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Candidate Name: Jurgens P (293SA)

Current Location: New Zealand

Industry: Transport, Logistics, Warehousing: Operations & Logistics Manager | Inventory Control Specialist

Immigration Status: In progress, waiting on an offer of employment to complete Visa application.

Professional Summary

Jurgens is a results-driven operations and logistics professional with over 15 years of experience leading high-volume warehouse and parts management teams. His background includes managing multi-site operations, streamlining inventory systems, and driving continuous improvement across logistics, supply chain, and workshop environments.

Originally from South Africa, Jurgens has spent time living with family in Auckland and is highly motivated and eager to contribute to a forward-thinking organisation that values efficiency, accountability, and team development. Jurgens brings a strong foundation in ERP/WMS systems, advanced Excel reporting, and cross-functional collaboration with procurement, finance, and health & safety teams.

Key Skills & Strengths

  • Multi-site Warehouse & Logistics Management
  • Inventory Control & ERP/WMS Systems (JDA, Sage Pastel)
  • Advanced Excel Reporting (Pivot Tables, Power Query, Dashboards)
  • Budget Planning & Cost Optimisation
  • Health & Safety Compliance
  • Team Leadership (85+ staff across 6 sites)
  • Supplier & Stakeholder Engagement
  • Continuous Improvement & Operational Efficiency

Work Experience Highlights

  • Warehouse Parts Manager – SA Taxi, South Africa
    Led operations across six distribution centres, managed 85 staff, and optimised inventory and dispatch processes.
  • Panel Administration Manager – SA Taxi
    Delivered daily production reports, monitored workshop performance, and managed budgets.
  • Head of Production Control – SA Taxi
    Oversaw repair workflows and led MIS reporting for vehicle readiness and resale.
  • Fleet Logistics Manager – SA Taxi
    Managed repossession logistics and national vehicle movement reporting.

Education & Certifications

  • Senior Certificate – H/S Birchleigh, South Africa
  • Alison Online Courses:
    • Introduction to Operations Management
    • Fundamentals of Operations Management
    • Introduction to Supply Chain Management

Professional Goals
Jurgens is seeking opportunities in warehouse operations, logistics coordination, or inventory management within New Zealand’s transport, manufacturing, or service sectors. He is committed to bringing his leadership, systems expertise, and process improvement mindset to a team that values operational excellence and growth.

Jurgens is open to living anywhere within New Zealand