Job Description

Introduction to the VKB Group
The VKB Group is an agricultural company, providing support to farmers and producing straight-from-the farm-foods for consumers. Apart from the various consumer brands, the VKB Group is also represented by its regional brands: VKB, GWK and NTK. Our roots are firmly planted in agriculture with farming at our core, continuously growing and evolving throughout the years.Starting with providing everything needed on the farm to produce food, we now also operate in all areas of the food supply chain: processing, logistics, and national and global market channels.This house of brands we've established with the support of our farmer shareholders is the foundation for building the agribusiness of the future.
The ideal team player will be responsible for identifying and evaluating existing codes in VKB and GWK to ensure they meet efficiency standards, while coordinating with the Product Manager to compile categorised reports and maintain a master list of adjustments. They will also develop and execute action plans, monitor progress, and provide monthly reports to management. Additionally, the role includes managing requests and creating "Common Codes" in Business Central in collaboration with Production Management to support Central Purchasing and unlock further financial value.Requirements

• Grade 12 or NQF Level 4 qualification.
• At least 5 year's experience in a similar role.

• Background in Supply Chain Management will be a recommendation.
• Experience in Business Central will be advantageous, especially with a view to implementation in Commerce.
• Experience working with suppliers and managing the order fulfillment process.
• Knowledge of the procurement process and working with suppliers.
• Strong analytical skills.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Ability to prioritise, multi-task, and work under pressure in a fast-paced environment.

• Identify codes in existing code directories of VKB and GWK that do meet efficiency requirements.
• Coordinate with Product Manager to compile reports per category, also maintain a master that includes all adjustments.
• Compiled action plans for execution with the Product Manager.
• Report must contain action plans and monitor progress, and the candidate must report monthly to management.
• Handle requests for the creation of "Common Codes" in Business Central with Production Management to avoid duplication.
• Creation of the "Common Codes" and coordination of data that can be used for Central Purchasing for further financial value unlocking.

• Decision making
• Good communication skills
• Excel advance experience
• Creative thinker
• Business acumen
• Compliance
• Organising
• Conflict management skills
• Advance computer skills
• Problem solving skills
• Negotiation skills

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