Louw Kruger

My Name is Louw Kruger.

I have been involved in the Transport and Logistics and Supply chain industry for over the better part of 15 years, learning the in’s and outs of running a Business from ground level all the way up to my current position as Operations Director, While i have a personal interest in the current Company, My professional interest lies in streamlining and Optimization of Business processes.

I have a background in Business Finance and Administration, and I understand the dynamics of a logistics and Supply chain companies from my years spent working on all levels of the company. My approach to Logistics supply chain Operations starts with a focus on our clients, Quality of service and efficiency is a top priority in all part of managing Operations, I have a Mind for Systems and Optimization of costing.

When it comes to People, I am a strong believer in leadership and empowering people to take ownership of their positions and processes. I believe effective communication is key to leadership, and I strive to create positive and motivating environment that nurtures future leaders and high performers.

Lastly, I am committed to the highest standers of professionalism in the industry and aim to ensure that those standards and values are passed through every aspect of the company’s Operations.

Please find my contact information at the top of this letter and on my enclosed resume, and i Look forward to further discussion on how i can add value to the Company.

Sincerely

J.L Kruger

General Manager, Logistics
York Timber, Sabie, Mpumalanga
Delivered business strategy and developed systems and procedures to
improve operational quality and team efficiency
Organized budgets, oversaw P&Ls and achieved margin targets

consistently to stay on track with growth plans.
Applied performance data to evaluate and improve operations, target
current business conditions and forecast needs.
Developed value-added solutions and approaches by leveraging trends in
customer marketplaces and industries.
Increased revenue streams by reducing costs, managing schedules and
performing variance and risk analysis to implement corrective actions.
Maintained excellent working relationships with customers by efficiently
responding to inquiries and complaints concerning work orders, invoices
and shipments,.
Enhanced operational efficiency and productivity by managing budgets,
accounts and Labour relations.
Drove year-over-year business growth while leading operations, strategic
vision and long-range planning.
Enhanced operational success through effective staffing, strong training,
adherence to safety regulations and well-timed customer service.
Tracked and analyzed profitability and key metrics of the business unit
establishment to improve overall profitability and bring in new clientele.
Evaluated suppliers by assessing quality, timeliness and compliance of
deliveries to maintain tight cost controls and maximize business operational
efficiency.
Managed budget implementations, employee reviews, training, schedules
and contract negotiations.
Managed annual freight budget of R 98mil revenue.

Education
 High School Diploma
High School Hartebeespoort - Hartebeespoort
Majored in Economics
 Certificate: Operations Management
University Of Cape Town - Cape Town
Continuing education in Operational Management
 Advanced Certificate: Advanced Operations Management
University Of Cape Town - Cape Town
Coursework in Operations, Finance and Economics
 Executive MBA Certificate: Business Administration And
Management
University Of Stellenbosch - Cape Town
Coursework in Finance, Economies and Management
 Executive Business Development: Business Administration And
Management
University Of Stellenbosch - Cape Town
Continuing education in strategic Management
Professional development completed in business Management
 MBA: Master in Business Administration
University Of Stellenbosch - Cape Town
Majored in Business Management
Coursework in Economics, Managerial Accounting and Managerial
Statistics, Corporate Governance and Ethics, Strategic Management,
Operational Excellence, Business Communication, Digital Enterprise
Management, Corporate Finance, Leadership Development,
Organizational behavior.