The document provides a curriculum vitae for Desigan Pillay, outlining his personal details, areas of expertise, education history, and employment history working in cargo operations, logistics, production planning, and security roles in South Africa and the UK over the past 20 years. It also lists software skills, qualifications, and references.

1. CURRICULUM VITAE
PERSONAL DETAILS
Name Desigan Pillay (Cyril)
Date of Birth 03 May 1978
Email cyrilpillay@hotmail.com ;dcpillay@gmail.com
Contact Home 0711 8022 51
Mobile 0711 8022 51
Driving Licence Code 08
Postal Address P.O. Box 120
Darnall
4480
Residential Address c/o Drifters Inn
Nonoti Drift
Darnall
4480
AREAS OF EXPERTISE
• Shift Controller Responsible for Managing of Import/Export Warehouse and Administration
functions relating to all Operational Processes.
• Cargo Agent with Extensive Clerical experience of Documentations and Computer System.
• Production Planner with operational, warehouse and production management experience.
• Accountability for production planning, warehousing (storage and distribution)
• Instigated & managed change by implementing new work strategies & techniques.
• Evaluating viability i.e.: materials, resources, costing, labour & time management of new
projects requested by customers that were approved and successfully run.
• Ensuring zero to minimal downtime and defects by working closely with quality control and
production departments.
• Complete implementation of new, better and cost effective ways of operating procedures
including full documentation of flowcharts and processes.
• The ability to work within a fast moving production environment & work well under pressure.
• Assisting HR with recruitment for specific positions in the organisation.
• Well organized, reliable and flexible. A good eye for detail.
EDUCATION
Tertiary: Lloyds College (London, United Kingdom)
Information Technology (Diploma)
Cato-Manor Technical College (Durban, South Africa)
Industrial Electronics, Maths (N4 Level)
School: Stanger Secondary School (Stanger, South Africa)
Matric
English, Afrikaans, Physics, Maths, Computer Studies, Electronics
EMPLOYMENT HISTORY
Apr 13 – Present Shift Controller Dube TradePort – Cargo Operations
• Supervise the Handling and Storage of Import/Export Cargo in Accordance with Procedures.
• Manage the Housekeeping of Warehouse and Surrounding Areas and Plan the arrangement of
Goods and ensure all Special Requirements for Certain Cargo are met.
• Manage the Operation of the ETV (Elevating Transfer Vehicles) ensuring Customer
Expectations are fulfilled.
• Supervise the Break and Build of All Import and Export Cargo.
• Ensure all Delivery and Cargo Acceptance Protocols are Adhered to and Monitor Process.
• Oversee the Processing of the Arrival and Departure Documentation and Completion of the
Flight File.

2. • Ensure Computerised Administration and Automated Storage and Retrieval Systems are
Accurately Maintained.
• Processing of DGR Shipments and carrying out DGR Compliance Checks and Compiling
NOTOC to Captains for Special Loads.
• Ensuring Compliance with all Health and Safety Legislation, SACAA Security Legislation and
Quality System throughout Operations Department.
• Conduct Daily Inspections and Risk Compliance Inspections Incorporating (Forklift
Inspections, Facility Inspections, Cargo Inspections).
• Ensure the Safeguarding of the Warehouse Operations and Contents by establishing and
monitoring Security Procedures and Protocols.
• Conducting and Reviewing Risk Assessments’ and SWP and ensuring Staff Comply with SWP.
• Compose Daily audits on Labour Reports and provide feedback to Management and attend to
Staff Queries. Ensure all shifts are adequately covered with Staffing needs.
Apr 10 – Mar 13 Cargo Agent Dube TradePort - Cargo (DTPC ex WFS)
• Computer Data Entry into Cargo Spot, Office and other Computer Systems.
• Manning the Customer Service help Desk and Carrying out all Tasks Involved.
• Prepare all Flight documentation for Import and Export
• Track and Tracing of Cargo.
• ULD build up and Manifesting of Cargo in Cargo Spot System.
• Truck and Flight Manifesting.
• Dangerous Goods Checking and Acceptance of Air Cargo for Export.
• Filing and Verification of Import and Export Documents.
• Charging of Storage and Airline Handling to the Customers.
• Invoicing COD clients.
• Verification of Documents for delivery on Counters including all SARS and other clearances.
• Locating Import Cargo in Cargo Spot.
• Started out as Warehouse Team Leader Responsible for all Warehouse Agents and all
Warehouse functions dealing with Cargo (Exports Receiving and Build, Imports Breakdown,
Locating in Racking and Delivery).
• Covering for Shift Controller when asked by Management and Carrying out all Functions
Involved.
Jul 08 – Mar 10 Manager D P Logistics and Services
• Responsible for the daily operating and management of the business.
• Liaising with customers so as to accommodate their transport requirements.
• Interact with staff so as to maintain maximum efficiency in the operating of vehicles and
equipment.
• Monitor staff working habits.
• Arrange service and repairs to vehicles including sourcing the cheapest parts available.
• Recruiting and training of staff as required.
• On call for breakdown and emergency assistance
• Visiting potential clients and sourcing new business.
Sep 04 – Aug 07 Warehouse / Production Planning Manager Extron Logistics (UK)
• Planned and executed orders to strict timescales for works producing, storing and distributing
high value electronic products to UK, Europe, Middle East and Africa as per customer
requirements.
• Maintain and Update all customer specifications and ensure awareness of full
Liability and Contract Agreements (rules of engagement) at all times.
• Entering BOM’s into system and maintaining up to date FAI log and EOL Sku’s.
• Pricing of new products for customers.
• Creating job orders and sales orders.
• Maintain and Update the Master Production Schedule and Managing and Issuing Production
plan for next day builds in line with customer requirements and production Capacity.
• Helping materials planner to run MRP/ERP according to FCST and placing orders on vendors.
• Assisting in locating new vendors and pricing of SKUs.
• Assisting with metrics for productivity and materials FCST.
• Support the development and implementation of new Manufacturing strategies.
• Planning and documenting of procedures, processes and flowcharts for old and new products.

3. • Analyze data from customer queries to problem solve.
• Provide high-quality responses to manufacturing related issues for the operation and customers.
• Liaise with management and customers to ensure production schedules are met
• Optimize the overall cost of Manufacturing.
• Directly responsible for managing a small team of W/hse Operatives and Activities i.e.:
supplying production and shipping teams with materials and Receiving, Inspecting and storing
incoming materials.
• Receiving Materials into system and creating new part numbers or revisions in system as and
when required.
• Liaise with direct staff on performances and areas of strengths and weakness’ to improve on.
• Work well with others at all levels of the organisation.
• Warehouse Key Holder with alarm codes and also on call for alarm activations and opening and
closing the premises.
Jan 03 – Jul 04 Retail Security Supervisor (Nightshift) Sabrewatch Ltd (UK)
• Train and supervise a team of 8+ officers.
• Timekeeping, holiday approval, drafting and maintaining rotas.
• Liaise with staff regarding security issues.
• Implement processes to avoid potential risks.
• Dealing with queries from staff and customers.
• Prevention of theft, loss prevention and fire safety practise.
• Approve and carry out random staff stop and searches.
• Monitor CCTV systems.
• Arm/disarm and monitor all alarms.
• Contact emergency services(police, fire or paramedics) when any problems arise
• Create a safe and secure shopping environment for staff and customers.
Aug 97 – July 02 Operations Assistant Action Timber Works (SA)
• Successfully planned and executed orders for works producing and distributing components for
various customers.
• Work closely with production manager to ensure the finest quality of finished goods is achieved
in the most cost effective manner.
• Maintain accurate daily finished goods reports for all products built and forwarding these to
customers, for invoice and delivery purposes. These include order versus actual volume of
product produced per customer.
• Arrange transportation for delivery according to customer requirements.
• Implement and track metrics to evaluate performance in all aspects of the company.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Aviation / Air Cargo
• Air Cargo Security Familiarisation - PART 108 (ACSFT)
• Aviation Security Awareness - PART 109 (ASAT)
• Standard Air Cargo Security - LEVEL 1 (SACST)
• Standard Air Cargo Security - LEVEL 2 (SACST)
• Standard Air Cargo Security - LEVEL 3 (SACST)
• Dangerous Goods Regulations Cat 6 - DGR Cat 6
• Perishable Cargo Regulations
• X-Ray Screening
• ETV Operation
• Dolly Tug; Elevating Platform (Aerial Cradle)
• Forklift Experience – Counter Balance(up to 10Ton); Reach Truck; Walker Stacker
Production & Technology
• General Production & Technology
• Work Scheduling and maintenance planning
• Production planning
• Quality Control
• Warehouse Management
• Handling, Storage and Movement of High Value Electronic products.

4. Purchasing & Logistics
• General Purchasing
• Materials management and control
• Warehouse Processing
• Scheduling and inventory cycle counting
• Monthly/Quarterly Stock Checks
• Full costing of builds
Health and Safety
• First Aid level 1/ Emergency Aid (certificate)
• Fire Safety (certificate)
• Terrorist Awareness Presentation (certificate)
• Security Training
• SHE Coordinator
• Coaching and Mentoring Certificate
• SHE Incident/Accident Investigation
Software Skills
• MRP / ERP software
• Microsoft Office, Microsoft Outlook, Adobe
• Made2Manage (M2M)
• Product Tracking / Track and Trace
• Cargo Spot
• Compu Clear
• ASCS (Aviation Security Compliance System)
• Emirates Skychain
• ESS System (Employee Self Service)
REFERENCE CONTACTS
Melo Chetty Action Timber Works (083 632 1631)
Ricky Naidoo Dube Tradeport (032 815 2206)