Logistics & Export Manager Vacancy Helderberg

Boekenhoutskloof Winery is seeking to employ a Logistics and Export Manager at its Helderberg facility, located between Stellenbosch and Somerset West. With a brand portfolio that is well-established domestically and internationally, we pride ourselves in the quality of our wines as we continuously strive for excellence in all areas of our operations.

Role in the company

The Logistics & Export Manager’s role is to ensure availability of stock to meet demand as and when needed, by processing orders, liaising with distribution partners regarding ready dates, drawing up effective production schedules, coordinating the procurement of the necessary dry goods as well as overseeing the warehousing function, including stock control right through to successful loading of consignments and the completion of the associated administration. This goes hand in hand with smooth flow of communication to all relevant parties, consisting internally of the winemaking- and production teams, and externally of customers, distribution- and logistics partners.

Key Performance Areas:

• Export documentation
• Wine Online administration
• SAWIS documentation (from bottling to finished goods)
• Stock accounting
• Logistics administration (including transfer of stocks between warehouses, delivery notes and relevant documentation)
• QC controls

Areas of Responsibility

• Correct and timely order processing and preparation, generation and control of associated documentation
• Maintaining effective relationships and communication channels with customers, distribution- and logistics partners
• Production planning and scheduling to ensure availability of stock as and when needed, while maintaining operational- and warehousing efficiencies
• Documentation and administration relating to export and domestic shipments
• SAWIS documentation
• Managing and developing the dry goods- and warehousing teams
• Controlling and accounting for dry goods, finished goods and ensuring data integrity on the company’s information systems
• Continuous improvement and documentation of logistics- and warehousing processes and procedures
• Adherence to all Health & Safety-, Security- and Quality standards that the company subscribes to

Requirements

• Highly organized and structured individual with above average attention to detail
• B. Com. or similar academic qualification
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in a similar position
• An excellent management and leadership track record
• In depth knowledge of Ezy Wine or similar ERP system, and the Office 365 Application Suite
• Thorough understanding of and hands-on experience with export- and logistics administration and SAWIS documentation
• Exceptional communication skills
• Above average analytical- and computational thinking skills