Keelan October

Results-driven Operations and Supply Chain leader with more than 10 years of progressive experience across warehousing, production, logistics and distribution. Experienced in leading warehouse operations supporting a national retail distribution network serving 85 retail locations, managing teams of up to 127 employees, driving inventory accuracy, RFID implementation, Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central, 3PL operations, Lean Six Sigma and continuous improvement.

Assistant Warehouse Manager - TFG Tapestry Home Brands

(2024-02)

• Lead end-to-end warehouse operations supporting a national retail distribution network serving 85+ retail locations.
• Manage receiving, replenishment, picking, packing, dispatch, returns and inventory control.
• Lead teams of up to 127 employees.
• Manage inbound logistics, outbound fulfilment and 3PL operations.
• Implement RFID technology and warehouse process improvements.
• Monitor KPIs, stocktakes, cycle counts and variance investigations.
• Develop SOPs, workflows, layouts and drive Lean continuous improvement.
• Supported 26 new retail store openings.
• Improved picking accuracy by 70% and reduced shipment errors by 80%.

Shift Warehouse Manager - Volpes

(2023-03 - 2024-02)

• Managed shift warehouse operations.
• Directed labour allocation and workflow.
• Managed inventory, ERP reporting and operational compliance.

Production Foreman - CHEP South Africa

(2021-09 - 2023-02)

• Managed production planning and labour scheduling.
• Implemented Lean Manufacturing and Kaizen.
• Managed production KPIs and inventory.

Yard Foreman - CHEP South Africa

(2018-11 - 2021-09)

• Managed receiving, dispatch and yard operations.
• Controlled SAP/RFID inventory and transport coordination.

Bachelor of Commerce - Supply Chain & Operations Management - UNISA

Higher Certificate - Logistics, Materials & Supply Chain Management

Higher Certificate - Operations Management