Westfalia Technological Services (WTS) is the research division of Westfalia Fruit and the largest privately-funded subtropical fruit research organisation in the world. The in-house dedicated team of scientists and technicians at WTS focusses on varietal development, innovation and environmental matters​.
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Reporting to the Export Sales Manager, the successful candidate will play a key role in driving the success of Westfalia Marketing by excelling in a high-performance, results oriented environment.
Key Responsibilities:
Effectively executing the business strategy to channel fruit into the export market
Ensuring compliance with best practices in Export Logistics
Maintaining the integrity of the cold chain process
Ensure delivery of high-quality products to meet customer expectations
Demonstrate commitment to excellence in operations
Requirements: Education & Experience
Degree in International Trade or Supply Chain Management will be beneficial
2-3 years’ Experience in the fruit industry, with insight into export documentation
Understanding of Logistics
Account Management Knowledge will be an advantage
Knowledge of Pal broker / Pal track
Experience dealing with export documentation processes
Understanding of Freight Forwarding and Customs Clearance Processes
Advanced working knowledge of Excel, with the ability to utilize pivot tables to summarize data, and reconcile figures
Strong focus on detail is very important
The ability to work in a high stress environment with regular deadlines associated with the process of exporting fruit.
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