Barendes Crous

I am a well-groomed and friendly individual. I take ownership of my goals, tasks, and duties. Due to the combination of my strengths, I carry a character of an exceptional performer. My objective is to use my natural instinct to approach tasks diligently and apply my well-developed skills. I approach and resolve matters in a good and realistic manner. Manage customer relationship and ensure customer requirements are met through efficient quality control and regular inspection on ground. 

o Direct and manage all aspects of logistics operations, including transportation, warehousing, inventory management, and order fulfillment.

o Develop and implement strategic plans to enhance logistics efficiency, reduce costs, and improve service levels. o Lead and motivate a team of logistics professionals, providing guidance, coaching, and performance feedback.

 o Foster a positive work environment that encourages collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement o Collaborate with vendors and third-party logistics providers to negotiate contracts, ensure compliance, and optimize service levels and costs. 

o Evaluate vendor performance and take corrective actions as needed to maintain high standards. o Streamline the supply chain by analyzing and optimizing transportation routes, warehouse layout, and inventory levels to meet customer demands efficiently.

 o Establish key performance indicators (KPIs) and regularly analyze performance metrics to identify areas for improvement and implement corrective actions.

 o Monitor on-time delivery, order accuracy, inventory turnover, and other relevant metrics to ensure operational excellence.

 o Ensure compliance with all local regulations related to logistics, transportation, and supply chain management. 

o Develop and manage the logistics budget, monitoring expenses, analyzing variances, and implementing cost-saving initiatives. 

o Identify opportunities for process optimization and automation within the logistics operations to increase efficiency and accuracy.

 o Implement best practices and industry standards to continuously improve logistics processes and procedures. 

o Running of entire Operations at the Kraaifontein MRF Facility

1988 National Senior Certificate 

LANGENHOVEN HIGH SCHOOL 

Afrikaans (1st Language), English (2nd Language), German (3rd Language), Science, Mathematics, Biology

2018 Operations Management Online Short Course 

DAMELIN 

Operations Management (Modules 1 – 8)

2021 Project Management Foundations 

LINKEDIN 

Project Management Basics