Microsoft Office
Duncan Botha
Logistics Co-ordinator
Rustenburg
Summary
Hardworking (BCom Honors International Trade - Cum Laude) and (BCom Economics with International Trade) student offering part-time work experience and extensive knowledge of core subject matter. Meticulous and detail-oriented with excellent observational, organizational and communication skills. Seek full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills. I am an organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude, with a willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Fleet Management Intern
Bidvest Laundry Group
Mogwase
11.2023 - Current
- Processed purchase orders according to internal policies.
- Analyzed prior delivery processes and uncovered more efficient method.
- Analyzed and recommended refinements to logistical processes, reducing associated costs by 15%.
- Handled high-volume paperwork and collaborated with administrators to resolve invoicing and delivering problems.
- Applied qualitative and quantitative data analysis techniques to detect and resolve supply chain and workflow interruptions.
- Authored technical documentation on logistical performance for review with management committee, providing valuable data on business performance.
- Generated documentation and information required for customer shipments.
- Tracked orders and notified customers of status or potential delays.
- Planned and supervised shipments from production to end-user and scheduled daily and weekly routes.
- Prepared and documented shipment activities and cargo movements to enable tracking history and maintain accurate records.
- Generated monthly performance reports to track and analyze delivering trends.
- Conducted investigations to resolve issues related to logistics and cargo movements.
- Monitored receiving and delivering operations to establish timely delivery of customer goods.
- Performed regular audits and assessments of logistics processes to identify weaknesses, improve supply chain operations and minimize waste.
- Developed strategies to optimize utilization of available resources.
- Liaised with internal and external stakeholders to facilitate smooth operations.
- Assisted in development and implementation of logistics policies and procedures to provide roadmap for daily operations.
- Coordinated shipping requests for expedited delivery and documented accurately to achieve correct billing.
- Conducted analysis of fleet operations and profitability to make recommendations for continuous improvement.
- Performed administrative duties such as payroll, driver counseling and accident reviews.
- Worked with drivers, customers and company personnel to resolve service issues, routing and planning and mechanical problems.
- Conduct meetings with service provider regarding the maintenance of vehicles and effectively delegated assignments to optimize processes.
- Positively interacted with drivers, upper management and shop department, which helped improve overall communication.
- Trained drivers to manage time effectively, improving overall mileage performance.
- Managed employee scheduling, payroll and data collection to maximize project outcomes.
- Increased regulatory compliance by monitoring vehicles to verify adherence to operational, state and federal requirements.
- Maintained accurate driver information for delivery scheduling.
- Provided all drivers with pertinent safety materials regarding rules and regulations.
- Increased productivity and overall output by 20% through managing distribution and receiving times.
- Introduced incentivization programs to increase employee performances.
- Suggested actionable improvements to increase efficiency and reduce expenses.
- Inspected vehicles and requested maintenance tasks be completed within specific timeframes.
- Route planning and bid package development.
- Executed design concept and build requirements for several vehicles to align with job requirements.
- Generated daily reports detailing suggested process improvement initiatives to inform management.
Fleet Coordinator Intern
Bidvest Laundry Group
Mogwase
01.2023 - 10.2023
- Coordinated dispatching of 7 drivers to accomplish daily delivery requirements.
- Directed Dispatch and receiving of wide range of customer products daily.
- Planned and supervised customer linen from production to end-user and scheduled daily and weekly routes.
- Kept factory departments and customers updated on critical delivery challenges.
- Resolved delivery discrepancies by coordinating with customer and Factory.
- Coordinated driver dispatch to accomplish daily delivery requirements.
- Managed logistics budgets and forecasting to achieve cost-effective operations.
- Monitored logistics performance and identified improvement opportunities.
- Selected, trained and developed logistics personnel to achieve high-performing teams.
- Improved inventory accuracy by implementing UHF systems to track goods.
- Divided and categorized linen received and redirected linen in response to customer requests.
- Reduced worker accidents by implementing improved safety standards and monitoring procedures.
- Tracked production and quality control systems to proactively identify deficiencies. Ensure product quality to customer comply to ISO Standards
- Conducted research to address delivery and collection errors and packaging mistakes.
- Oversaw distribution department and maintained efficiency in fast-paced environment.
- Reviewed established business practices and improved processes to reduce expenses.
- Organized records of vehicles, schedules and completed orders.
- Trained new staff on job duties, company policies, and safety procedures for rapid onboarding.
Fleet Coordinator Intern
Bidvest Laundry Group
Mogwase
01.2022 - 12.2022
- Coordinated dispatching of 7 drivers to accomplish daily delivery requirements.
- Directed shipping and receiving of wide range of products daily.
- Planned and supervised shipments from production to end-user and scheduled daily and weekly routes.
- Kept corporate departments and customers updated on critical shipments.
- Coordinated driver dispatch to accomplish daily delivery requirements.
- Managed logistics budgets and forecasting to achieve cost-effective operations.
- Monitored logistics performance and identified improvement opportunities.
- Selected, trained and developed logistics personnel to achieve high-performing teams.
- Created and enforced detailed organization processes to increase quality and service standards.
- Reduced worker accidents by implementing improved safety standards and monitoring procedures.
- Led improvement initiatives to advance operational efficiencies and increase revenue.
- Organized records of vehicles, schedules and completed orders.
- Trained new staff on job duties, company policies, and safety procedures for rapid onboarding.
Project Management Intern
Bidvest Laundry Group
Mogwase
12.2021 - 12.2021
- Identified project scopes, constraints, risks and deadlines.
- Tracked project performance to analyze successful completion of short- and long-term goals.
- Used process improvement tools to separate and combine tasks into efficient workflow, improving efficiency 50%.
- Assisted project managers by tracking, organizing and analyzing project financial information.
- Worked with senior project managers to assist with day-to-day functions.
- Scheduled and facilitated meetings between management to discuss deliverables, schedules and conflicts.
- Monitored project progress, identified risks and took corrective action as needed.
- Maintained open communication by presenting regular updates on project status to customers.
- Tracked project and team member performance closely to quickly intervene in mistakes or delays.
- Verified quality of deliverables and conformance to specifications before delivering to clients.
- Recruited and oversaw personnel to achieve performance and quality targets.
- Reported regularly to managers on project budget, progress, and technical problems.
Education
BCom Honors International Trade - Logistics And Supply Chain
North West University South Africa
Potchefstroom 01.2023 - 11.2023
BCom Economics With International Trade - Economics And International Trade
North West University South Africa
Potchefstroom 01.2020 - 12.2022
Skills
Administrative tasks
Operations support
Billing and coding
Outstanding communication skills
Talented leader
Strategic planning and analysis
Social media sites
English
Afrikaans
Scheduling
Presentations
Administrative support
Initiative
Recordkeeping
Research
Team collaboration
Problem-solving
Project support
Database Management
Analytics
Accomplishments
- Documented and resolved Driver and Assistant attendance which led to increased moral, increased productivity and reduction in Overtime.
- Supervised team of 7 Drivers, 7 Van Assistants and 2 Dispatch Clerks.
- Achieved 90% reduction in stock losses (Garments) by introducing the UHF System for Asset Management (RCL Garments).
- Collaborated with team of 8 in the development of the Asset Management System (UHF Tagging).
- Used Microsoft Excel to present/track vehicle violations, Maintenance schedules, Driver schedules, Route Schedules, Fleet cost
- Used Microsoft Powerpoint to present report on Hijacked vehicle during driver hearing.
- Achieved Route optimization, improved Driver behavior, cost reduction, improved maintenance planning, reduction in driver and vehicle violations, Asset tracking and management, improved delivery times to customers by introducing Bid Track fleet management system.
- Collaborated with Production management and HSO team to develop better work flow procedures to ensure all finish products end up in one area inside the factory.
Software
ITC Trade Map
WITS Contrades
SATA
MS Teams / Zoom
Bid Track Fleet management
UHF Tracking System
Certification
Code 8
Interests
Fishing
Archery
Traveling
Timeline
Fleet Management Intern
Bidvest Laundry Group
11.2023 - Current
Fleet Coordinator Intern
Bidvest Laundry Group
01.2023 - 10.2023
BCom Honors International Trade - Logistics And Supply Chain
North West University South Africa
01.2023 - 11.2023
Fleet Coordinator Intern
Bidvest Laundry Group
01.2022 - 12.2022
Project Management Intern
Bidvest Laundry Group
12.2021 - 12.2021
BCom Economics With International Trade - Economics And International Trade
North West University South Africa
01.2020 - 12.2022
Code 8
12-2017