Gideon Van Rheede Van Oudtshoorn
About Gideon Van Rheede Van Oudtshoorn
Gideon Van Rheede Van Oudtshoorn is a Logistics Fleet Manager at Redwood Materials, where he has worked since 2022. He has a background in transport economics and has held various roles in logistics and inventory management.
Current Role as Logistics Fleet Manager
Gideon Van Rheede Van Oudtshoorn currently serves as the Logistics Fleet Manager at Redwood Materials. He has held this position since 2022, contributing to the management and optimization of logistics operations within the organization. His role involves overseeing fleet operations and ensuring efficient material flow, which is critical to the company's objectives in sustainable battery recycling and materials recovery.
Previous Experience at Redwood Materials
Prior to his current role, Gideon worked at Redwood Materials in two capacities. He served as the Material Flow Manager for a period of four months in 2021 and as the Battery Sorting Supervisor for ten months from 2020 to 2021. In these roles, he focused on enhancing operational efficiency and managing the sorting processes of battery materials, contributing to the company's recycling initiatives.
Background in Inventory and Quality Control
Gideon has experience in inventory and quality control, having worked at Peri & Sons Farms for six months in 2020. In this role, he was responsible for maintaining inventory accuracy and ensuring product quality, which are essential components in supply chain management.
Education in Transport Economics
Gideon studied at the University of Johannesburg, where he earned a Bachelor's degree in Transport Economics. His studies, completed between 1995 and 2000, provided him with a solid foundation in logistics and transportation management, equipping him with the knowledge necessary for his career in logistics.
Authorship Experience
In addition to his logistics career, Gideon has experience as an author. He was self-employed from 2003 to 2006, during which he wrote a work titled 'From South to North, Solo into the Unknown.' This experience reflects his diverse interests and skills beyond the logistics field.