Rodrick Chetty

Experience

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  Various

  Jan 1996 - Jun 2007

  Older experience

  (Mar 2006 - Jun 2007)Project Account Executive Kelly Industrial based on site at CLICKS DC CenturionSupplied warehouse skilled and semi-skilled staff to the Clicks Distribution CentrePicking, Despatch, Reach truck drivers, Forklift drivers, Pickers, Consolidators, Perp counters, Clerks(Jan 1996 – Jan 2006)Inventory Controller – WMS System Super User AMKA ProductsLed the inventory team to execute on WMS system daily Inventory tasksManaged the training and development of staff on the WMS systemSlot maintenance, Product maintenance, DC adjustments, DC shrinkage management Show less

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  Clicks Group

  Jul 2007 - Sept 2020

  • Lead planning and execution of complete DC Inbound and Outbound operations.• Led a team of 9 direct reports and 150 indirect reports.• Facilitated the scheduling and receiving of 1000 pallets per day.• Monitored the daily pick of 150 000 shippers.• Coached and mentored team to efficiently service 460 stores across Africa.• Managed 3PL logistics – Loading, deliveries and customer service • Facilitated the planning and execution of daily ops plan with management team monitoring costs, productivity and shrinkage.• Lead the team in testing WMS systems and analysing issues.• Maintained a DC with 16k skus and 20k bin locations.• Lead daily operations (receiving, put away, decant, picking, inventory, dispatch, RT’s and FL’s) planning and execution of tasks with team.• Led a team of 2 managers and 7 supervisors to deliver on DC objectives.• Preparation of weekly scorecard for Exco – Reporting on budgets, costs, productivity, accuracy and shrinkage targets.• Preparation of monthly business review to Exco – Reporting on budgets, costs, productivity, accuracy and shrinkage targets. Achievements:• Successful implementation of the new WMS system• Achieved a consistent scratch target of 0.08% through continuous reporting, investigations, process reviews and staff engagement• Increased picking productivity from 100 SPH to 200 SPH through continuous reporting, investigations, process reviews and staff engagement• Implemented an inventory perp schedule to count DC in a 3-month cycle Show less • Lead the receiving, machine operations and returns DC teams.• Led a team of 10 direct reports and 140 indirect reports.• Lead the team scheduling suppliers, offloading stock, sorting stock, checking stock and maintaining master data functions for the DC.• Actively maintained relationships and provided customer service to over 400 suppliers.• Oversee monthly reverse logistics process from 460 branches and online store• Clicks online store relationship – Orders / Deliveries / Returns.• Maintained the relationship between OTD and Clicks.• Efficiently managed the dark store location as well as the damage location.• Wave picking 180 000 shippers per day despatched to 460 stores.• Consistently met scratch targets as per DC budget.• Lead team to achieve set accuracy targets in picking department.• Consistently achieved set productivity targets as per the DC budget.• Managed 3PL logistics – Loading, deliveries and customer serviceAchievements: • Developed an idea to create 1048 additional half height reserves to increase storage capacity when the DC ran out of space• Increased RT productivity from 12 PPH to 20 PPH through continuous reporting, investigations, process reviews and staff engagement • Reduced cost by 20% implementing a manual shunting process for 1’s and 2’s from receiving straight to pick slot• Pick slot optimisation – Introduced decking and relayed DC pick slots which created an additional 5000 pick slots Show less Successfully managed a 45-50 member staff team including outsource across 3 shiftsActively managed the excess label process with 7 section clerks with the aim of minimal scratches per pickSuccessful control over department budget ensuring actual expenses were within budgetManage daily KPI’s, KPA’s, and Daily FTE’sEnsure that all DC shrinkage targets are met and that reporting and variance reports were analysed and mitigating measures put in place where necessaryLed team to execute daily perp counts - Manage perp count planLed team to plan and execute W2W stock counts - Twice yearlyMonitor daily Inventory reports - Analysis of adjustments, scratches and DC shrinkageManaged the Central Audit Team ensuring that the set percentage of stores selected for audit are completed and all investigations and reports are done Show less

  • NSDC National Singles DC Manager

    Apr 2019 - Sept 2020

  • Inbound & Outbound Operations Manager

    Oct 2012 - Mar 2019

  • Inventory/CAP Manager

    Mar 2010 - Sept 2012

  • Machine Operations Manager

    Jul 2007 - Feb 2010
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  ARB Electrical Wholesalers

  Sept 2020 - Dec 2020

  Distribution Center Manager

  • Operated and maintained the full distribution centre operations as well as facilities, admin and branch relationship (20 branches across SA).• Led a team of 7 direct reports and 100 indirect reports.• Coached and mentored DC supervisory staff to achieve set targets.• Review DC inbound and outbound flows and ensure adequate resources and processes for an efficient operation.• Facilitate DC planning with the Supervisory team.• Led warehouse team to ensure efficient delivery of DC objectives.• Monitor and control DC facilities to ensure cost effective outputs.• Developed and implemented warehouse KPIs and reporting on KPIs as required.• Assisted SC Div. Manager in implementing supply chain strategy in the DC.• Facilitated the use of WMS to manage daily operations of DC, facilitate slot optimisation, and improve labour productivity & stock accuracy, including providing detailed management reports.Achievements:• Initiated a first ever night shift at ARB consisting of 20 staff• Increased outbound capacity by 25% and OTD by 30%• Spearheaded the review of outbound and inbound process flows for a more efficient operation – Increased overall productivity by 20% Show less

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  Imperial

  Sept 2021 - Mar 2022

  Inventory Logistics Manager

  Key Functions & Responsibilities:• Oversee full DC inventory management for 39 pharmacy clients SAP EWM&ERP.• General ambient, High risk, Schedule medication, consumer lines.• Lead a team of 7 direct reports and 60 indirect reports.• Planning of daily inventory activities and compliance to SOP across the DC.• Manage stock discrepancies, client queries, non-conformances and process changes.• Manage the client cycle count schedule, variance investigations and stock queries.• Plan and execute W2W counts, variance analysis and inventory risk assessments• Facilitate external audits of client’s annual stock counts with client and audit firms.Accomplishments: Revised annual and cycle count schedule to allow for more accurate inventory management through regular counts and system alignment. Show less

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  HENRY SCHEIN SOUTH AFRICA

  Oct 2022 - Sept 2024

  Distribution Center Manager Dental equipment and consumables

  Distribution of dental-related consumables, products and equipment across Africa.Inbound, Outbound and Inventory managementStaff managementResource planning and schedulingCustomer serviceFacilities managementSupplier collaboration and SLA'sSOP and process alignment and reviewContinuous improvementFacilities management Security management Vendor managementSAHPRA compliance GWP

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  Absolute Pets

  Sept 2024 - now

  Head of Logistics

  National distribution of pet food, pet accessories and products to more than 180 stores. Lead a distribution team across 3 provinces managing order fill and inventory as well as warehouse operations and strategic projects.Staff managementResource planning and schedulingCustomer serviceFacilities managementSupplier collaboration and SLA'sSOP and process alignment and reviewContinuous improvement