Job Description

A well-established manufacturer of speciality chemicals is seeking the above for managing supplier relationships, order processes, and deliveries while coordinating marketing efforts, training, and resolving customer complaints effectively.Minimum requirements for the role:

• Must have relevant tertiary qualification such as a Diploma in Business Administration, or a related field
• Minimum 3 yearsxe2x80x99 post-graduate experience in the Agricultural Industry
• Technical and agrochemical knowledge is essential
• Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
• Ability to travel and work independently is essential
• Must have a safety-oriented mindset
• Fluency in both English and Afrikaans to cater to the companyxe2x80x99s customer base
• Must have a valid driverxe2x80x99s license, reliable own transport, and be medically fit to drive

The successful candidate will be responsible for:

• Ensuring signed MOUs and SOPs are in place with each supplier.
• Building and improving supplier relationships.
• Communicating bi-weekly to update prices and stock availability.
• Exploring and implementing joint marketing opportunities.
• Improving delivery timelines.
• Managing and maintaining the transparent order platform.
• Providing daily feedback to Farmers on orders.
• Ensuring 80% of deliveries are being completed within 7 days.
• Managing each process from purchase order to delivery.
• Improving and finding better ways to shorten delivery time.
• Communicating with and involving Technical Advisors in projects.
• Overseeing the orders and deliveries for contract growing farmers and organized buying groups.
• Planning Farmersxe2x80x99 days and town hall meetings.
• Liaising with Crop Advisors/Regional Sales Managers on Crop Advisor meetings and activities in each area.
• Scheduling monthly meetings with the Marketing Team.
• Training Depot personnel, Sales Administrators, and 3rd party suppliers.
• Assisting the team with product complaints or claims to understand what went wrong.
• Involving the 3rd party suppliers in resolving complaints.

Please note that subsequent to the screening and shortlisting process, all further communication will be entered into, only with the shortlisted candidates

Mayfly Group