William Raysdorff

I have recently been employed as a Warehouse Manager within an FMCG environment, however, my core career experience and passion lie in buying and procurement and is where the majority of my professional background is based. I am experienced through on-the-job learning rather than academic pathways and do hold a Purchasing Management Diploma. I have extensive hands-on experience as a Buyer, including ordering, stock control, forecasting and supplier liaison.

My Warehouse

Management role has further strengthened my suitability as a buyer, as it has provided me with exposure to stock control and demand planning, supplier performance and lead time management, cost control, shrinkage reduction and operational efficiency. All of the above allows me to approach buying decisions with a strong understanding of downstream warehouse and distribution realities. I am practical, detail-oriented and commercially aware.

Whilst my experience is strongest in buying and procurement, I am fully willing to contribute in other areas to support a company's operations. I am always eager to learn new tasks, whether in a warehouse, general labour or administrative capacity.

Warehouse Manager at Food & Beverage Industry (2024-08 – 2026-03)

Managing daily warehouse operations including stock levels, order processing, dispatch, and receiving. This role has strengthened my practical understanding of stock movement, delivery timelines, and the operational impact of buying decisions.

• Managing daily warehouse operations including stock levels, order processing, dispatch, and receiving
• Liaising with suppliers, sales representatives, and clients regarding orders and deliveries
• Overseeing stock accuracy, storage organisation, and specialised storage such as refrigeration
• Supporting picking, packing, and equipment use
• Ensuring timeous deliveries and resolving stock or delivery-related issues
• Improving warehouse efficiency through better layout, equipment use, and procedures
• Maintaining safety standards, records, and equipment upkeep

Buyer at Bidvest Waltons (2005-06 – 2023-11)

Regional Buyer responsible for stock availability across multiple retail locations. Managed ordering, stock levels, and supplier relationships. Forecasted demand and planned stock to ensure service levels were met.

• Regional Buyer responsible for stock availability across multiple retail locations
• Managing ordering, stock levels, and supplier relationships
• Forecasting demand and planning stock to ensure service levels were met
• Balancing stock holding with cost control and availability
• Using systems and reports to improve buying efficiency and stock accuracy
• Providing support to internal stakeholders and resolving stock-related issues

Buyer at Laminated Technologies CC (1995-09 – 1998-02)

Purchasing of local raw materials, controlling overseas orders, and general stock control and supplier liaison.

• Purchasing of local raw materials
• Controlling overseas orders
• General stock control and supplier liaison

Senior Sales Consultant at BFS Office Furniture

Roles developed strong communication, client liaison, and administrative accuracy skills

Independent Sales Consultant at Mega Office Furniture

Roles developed strong communication, client liaison, and administrative accuracy skills

Mortgage Clerk at ABSA Group Operations

Roles developed strong communication, client liaison, and administrative accuracy skills

Diploma in Purchasing Management – Damelin Management School (1994-08)