1. PERSONAL INFORMATION
Residential Address : 52 Greenstone View
Laurie Rd
Edenvale
Contact Number : 081 8522 460
E-Mail : ashleymoonsamy25@gmail.com
I am currently a third year Bcom Marketing & Business Management student at Damelin Business School and I work
as a Logistics Manager for Henkel SA to facilitate the daily supply chain activities of our clients. I have also had the
opportunity to work at other multinationals that include DHL Supply Chain as a Warehouse Controller and Reckitt
Benckiser as Asst. Warehouse Manager. In these roles I was responsible for key warehousing and transportation
functions that helps the businesses profitability and obtain excellent customer service levels.
Full Name : Ashley Moonsamy
Gender : Male
Nationality : South African
Identity Number : 8304255035089
Driving Licence : Code 08
Home Language : English (Speak, Read and Write)
Other Languages : Afrikaans (Speak and Read), Tamil (Speak)
EDUCATION & QUALIFICATIONS
Current : Bcom Business Management & Marketing
Damelin Business School, Randburg
Modules Completed : Business Management 1, 2, 3
Marketing 1, 2, 3
Economics 1, 2
Project Management, Commercial Law, Business Ethics
Integrated Marketing Comm, Business Comm, Personal Selling
Research Methodology, Financial Accounting, Business Research,
Quantitative Techniques
2. Modules Registered For : Research Project
Finance for Marketing
June, 2002 : N4 Electronic Eng. Light Current
Berea Technical College
June, 2001 : Diploma in Advanced Personal Computing
Careers 2000
December, 2000 : Post Matric
Grade 12/ Matric at Phoenix Technical Secondary, KZN
English, Mathematics, Physical Science,
Afrikaans, Electronics, Technical Drawing
Career Summary
Company Position Duration
Henkel SA Logistics Manager Sep 2015 – Current
DHL Supply Chain Warehouse Controller Mar 2013 – Aug 2015
Reckitt Benckiser SA Warehouse Controller Apr 2009 – Feb 2013
Imperial Logistics Warehouse Supervisor Mar 2005 – Mar 2009
Blendcor (Shell & BP) Admin Supervisor Mar 2003 – Feb 2005
Employment
Sep 2015 – Current : Logistics Manager – Henkel SA
Main contribution to Henkel:
Stabilized and streamlined freight and warehousing operation by modifying and/or developing
new process flows.
Project Manager for the 3PL sourcing of freight and warehouse partners. Drove negotiations
and established SLA’s. Analyzed comparative cost quotes together with operational
capabilities to identify potential partners that led to significant savings.
3. Main Responsibilities :
Control the F & W budget by managing 3PL effectively.
Design and implement an optimized net of warehouses to ensure service to end
customers and optimized cost.
Manage all logistic projects incl. but not limited to warehouse closing, warehouse set
up, transfer of stock, redesign of distribution, IT implementation, price and contract
negotiation.
Ensure Henkel SAP is properly updated and reflecting operation reality, closing the
gap of 3PLs updated data.
Ensure stock is accurate (FG, Raw Materials and Packaging)
Supporting 3PL’s in operational execution, by setting up priorities, proposing
solutions, aligning internal needs with external available resources.
Develop and monitor effective KPIS for Site Logistics across South Africa
Support logistic purchasing on negotiation and contract setting with service
providers.
Optimise logistic flow and costs.
Responsibility for and maintenance of Site Logistics working processes and
procedures documentation.
To work proactively with Warehouse Supervisors and Site Operations Leaders to
improve, review and implement standard processes and procedures.
Responsible for setting standards in labelling and packaging of palletised products,
stacking restrictions and loading methodology.
Measure the adherence by 3PL’s to working processes and business standards
Participate in internal and external warehouse audits.
Represent Logistics needs to Supply Chain and the business, instigating and
implementing efficiencies to improve performance levels.
Support CNWC by resolution of Stock Blocked and management of returns
March 2013 – Aug 2015 : Warehouse Controller – DHL Supply Chain SA
Main contribution to DHL:
4. Created effective communication channels with internal customers in order to get departments to
better understand each other’s processes in resolving customer claims thereby enhancing
customer service levels.
Main Responsibilities :
Actively contribute towards NR growth and objectives by ensuring high level of stock
and location accuracy.
Constantly move my department towards delivering set business objectives and
complying with all SLA’s to ensure customer satisfaction.
Strengthening customer relations by maintaining excellent customer service levels
through value added services.
Build close working networks between departments especially within supply chain
functions to help identify possible issues and resolve them a.s.a.p.
Identifying high maintenance customers and put measures in place to drive down
their returns and thereby supporting sales team.
Ensure excellent standard of quality in our manufactured and returned product so
that NR objective is not impaired by supply issues.
Actively contribute towards implementation of systems and controls to ensure
Warehouse variances are within business requirements, drive overheads and
identify cost reducing opportunities.
Ensure warehousing practice is best in class and all health and safety requirements
are met.
Handle 3PL
As required provide analysis on national and customer specific orders/returns trend
information.
Track and follow up daily on service levels and conduct problem solving initiatives.
Continuously asses performance of staff and provide training to ensure they deliver
what is expected of them and motivate them to push the barriers in search for
operational excellence.
Reason for wanting to change:
I am interested in new challenges and an opportunity to use my knowledge, analytical, creative skills and
experience acquired thus far in a different capacity than where I am. I want to learn and develop my skills
and passion for Marketing and also to broaden my horizons and gain a new skill-set as this is my area of
study.
5. Sep 2011 – Feb 2013 : Warehouse Controller – Reckitt Benckiser SA
Section 197 Take Over by DHL
Functions similar to those currently at DHL
Apr 2010 – Aug 2011 : Pharmaceutical Warehouse Asst.Manager – Reckitt Benckiser SA
Main contribution to Reckitt Benckiser:
Developed and implemented processes for the safe and accurate handling of pharmaceutical
products within the Pharma Warehouse. (Trackers/Check sheets/Process flow)
Achieved 98% stock accuracy after reconciliation which improved the overall Service Level and
contributed to the operating strategy. (Implemented 3 step recon process)
Promoted to Warehouse Controller after producing excellent results in Pharma.
Main Responsibilities :
Initiated 85% first count accuracy and maintained 98% accuracy after reconciliation
resulting in minimum sales missed and improved Service Levels.
Make QC approved stock available for trade immediately, also enhances customer
service levels.
Assisting in ensuring smooth introduction of all NPD’s.
Creates dispatch plan for Warehouse based on priorities.
Manage stock rotation by methods of FEFO and then FIFO.
Manage overstocked SKU’s between main and 3
rd
party warehousing facility.
Material Requirement Planning/ Supplier Scheduling of Raw and Pack materials for
in-house repacking.
Arranging for safe disposal of inventory due to expiry or damaged in transit/trade
with all necessary documentation, after required investigations were carried out.
6. Key member in stock counts by means of setting up counts, allocating tasks, and
driving investigations for all variances. Since my inclusion into the Pharmaceutical
department we have performed far better in all aspects of warehousing and our
great level of accuracy is testament to that.
Monitor temperature control via data from temperature loggers.
Ensure that MCC standards are enforced and maintained throughout the entire
process flow.
Ensure that key members of the department are adequately trained and have cross
functional knowledge of the department.
Promote succession planning.
Performance reviews quarterly and appraisals annually.
Practice and promote Safety First attitude.
Regular operational floor visits to understand constrains, maintain relationship and
also provides coaching and feedback on Safe Operations.
Apr 2009 – Mar 2010 : Operations Supervisor – Reckitt Benckiser SA
Coordinate daily startup operations meeting in which aspects such as safety,
housekeeping or any operational hazards that could occur are discussed.
Ensuring that the manufacturing operation is run as smooth as possible without
congestion.
Picking locations to be replenished and stock integrity checks done.
Setting up of locations for new items on JDE.
Assisting laboratory with movement of sample stock, releases of QC approved stock
and smooth introduction of NPD’s to trade.
System reconciliation of all inbound inventory.
Assist despatch team with pick error queries.
Planning and scheduling of overtime, leave and shifts.
Maintenance of all MHE and enforcing HSSE & ISO standards.
Mar 2005 – Mar 2009 : Warehouse Supervisor – Imperial Logistics t/a Freightmax
Main Responsibilities :
Effective supervision and control of all warehouse staff. (approx. 35)
Ensuring that adequate resources are available to realize a smooth day to day
operation.
Manage inbound operation of multi user facility.
Procurement of all warehouse consumables i.e. plastic wrap, peat moss.
Planning and scheduling of overtime, leave and shifts.
7. Assisting with efficient movement of emergencies.
Reports to line manager & relevant team leaders daily on issues from the nightshift
regarding order picking and deliveries.
Organising of staff training and assessment.
Control & maintain HSSE within the depot.
Monitoring and populating of important cost saving and KPI reports.
Reason for Leaving
I was driven by growth and the need to earn more money. My employer at the time could not offer me a
career path or offer any tasks that would keep me challenged.
Mar 2003 – Feb 2005 : Admin Supervisor – Blendcor Lubes & Greases, subsidiary of Shell and
BP SA
Main Responsibilities :
Reconciliation of previous days production and consolidate orders for Shell & BP.
Liaise with Planning team on days production in order to plan loads.
Manage national distribution replenishment plan on behalf of Shell.
Transport planning for both local and long distance deliveries.
Load consolidation by route/days cover to reduce cost.
Ensuring that QC rejected and damaged products are handled according to
procedure.
Resolution of customer queries i.e stock variances, incorrect deliveries, and in transit
damages.
Control Chep equipment.
Coordinate monthly audited stock count.
8. Projects at DHL SA
Loading Canopy Project
March/April 2015
Led the drive to have alternative storage area erected whilst the loading canopy is being installed. Made
contact and met with suppliers on site, walked them through what was expected and obtained quotes to
present to management.
Warehouse Cleaning Management.
February 2015
Led the project to source alternative cleaning businesses to maintain the warehouse i.e ablutions, canteens
and general housekeeping. Made contact and met with suppliers on site, walked them through what was
expected and obtained quotes to present to management.
CERTIFICATE AND ACHIEVEMENTS
Nov 2014 : Productivity Management – Merit Business Institute.
Aug 2014 : Certified Supply Chain Specialist – DHL.
2013 – 2015 : Mentor for internship program facilitated through DHL and Metro Minds.
Skills
General and Personal Skills
Core PC Application Skills (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, and SharePoint)
Good Communication Skills and Training skill
Good Analytical skill
9. Working Effectively with Others
Performance Effectiveness
Thinking/Problem Solving
Initiative and Follow-through
Good interpersonal skill
Troubleshooting/ Identifying the Root Cause
Work Study Techniques
Layout Design
COMPUTER SKILLS/ SYSTEMS
Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, and SharePoint)
SAP
JD Edwards
Manhattan(WMS)
Advantage(WMS)
Internet Web Page Design – Microsoft Frontpage 2000
Multimedia Technology & Windows ’98 & File Management
ACTIVITIES and INTEREST
SPORTS
Karate – Nationally KZN
2003 KSA Nationals - Port Elizabeth
2004 KSA Nationals - Durban
2005 KSA Nationals - Durban
2007 KSA Nationals - Pretoria
Internationally SA
2003 8
th
SKIF World Cup – Durban, South Africa
2004 Int. Gojo-Ryu Cup – Jamshedpur, India
10. 2006 9
th
SKIF World Cup – Tokyo, Japan
2009 10
th
SKIF World Cup – Athens,Greece
HOBBIES
Travelling and familiarising myself with latest technology
REFERENCES
Mpumelelo Ntshalintshali
Warehouse Manager (Reckitt Benckiser/DHL)
084 305 5652
Bianca Gultig
Operations Manager (Imperial – Johannesburg)
079 954 3715
Pregga Moodley
DC Manager (Imperial – Durban)
082 578 8463
Cyril Sindraj
Logistics Manager (Blendcor)
083 235 8912