Neil Donavan Barnard
Warehouse Assistant
Cape Town, City of Cape TownMember since February 25, 2026
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About
Results-focused and quality-driven warehouse professional with over five years of dedicated experience in warehousing and logistics operations. Demonstrates strong organisational skills, meticulous attention to detail and a consistent task-oriented approach. Holds both a Forklift Licence and a Flexi/Bendy Licence, and has proven ability to manage high-volume picking, receiving, dispatch and returns processing within a fast-paced distribution centre environment.
Experience
Warehouse Assistant - Toy Kingdom – Distribution Centre
(2020-03)
- Assist with the receiving, marking and dispatch of stock in compliance with company procedures.
- Process and pick bulk allocations accurately and efficiently to meet outbound targets.
- Supported the DC Manager during extended late-shift operations over the festive season.
- Obtained Forklift Licence in 2021; deployed within the DC as required to support operations.
- Ensure all stock movement in and out of the DC adheres to company standards and requirements.
- Seconded from September 2021 to manage processing of all returns for Toy Kingdom, Build-A-Bear and Hamleys.
- Receive and verify all stock quantities against transfer documents submitted by stores.
- Reconcile discrepancies with store management and supervisors to maintain stock accuracy.
- Process all credit notes in Trader and communicate and distribute documentation to relevant suppliers.
- Obtained Flexi/Bendy Licence in January 2026.
Warehouse Assistant (Casual – via Workforce) - Aramex
(2017-10 - 2020-03)
- Assisted with receiving, marking and dispatch of stock.
- Processed and picked bulk allocations in a high-volume courier environment.
- Assisted management with the processing and reconciliation of returns.
Head Barman - Premium Sport Bar
(2011-01 - 2017-10)
- Managed daily stock counts and ensured accurate inventory records.
- Delivered excellent customer service in a high-traffic hospitality environment.
- Received and verified daily stock orders against delivery documentation.
Education
Grade 10 - General Education - Cedar Senior School (2005)
