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Kevin Bartholomen Rajah

Logistics/Waste Management Operations Manager
Benoni

Summary

Dedicated Logistics Manager contributing solutions to performance issues and high freight costs. Knowledgeable in new employee. Offers a successful career history comprising more than 10 years. Also have about 15 years IT experience. I am hard worker and a very quick learn.

Overview

36
36
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education

Work History

Logistics Manager/ Cross Border and Local

Yeshau Group (Pty) LTD
Gauteng
04.2024 - Current
  • Source out new contract for business
  • Arrange local and cross border loads
  • Arrange clearing document for cross border loads
  • Tracking of vehicles
  • Update clients tracking report
  • Send tracking reports to clients
  • Process in invoices
  • Follow up on payments
  • Make payments to creditors
  • Arrange sub-contractor’s vehicles for loads when need
  • Attend to any queries from clients
  • Make sure that all goods are delivered on time and all pods are in order
  • Coordinated dispatching of 15 drivers to accomplish daily delivery requirements.

Operations Manager for Waste Management

Camarni Supply Chain Specialists
07.2012 - 03.2024
  • Manage daily waste collection operations, including route planning, vehicle dispatch and driver schedules
  • Manage fuel consumption
  • Lead and develop a team of drivers and other operational staff
  • Monitor permits and licenses related to waste management operations
  • Customer Service: Address customer concerns regarding waste collection services
  • Manage customers accounts and billing
  • Manage finance and operations
  • Responsible for company banking and payments
  • Responsible for VIP payroll and releasing of wages and salaries
  • Arranging of monthly board meeting and preparation of meeting agenda and present company financials and progression
  • Set up Business processes
  • Setup costing report for all company
  • Setup revenue reports
  • Assist with IT issues when required
  • Manage Debtors and Creditors
  • Recon all Creditors and Debtors
  • Responsible for all Creditors payment from bank accounts
  • Attend to all vehicle issues
  • Manage breakdown on vehicles
  • Oversee the repairs to vehicles and hydraulic repairs
  • Arrange spares for vehicles when required
  • Manage drivers and staff of about 25 employees
  • Reporting Structure: Director
  • Reason for Leaving: Company closed doors
  • Conducted regular performance reviews, identifying areas for improvement and developing action plans to address them.
  • Supervised operations staff and kept employees compliant with company policies and procedures.
  • Led hiring, onboarding and training of new hires to fulfill business requirements.
  • Developed and implemented strategies to maximize customer satisfaction.
  • Increased profit by streamlining operations.

IT Team Leader / Network Infrastructure Engineer

SMD
Gauteng
10.2009 - 03.2012
  • Manage IT Technicians
  • LAN and WAN support
  • Maintain Active Directory
  • Provide support to 14 Branches
  • Maintain Daily and Monthly Backups
  • Make sure Helpdesk Call’s are resolved well within SLA time parameter
  • Support Citrix
  • Monitoring of the LAN and WAN
  • Install and maintain hardware and software
  • Maintain network system and servers to ensure there is no or less down time
  • Maintain all routers and switches
  • Keep servers and computers updated with latest antivirus patches
  • Maintain WSUS
  • Maintain company shared files
  • Ability to work and Support Following Software: Windows XP Pro, Windows 7, Windows 2000 Server, Windows 2003 Server, Windows 2008 Server, Exchange 2007, Microsoft Office 97, 2000, 2003, 2007, Citrix, Backup Exec 2010, ISA Server
  • Reporting Structure: Operations Manager
  • Reason for Leaving: Career Advancement
  • Set performance expectations for the team, monitoring progress towards goals and providing constructive feedback as needed.
  • Empowered team members by delegating responsibilities according to individual strengths and areas of expertise.
  • Increased customer satisfaction ratings by closely monitoring service quality standards and addressing any issues promptly.
  • Assisted in recruitment to build team of top performers.
  • Led by example, demonstrating commitment and professionalism that inspired team members to excel.
  • Implemented comprehensive reporting system to track team performance and identify areas for improvement.
  • Negotiated with suppliers to secure cost-effective resources, positively impacting project budgets.
  • Built and maintained strong client relationships, leading to repeat business and referrals.

Network Administrator

Sulzer SA
Gauteng
02.1999 - 07.2009
  • Maintaining Windows 2003 servers
  • Maintaining Windows XP Computers and laptops
  • User Support for 200 Users
  • Support Site offices and branch offices
  • Maintain Helpdesk
  • Work according to SLA
  • Maintain Backups
  • Procurement of all IT equipment
  • Maintain Hardware and Software
  • Configure new users on Active Directory
  • Configure new E-Mail accounts
  • Configure all new desktops and laptops
  • Configure network and standalone printer
  • Assist on Baan ERP system
  • Configure and set up all Minolta printers
  • Reporting Structure: IT Manager – Andre Guy
  • Reason for Leaving: Career Advancement
  • Performed day-to-day LAN and WAN administration, maintenance, and support.
  • Maintained network hardware and software and monitored network to support network availability to end users.
  • Identified and immediately resolved issues with network devices.
  • Assisted IT staff on troubleshooting issues and closing calls.
  • Managed data backups and disaster recovery operations to comply with business continuity initiatives.
  • Monitored system performance and responded to alerts.
  • Streamlined user support processes to ensure efficient problem resolution and minimize business disruption.
  • Implemented network security measures to minimize data loss.
  • Maintained applications to keep software current with necessary software updates and upgrades.

As400 Operator

Outspan International
Pretoria
01.1997 - 01.1999
  • Setup new users
  • Daily and monthly backups
  • Monitoring of system
  • Monthly IPL
  • Deploying all new programs live on the system
  • Creating query reports
  • User support
  • Reporting Structure: Operations Manager
  • Reason for Leaving: Company Relocating

Debtors Clerk / AS400 Operator

Belgotex Carpets
Pietermaritzburg
01.1989 - 08.1997
  • Maintenance of Accounts
  • Handling of Queries
  • Follow up payment not received
  • Reconciliation of Accounts
  • Reconciliation of payments
  • Data Capturing
  • Returns – Claims
  • Capturing Receipts, Debit & Credit notes
  • Create New User's
  • Create query reports when requested
  • Support user
  • Daily & Monthly Backup of the System
  • Monthly IPL of AS400
  • Setup of New Machine
  • Run out Monthly Reports
  • Assist with cabling problems
  • Processing of invoices daily
  • Update of price list
  • Reporting Structure: Credit Controller Manager, Data Processing Manager
  • Reason for Leaving: Career Advancement
  • Maintained filing system and organized customer documents for easy retrieval of information.
  • Supported administrative staff with timely completion of daily tasks, ensuring smooth office operations.
  • Managed incoming calls professionally, directing callers to appropriate personnel or taking detailed messages when necessary.
  • Reduced errors in data entry by carefully inputting information into computer systems with attention to detail.
  • Improved customer satisfaction by promptly answering inquiries and providing accurate information.
  • Processed mail accurately and efficiently, ensuring that all correspondence was distributed to the correct recipients in a timely manner.
  • Input data into spreadsheets and databases.
  • Purchased and maintained office supplies.

Education

High School Diploma -

Heather Secondary School
Pietermaritzburg
01.1985 - 12.1988

Some College (No Degree) -

College
Durban
01.1996 - 12.1996

Skills

Supply chain management

Transportation management systems

Vendor relationship management

Logistics management

Firstnames

Kevin Bartholomew

Personal Information

  • ID Number: 7008195113085
  • Notice Period: 30 Days
  • Nationality: South African
  • Driving License: Code 8

Timeline

Logistics Manager/ Cross Border and Local

Yeshau Group (Pty) LTD
04.2024 - Current

Operations Manager for Waste Management

Camarni Supply Chain Specialists
07.2012 - 03.2024

IT Team Leader / Network Infrastructure Engineer

SMD
10.2009 - 03.2012

Network Administrator

Sulzer SA
02.1999 - 07.2009

As400 Operator

Outspan International
01.1997 - 01.1999

Some College (No Degree) -

College
01.1996 - 12.1996

Debtors Clerk / AS400 Operator

Belgotex Carpets
01.1989 - 08.1997

High School Diploma -

Heather Secondary School
01.1985 - 12.1988

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