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.
