Agro Regional Manager

Recruiter:

Fempower

Job Ref:

CPT000855/Rea

Date posted:

Friday, March 18, 2022

Location:

Durban, South Africa

JOB SUMMARY:
Our client in the FMCG industry has an opportunity available for an Agro Regional Manager in the KZN area.

JOB DESCRIPTION:

Requirements:

Specialist Agronomical Knowledge of Small Grain and/or Potato Crop, with emphasis on quantity and quality forecasting (Preferably B.Sc. (Agric) degree or Diploma in agriculture)
5+ years knowledge and experience of agricultural industry
Seed potato knowledge would be beneficial
Experience in the processing sector would be an advantage
Experience in Agronomy related food safety programs
Experience in Logistics would be beneficial
High level of computer literacy.

KPAs:

Manage the commercial potato supply programme in accordance with the production needs of the factory located in KZN
Manage the seed pipeline in KZN
Manage negotiations and contracting of commercial and seed potato supplier agreements; including transport.
Manage the KZN commercial potato supply
Manage KZN seed potato supply, in conjunction with the Technical Services Manager
Maintain accurate weekly, monthly and annual potato supply plans for the KZN factory
Responsible for educating growers on latest agronomic practices that drive best in class potato quality (lower defects, higher solids), increased yields, reduce foreign objects, inspects and recommend farmer washing/grading operations and equipment.
Provide regional Agro management with monthly commercial crop volume estimates compared to contracted volumes, forecast crop losses where it occur, and/or identify potential supply risks in order to effectively plan for “short/over-supply” for commercial contract periods.
Facilitate and execute research projects (new plant materials, fertilizers and chemical, planting and irrigation practices), which will contribute positively to sustainability and productivity programs.

Please note should you not receive a response within 7 days of applying, you may consider your application as being unsuccessful.

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