Richard Swedel

Strategic and detail-oriented Inventory and Logistics Professional with over three years of hands-on experience in stock control, fleet coordination, and procurement operations. Skilled in maintaining high inventory accuracy, conducting stock investigations, and ensuring compliance with Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs). Proficient in ERP, with a strong record of reducing discrepancies and optimizing storage utilization.

Adept at cross-functional coordination, performance reporting, and data analysis to drive continuous improvement in warehouse and logistics operations.

Stock Controller at Siyakhulisa Trading Enterprise Logistics (2023-09 – Present)

• utilize business systems to monitor stock movements, record transactions, and generate reports.
• Apply and enforce Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for the management and control of inventory across all operations.

Junior Buyer at Dewfresh (2020-01 – 2020-12)

• Fostered vendor relationships, ensuring value-for-money procurement and achieving storage cost savings.
• Monitored vendor performance and aligned procurement strategies with business needs.

Receiving Clerk at Game Store (2016-02 – 2019-12)

• Improved stock handling accuracy through enhanced receiving and dispatch protocols.
• Facilitated seamless inventory flow, ensuring on-time dispatch to customers and distributors.

Bachelor of Commerce in Supply Chain and Operation Management – University of South Africa (2020-02 – 2023-06)

Higher Certificate in Economic and Management Sciences – University of South Africa (2018-02 – 2019-10)

Grade 12 – Chief Ampie Mayisa Secondary School (2011)