Description:
- Weekly reporting to National Fresh Produce Manager in CPT.
- Executing efficient and accurate ordering and expediting orders.
- Expediting stock requests and communicating requests with depot personnel for minimum stock levels.
- Participating in stock takes and monitoring stock levels of fresh produce and packaging at Depo
- Oversee the financial system e.g., Sage. Ensure accurate financial execution of procurement, assemblies and Sales orders. This also includes monthly stock take with count variance targets.
- Prioritising tasks and managing time correctly to complete daily tasks timeously.
- Addressing and investigating customer complaints.
- Adhering to all internal control policies of the Company as well as adhering to all legislation pertaining to the enforcement of hygienic practices.
- Upholding and working according to all internal and external safety guidelines.
- Sourcing of new suppliers (farmers, growers or materials) and setting up grower contracts
- Liaising with Cape Town for merging of optimal stock procurement.
- Managing the production team according to companies’ standards through ensuring productivity and desirable work ethics.
- Identify opportunities for process optimisation and implement innovative techniques to enhance productivity and yield.
- Cultivate strong partnerships with suppliers and stay updated on industry news, new products, and emerging trends.
- Quality management – documentation, NCR etc as well as waste management with set targets
Requirements:
- Weekly reporting to National Fresh Produce Manager in CPT.
- Executing efficient and accurate ordering and expediting orders.
- Expediting stock requests and communicating requests with depot personnel for minimum stock levels.
- Participating in stock takes and monitoring stock levels of fresh produce and packaging at Depo
- Oversee the financial system e.g., Sage. Ensure accurate financial execution of procurement, assemblies and Sales orders. This also includes monthly stock take with count variance targets.
- Prioritising tasks and managing time correctly to complete daily tasks timeously.
- Addressing and investigating customer complaints.
- Adhering to all internal control policies of the Company as well as adhering to all legislation pertaining to the enforcement of hygienic practices.
- Upholding and working according to all internal and external safety guidelines.
- Sourcing of new suppliers (farmers, growers or materials) and setting up grower contracts
- Liaising with Cape Town for merging of optimal stock procurement.
- Managing the production team according to companies’ standards through ensuring productivity and desirable work ethics.
- Identify opportunities for process optimisation and implement innovative techniques to enhance productivity and yield.
- Cultivate strong partnerships with suppliers and stay updated on industry news, new products, and emerging trends.
- Quality management – documentation, NCR etc as well as waste management with set targets
- Tertiary qualification in logistics, procurement, fresh produce operations and/or supply chain, BSc agriculture or food science will be beneficial.
- Minimum 5 years hands on experience in a logistics, distribution, production or warehousing environment within the agricultural fresh produce industry will be required.
- Must have experience in HACCP and non-conformance handling experience and a proven track record for excellent customer service.
- Proven record of team management – minimum 10 staff will be beneficial
- General knowledge of the agricultural fresh produce industry and a knowledge of the fresh products that are supplied.
- Computer knowledge of MS office (excel/word/outlook) with a working knowledge of Sage.
- Good communication and writing skills in English and Afrikaans, with the ability to interface with people of all levels
- Valid driver’s license.
- Knowledge of product packaging (quality and ordering).
- Self-motivated, takes initiative and the ability to work under pressure.
- Deadline and target driven
- Tertiary qualification in logistics, procurement, fresh produce operations and/or supply chain, BSc agriculture or food science will be beneficial.
- Minimum 5 years hands on experience in a logistics, distribution, production or warehousing environment within the agricultural fresh produce industry will be required.
- Must have experience in HACCP and non-conformance handling experience and a proven track record for excellent customer service.
- Proven record of team management – minimum 10 staff will be beneficial
- General knowledge of the agricultural fresh produce industry and a knowledge of the fresh products that are supplied.
- Computer knowledge of MS office (excel/word/outlook) with a working knowledge of Sage.
- Good communication and writing skills in English and Afrikaans, with the ability to interface with people of all levels
- Valid driver’s license.
- Knowledge of product packaging (quality and ordering).
- Self-motivated, takes initiative and the ability to work under pressure.
- Deadline and target driven
26 Mar 2025;
from:
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