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Jacolien Parker

Kuruman

Summary

Transportation Manager with 10 years of experience overseeing teams of drivers to meet efficiency and performance targets. Strong understanding of effective routing and transportation cost-saving measures. Deep knowledge of on -site settings, mining, construction sites, dispatch, demand and forecast and DOT compliance requirements. Highly organized with strong attention to detail and accuracy with commitment to customer service and meeting deadlines. Driven leader to motivate and develop employees.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience

Work History

Transport Manager

DP World Bulk Division
08.2021 - Current

Current role description:

* Manage & Dispatch Bulk Trucks, Dropside Trucks & Dump trucks. Overseeing Service delivery. Fleet planning/ Manage Vendors/Suppliers, Source new business opportunities

* Own fleet and Brokerage

Plan Daily Loads & Coordinate Loads accordingly

Dispatched loaded fleet with ETA's to offload

Registrations of fleet on load systems

Coordinate the inbound and outbound

Monitor tracking systems & Route Planning

Coordinate daily operational activities

Plan Maintenance Schedules

Fleet Inspections and checklists & Driver Management

Allocate daily activities to drivers and operations team

Reduce stock levels at mills/silos

Communicate dispatch to fleet controllers

Release loads on time to ensure no delays

Communicate deviation plans & action new plan

Handle issues with delay of transport dispatch

Answering of telephone calls from customers & suppliers

Compile reports for delays & dispatch & production

Ensure paperwork is correct and manage paper trail for Auditors

Manage and report on productivity and ensure loading targets are met

Distribute daily/weekly/monthly reports

Checking for damages and losses

KPI Management / Meeting attendance / Production planning

Weekly movement schedules


Ensure Health & Safety requirements are met

Risk reports / Incident Report / ICAMS

Coordinated with external partners /carriers,/vendors, customs brokers/warehouse to ensure seamless end-to-end logistics management.

Safety and compliance meetings


Recruitment of employees, screening, scanning, drug testing, appointments, training,performance measures,job descriptions, contract management, temp employees and permanent employment

Fleet Coordinator

Marble Logistics
07.2019 - 07.2021

Role description:

Manage Tanker service, transporting commodity products and cross border loads.

Fleet Management and planning of loads/distribution.

Tracking

Management & Coordination from Loading to offloading.

Pre- Set Inspections & Tyre Inspections

Coordinate transport routes & drivers & ETA’s

Planning of Load distribution and Dispatches & Load confirmations

Inventory Management of stock & KPI Reports.

Fuel management and reconciliations on offload and loaded.

Manage cost control, fuel, transport rates, cost variables, expenditure.

Contract negotiation with freight vendors.

Communicate with offloading point and schedule time frames.

Dispatching and tracking/monitoring of transportation vehicles & Trucks.

Driver management and Training.

Weekly movement schedule


Quotations and approval of buying products, Purchase Orders processing.

Raising orders in SAP and entering buy can sell contracts.

Processing invoices

Managing Bill of materials and stock control

Follows up back orders and communicates regularly with suppliers.


Sourcing, Interview and Recruitment of employees site based.

Implementation of SOPs to train employees, monitor performance, measure gaps.

Appoint competent Employees, carrying out interview, selection, training, and performance appraisal.

Conduct regular performance appraisals & Coach and support team members.

SNR Sales & Recruitment Consultant

Workforce staffing
01.2018 - 12.2019

Recruitment, Sales, IR Relations,

Role Description:

Source candidates/ Screening candidates/ screening resumes/Sales and Business development


Conduct initial interviews and assess candidates' skills, experience.

·Analyze and rewrite resumes, capture data on systems

Coordinator and schedule interviews and communicate the process efficiently.

Conducting reference checks, verifying information


Job description creation, interview scheduling, reference and background checks, providing support in the offer presentation

Recruitment of new employees, placed advertisement, conduct interviews and sign offer of agreement

Source and Sales of new clients

Conduct regular visits to employee sites and new and existing customers

On- Board new employees on mine sites

Sustain new and old employee data systems

Conduct and Coordinate Employee training and performance Management

Grievances, Desertions, Counseling, Informal and Formal Hearings

Conduct investigations and compile background reports for submission to Bargaining Council

Recruitment of new employees, placed advertisement, conduct interviews and sign offer of agreement

Contacting current customers and identifying new products and potential up-selling, Source, screen, and interview candidates

Travel to New Zealand for Studies

Studies
01.2019 - 06.2019

Traveled to New Zealand:


Stayed in Hamilton while my sun attended college

During this time i did recruitment for SAFFAS, to NZ & USA

( also have proof of placements & old visa )

360 Recruitment/ souce/ screen/interview/cv writing/placing candidates

Assist with visa applications. (employee & employer)

Document preparedness (employee & employer)

Police clearances & Passport applications

Visa Consultation appointments

Conduct assistance with different type of visa applications

Assist employer with work permit applications.

Travel itineraries /Flight Bookings /Accommodation bookings

Housing assistance and arrangements

Arrangements with Funding

(experience with USA & NZ international visa processes)

Site Coordinator

Bulk Mining Explosives
01.2016 - 12.2018

Role Description:

Bulk Mining Explosives (BME) is a leading manufacturer and supplier of bulk emulsions, on-site bulk emulsion plants, packaged explosives and initiating

Logistics & Shipment responsibilities:

Order product for blasting in mine areas

Order Blasting stock for Magazine Area

Manage delivery of products to the mine area

Coordinate transport routes

Manage mine Permits and Mine Appointment

Implement Company Policies and Safety Standards

Coordinate stock loss and control

Site specific operations responsibilities:

Set up mine site with specific mine requirements

Attend management mine meetings

Setup safety files for different sites

Conduct employee training site specific

Coordinate Blasting packs

Financial data sheet recording

Implement and maintain NOSA systems

Coordinate mine training and Medicals for on- boarding

Mine appointments for specific management levels and employees

Invoicing and quotations for mine blasting packs

IR & HR Relations

Conduct Performance training and evaluations

Maintain oversight of all TSE first line discipline (charge sheets, warnings, notices)

Manage Grievances, Desertions, Counseling, Informal and Formal Hearings

Manage and maintain an efficient and effective career, talent & performance

Recruiting, coaching and development of personnel and employee on – boarding procedures according to mine regulations and standards


Coordinator & PA to General Manager

South 32
01.2011 - 07.2015

Role Description:

Coordinate Logistics & Manage General Manager Desk

AVIATION Coordinator - Flights Responsibilities:

Issue Flight tickets and travel vouchers and travel itineraries

Issue Quotations and Invoices to third parties

Conducted departure and arrival briefings.

Kept current and accurate flight logs, air crew records and flight operations documentation.

Coordinated with agencies such as air traffic control, civil engineers, and command posts, to ensure support of airfield

Covered expected demands with optimized flight schedules and air crew assignments.

Air strip clearance coordination

Logistics and Marketing responsibilities

Capture loads of road transport, Tipper, Train Service

Schedule Train shipment from mine plant to Shipment area

Coordinate load departure of tipper trucks and trains

Coordinate Employee transport Bus services with 3rd Party

Audits implementation of Road Transport procedures

Mine SOP'S and COP's

Obtain quotations on sales and loads tariff

Office Management Responsibilities

Arranged regional, national, and international trips, including all air travel, ground transportation, and hotel accommodations.

Coordinated major contract management of specific mine contracts (cleaning, security, hire labour, maintenance, repairs)

Kept and distributed meeting minutes. Attendance of mine Managers Meetings

Typed and prepared Management Communication and remuneration letters

Answered and directed phone calls to appropriate Directors and Managers

Handled scheduling for conferences, meetings and Mine events.

Prepared meeting agendas and rooms with supplies.

Implement /maintained databases and filing systems.

Handled confidential information with skill and discretion, including organizing calendars, updating records, and preparing correspondence.

Managed personal calendars

HR & IR Duties assistance

Recruitment and selection

Employee relations (individual and collective relationships)

Training and development

Organizational development

Sound understanding and application of remuneration practices and processes

Talent and succession management

Performance management

Education

Diploma Import & Export - Logistics And Materials Management

Alison College
Online UK Based
2024

Certificate Upper Immediate English 409 - English Language And Literature

Alison College
Online UK Based
07.2023

Diploma HR Management & Recruitment - Human Resources Management

Alison College
Online UK Based
06.2023

Diploma in Supervision - Transportation Management

ALISON College
Online UK Based
04.2022

DIPLOMA TRANSPORT MANAGEMENT - Transportation Management

Alison College
Online UK Based
01.2022

Legal Certificate Legal Liability ISO - Mining

PRISMA
South Africa
09.2021

Legal Certificate Hazardous Chemicals - Chemical Physics

BE SAFE
South Africa
01.2019

Diploma Supply Chain & Logistics - Supply Chain

INTEC COLLEGE
South Africa
01.2012

Credit Management - Accounting And Finance

UNISA
South Africa
01.2011

Skills

  • Operational Support
  • Transportation Management Systems
  • Quarterly Reviews
  • Policy Development
  • Contract Management
  • Materials Movement
  • Shipment Coordination
  • Vendor Management
  • Complex Negotiations
  • Cost Savings

Timeline

Transport Manager

DP World Bulk Division
08.2021 - Current

Fleet Coordinator

Marble Logistics
07.2019 - 07.2021

Travel to New Zealand for Studies

Studies
01.2019 - 06.2019

SNR Sales & Recruitment Consultant

Workforce staffing
01.2018 - 12.2019

Site Coordinator

Bulk Mining Explosives
01.2016 - 12.2018

Coordinator & PA to General Manager

South 32
01.2011 - 07.2015

Diploma Import & Export - Logistics And Materials Management

Alison College

Certificate Upper Immediate English 409 - English Language And Literature

Alison College

Diploma HR Management & Recruitment - Human Resources Management

Alison College

Diploma in Supervision - Transportation Management

ALISON College

DIPLOMA TRANSPORT MANAGEMENT - Transportation Management

Alison College

Legal Certificate Legal Liability ISO - Mining

PRISMA

Legal Certificate Hazardous Chemicals - Chemical Physics

BE SAFE

Diploma Supply Chain & Logistics - Supply Chain

INTEC COLLEGE

Credit Management - Accounting And Finance

UNISA
Jacolien Parker