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Education
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Extra-Curricular Activities
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Anru Fulscher

Anru Fulscher

Procurement
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Summary

Commodities trader with experience in grain financial markets, risk management, and strategic decision-making. Strong focus on team collaboration and achieving results, adaptable to changing market conditions. Skilled in data analysis, portfolio management, and leveraging market trends for optimal outcomes. Respected for reliability, efficiency, and results-driven mindset.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience
2
2
Languages

Work History

Grain Procurer/Trader

VKB
01.2025 - Current
  • Increased trading profits by implementing effective risk management strategies and optimizing trade execution.
  • Monitored market trends and developed strategies to capitalize on potential opportunities.
  • Managed a diverse portfolio of commodities and derivatives to maximize returns while minimizing risk exposure.
  • Collaborated with analysts and coverage traders to distribute relevant market information.
  • Build customer relationships with farmers to effectively sell their grain on the market.
  • Used platform software like Power BI to manage silo stock and available trading stock.
  • Used the data platform AgiBlocks to write contracts and manage deliveries in the trading market.
  • Developed own Excel spreadsheets to capture data from the logistical side of trucks transporting grain throughout the region.

Branch Marketer

NTK Polokwane
09.2021 - 2022
  • Responsible for marketing and managing the Animal Health department.
  • Responsible for stock orders internally and from suppliers.
  • Developed my own Excel Data base where I used appropriate formulas when ordering stock to maintain correct stock levels.
  • Responsible for doing direct orders from client accounts.
  • Responsible for training individuals interested in Animal Health.
  • Contact details for references: Elzie Smolcic (Floor Manager) - 074 335 9544, Smiley Boshielo (Assistant Branch Manager) - 082 576 7913, DJ Malan (Virbac representative) - 076 400 4739, Theuns (Zoetis representative) - 082 567 0430
  • Tracked various product sales and costs by analyzing and entering sales, business data, and expenses.

Junior Branch Marketer

NTK Mokopane
01.2021 - 09.2021
  • Responsible for marketing the Animal Health section.
  • Increased my knowledge in what type of vaccines to use for different livestock sicknesses as well as feed consumption etc.
  • Had to do stock-take daily, also making sure shelves runs in an organized manner.
  • Had to check expiry dates every week.
  • Learned how to build client relationships and to provide fast and prompt customer service.
  • Responsible for answering calls and providing appropriate advice to the customers.
  • Responsible for stock orders internally and from suppliers.
  • Had to do the cash-ups of the cashiers and were responsible for the branch-closings from time to time.
  • Contact details for references: Elize Pretorius (Manager) - 082 803 4749, DJ Malan (Virbac representative) - 076 400 4739, Theuns (Zoetis representative) - 082 567 0430

Education

Post Graduate Diploma - Business Management and Administration

USB (University of Stellenbosch)
10-2025

Post-Graduate Certificate - SAFEX - Agricultural Commodities Trader Exam

SAIFM
Johannesburg
04.2001 -

BCom. - Agriculture Economics and Risk Management

NWU (Northwest University)
12.2020

High School -

High School Secunda
12.2017

Skills

Agriculture

Extra-Curricular Activities

Cell group leader for Unite180 Church

Gym

Tennis

Book Reading

Golf

Personal Information

ID Number: 9906215909085

Nationality: RSA - South African

Computer Literacy - Skills

Word (Advance)

PowerPoint (Advance)

Excel (Advance)

Google Sheets (Advance)

Power BI (Advance)

AgiBlocks (Advance)

Timeline

Grain Procurer/Trader

VKB
01.2025 - Current

Branch Marketer

NTK Polokwane
09.2021 - 2022

Junior Branch Marketer

NTK Mokopane
01.2021 - 09.2021

Post-Graduate Certificate - SAFEX - Agricultural Commodities Trader Exam

SAIFM
04.2001 -

BCom. - Agriculture Economics and Risk Management

NWU (Northwest University)

Post Graduate Diploma - Business Management and Administration

USB (University of Stellenbosch)

High School -

High School Secunda
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