Fruit Supply Chain Manager

1 day ago


Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa West Coast Personnel Full time

**Overview**

West Coast Personnel is a forward-thinking company dedicated to quality and sustainability. We are seeking an enthusiastic Fruit Supply Chain Manager to manage and expand our fruit supply network.

We offer a competitive salary of **R750,000 - R1,000,000 per annum**, depending on experience and qualifications.

**Job Description**

The successful candidate will be responsible for:

  • Network Management: Maintain and expand our supply network for fruit to meet yearly production requirements.
  • Coordination: Communicate daily with production, logistics, quality, and planning teams to ensure timely supply of raw materials.
  • Budgeting: Develop yearly and monthly purchase budgets aligned with demand and fruit seasons.
  • Market Analysis: Assess local market conditions, identify new supply opportunities, and share market insights with the sales team.
  • Relationship Building: Build and sustain strong relationships with farmers through regular visits across South Africa.
  • Quality Assurance: Ensure compliance with quality standards and pesticide residue regulations.
  • System Management: Oversee purchase prices, orders, and contracts within the ERP system, and generate monthly reports on stock levels, order status, and pricing.
  • Negotiation: Negotiate purchase prices based on global market information and internal cost considerations.

The ideal candidate will have:

  • Experience: Minimum of 4 years in fruit buying, preferably in an industrial environment.
  • Education: Degree in Agriculture or a B-com degree with an agricultural background.
  • Travel: Willingness to travel locally, including overnight stays.
  • ERP Systems: Experience with ERP systems such as Sage, SAP, or Pastel Evolution.
  • Transportation: Must have a personal car.
  • Languages: Fluent in English; proficiency in Afrikaans and other languages is advantageous.


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