Julian Pillay
Experienced Warehouse, Procurement, and Operations professional
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Experienced Warehouse, Procurement, and Operations professional with more than 20 years of experience across warehousing, distribution, procurement, hospitality, catering, and logistics. Proven ability to manage warehouse operations, control inventory, lead teams, negotiate with suppliers, and improve operational efficiency. Strong leadership, planning, stock control, procurement, and customer service skills, with a reputation for reliability, attention to detail, and delivering results under pressure.
Experience
Assistant Warehouse Manager - Zitoprox (Pty) Ltd
(2021-05 - 2026-07)
- Manage daily warehouse operations and ensure optimum stock availability.
- Supervise warehouse personnel and allocate daily workloads.
- Coordinate logistics to ensure efficient distribution and delivery of goods.
- Manage fleet maintenance for warehouse vehicles.
- Conduct regular stock counts and investigate stock variances.
- Monitor inventory accuracy and maintain stock integrity.
- Assist in establishing and managing the company's national virtual procurement system.
- Manage national procurement processes across the group.
- Purchase stock according to operational requirements.
- Build and maintain strong supplier relationships.
- Process warehouse requisitions and distribute stock to business units.
- Control stock write-offs and minimise inventory losses.
- Inspect incoming and outgoing stock for quality and condition.
- Perform warehouse audits and compliance checks.
- Manage assembly and disassembly documentation for the onsite butchery.
- Ensure compliance with Health and Safety legislation.
- Train, mentor and develop warehouse employees.
Unit Manager / Procurement - Eastern Province Caterers
(2020-12 - 2021-04)
- Managed procurement, receiving and issuing of stock.
- Controlled inventory and conducted stock takes.
- Planned menus and assisted with food preparation.
- Maintained quality and portion control.
- Managed departmental budgets.
- Supervised and delegated staff duties.
- Prepared employee rosters.
- Maintained hygiene and food safety standards.
- Implemented COVID-19 protocols and compliance procedures.
Food & Beverage Controller / Procurement - Kat Leisure (Pty) Ltd
(2011-11 - 2020-11)
- Managed procurement and stock distribution across multiple resorts.
- Controlled inventory and conducted regular stock takes.
- Planned menus and coordinated food production.
- Ensured quality and quantity control.
- Managed and supervised food and beverage teams.
- Prepared weekly staff rosters.
- Negotiated supplier contracts and bulk purchasing agreements.
- Served as Health & Safety Representative.
- Acted as General Manager when required.
Receptionist - Kat Leisure (Pty) Ltd
(2009-11 - 2011-11)
- Operated a busy switchboard.
- Managed guest check-in and check-out procedures.
- Processed reservations and cancellations.
- Handled cash, petty cash and cashier duties.
- Liaised with guests, travel agents and government departments.
- Managed guest complaints professionally.
- Performed administrative duties including filing, faxing and photocopying.
Barman / Receptionist / Purchaser - Barbara's Guest House
(2003-05 - 2008-08)
Responsible for front office operations, purchasing, customer service, stock control, bar operations and general guest relations.
Machine Operator / Team Leader - Thornville Sawmills
(2002-02 - 2003-02)
Operated machinery, supervised production staff and ensured safe and efficient production processes.
Barman / Receptionist - Barbara's Guest House
(2000-10 - 2002-01)
Provided guest services, reception duties and bar operations.
Machine Operator (Casual) - Kaymac Moulders
(1999-12 - 2000-01)
Operated plastic injection moulding machinery.
Education
Compliance Administrator - EduCourse
Logistics and Supply Chain Management - EduCourse
Retail Management & Operations - EduCourse
NQF Level 4 - Food and Beverage Management - International Hotel School
