Technical, Marketing and Operations Specialist - Plant Nutrition

SUMMARY:

An established international manufacturer of specialised agrochemicals is seeking the above to be responsible for providing technical support for plant nutrition products, managing sales forecasts, orders, and supply chain and production activities, and collaborating with internal teams to drive business growth.

POSITION INFO:

Minimum requirements for the role:

• Must have a National Diploma or Degree in Agriculture
• CropLife or BASOS accreditation; If not, must be obtained within a year
• Minimum 3-5 years’ working experience in a similar role
• Computer literate in Microsoft applications
• Must be willing to visit customers from time to time
• Willing to travel locally or abroad when required by the Commercial Director

• Providing input towards identifying, developing, and formulating products as per requests.
• Executing legwork on tailored packaging and labelling requirements, liaising with internal departments, e.g., production and procurement.
• Conducting costings of finished products and shipping scenarios as applicable and working with the Commercial Director on all aspects of component costing, finished goods prices, and margin levels.
• Liaising with relevant business development and procurement staff.
• Negotiating deals and pricing on a case-by-case basis, always as mandated and approved by the Commercial Director.
• Tracking and expediting confirmed orders both internally (e.g., production and shipping departments as necessary) and with relevant counterparts.
• Developing and implementing strategies for business growth within the assigned portfolio in collaboration with internal teams and external representatives.
• Contributing towards identifying needs and designing, developing, and formulating product requirements, always focusing on innovation, adding value, and differentiating the product offering.
• Providing technical advice to clients and end-users (e.g., farmers) on the use of products on various crops in collaboration with in-house experts and departments.
• Assisting in developing solutions for crops as necessary, in collaboration with in-house experts, departments, and under the mandate of the Commercial Director.
• Assisting with managing logistics and supply chain arrangements regarding stock, including performing costing, tracking confirmed and in-progress orders, and executing related activities and processes.
• Managing sales forecasts within company systems, including the MRP system, for the assigned portfolio as directed and mandated by the Commercial Director.
• Collaborating with in-house crop and product experts by actively participating in knowledge-sharing initiatives, including training sessions, study groups, and peer-to-peer support to ensure continuous learning.
• Managing, controlling, and optimizing consignment stock according to company guidelines and rules.