COMMERCIAL& OPERATIONAL MANAGER – O&L Fresh Produce

PURPOSE OF THE POSITION:
To train, direct, control, motivate and Lead the Distribution center, logistics as well as procurement teams by managing people, profitability, growth and business improvement plan processes in order to ensure efficient distribution operations.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES:
Maintain, enhance, build, and improve current key & strategic customer relationships for sustainable business growth.
Drive business development and optimize opportunities to grow both customers and producers.
Assist the Senior Leadership Team with co-creating the vision, strategy, and game plans for the business.
Lead, implement, manage the business improvement plan processes to ensure operational efficiency and drive internal controls.
Lead a cost-effective Buying/Procurement function and maintain supply chain performance in line with agreed forecasts.
Inventory management by maintaining optimum stock holding for the DC to meet customer demands
Manage the Logistics function by ensuring an operationally effective and efficient fleet for the business to meet the customers’ expectations.
Planning and management of sub-contractors.
Monitor and ensure compliance to service level agreements of suppliers and customers.
Managing profitability and growth by driving revenue in line with budget targets and initiate and implement cost saving initiatives
Manage the company’s risk through identification, implementation, and maintenance of risk control measures to minimize liability.
Optimize and maintain all Company assets.
Enforce safety and quality standards within the Distribution Centre.
People Management by leading the O&L Culture and People Strategy consistently to keep everyone in their best version.

QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCES
Bachelor’s Degree in Business Management / Logistics / Procurement.
A minimum of 8 – 10 years’ relevant experience with at least 5 years at managerial level.
Outstanding leadership qualities are a must.
Extensive knowledge on distribution, transport, and logistics.
Knowledge and experience in a Fruit & Veg environment will be an added advantage