Managing Director

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

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.

QUALIFICATIONS

* A Degree in Supply Chain Management.

* A Degree in Operations Management or.

* Post-Graduate qualification in Business Administration or similar.

* Bachelor of Commerce Degree in Law, Business Management, Finance, or Accounting.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

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