Jason Taunton

Results-driven Operations and Logistics professional with 7+ years of experience in medical supply chain, warehouse operations, and team leadership. Proven ability to optimize processes, manage high-volume bookings, and ensure compliance with strict operational standards. Strong background in ERP Systems (SAP, JDE, NetSuite) and stakeholder management across internal teams. Known for improving efficiency, training teams, and delivering reliable, high-quality services in fast paced environments.

Warehouse Team Lead at SA Biomedical (2024-01 – Present)

• Lead end-to-end warehouse and loan set operations, ensuring accuracy and on time delivery.
• Manage stock control processes including transfers, cycle counts, and stock rotation.
• prioritize urgent bookings and resolve operational boFlenecks.
• Maintaining Strong relationships with external and internal stakeholders.
• Oversee documentation, compliance, and operational reporting.

Bookings Team Leader at Johnson & Johnson Medical (2022-01 – 2024-12)

• Supervised daily loaner bookings and returns in line with KPIs and SOP's.
• Acted as primary point of contact for booking systems and operational queries.
• Manages reporting dashboards and performance tracking.
• Ensured all bookings were fulfilled accurately and within deadlines.
• Acted as second-in-charge to Operations Manager.

Bookings Co-Ordinator at Johnson & Johnson Medical (2018-01 – 2022-12)

• Coordinated high volume of bookings using SAP and JDE.
• Ensured accurate and timely processing of materials and documentation.
• Supported internal and external stakeholders to meet business objectives.
• Assisted management with planning, reporting, and presentations.
• Provided peer training and acted as second-in-charge to bookings manager.

Training Co-Ordinator at Johnson & Johnson Medical (2016-01 – 2018-12)

• Delivered and managed staff training programmes in line with company standards and requirements.
• Tracked and reported on training performance metrics.
• Develop strategies to improve training outcomes.
• Provide one-on-one coaching and on provided ongoing staff support.

Bachelor of Arts in Psychology & Sociology – Nelson Mandela University (2011-01 – 2013-12)

SLP in Management Development – Varsity Collage: The Business School (2015-01 – 2016-12)

Bachelor of Commerce in Supply Chain Management – Regent Business School (2023-01)