Procurement and Logistics Manager

Midrand, Johannesburg
Permanent
Full-time

21 days ago
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Westfalia Fruit Products situated in Midrand, has a permanent vacancy for a suitably qualified and experienced Procurement and Logistics Manager.Reporting to the Head of Operations, the incumbent will be responsible to manage all non-fruit related procurement (Fertilizer, Transport, Packing Material, Ingredients etc) for Westfalia Africa food products to ensure lowest cost, at the correct quality while maintaining reliable supply. To manage all Logistical activities inclusive of Warehousing, storage, transport, and distribution from Westfalia sites to the distribution centres.Qualifications/Experience:

Degree in Supply Chain/Procurement
Commerce / Business / Engineering / Science
5 to 8 years Supply Chain experience with 3 years at a senior management level with responsibility of direct reports
Experience in identifying cost savings and driving down costs with a track record of total cost savings
Experience in managing food and packaging and/or fertilizer categories
Experience in project management
Experience in managing contract manufacturers
Experience in managing warehousing (raw material and finished goods)
Experience in optimizing and managing logistics

Knowledge:

Strong commercial and financial understanding
Food safety systems
Agricultural sector knowledge
Basic technical knowledge on farming, production, and packing

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