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South Africa: Chief General Manager

Date 2024-12-06
Job Title Chief General Manager
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Category Transport Logistics Warehouse
Location ZA
/ South Africa

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MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS Must have 15-20 years of experience in the fruit industry (preferably apples, kiwis, pears, and oranges sourced around the world through our subsidiaries). Proven leadership and team management skills. Strong understanding of global fruit procurement and export processes. Excellent communication and negotiation abilities. Strong knowledge of English. Ability to handle emergency situations effectively KEY RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO: Leadership & Team Management Oversee operations across overseas group companies, ensuring smooth procurement and dispatch. Distribute work among junior staff everywhere, ensuring quality and efficiency. Forecast HR needs, submit completed hiring proposals, and oversee junior staff performance. Sourcing & Sales Targets Meet sourcing targets for apples, pears, citrus, and kiwis. Develop and propose global sales plans to achieve export sales targets. Pack House & Storage Management Ensure availability of leased technically top-class pack houses and storage spaces. Secure competitive contracts with vendors & service providers before the commencement of season. Coordination & Quality Control Coordinate sourcing, packing, and quality control across global locations. Ensure proper handling, storage, packing, and adherence to quality standards. Marketing & Market Development Oversee marketing efforts and develop new export markets. Promote sourcing model to grow relationships with growers. End-to-End Management Manage procurement to shipping process, ensuring smooth operations. Ensure commitments with growers are documented and confirmed. Emergency & Critical Situations Management Be accessible to handle emergencies and ensure business continuity. Maintain emergency contacts for shipping and logistics. Strategic Management Develop strategies to optimize grower negotiations and sourcing model implementation. Ensure competitive pricing and improve growers cash flow. Financial & Operational Reporting Drive revenue growth, cost optimization, and financial transparency. Monitor reconciliation of raw materials and packing materials. Business Plan & Policy Implementation Lead business plan execution and ensure policy compliance. Implement legal, statutory, ERP and regulatory requirements. Manpower & Performance Monitoring Ensure adequate staffing per organizational needs. Monitor and control performance to meet objectives. Safe Storage & Quality Assurance Ensure safe storage & handling of fruit throughout the Cold Supply Chain to minimize quality loss. Manage contracts with growers and ensure proper picking times.

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