General Manager - Exports - Citrusdal Valley - W.Cape (72156) at Ntice Sourcing Solutions

Job Description

• Mouton Citrus, a premium citrus producer, packer and exporter based in theCitrusdal Valley, Western Cape, is seeking an experienced General Manager: Exports to lead the execution and performance of its export business unit.
• Working closely with the MD: Packing & Marketing, the General Manager will oversee export operations, including supply chain & logistics, fruit allocation and day-to-day decision-making. Focusing on maximising the value of our established demand and supply base through strong leadership, sound judgement, disciplined execution and process management.
• The role will ensure strong coordination across the business and supply chain, optimal fruit allocation, effective programme execution and proactive management of operational and commercial risks.
• Success will be measured by consistent and reliable execution and strengthening Mouton Citrus' position as a preferred supplier to global retailers and importers resulting in improved grower returns.

Key Responsibilities:

Operational Leadership, Planning & Execution

• Lead the export management & operations team
• Manage the Export Management Operating System to ensure effective execution across the export value chain
• Oversee supply-demand planning, logistics, export documentation and program delivery to the agreed marketing and export plan
• Identify opportunities to improve efficiency, processes, systems and overall execution

Market plan, Allocation & Risk Management

• Optimise product allocation across customers, markets, product specifications, supply constraints and operational requirements within agreed strategic parameters
• Ensuring that supply, customer demand and operational capacity is well aligned
• Identify and managing key operational, commercial and supply chain risks

Financial Management

• Leading annual planning and budgeting for the export business unit
• Driving cost control, financial discipline and accountability
• Provide clear, concise and actionable reporting on progress, risks and key performance indicators

Requirements and Competencies:

• Leadership experience within fresh produce, exports, supply chain management or related sectors
• Relevant tertiary degree (eg. Management, Supply Chain, Industrial Engineering or a related field)
• Proven ability to lead multidisciplinary teams
• Strong managerial understanding of planning, logistics and export execution
• High emotional intelligence, and lead effectively under pressure
• Ability to build trust, engage constructively across functions and develop people
• Experience operating in complex, fast-moving environments
• Excellent communication skills and sound judgement
• Fruit industry experience will be advantageous but not required