Venesh Chetty

Results-driven Supply Chain, Warehouse, and Distribution Operations Manager with extensive experience managing large-scale warehouse operations, logistics networks, inventory control, and operational optimisation across manufacturing, FMCG, retail, finance, and distribution environments. Proven ability to lead high-performing teams, improve operational efficiency, reduce stock losses, strengthen inventory accuracy, and implement scalable warehouse processes. Strong background in operational leadership, financial controls, compliance, risk management, fleet operations, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Recognised for delivering measurable improvements in productivity, cost control, stock integrity, safety compliance, and service delivery, while maintaining strong stakeholder and supplier relationships.

Warehouse Operations Supervisor / Acting Manager at Namaqua Wines (2022-02 – 2025-09)

Managed a 15,000m² warehouse with daily throughput averaging 1,200 kilolitres, overseeing 15 trucks, 8 forklifts, reach trucks and 60 employees.

• Managed daily inbound and outbound warehouse operations, including stock transfers across branches and master data accuracy.
• Oversaw preparation and dispatch of international shipments and maintained WMS reconciliation between plant and warehouse.
• Managed 3PL provider relationships, resolved stock discrepancies, and coordinated replenishment planning to minimise stock-outs.
• Conducted weekly 5S audits, managed KPI scorecards, and drove continuous operational improvement initiatives.
• Ensured inventory integrity through daily reconciliations, cycle counts, and investigation of stock variances and damages.
• Maintained EOHS and safety compliance through regular audits and inspections; negotiated favourable supplier pricing and terms.
• Reduced stock losses by 90% through improved controls and documentation.
• Implemented staggered shifts, achieving the earliest dispatch times in company history.
• Improved picking efficiency significantly through process redesign.
• Negotiated outsourcing of country routes, reducing operational risk and cost.

Accounts Payable Supervisor at Rennies Travel (Limex Division) (2018-02 – 2020-07)

Worked closely with the CFO managing creditor payments and finance operations.

• Managed PO and non-PO invoice processing and reconciled supplier accounts.
• Prepared payment files and managed month-end processes and audit documentation.
• Controlled cashbooks and bank allocations; maintained compliance with accounting procedures.
• Supported budgeting, working capital, and cashflow management; implemented finance process improvements.

Manager – Warehouse, Inventory, Operations, Fleet & Facility at All Things African / Zenith Textiles (2013-10 – 2017-11)

Managed warehouse operations handling 3,000 SKUs, overseeing inbound, outbound, inventory control and order fulfilment, and acting as primary on-site point of contact for clients.

• Led inventory accuracy initiatives achieving OTIF delivery performance and managed 3rd-party logistics providers.
• Monitored operations KPIs, implemented corrective actions, and drove continuous improvement initiatives.
• Ensured SLAs were met or exceeded; provided performance reporting and led client review meetings.
• Led, motivated and developed the site team, managing workforce planning, training and performance reviews.
• Managed site budget and cost control; introduced minimum/maximum stock level systems and structured cycle counting.
• Submitted and presented monthly/quarterly business reviews (MBRs) to internal stakeholders and clients.
• Achieved 99% inventory accuracy, improved from 60%.
• Improved picking throughput by 30% through inventory positioning strategy.
• Received company bonus for inventory performance improvement.

Warehouse Operations Manager / Fleet & Garage Manager at SAB Miller (2010-09 – 2013-09)

Managed a 5,000m² distribution warehouse with inventory exceeding R300 million, plus a fleet of up to 120 vehicles.

• Controlled shipping, receiving, and inventory reconciliation while maintaining zero stock-out performance.
• Improved operational efficiencies, reduced operating costs, and managed vendor and customer relationships.
• Oversaw fleet route planning, maintenance, compliance, and incident investigations.
• Achieved NOSA 5-Star Safety Rating and ISO Accreditation.
• Reduced stock losses by 65%.
• Achieved 99% fleet availability and delivered 48% audit preparation cost savings.

Risk Mitigation Supervisor / Team Leader at ABSA Bank (2004-08 – 2010-08)

Managed credit operations covering R900M secured and unsecured portfolios.

• Led collections and credit management teams; developed policies and compliance procedures.
• Reduced bad debt through coordinated recovery strategies and conducted credit investigations and training.
• Managed deceased estates and credit life processes; overseeing customer service operations and account management.

Credit Supervisor at UNI-Bank (2001-06 – 2004-07)

Contract Site Assignment at Tec-Quest (2001-01 – 2001-04)

Mechanical Apprenticeship at Department of Transport KZN (1997-05 – 2000-12)

BCom in Financial Management – MANCOSA

Management Higher Certificate in Management – GIBS – University of Pretoria (2010)

N2 in Mechanical Engineering – Northdale Technical College (1999)

Matric – Northbury Park Secondary (1995)