Supply Chain Manager

Our client, a vertically integrated citrus producer, packer and marketer to global markets, is looking for a suitable candidate to manage their internal product supply chain processes and planning from production, packing to local and export sales. This position is based in Citrusdal.

Responsibilities:

• Plan and implement the internal supply chain strategy
• Continuous planning & coordination of product flow with various operational functions
• Develop protocols for coordination of supply chain management with operational functions such as sales, marketing, packing, production, or quality assurance
• Collaborate with procurement, marketing and sales to determine the optimal supply and demand matching solution from multiple production units and multiple packhouses
• Conduct research and market analysis of leading trends in order to reduce risk and ensure best practice principles
• Define performance metrics for measurement, progress and discrepancy reporting and evaluation of supply chain factors
• Build and manage relationships with both internal and external stakeholders
• Material planning & procurement

Requirements for the position:

• A relevant B.Comm Logistics or B.Sc degree
• 3 years’ relevant experience within supply chain operations in the FMCG/ manufacturing/agricultural industry
• A proven track-record within a cross functional operational environment
• Working knowledge of ERP systems and IT
• Excellent organizational skills and project management experience
• A strategic thinker that recognizes and anticipates potential threats and industry trends in the market
• Ability to conduct detailed procedures in a time constrained environment
• Resilient with strong leadership and interpersonal skills

 

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Closing date for applications: 15 December 2021