Open Positions at Fourier Recruitment

Description

• The main purpose of this position is to oversee and manage the on-time deliveries of feed to the company’s customers on a daily basis and be responsible to facilitate the maintenance and upkeep of a fleet of trucks.
• Uphold shift roster for drivers two weeks in advance
• Responsible for risk and safety assessment for on farm deliveries and to ensure that procedures are adhered to.
• Ensure silo inspection on farms are done and documented.
• To follow the correct procedures and processes regarding procurement
• Submit driver’s schedules for payment to HR by the 16th of each month
• Schedule deliveries daily, in conjunction with the customer liaison administrator.
• To maintain an efficient and reliable fleet of trucks by ensuring that the maintenance of the trucks is planned according to schedule to avoid unplanned downtime.
• To maximise the efficiencies of the trucks and drivers by utilising the Vehicle Tracking system and to continually evaluate the driver’s performance.
• To make sure that there is a full complement of experienced drivers available by following the recruiting procedure and doing relevant driving and reference checks.
• To operate the fleet of trucks within the budgeted cost parameters.
• Control of the spares and consumables of the fleet of tankers to ensure that the spares are on hand when needed.
• Responsible to ensure that the trucks are maintained in a presentable and acceptable roadworthy condition by implementing processes and checks.

Minimum Requirements

• Matric or Diploma in transportation would be an added advantage.
• Valid Code EC driver’s license (no endorsements)
• No criminal record
• 3 Years previous proven experience in bulk tanker deliveries essential.
• 3 Years previous Production experience, preferably in the Milling Industry.
• Customer liaison experience essential.
• Minimum 5 years supervisory experience.

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Description

• The purpose of this role is to manage designated accounts, and to grow the volume and range of products sold in the designated area. This should be achieved through strategic business decisions, building customer relationships, delivering quality product, and differentiating the client as a brand.

Minimum Requirements

• Grade 12 (NQF4)
• Tertiary Qualification (B Agric / B.Sc. Agric) will be an advantage
• Strong technical knowledge of animal nutrition will be an advantage
• Valid Code 08/EB driver’s license
• 3-5 years’ experience in a similar role (selling & marketing)
• Demonstrated record of success in the agricultural environment (preference towards animal feed background)

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Description

• Excellent interpersonal, written and verbal communication and collaboration skills
• Action oriented with a strong Customer Focus Motivated with can do attitude
• Ability to grasp new concepts quickly, generate fresh and innovative ideas
• Attention to detail
• Action Orientated

Minimum Requirements

• One of the following or related Qualification would be preferred bachelor's in animal nutrition, Agricultural or Commercial
• 5 years' experience in a sales environment within the Animal Feed industry
• Knowledge in/of the workings of an animal feed plant would be an advantage
• Skilled at using Microsoft Office packages

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Description

• The Feed Safety Specialist role is located within the sales department of an OpCo. The role of the highest-level Technical Sales Advisor may be located within the sales department of a cluster or division. The Feed Safety Specialist reports to the Sales Manager. The Sales Representative/Key Account Manager and the Feed Safety Specialist work in a ‘tandem approach’ to reach the highest sales possible, whereby the Feed Safety Specialist supports the Sales Representative/Key Account Manager in highly complex and technical processes. The Feed Safety Specialist supports the sales process and identifies areas for increasing sales, while the Sales Representative/Key Account Manager acts as the commercial expert, opening doors and closing deals.

Minimum Requirements

• One of the following or related Qualification would be preferred: a bachelor's in animal nutrition, Agricultural or Commercial
• 5 years' experience in a sales environment within the Animal Feed Safety industry
• Skilled at using Microsoft Office package
• Afrikaans/English Speaking

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Description

• The Product Manager  reports to the Sales Manager. The main purpose of this role is to propose, implement, and monitor new product marketing plans to achieve future sales and profit objectives for allocated products
• Actively drive, promote and support all sales activities of the Feed Additive Range
• Be the first “go-to” person for technical issues and requests on the relevant products
• Training and technical support to internal staff with good presentation skills, follow up on possible areas of knowledge development requirements and address
• Organize, follow-up and take control of feed additive field trials and prepare relevant documentation
• Identify new business opportunities for new products, re-launches, packaging changes, and range extensions, and proposes initial plans to exploit these opportunities
• Prepares product marketing plans and discontinuation plans to ensure that the new product range is in tune with market opportunities
• Prepares sales and profit estimates for future products
• Liaises with internal departments and external agencies to ensure full communication and success of marketing plans
• Keep up-to date commercial and technical brochures, leaflets, presentations, labels, packaging, certificates and other means of communication for the products
• Constantly monitors performance of the product portfolio to ensure it meets organization objectives.
• Safeguard the quality of the products in cooperation with the quality department, and follow-up on customer complaints

Minimum Requirements

• Master’s degree, BSc Animal Science or Nutrition / Veterinary  / experienced and several years of experience in product management
• 5 years related experience
• Intermediate PC skills with strong knowledge of spreadsheet and word processing packages
• Excellent Communication skills (verbal and written)
• Willingness to travel 25% of the time
• Coordinates with internal and external parties (Sales, R&D, Procurement, agencies, key customers, etc.)
• Implements the overall product-marketing policy into a profitable product portfolio

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Description

• The creation of services, reports and applications as per business requirements, and agreed deadlines.
• Responsible for assisting the IT and IS support personnel in solving technical problems as and when they are escalated to you. These problems need to be resolved by confirming the validity of the problem and seeking for known or creating new solutions related to these more complex issues, within the Departmental timeframe set.
• The comprehensive documentation of new and existing systems at a technical level to ensure support continuity in that you need to complete all required documentation fully and provide supporting documents if required.
• The training of level 1 support and other development personnel on new and existing systems. So that they may provide the required support to the business.
• You are responsible for projects which you agreed to and are a part off in line with the business requirements.
• You are to ensure the correct and efficient planning, executing, controlling, and closing of a project to achieve the agreed goals, criteria and deadlines.

Minimum Requirements

• Matric (Grade 12 Certificate)
• Relevant BSc Degree or Diploma
• Possession of a valid Code 08/EB driver’s license
• 2+ Years’ experience in a similar position
• Solid MS SQL Query
• Problem solving and decision-making skills
• Conflict handling skills
• Communication and influencing skills
• Relationship building and team leadership skills
• Computer skills (MS Office)
• Written communication skills
• Negotiation and Selling skills
• Positive, pro-active, results-driven attitude
• Innovative
• Highly ethical and principle-driven
• Committed, dedicated, motivated
• Self-starter and follow-though
• Energy, drive, courage and tenacity
• Required to work with minimum supervision

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Description

• Excellent interpersonal, written and verbal communication and collaboration skills
• Action oriented with a strong Customer Focus Motivated with can do attitude
• Ability to grasp new concepts quickly, generate fresh and innovative ideas
• Attention to detail
• Action Orientated

Minimum Requirements

• One of the following or related Qualification would be preferred bachelor's in animal nutrition, Agricultural or Commercial
• 5 years' experience in a sales environment within the Animal Feed industry
• Knowledge in/of the workings of an animal feed plant would be an advantage
• Skilled at using Microsoft Office packages