Producer & Supply Manager (Table Grapes)

Reference: 11380 CM
Consultant: Christa Mostert

Job Description:

  • Identify and develop new table-grape producers and secure additional export volumes.
  • Build and maintain relationships with producers, farm managers and packhouses.
  • Conduct farm, vineyard and packhouse visits and quality inspections.
  • Monitor fruit quality and identify potential quality risks.
  • Maintain crop estimates and weekly supply forecasts.
  • Coordinate packing programmes according to orders and requirements.
  • Identify and communicate supply shortages, surpluses and programme risks.
  • Assist with packing materials, transport, cooling, cold storage and container loading.

Qualifications:

  • Minimum 5 years’ experience in the table-grape export industry.
  • Strong knowledge of table-grape production, quality, packing and export requirements.
  • Experience working directly with producers and packhouses.
  • Experience with crop forecasting, supply planning and packing programmes.
  • Good understanding of fresh produce logistics and cold-chain requirements.
  • Strong commercial, communication and relationship-management skills.
  • Established producer network and sourcing experience highly advantageous.
  • Agricultural or commercial qualification advantageous.
  • Afrikaans and English proficiency advantageous.
  • Valid driver’s licence and willingness to travel extensively.
  • Able to work independently in a fast-paced, seasonal environment.

How to Apply:

  • Email your comprehensive CV to exceedhr@exceed.co.za.
  • If you are already registered, please forward your CV and the relevant reference number to the consultant with whom you are currently registered in order to avoid duplicity on our system.
  • We reserve the right to only conduct interviews with candidates of choice.
  • Applicants who have not received feedback within 30 days from the closing date must please accept their application as unsuccessful.