Duncan Botha
- Rustenburg, South Africa
- January 4, 2024
With a solid foundation in international trade and a Bachelor's degree in Commerce with Honors in International Trade, I am confident in my ability to contribute effectively to any team.
My academic background at Northwest University equipped me with a diverse skill set, including problem-solving, analytical thinking, and a strong attention to detail. My coursework in International Marketing, Logistics, and Export Administration, as well as International Policy Analysis and Applied International Macroeconomics, has provided me with a comprehensive understanding of the intricacies involved in global business operations.
One of my key strengths lies in my proficiency with various tools and technologies, such as Microsoft Office, AI, Fleet Tracking Systems, and collaboration platforms like Zoom and MS Teams. During my recent experience at Bidvest Laundry Group, I played a pivotal role in implementing the Bidtrack Fleet System, demonstrating my ability to adapt to new technologies and contribute to process improvements.
In addition to my academic achievements, my involvement in archery at both national and international levels speaks to my dedication, discipline, and goal-driven nature. These qualities and my leadership experience in various capacities, including representing the Council of Learners and leading the Grosvenor Survival Team, align well with the dynamic and challenging environment at Yunex Traffic.
I have also engaged in volunteer and community service initiatives, such as working with old age homes, the SPCA, and outreach programs in Lesotho/South Africa. These experiences have honed my interpersonal skills, making me an effective communicator and collaborator.
My practical work experience, particularly at Bidvest Laundry Group, involved responsibilities ranging from stock control and distribution to project work, emphasising my versatility and ability to handle diverse tasks. My commitment to excellence is evident in my academic achievements, having graduated with Cum Laude honours in my Bachelor of Commerce Honors International Trade.
I am excited about the opportunity to bring my skills and enthusiasm to a Company that will afford me the opportunity to contribute to the success of their team. I am confident that my academic background, practical experience, and strong interpersonal skills make me a valuable candidate for any entry level position.
Education
One-Day Courses Completed (Cross-Cultural Business Practices)
• Thinking Skills • Cognitive Dissonance
• Basic Communication • Power
• Active Listening • Influence
• Emotional Intelligence • Conflict Management
• Trust • Negotiation Skills
International Marketing - Understanding the world of Marketing and
Business Strategy. Different approaches on what they entail, various
arguments about their applicability, the effects on the strategy of the firm
and how to bring this all together in a congruent matter. This Module of
Marketing focused on approach, Business Plan vs. marketing Plan, Strategies
Coast and Differentiation, Firm position, requirements, and readiness
assessment when going international, Importance of market research, cons
for new Exporters and data types and resources. Product and Market
profile, SWCL, Porter’s five forces model, Value chain analysis, Johari
Window. Approach to foreign market selection, Management Perspective,
cultural differences, Distance, Avoidance, Competitive, Cultural clusters,
segmenting foreign markets and entry to mention a few.
• International policy analysis and applied international macroeconomics -
Regulations and agreements that control imports and exports to foreign
countries, the role of trade policies, and Theoretical review. International
Economics, relations, Political Economy, and ecology. Trade regime
orientation, Trade barriers. Import substitution and outward-orientated
trade policies. FDI, OLI, risk and responses. Supply chain, value chain,
Inbound logistics, Outbound logistics, sales
• Research methods International Trade - Importance of accurate
international market selection and the ability to composite indices and
report on the results. I can analyze a country’s trade competitiveness and
report on the outcomes, to conduct trade policy analysis with a partial
equilibrium framework. I can conduct panel data regression analysis within
the framework of the Gravity Model of International Trade and the reporting
of results to analyze international trade patterns and policies.
• Logistics and export administration – Various components of international
logistics system. Concepts of logistics and distribution, Planning, Inventory
and Warehouse Management, Documentation, Freight Insurance,
Incoterms, Freight Transport and Outsourcing.
Business Management • International cargo movement *
• General Management • International Trade Relations*
• Marketing Management • International Trade Practices*
• Purchasing Management* • International Trade Analysis *
• Supply chain Management*
• Risk Management * • Microeconomics
• Investment Management • Macro Economics
• Financial Management * • Monetary Economics*
• Strategic Management • Public Economics
• Developmental Economics
• Financial Accountancy* • Econometrics
• Business Forms • Descriptive Statistics
• Business Ethics* • Practical statistics *
• Advanced Mathematical Techniques
Experience
Distribution
• Implementation of Bidtrack System
• Fleet Maintenance (COF, Servicing and Repairs)
• Driver and Van Assistant Schedules.
• Route schedule optimization.
• Custom Reports
• Vehicle Utilization – Trip Logs, Journey summary, Vehicle usage, Km
travelled, Travel Time
• Driver Behavior – Speeding, Harsh Braking, Over idling
• Vehicle Analysis – Fuel, Maintenance and Toll Cost
• Delivery Points – Time spend at Customer, Customers visited, Arrival Time
• Investigated Hi-jacking of vehicle, full investigation report presented in
hearing to Chairperson.
Receiving
• Verify contents/Seal numbers/Trolley Numbers to customer order.
• Dispatch – verify contents in Trolleys to customer order.
• Verify tag numbers to contents in trolleys.
• Confirm Delivery note agree to the following (Tag Numbers and contents,
Trolley Numbers)
• Seal trolleys and record seal number on Customer delivery note
• Move customer linen to designated area ready for dispatch.
• Check vehicles (Clean and sanitized before loading)
• Inform customer of any delay in delivery.
• Driver and Van Assistant schedules
• Route planning
Bidvest
Stock Takes
• Ordering of consumable and Chemical stock
• Issuing of Stock
• Stock Take on (Average Stock System)
• Driver and Van Assistant work schedules.
• Route Planning
Project Work - Introduction and Installation of UHF System/Garments - RCL Foods.
• Confirmation of Garments received from Supplier (G Fox) vs order placed for
RCL Garments.
• Installation of UHF Tags on Garments
• Take on (Stock) on UHF System.
• Allocation of Garments per Department (Size, Color and Type)
• Packaging of Garments.
• Distribution of Garments to Customer
• Installation of Garments at Customer.
• Standard Operating Procedure.