Dean Clarence
Kempton Park ,Johannesburg
Summary
Experience in Top Management in the Distribution and Warehousing, Road Freight and Dangerous goods Indusrty, Security Management, Maintenance and Building Industries, Human Resources including Chairing Disciplinary hearings as well as hiring of staff. Background includes dealing with clients, Sales of both products and services, Staff Supervision. Quality and cost control, Negotiations and Report Development. Project Management, FMCG , Safety control, Conferencing and Event industry Management, Completing of Tender Documents. Mechanical and Building Knowledge, General IT knowledge, Firefighting, Procurement, BLS in First Aid. Fully Safety Compliant (KBC Certified), OHSA CBT, Measurements LxHxW to Calculate crane capacity Certified basic rigging (BRA-3554).
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Cross Border Ops Manager
EMIT Logistics
Bonareo Park , Johannesburg
09.2022 - Current
- Manage Day to day Operations of Branches(Johannesburg,Upington and Windhoek)
- Admin
- Operations
- Clearing Agents
- Full Management of Fleet
- Cross Boarder Documentation
- Management of Warehouse and Admin staff
- Management of Drivers Local and Long Distance
- Provided guidance and support to customer service representatives.
- Developed strategies for improving customer service processes and procedures.
- Human Resource Functions (HR)
- Procurement
- Finance
General Manager, Logistics
Namibia Express
, Johannesburg
01.2020 - 08.2022
- Manage Day to day Operations of Branches(Johannesburg,Upington and Windhoek)
- Developed and implemented cost-effective strategies to reduce shipping costs and increase customer satisfaction.
- Managed the order fulfillment processes, including inventory control, shipping and receiving.
- Full Day to day operations Management
- Clearing Agents
- Full Fleet Management
- Full Cross Border Documentation
- Full management of Warehouse ad Admin Staff
- Drivers Local and Long Distance (Windhoek and Johannesburg)
- Customer Services
- HR
- Procurement
- Finance
- Daily running of business
Warehouse Manager
Green Horizon
South Sudan
02.2019 - 07.2019
- Full Management Maintenance and Logistics of 2 x 1,500SQM Warehouses Setup layout and ensure efficient space utilization of warehouses & loading of trucks for export via road freight.
- Receiving and Dispatching Goods Receiving of all Imports from Kenya and Uganda
- Management of 25 Staff Members Dealing with Disciplinary hearings and grievances of staff
- Set up of weekly work Rosters
- Payment of Wages weekly for Casual Staff, Monthly Salary Payment of Staff Members
- Compiling of weekly report for Senior management, Warehouse activity reports weekly, Upcoming forecasts plans for weeks ahead
- Updating of inventory, incoming and outgoing stock
- Daily Control of all Herbicides, Pesticides, Chemicals and Fertilizers Management
- Maintenance and Operation of Rice Milling Machine and Maize Dryer Inventory control of two external fertilizer and chemical stores and Store men Weekly Management meetings for future and upcoming projects Management
- Maintenance and Inventory of all Agriculture and harvesting equipment and Machinery
Warehouse Manager
Dezhou Jida Import and Export
08.2018 - 11.2018
- Staff Management /Disciplinary hearings and grievances Planning and utilization of space for loading of vehicles Inventory
- Control Customer relations
- Forklift operating Sales Oversee Receiving, Warehousing, and distribution and Maintenance operations
- Ensure efficient space utilization Coordinate and enforce operational policies and procedures Liaise with suppliers and transport companies Stock reports, In / Out Reports as well as Dead Stock Reports Monitoring Stock Levels
Sales and Workshop Manager
Relcol Engineering
10.2016 - 02.2018
- Sales Cold calling on prospect clients
- Planning and Management of projects
- Customer relations Dealing with Service provides Site inspections
- Inventory control of all power tools and consumables
- Data Capturing
- Staff Management/Disciplinary hearings and grievances
Sales/ Branch Management
Machine Moving & Engineering
02.2016 - 09.2016
- Market business in Northern Region
- Cold calling on prospect clients Sales of Services Planning and Management of shut downs
- Customer Relations Certified for Working at heights
- Completion of tender Documents, Tender briefing and Site visits
- Sales Forecasts
- Quotation and Securing new Business development
General Manager / Partner
Conference Systems KZN
09.2010 - 11.2015
- Day to Day running of business in its entirety Planning
- Organizing of Major Conferences
- Staff Management
- Equipment maintenance
- Costing Budget Reports Invoicing, Quotations Purchase orders
- Inventory control, Loss control
- Human Recourse Management
- Customer Liaison
Branch Manager
Conference Communications
03.2005 - 08.2010
- Directed daily operations of the branch, including customer service, human resources, sales and marketing activities.
- Managed staff scheduling, hiring and training processes.
- Conducted regular performance reviews for all employees in the branch.
- Developed strategies to increase customer satisfaction and loyalty.
- Established strong working relationships with external partners such as vendors and suppliers.
Skills
- Interviewing and Hiring
- Operational Reports
- Relationship Building
- Shift Scheduling
- Business Development
- Risk management
- Branch Operations Management
- Customer Service
Language Proficiencies
English (Home Language) and Afrikaans
Personal And Computer Skills
Excellent interpersonal and communication Skills, Ambitious, Self-Motived, Good Management Skills, Hardworking and loyal, Works well under pressure, Handles Stress well, Proficient with MS Office, Lotus Smart Suite, Rental Point RTT System, Freight Ware, Parcel Perfect, Streamline
References
- Relcol Engineering, Craig Heaton, 082 801 2326, Owner
- Green Horizon – South Sudan, Jo-Anne, +2711 925 571 997, COO
- Conference Systems KZN, Mishelle Holton, 060 758 7214, Human Recourse Manager
Timeline
Cross Border Ops Manager
EMIT Logistics
09.2022 - Current
General Manager, Logistics
Namibia Express
01.2020 - 08.2022
Warehouse Manager
Green Horizon
02.2019 - 07.2019
Warehouse Manager
Dezhou Jida Import and Export
08.2018 - 11.2018
Sales and Workshop Manager
Relcol Engineering
10.2016 - 02.2018
Sales/ Branch Management
Machine Moving & Engineering
02.2016 - 09.2016
General Manager / Partner
Conference Systems KZN
09.2010 - 11.2015
Branch Manager
Conference Communications
03.2005 - 08.2010
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