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Devon Pillay

@devonpillay

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Experienced logistics professional with strong team leadership skills.

South Africa

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What I'm looking for

I am looking for a role that allows me to leverage my logistics expertise and leadership skills in a dynamic environment, with opportunities for growth and development.

I am an experienced logistics professional with a diverse skill set that includes coordinating the dispatch of goods and personnel, ensuring products meet quality standards, and verifying data accuracy and consistency. My background in managing warehousing operations and logistics has equipped me with the ability to estimate and monitor costs effectively while leading and managing teams to achieve operational excellence.

Throughout my career, I have demonstrated proficiency in handling and transporting goods, managing inventory and stock levels, and maintaining strong relationships with clients. My roles have included being a Team Leader, Code 10 Driver/Administrator, and Client Liaison/Airport Transportation Coordinator. I take pride in my ability to assist with sales and customer service, ensuring that client needs are met efficiently and effectively.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Code 10 Driver/Administrator

TakeAlotOnline

Nov 2019 - Dec 2023 (4 years 1 month)

Managed warehousing operations and logistics, including estimating and monitoring costs. Handled and transported goods, and collected and entered data accurately.

Warehousing Logistics Management Cost Estimation Data Entry

Client Liaison/Airport Transportation Coordinator

LingaLonga Guest House

Jan 2018 - Sep 2018 (8 months)

Communicated and maintained relationships with clients, assisting with sales and customer service. Coordinated airport transportation and transported large items.

Customer Service Sales Support Airport Transfers

Data Capture Sales Associate Sales Assistant Client Liaison

Gauteng Packaging Experts

Mar 2017 - Nov 2017 (8 months)

Performed various office administrative duties and managed inventory and stock levels. Assisted with sales and customer service, and handled data capture tasks.

Inventory Management Stock Control

Quality Controller/Despatcher

Paarl Media

Jun 2014 - Dec 2016 (2 years 6 months)

Ensured product quality control and managed dispatching operations. Oversaw loading and offloading of freight, and performed quantity surveying.

Quality Control Despatching Freight Management Quantity Surveying

Client Loans

BayPort Loans

Jan 2012 - Feb 2014 (2 years 1 month)

Assisted clients with loan applications and managed client relationships. Ensured cross-validation of data for accuracy.

Data Cross Validation Sales Customer Service

Team Leader

Nellwyn Logistics

Jan 2005 - Dec 2009 (4 years 11 months)

Coordinated the dispatch of goods and personnel, ensuring products met quality standards. Verified data accuracy and consistency, and led and managed teams effectively.

Team Leadership Dispatching Quality Control Data Verification Logistics Coordination

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

Norkem Park High School

Tertiary, General Studies

2005 - 2009

Completed tertiary education at Norkem Park High School, focusing on foundational studies. Gained essential knowledge and skills relevant to future professional endeavors.