Shamila Kauroo
Plaine Wilhems,Mauritius
Summary
Accomplished logistics and operations professional with extensive expertise in fleet operations, warehousing, and distribution. Demonstrates a strong ability to optimise processes, reduce costs, and ensure safety compliance while managing vehicle fleets and cold storage facilities. Proficient in SAP, GPS fleet tracking, and MS Office applications, with a proven track record in staff recruitment, training, and performance management. Adept at maintaining regulatory adherence and hygiene standards, alongside building maintenance and procurement. Committed to organisational development through effective decision making, leadership development, and proactive initiative. Career goals include advancing into senior logistics management roles to drive strategic improvements in resource optimisation and supply chain efficiency.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
2019
2019
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work History
Head of Operations and Logistics
Tea Blenders Ltd
Pamplemousses
09.2015 - 01.2025
- Oversee the entire logistics and operations department, including warehousing, fleet management, and delivery teams
- Successfully secured fire certificates for three warehouses and office buildings by driving major operational upgrades, improving safety and compliance
- Spearheaded fleet optimization by implementing GPS tracking systems, resulting in reduced vehicle downtime and enhanced delivery performance
- Managed warehouse functions, including maintaining cold rooms and ensuring optimal temperature control to minimize product loss
- Designed and executed delivery schedules, ensuring timely and cost-effective distribution across the island, improving customer satisfaction
- Developed and led a high-performing team, recruiting staff for store and delivery operations, and providing ongoing training and development
- Directed building maintenance projects, ensuring all infrastructure (electrical, plumbing, etc.) operated smoothly and efficiently
- Managed vehicle fleet acquisition and disposal, optimizing costs while maintaining operational reliability
- Established and maintained pest control protocols to ensure warehouses meet hygiene and regulatory standards
- Handled container discrepancies, including shortages and damages, ensuring proper claims and minimal financial impact
Stock and Debtors Controller
Tea Blenders Ltd
Pamplemousses
07.2015 - 09.2015
- Managed stock movement and inventory control, ensuring efficient stock handling and reporting
- Reconciled debtors and followed up on outstanding payments
- Conducted monthly stock and sales analysis, providing insights into operational performance
- Produced accurate accounts receivable reports for management review
Accounts Clerk / Stock Controller
Sungold Trading Co. Ltd
Mauritius
05.2012 - 07.2015
- Oversaw daily stock control operations and assisted with salary computations for staff
- Analyzed and forecasted sales, helping to drive stock procurement decisions
- Utilized SAP to manage stock and handle debtor reconciliations
- Prepared monthly sales and stock reports, providing transparency for senior management
Trainee Accounts Clerk
Mauritius Shipping Corporation Ltd
Mauritius
05.2010 - 07.2010
- Assisted in bank reconciliations and cheque issuance
- Verified vessel disbursements and prepared revenue statements
- Supported the preparation of financial documents and maintained filing systems
Education
Post Graduate Certificate - Total Quality Management (TQM)
University of Mauritius
BSc (Hons) - Management
University of Mauritius
01.2008 - 01.2011
Internet and Computing Core Certification - IC3
Ministry of Information Technology and Telecommunications
Higher School Certificate - HSC
N Saddul College
School Certificate - SC
Mauritius College
Skills
- Fleet operations
- Warehousing
- Distribution
- Transportation
- Process optimization
- Cost reduction
- Safety compliance
- Staff recruitment
- Training
- Performance management
- Regulatory adherence
- Fire safety
- Hygiene standards
- Cold storage
- Stock movement
- Inventory management
- SAP
- GPS fleet tracking
- MS Office (Excel, Word)
- Building maintenance
- Procurement
- Vehicle fleet management
- Decision making
- First Aid certification
- Relationship-building
- Supply negotiation
- Department management
- Organisational development
- Administrative procedures
- Logistics supervision
- Performance monitoring
- Resource optimisation
- Time-management
- Leadership development
- Change management
- Proactive initiative
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Certification
Post Graduate Certificate in Total Quality Management (TQM), University of Mauritius, 08/01/15
Languages
English
Advanced
French
Advanced
Creole
Elementary
Hindi
Elementary
Personal Information
Title: Head of Logistics and Stores Operations | Logistics and Operations Manager
Custom
Available upon request.
Affiliations
- reading, fishing, board games
Timeline
Head of Operations and Logistics
Tea Blenders Ltd
09.2015 - 01.2025
Stock and Debtors Controller
Tea Blenders Ltd
07.2015 - 09.2015
Accounts Clerk / Stock Controller
Sungold Trading Co. Ltd
05.2012 - 07.2015
Trainee Accounts Clerk
Mauritius Shipping Corporation Ltd
05.2010 - 07.2010
BSc (Hons) - Management
University of Mauritius
01.2008 - 01.2011
Internet and Computing Core Certification - IC3
Ministry of Information Technology and Telecommunications
Higher School Certificate - HSC
N Saddul College
School Certificate - SC
Mauritius College
Post Graduate Certificate in Total Quality Management (TQM), University of Mauritius, 08/01/15
Post Graduate Certificate - Total Quality Management (TQM)
University of Mauritius
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