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Zain Waja

Zain Waja

Warehouse, Operations, Logistics Manager

Transportation / Logistics

Cape Town, City of Cape Town

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About Zain Waja:

I have approx. 18 years experience in the Warehouse, Distribution, Operations, 3PL’s, Reverse Logistics, Last Mile, Shipping Imports & Exports, Air/Seafreight, Supply Chain and Logistics industry.

I'm knowledgeable and proficient in ERP, WMS and TMS systems, revised and implementation of SOP's, Policies, Processes and Procedures. Strategically implementing costs savings measure's, Operational contingency plans and cross training of staff and functionalities in key areas and positions. SLA's negotiations and renewal of contracts with outsourced labor brokers, outsourced contractors and service providers. I'm a key holder and responsible for a 17 0000sqm Warehouse with stock and assets valuing between 25-350 Million Rand. (Depending on the time of the month and time of the year.)

I'm experienced in Labor Law and hold a certificate for Initiator and Chairperson for Disciplinary Enquiries in a workplace. I'm the on site 16.2 Chairperson of the H&S committee and 20 KEYS Champion and holder of 2 Keys namely, Key 6 "Kaizen of Operations" and Key 17 "Efficiency & Productivity." I have received awards for 2 consecutive years and consistent commendations for achieving gains in productivity, efficiency, costs savings, and for creating and highlighting Health and Safety awareness. In addition to the above I'm responsible for our bi-annual audited Stocktakes and Safety Audits and achieved the NOSA 5 star rating for consecutive years.

Experience

Current Position (Jan 2021 – Current)

1.Employer – Self Employed

Office furniture Installations, Repairs and Restorations.

2. Employer:  Golden Harvest (July 2016-October 2020)

 Position: Warehouse & Operations Manager.

3. Employer:  PARMALAT DC SA  (October 2011-June 2016)

Position: Warehouse & Logistics Manager.

4. Employer:  Shoprite Holdings DC (Nov 2006-May 2011)

Position: Assistant Warehouse Manager (Dry Goods) Nov   2006-April 2008.Position: Promoted to Assistant Operations Manager (Cold Store) Apr 2008-May 2011. 

5. Employer:  PORTOFINO Ice Cream (Jul 2004-August 2006)

 Position: Warehouse & Logistics Manager.

6. Employer: Dept. Of Land Affairs (Nov 1997- April 2004)

Position: Procurement Clerk 

Education

  • Logistics & Supply Chain Diploma.
  • 20 Keys Champion. (Equivalent to Lean Six Sigma – Define, Measure, Analyze, Improve & Control.)
  • Warehouse Operations HOD & achieved NOSA 5 Star rating for 4 consecutive years.
  • Employee of the year (2 Consecutive years for costs savings, productivity and efficiency)
  • WMS & TMS Procedures. (SAQA ID 252244, 1177898, 114891)
  • FREIGHT, Shipping Imports & Exports for Applied Minds. (SAQA 252373)
  • Efficient Supply Chain & Warehousing Operations strategies. (SAQA ID8024,8036)
  • Strategic & Capacity Planning (SAQA ID  114102) 
  • H&S Procedures in a workplace.(SAQA ID 242979)
  • GMP in a Warehouse.
  • (HACCP, ISO 9000,9001,ISO 14000,ISO 22000,ISO 27001,ISO 45001)
  • First Aid Level 2. (Sessa)
  • Fire Fighting Level 2 (Sessa)
  • Inventory & Stock-Take Principles & Disciplines. (SAQA ID 114098)
  • Operational Risk Management Strategy(SAQA ID 236337)
  • Leadership &Staff Development. (3 Day Course.)
  • MY CHEP (Pallets, Bins, Crate Control)
  • KRONOS (Time & Attendance
  • ESS (Time & Attendance)

 

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