Stephen Raymond Scrooby
Coralville
Summary
Results-oriented Area Manager with expertise in mentoring teams and optimizing operations. Focused on driving profitability through strategic project management and compliance oversight. Committed to cultivating a positive company culture while achieving sales targets and enhancing employee engagement across multiple locations.
Overview
44
44
years of professional experience
Work History
Area Manager( Eskom)
Fine Organics Chemicals Pty (Ltd.)
Alrode-South Ext. 1
02.2008 - 04.2026
- Represented company at executive level in consultations and presentations to Eskom.
- I visit all of the Generation stations as well as the Transmission and Distribution depots.
- Maintained ongoing relationships with major depots such as Germiston, Nelspruit, and Middelburg to assist with requests for spill kits and herbicides; ensured timely delivery of required chemicals during scheduled maintenance or power outages.
- Conducted meetings to address maintenance challenges, recommend solutions, and demonstrate product samples for transition to sales team.
- Participated in a team responsible for executing all tenders and handling price adjustments.
- Identified limitations for career progression within the organization.
Store Controller
Builders Warehouse
Meadowdale Ext 6
11.2006 - 10.2007
- Contribute to formulation and effective implementation of strategy
- Identify and clarify departmental strategy with relevant key players, implement and ensure full understanding of both departmental and store strategy amongst team members.
- Provide input into plans in terms of customer needs and competitor activity by monitoring activity in these areas.
- Formulate and implement tactical plans in line with store and departmental strategy.
- Assess all tactical plans to ensure that specific customer needs are met through their implementation.
- Control and review tactical plans on a monthly basis.
- Collaborated with General Manager to refine tactical plans, fostering clear communication and strategic alignment.
- Provide input into budget setting.
- Submit a written report to the General Manager on all information relevant to the department on a monthly basis.
- Ensure that access is tightly controlled and that key controls are strictly adhered to.
- Executed all frontline procedures accurately and consistently to maintain operational integrity.
- Ensure that access is tightly controlled and that key controls are strictly carried out.
- Ensure that all cheque clearance authorization limits are adhered to.
- Ensure that company requirements for acceptance of cheques are adhered to.
- Ensure that the correct process is followed for confirmation of cheques on the UNISOLV CVS system.
- For items on loan, ensure that the store completes the Fixed Assets on loan document and that any financial entries are processed.
- Ensure that the petty cash float is appropriately controlled.
- Ensure that there is supporting documentary evidence of expenses incurred for all petty cash transactions – original tax invoices to be attached.
- Ensure that a traveling claim form is completed and forwarded to Payroll for any travel expenses claimed.
- Ensure that an Excel Expenses summary control sheet is completed.
- Check and authorize the expense summary to ensure that business rules are adhered to.
- Send in all relevant documentation to H/O after each reimbursement (not only at month end).
- Ensure that documents sent are recorded on the Internal register.
- Mail the Excel template to the sundry creditors clerks when reimbursed.
- Ensure that petty cash handovers are correctly carried out and signed for.
- Coordinated internal mail processes to guarantee efficient communication within the organization.
- Ensure that collection/ refund documents are correctly and accurately completed and that dates and time agreed with the customer are recorded as special instructions on the documentation.
- Reconcile the collection exchange/ refund account weekly.
- Ensure that the external contractor is only used if the BW driver is fully booked – ensure that an approved contract is in place.
- Ensure that trip sheets are correctly completed.
- Ensure that contractor’s original tax invoice includes VAT if registered and excludes VAT if not registered.
- Send the relevant documentation to the H/O sundry creditors department on a weekly basis for payment.
- Ensure that the correct delivery rates are charged as per the manual.
- Ensure that the Yard manager uses the vehicle trip sheet to verify invoices submitted by the external contractors – the relevant documentation should be attached to the trip sheets and handed in to you.
- Check loan unit register monthly.
- Audit customer repair register and customer history cards.
- Audit stock repair register monthly.
- Do daily checks on stock movement summary report.
- Do weekly checks on pending RGR report.
- Do weekly checks on STO report.
- Liaise with receiving and head office in respect of any queries raised.
- Track and control all in store assets.
- Ensure that all in-store assets are marked as per prescribed label.
- Ensure that all assets are tracked.
- Maintain asset transfers, removals and new acquisitions.
- Report assets to be written off.
- Update the assets register.
- Liaise with head office on all of the above.
- Authorize all sundry purchases according to correct procedures.
- Comply with department budget requirements.
- Conduct daily audit checks.
- Conduct 'floor walks' and carry out daily audit checks using the daily admin checklist in all of the following areas.
- Executed thorough monthly evaluations of financial documents to ensure accuracy and compliance.
- Check the following at month end: Sales journal, Branch summaries, Debtors, Creditors, Debtors account, Deposit account, GRIR queries, Debtors receipts, Month end reports - Unisolv.
- Do monthly checks on HR policies and procedures.
- Manage and develop team members.
- Clarify areas of responsibility of each team member along with performance standards (role clarity).
- Set and maintain required standards.
- Ensure appropriate and adequate manning at all times to ensure maintenance of all standards.
- Conducted frequent audits and floor walks to uphold and maintain established standards.
- Establish and maintain effective communication.
- Provide regular, timely feedback to all partners in terms of relevant issues.
- Identify and prioritize your personal development needs.
- Formulate, implement and review a personal development plan and monitor progress.
Area Manager
Fine Organics Chemicals Pty (Ltd.)
Alrode-South Ext. 1
01.2000 - 05.2006
- I represent my company on executive level in consultation and presentation to corporate clients.
- Develops regional sales strategies and gather information that impacts the business and establishes key drives.
- Achieve and exceed targets and grow market share.
- Target attained in accordance with business plan by financial year-end Through excellent customer service, I grow customer base and customer business need.
- Monitor discounts and profit margins to ensure targets are met.
- Constantly liaise with sales team and Management to ensure new business targets are met.
- Inspected factories to help customers make informed decisions regarding chemical imbalances and environmental safety.
- Advised customers on effective business strategies for chemical usage and consumption.
- Liaise with customers on price increases, product usage and product application.
- Provided expert advice to customers based on inspection findings.
- Prepared and delivered detailed quotations to customers promptly.
- Establishing a quarterly plan of action to suit various regions and the unique characteristic of each area.
- Identified and facilitated career development opportunities for team members.
Store Controller
Edgars Ltd. (Group 3 Store)
Benoni
01.1999 - 01.2000
- Provided superior customer service and maximized store profitability by implementing policies, procedures, and systems for sales, credit, financial management, accounting, stock administration, security, technology, and non-CFTA businesses.
- Compile sales budget for financial year based on last year, growth, targets and trend.
- Monthly analysis of sales: Actual Vs Budget, Actual Vs Target, and Actual Vs last year.
- Monitor departmental sales and investigate out of line situations.
- Addressed poor sales performance with sales managers and identified alternative methods to improve results.
- Collaborated with planners on slow-moving and fast-moving products to optimize stock placement and ensure availability of fast-moving items to meet sales targets.
- Coordinated with buyers to secure adequate stock levels for national and regional sales initiatives and promotions.
Audit Manager
Edgars East Rand Mall (Group 1 Store)
Boksburg
01.1995 - 01.1996
- Audit all transactions on a daily basis.
- Compared policies and procedures against standing instructions per 149 checklist to ensure compliance.
- Compiled action plans for out of line situations with deadlines and follow-up steps for resolution.
- Managed distribution and responses to all Chain Circulars to facilitate effective communication.
- Forward out of line situations to Sales Managers.
Store Controller
Edgars Brakpan (Group 5 Store)
Brakpan
01.1994 - 01.1996
- Delivered services comparable to those at Edgars Lakeside Mall, enhancing customer satisfaction.
- Recognized as 'New Business Marketer of the Year' in 1996 for exceptional marketing initiatives.
- Managed inventory levels to ensure product availability and minimize stockouts.
- Oversaw daily operations of the receiving and dispatch areas for efficiency.
- Coordinated with suppliers to maintain optimal supply chain flow and quality.
Warehouse Manager
Edgars Sandton (Group 1 Store)
Sandton
01.1993 - 01.1994
- Processed stock received and SPA reports to maintain accurate inventory records.
- Coordinated stock receiving to ensure timely availability of products for sales.
- Assigned tasks to staff for unpacking, receiving, and hanging.
- Plan and execute stock take.
- Oversaw budget allocations to maintain cost efficiency.
- Control of outside stockrooms.
- Ensure all administration is up to date and captured daily.
- Developed strategies for casual compliments to enhance team engagement and morale.
- Received the 'New Business Marketer of the Year' award in 1993 and 1994.
Frozen Foods Warehouse Controller
I & J (Mc Cains)
Nuffield
01.1990 - 01.1991
- Managed biggest frozen goods Warehouse in Southern Hemisphere - Springs on the East Rand, Vereniging and Olifantsfontein (Five bulk Warehouses).
- Ensured maximum warehouse profitability through effective expense control.
- Proactively plan expenses forward to determine highs and lows in order to minimize peaks and valleys by leveling of spending.
- Developed and presented budget forecasts to the commercial manager.
- Analyzed financial reports to identify discrepancies, determining causes and implementing corrective actions.
- I ensure that effective processes are in place for replenishment and control of stock.
- Compiled stock loss action plans to contain product losses.
Store Controller
Supreme Spring Systems
Pretoriusstad
01.1982 - 01.1990
- Planned production for coil springs, leaf springs, and anti-roll bars by generating batch numbers from car manufacturers' three-month requirements, ordering materials, and issuing release codes for timely production.
- Utilized Gantt chart to track progress and ensure on-time delivery of products.
- Managed consumable purchasing and established protocols to prevent stock shortages.
- Managed distribution operations for a fleet of four vehicles and coordinated with contract vehicles to enhance logistics efficiency.
- Identified lack of managerial growth opportunities
Education
High School Diploma -
Technical High School Brakpan
South Africa Brakpan12-1977
Skills
- Project management
- Regulatory compliance
- Strategic planning
- Operational efficiency
- Cost analysis
- Contract negotiation
- Customer relationship management
Languages
English
Native/ Bilingual
Afrikaans
Native/ Bilingual
Accomplishments
- Was awarded “New Business Marketer of the Year “ – 1993 & 1994 Edgars
Timeline
Area Manager( Eskom)
Fine Organics Chemicals Pty (Ltd.)
02.2008 - 04.2026
Store Controller
Builders Warehouse
11.2006 - 10.2007
Area Manager
Fine Organics Chemicals Pty (Ltd.)
01.2000 - 05.2006
Store Controller
Edgars Ltd. (Group 3 Store)
01.1999 - 01.2000
Audit Manager
Edgars East Rand Mall (Group 1 Store)
01.1995 - 01.1996
Store Controller
Edgars Brakpan (Group 5 Store)
01.1994 - 01.1996
Warehouse Manager
Edgars Sandton (Group 1 Store)
01.1993 - 01.1994
Frozen Foods Warehouse Controller
I & J (Mc Cains)
01.1990 - 01.1991
Store Controller
Supreme Spring Systems
01.1982 - 01.1990
High School Diploma -
Technical High School Brakpan