FMCG Plant seeks a motivated, energetic and dynamic individual to assume this dedicated position. You will report to the Procurement Manager. You will need to be travel and work out of your car and often sleep out away from home.

Duties Include:

• Responsible for farm visits to all Northern provinces potato producing farms that have contracts with LBF.
• Perform/manage QC inspections on the farms – as per LBF raw material QC sheet, to minimize out of specs loads arriving at factory.
• Maintain sound relationships with current potato producers as well as sourcing new potato producers
• Responsible for coordinating the inbound logistics between service provider and the factory.

Knowledge, Skills and Qualifications

• Knowledge of potato production and processing requirements
• A valid drivers licence
• Willing to travel nationally
• Strong ethical values
• Ability to operate independently
• Computer literate – Excel to Intermediate Level
• Good presentation and communication skills
• Good negotiation and problem-solving skills
• Professional relationships maintained with farmers, transporters, potato industry role players
• The ability to handle criticism in a professional manner
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• A full command of the Afrikaans language
• Strong organizational, analytical and leadership skills
• Attention to detail
• Good team player
• Flexibility
• Willingness to travel extensively in the Northern Provinces
• Relevant Agricultural Diploma
• At least two years’ experience in raw material procurement/supply/logistics
• Meaningful exposure to commercial farming or processing of agricultural products
• A good understanding of the Farming community and culture
• Potato Knowledge

Location:

Must reside in the Northern Province area

Email your CV to

az.oc.pcw@ynohtna

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Posted on 14 May 10:38