Key areas of responsibility

• Oversee receiving, warehousing, distribution, and maintenance operations.
• Setup layout and ensure efficient space utilization – (KAIZEN).
• Initiate, coordinate, and enforce optimal operational policies and procedures.
• Adhere to all warehousing and handling legislation requirements.
• Maintain standards of health and safety, hygiene, and security as per ISO and HACCP requirements
• Manage stock control and reconcile with data storage system.
• Prepare Daily Workload plan and manpower schedules,
• Liaise with clients, suppliers, and transport companies.
• Produce Management reports and statistics (Stock & Occupancy, forecast on volumes and statistics)
• Interact with sales, marketing, and finance to understand demand forecast drivers.
• Support daily communication with customers to handle space bookings & queries.
• Ensure all Operations documentation is completed and reviewed.

SKILLS & COMPETENCIES:

• Previous experience in a similar field.
• Excellent knowledge of supply chain processes.
• Working experience of relevant software (e.g., SAP MM).
• Strong communication skills.
• Excellent organizational and project management skills. Attention to detail.
• Creative problem-solving.
• A strategic and analytical mind.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business/Supply chain related degree.
• A minimum of 5 years’ experience in a similar capacity preferable in logistic   company.
• Relevant, demonstrable experience in a similar role.
• Knowledge and experience of warehousing in FMCG industry.

PROFILE INTRODUCTION      

Our client a start-up Warehouse and Logistics service provider seeks to bring on-board a seasoned Interim Business Development Consultant. The successful candidate will be responsible for converting the sales pipeline and on board clients before the official launch. They will also be tasked to review the sales strategy as well as developing the base structures that will facilitate ISO certification. 
 Key areas of responsibility

• Develop and execute strategies to penetrate market, drive business growth and increase market share
• Identify and cultivate new business opportunities through market research and analysis
• Build and maintain relationships with key customers and stakeholders
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop and implement marketing campaigns
• Develop and present proposals and presentations to prospective customers
• Monitor market trends and competitive activity to identify new opportunities
• Negotiate contracts and manage the sales process from lead generation to closing

SKILLS & COMPETENCIES:

• Commercial Acumen
• Strategic Planning & Management
• Financial Acumen
• Negotiation Skills
• Relationship & Stakeholder Management
• Problem Solving and Decision Making
• Risk Management
• Communication and interpersonal skills

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Marketing, Supply Chain Management or related field
• 10+ years of experience in business development, sales and marketing, with a focus on logistics and supply chain solutions and/or FMCGs
• Strong knowledge of the cold chain logistics and supply chain industry
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and presentation skills
• Proven track record of successfully developing and implementing business development strategies
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills