Managing Director

SUMMARY:
Managing Director

POSITION INFO:

Our client, a supplier in the FMCG industry is looking for a Managing Director to join their team.

Duties and Responsibilities;

*  The Managing Director will oversee the day-to-day management and operations of the company.
*  Managing the performance of each employee in conjunction with the HR Department.
*  Managing and implementing company policies and procedures in conjunction with the HR Department.
*  Responsible for staff disciplinary procedures in conjunction with HR Department.
*  Engage and responsible for Union discussions and relationships.
*  Improving internal processes and ensuring employees work as a cohesive unit.
*  Build and lead successful teams.
*  Sustaining current market position and growing market share.
*  Anticipate client needs and develop solutions to meet those needs.
*  Set up, maintain, and manage sales budgets on a regular basis.
*  Managing targets in a dynamic and competitive business environment.
*  Developing and designing the route to market strategies for product baskets to ensure margin and consumer delivery is achieved.
*  Ensuring that new products are developed in line with company strategy and market requirements.
*  Managing stock movement including slow-moving, redundant stock, stock quality, and stock returns.
*  Responsible for stock accuracy, stock counts, and stock recons.
*  Responsible for all maintenance: warehousing, vehicles, plant & equipment, office suites, and general housekeeping.
*  Monitor and authorize the use of hired vehicles.
*  Monitor and authorize any overtime relating to operations.
*  Improving business processes on an ongoing basis to reduce costs and improve efficiencies.
*  Ensuring strict compliance with MRP processes.
*  Ensuring correct stock levels are in place and alternative suppliers are identified in conjunction with the procurement team.
*  Creating business plans to support the company’s financial objectives.
*  Defining long-term strategic goals with clear implementation plans.
*  Ensure that financial management processes are accurate and reported timeously in order to assist management in making sound strategic decisions.
*  Implement hardware and software improvements.
*  Responsible for implementing SAP and all other Microsoft application training for all staff.
*  Managing SAP-related issues.

KEY SKILLS

*  Understanding of food quality, food safety, and applicable HACCP requirements.
*  Understanding Health & Safety requirements in a food production environment.
*  General seafood industry experience.
*  Excellent verbal and written communication.
*  Solid presentation skills and ability to explain complex processes to an audience.
*  Sound ERP and IT-related knowledge.
*  Sound financial knowledge.
*  Well-rounded and able to multi-task effectively.
*  Strong leadership skills Ability to motivate teams to implement processes effectively.
*  Ability to enforce and maintain high standards, even under pressure.
*  Manage targets within budget.

QUALIFICTIONS

• A Degree in Supply Chain Management.
• A Degree in Operations Management .
• Post-Graduate qualification in Business Administration or similar.
• Bachelor of Commerce Degree in Law, Business Management, Finance, or Accounting.

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