Supply Chain Manager - Agriculture
· Plan, coordinate, and manage all logistics
and distribution activities across local and export markets
· Oversee warehousing, transportation, and
distribution to ensure optimal stock flow and on-time delivery
· Manage third-party logistics providers
(3PLs), transporters, clearing agents, and freight forwarders
· Monitor and optimise logistics costs, fleet
utilisation, and route planning
· Manage export logistics processes including
documentation, customs clearance, Incoterms, and international shipping
· Ensure compliance with South African export
regulations, customs requirements, and destination country regulations
· Coordinate with clearing agents and freight
forwarders for sea, air, and road freight
· Manage export lead times, container planning,
and cross-border distribution (SADC and international markets)
· Manage high-volume, fast-moving stock with
tight delivery timelines and shelf-life constraints
· Collaborate with Sales, Demand Planning,
Production, and Finance to align forecasts and stock availability
· Ensure compliance with OHSA, road transport
regulations, and company safety standards
· Implement and monitor SOPs for warehousing,
distribution, and export processes
· Manage risk, insurance claims, loss
prevention, and damage control
Requirements
· Grade
12
· Bachelor’s Degree or Diploma in Logistics,
Supply Chain Management, Transport Management, or a related field
· Minimum 5–8 years’ experience in Supply
Chain Management in the Agriculture / FMCG
· Proven export
logistics experience, including cross-border shipments and
international trade
· Experience managing warehouses, transport
operations, and 3PLs
· Strong knowledge of South African transport,
customs, and export regulations
· Strong understanding of FMCG distribution
models and high-volume logistics
· Experience with Syspro or similar system
· Experience managing a large team
· Candidate must reside in the Port Elizabeth /
Uitenhage area