Dawood Bayat

Processed invoices, orders, and goods receiving (GRVs) while verifying stock against purchase orders. Managed stock control activities including stock counts, rotation, labelling, and barcoding. Prepared dispatch documentation, picking slips, and courier transport arrangements.

Warehouse and Despatch Operations Controller at RICHH TEXTILES (2016-01 – Present)

• Processed invoices, orders, and goods receiving (GRVs) while verifying stock against purchase orders.
• Managed stock control activities including stock counts, rotation, labelling, and barcoding.
• Prepared dispatch documentation, picking slips, and courier transport arrangements.
• Maintained GRV records and monitored discrepancies, shortages, or oversupply.
• Liaised with customers and internal teams while maintaining warehouse housekeeping and organisation.

Warehouse Stock controller at AMALGAMATED PHARMACEUTICALS/PHARMED (2013-01 – 2015-12)

• Oversaw warehouse inventory control and stock management for a large textile distribution warehouse.
• Managed receiving, procurement coordination, and internal stock transfers between departments and locations.
• Processed transfer orders, picking workloads, and dispatch of orders to stores/companies.
• Maintained accurate stock records, including bin locations, quantities, supplier details, and stock enquiries.
• Handled administrative and operational tasks such as invoicing, quotations, and banking reconciliation.
• Fleet management: driver debriefing, vehicle inspections & arrangements of maintenance as well as tracking via C-Track

Group Stock Controller at SPARKSPORT GROUP OF PHARMACIES (2003-01 – 2012-11)

• Led retail stock control operations, ensuring accurate stock values and quantities.
• Managed receiving, dispatching, and recording of orders and stock transactions.
• Prepared import/export documentation and ensured compliance with customs procedures and tariffs.
• Monitored purchase orders and invoicing accuracy, correcting discrepancies when required.
• Conducted stock audits and maintained GRV records to ensure accurate inventory control.

Warehouse Co-ordinator at ELLIE'S ELECTRONICS (1997-01 – 2002-12)

• Managed customer service, order processing, invoicing, and payment returns
• Handled warehouse operations including receiving, dispatching, barcoding, and pricing items in the database
• Coordinated logistics and delivery scheduling with transport companies
• Completed administrative and financial tasks such as balancing worksheets, banking queries, and generating picking/packing slips

Stores Clerk at NATAL PROVINCIAL ADMINISTRATION (1989-03 – 1996-12)

• Managed pharmacy stock levels, inventory systems, and movement records based on patient demand.
• Coordinated and organized store operations, including stock receipt, issuing, and dispatch.
• Monitored expiry dates, stock rotation, and storage requirements to ensure medication safety and compliance.
• Maintained medication and patient records, updating profiles and supporting pharmacist rounds.
• Assisted with dispensing medication, prepacking, barcoding, and bottling medicines for out-patients.

Senior Certificate – Orient Secondary School