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.
Job Function
The successful candidate will be responsible for the successful management of the Distribution Centre (DC) in Limpopo.
Job Requirements
- Grade 12/ NQF 4
- Minimum 5-Years’ experience within the Agricultural environment
- Proven ability to manage a stock component of R30 Million per month
- Proven knowledge of agri-business stock needs and necessities
- Comfortable in managing a diverse staff component of 30 – 40 employees
- Proven experience in managing the logistics component of a business is essential
- Willing to work afterhours as and when required based on operational requirements
- Intermediate to advanced level of MS Office
Job Description
- Overall management of business unit
- Managing the DC's fleet and planning routes which includes the distribution of 70 – 100 tons of product daily with a fleet of 5 – 10 delivery vehicles
- Limit stock losses through daily, weekly and monthly stock counts
- Limiting expired stock and managing slow moving stock (this includes frozen products, FMCG’s components, chemicals and pesticides, etc.)
- Managing the HR Function within the business unit which includes but it not limited to leave schedules, performance, discipline and overall building of long-term relationships
- Continuously adding value to the industry through reaching the organizations' strategic and operational goals
- Excellent customer service including dealing with queries and complaints
- Ability to be creative in striving to continuously exceed goals and targets
- Submitting weekly reports identifying risks to Head Office
- Ensure business unit comply with all relevant legislation
Skills
- Exceptional interpersonal skills
- Negotiation skills
- Ability to establish and maintain long term business relationships
- Business Acumen
- Ability to work independently
- Conflict Management
- Personal Resilience
- Communication skills
Other Information
- The company can expire jobs at any time at their own discretion.
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- VKB Group is an equal opportunity employer. VKB Group’s approved Employment Equity Plan and Targets will be considered as part of the recruitment process aligned to VKB Group’s Employment Equity & Transformation Strategy. VKB Group actively supports the recruitment of People with Disabilities
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