Jayendran Maistry

Lead yard operations and fleet coordination for a high-volume FMCG distribution site, overseeing multiple operational teams and ensuring on-time fulfilment across local, satellite, and long-distance routes.

Administered cold storage operations for a 3rd party logistics environment, serving as the primary coordination point between warehouse teams, traders, transporters, and external clients. Planned daily and weekly loads and incoming schedules, coordinated stock-takes, and managed export documentation.

Compiled and submitted tenders to government and private clients including eThekwini Municipality, Transnet, Standard Bank, and OR Tambo and King Shaka Airports. Ensured all PSIRA certificates and fire/security compliance documentation were current and met tender requirements.

Carried out receiving, stock replenishment, picking, and dispatch operations; trained on branch stock ordering processes.

Progressed through three roles during contract tenure; responsible for alcohol beverage picking, packing onto GKN pallets, stock relocating, and pre-load verification against invoices.

Supervised a team of receiving clerks, reach truck drivers, forklift operators, and general workers to ensure timely and accurate stock offloading and bin location placement. Enforced receiving procedures including claims processing for damaged, expired, short-dated, and short-stock items.

Released and managed routes for local, satellite, and long-distance deliveries in alignment with planning and deployment orders. Monitored picker and reach truck driver KPIs via system logins and provided real-time performance feedback.

Earned A+ and N+ certifications in 2015.

Completed IT Technical Support training in 2012.

Completed National Senior Certificate (Grade 12) in 2011.