Citrus Product Manager

Recruiter:

Green Marble Recruitment Consultants

Job Ref:

JHB001094/DS

Date posted:

Tuesday, November 2, 2021

Location:

Capetown, South Africa

Salary:

800000 Annually

SUMMARY:
One of the country’s leading fruit exporters is seeking a well-established Product Manager with previous exposure and experience with Citrus specifically. The position is mainly based in Cape Town with some travelling to the UK as well as local travel.

POSITION INFO:
Education and Experience:
Formal tertiary qualifications with at least 5 – 7 years’ relevant work experience in the fruit and/or agricultural industry with an accomplished citrus production/technical/sales track record.

Specific focus on the following topics are essential:

Technical knowledge of Citrus production, packing and quality.
European and UK retail experience.
Procurement and grower services.
Product management.

Job description:

Define optimum procurement target.
Formalise and communicate with relevant citrus team members.
Agree target programme volumes and specs with clients.
Procurement
Co-ordinate/guide procurement in line with market and food safety requirements and based on companies South Africa’s growth requirements.
Liaise with growers/area managers on a regular basis to proactively manage shortfalls/excesses.
Supply management.
Compile and ensure packing instructions are circulated to area managers timeously.
Monitor packing progress and facilitate solutions to over/short packs as well as packing material.
Management of depot stock levels (FIFO) and dwell times.
Key account management.
Service specific retail/HORECA/wholesale accounts.
Grow client base in line with companies strategy.
Income optimization.
Claim negotiation.

Attributes / Requirements:

Influencing skills
Collaborative team player
Attention to detail.
Excellent judgement and decision-making.
Results & deadline driven.
Mental agility and curiosity.
Exceptional communication skills.
Applicable computer literacy.

Danielle Snyman
Senior Recruitment Consultant

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