ID # 7103035226088 | DOB 03/03/1971 | Profile: Male, South African, Married
SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS
Dedicated, solutions oriented Warehouse & Distribution Centre Manager with 20+ years of experience
providingskilled management of large warehouse staffs, drivingefficiency and productivity, and innovating
process improvements.Proven aptitude for Client RelationsManagement and strong interpersonal abilities
to build professional relationships. Fluent in English and Afrikaans.
WAREHOUSE MANAGEMENT LOGISTICS MANAGEMENT FINANCIAL ADMINISTRATION
 Stock Control
 Warehousing Principles
 QualityControl
 StrategicPlanning
 OperationsManagement
 Purchasing
 Distribution Strategies
 Inventory Management
 Global Logistics
 Staff Development/Leadership
 Budget Development
 Claims Management
 Client Relations
 Strategic Planning
 Regulatory Compliance
PR OFE S S I ON AL EXP E R I E N CE
DISTRIBUTION CENTRE MANAGER | DIGISTICS (PTY) LTD, Durban, KNZ, SA 7/2015-Present
Manage 6 direct reports across Warehouse, Distribution, Customer Service, Inventory,and Finance
departments. Directoperations including warehousing and distribution strategies, client relations,
financial management, facilities management, and staff training and development. Provideasset
management, cost analysis, and business continuity management.
 Drive efficiency andproductivity across business units through motivational leadership,
transparent goal setting, and continuous constructivefeedback.
 Evaluate staff performance to identify areas of waste. Providetraining and coaching as needed.
 Ensure HACCP compliance as well as adherence to all legal regulations and requirements.
 Oversee proper processes forfood storage in multi-temperature environment.
 PerformSHEQ management and support health and safety of all staff while monitoring site
security, auditing, and reporting.
 Performin Human Resources capacity including interviewing, hiring, team-building, and
ensuring fair Disciplinary Hearings.
 Orchestrate fleet logistics, DC load and route planning, and coordination of primary and
secondary transporters.
WAREHOUSE MANAGER | UNITRANS (Steinhoff International), Durban, KZN, SA 7/2014-6/2015
Supervised100+staff includingsixdirect reports.Liaisedwithclients and fosteredprofessional
relationshipsto buildtrust.Performedbudgetcompilationwithcloseattentionto detailand accuracy.
Maintainedfacilitiesin partnershipwithpropertyowners, andprovidedutilizationandyard
managementaswellasPick Facerelay managementandPalletmanagement(CHEP,Export.)
 Monitored leave records foraccuracy,evaluated staff performance, and drovecohesive, team-
based environment. Coordinated JointLeadership Forum meetings.
 Developed and trained staff in line with WorkplaceSkills Plan and corrected underperforming
staff.

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PR OFE S S I ON AL EXP E R I E N CE CON TI N U E D
WAREHOUSE MANAGER | UNITRANS (Steinhoff International), Cato Ridge, KZN, SA 9/2012-6/2014
Playedkey rolein strategic planningandoperationalmanagementforfurnitureprovider.Developedand
trainedstaff in StandardOperating Procedures (SOP).Conductedwarehousemeetings,compileddata
managementreports,andprovidedaccurate record-keeping.Managed100employees(70%permanent).
 Optimized workspace organisation to ensure greatest possible efficiency.
 Innovated solutions to solve problems and deviations fromoperating procedures.
 Actively contributed to identification and implementation of process improvements.
WAREHOUSE & DISTRIBUTION MANAGER | GELMAR (PTY) LTD,Durban, SA 8/2011-6-2012
Managedtwo NationalDistributionCentres includingfleetmanagement,nationalstockcontrol,sourcing
components,andresourceallocationandplanning.Directed45personnel.Performedbranchinventory
auditsand ensuredcompliancewithSHEQ programme.
 Established and implemented best practices for receiving, storage, and dispatching.
 Effectively planning and executed budget through cost-saving methods and financial acumen.
CENTRAL WAREHOUSE &DISTRIBUTION MANAGER | RECO (PTY) LTD,Johannesburg, SA 11/2005-6/2011
Supervised30unionstaff while providingwarehousemanagementincludingdispatch,receiving,and
storageoversightforwindowanddoorretailer.
 Demonstrated excellent written and verbal communication skills and strong leadership resulting
in increased productivity.
Additional experience as Distribution Manager for Swartland Group, Warehouse Manager for Hilti S.A.,
and Warehouse Manager for Nampak Corrugated.
EDU CATI ON & CE R TI FI CATE S
Diploma in Warehouse Management
Diploma in Strategic Logistics Management
Damelin Business College
Relevant coursework includes: Stock Control, Warehouse Design, Warehousing Principles, Quality
Control, Warehouse Management, Warehouse Strategies, Distribution Network Design, Distribution
Strategies, Inventory Management, Global Logistics, Purchasing
Supply Chain Management Master Class | Customer Service, Communication, Microsoft Office