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Candy Janse Van Rensburg

Logistics Manger
Pietermaritzburg

Summary

Dynamic Logistics Manager with a proven track record at Pectrans, excelling in supply chain optimization and contract management. Enhanced order fulfillment accuracy through innovative tracking systems and fostered strong supplier relationships. Skilled in problem-solving and logistics oversight, successfully managing 70 trucks and 72 employees to ensure timely deliveries and operational efficiency.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience

Work History

Logistics Manager

Pectrans
Pietermaritzburg
07.2023 - Current
  • Streamlined logistics operations by implementing efficient processes and procedures.
  • Implementing cross border procedures for clearing and forwarding of company contracts and clearing documentation.
  • Hands on in daily operations.
  • Build good supplier relationships with clearing agents at borders Botswana, Zimbabwe and Lusaka.
  • Managed vendor relationships, ensuring timely deliveries, accurate invoicing, and effective issue resolution.
  • Negotiate with suppliers to reduce costs to maintain company budgets.
  • Increased order delivery accuracy by developing a comprehensive tracking system.
  • Trained and developed team members, fostering a positive work environment that promoted growth and development.
  • Coordinated driver dispatch to accomplish daily delivery requirements.
  • Route planning for trucks cross border and inland.
  • Managed 70 trucks and 72 employees
  • Linking of contracts to ensure trucks has loads in all directions.
  • Negotiated contracts to secure desired rates and terms.
  • Booking truck to be serviced and maintaining roadworthy records of trucks.
  • Assisting with breakdowns.
  • Building good relationships with clients thru customer satisfaction.

Logistics Coordinator

Farm Wise Grains
Pretoria
03.2020 - 04.2023
  • Managed contracts to ensure contracts are delivered in given contract time.
  • Coordinated with suppliers and clients to ensure timely delivery of goods, minimizing stockouts.
  • Planning with traders and executing of all given contracts.
  • Delivering over 60 000mt per month from supplier to clients.
  • Negotiating rates to ensure company budget is maintained.
  • Constantly boarding new suppliers to execute deliveries. Registering more than 200 Transporters to ensure competitive pricing and continues delivery.
  • Problem solving at load points and offload points.
  • Reduced transportation costs by negotiating favorable contracts with carriers.
  • Optimized transportation strategies by analyzing route performance data and adjusting plans accordingly.
  • Reduced delivery times to customers by optimizing route planning and scheduling.
  • Adapted logistics strategies to meet changing market demands and customer needs swiftly.
  • Coordinated emergency logistics responses, ensuring rapid delivery of critical supplies during unexpected events.
  • Negotiated contracts with freight carriers to lower transportation costs without compromising service quality.
  • Coordinated shipments and tracked progress to facilitate timely delivery.
  • Monitored performance of logistics operations to identify areas for improvement.

Logistics Coordinator and Sales Consulting

4PL Supply Chain Solutions
Pretoria
10.2013 - 05.2020
  • Managed AFGRI 5 years contract.
  • Ensuring best price is met for delivery and execution of raw material (Grains).
  • Constantly seeking to maintain cost within given budget.
  • Planning and execution off all orders for pick up and delivery.
  • Maintaining Matrix rates.
  • Registering new suppliers.
  • Maintaining and building good relationships with suppliers.
  • Maintaining good relationships with clients.
  • Recon orders and give thru to invoice team.
  • Booking trucks executing more than 50 000mt per month.
  • Broking and securing extra work for Company.
  • Sales
  • Reduced transportation costs by negotiating favorable contracts with carriers.

Education

Logistics And Supply Chain Management

UCT
Cape Town, South Africa
01.2018 - 11.2020

High School Diploma -

High School Hercules
Pretoria, South Africa
04.2001 -

Skills

Logistics management

Supply chain optimization

Contract management

Problem solving

Cross-border logistics

Logistics oversight

Logistics processes planning

Delivery scheduling

Fleet management

Transportation coordination

Route planning

Timeline

Logistics Manager

Pectrans
07.2023 - Current

Logistics Coordinator

Farm Wise Grains
03.2020 - 04.2023

Logistics And Supply Chain Management

UCT
01.2018 - 11.2020

Logistics Coordinator and Sales Consulting

4PL Supply Chain Solutions
10.2013 - 05.2020

High School Diploma -

High School Hercules
04.2001 -

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