The ideal candidate would be responsible for:
- Use the daily stock sheet to guide and verify accurate production planning.
- Liaise with production teams regarding daily strike rates and ensure timely feedback to management on any issues or deviations.
- Conduct weekly alignment meetings with the production team to review and update plans.
- Allocate available stock fairly across all customer accounts, in line with business priorities.
- Maintain a clear understanding of stock levels and stock againg across all product lines.
- Prioritize the movement of oldest stock to minimize waste and ensure freshness.
- Communicate all out-of-stock or low-stock scenarios to internal teams and suggest possible alternatives.
- Submit the daily stock sheet before 08:00 AM each morning.
- Monitor and report on stock againg and recommend actions for aged stock.
- Ensure accurate and timely weekly sales forecasts are submitted to guide production planning.
- Send regular updates to managers regarding stock availability and movement.
- Maintain open and effective communication with sales reps, telesales, managers, and logistics to align on customer orders, challenges, and inventory status.
- Assist colleagues by sharing knowledge of which business units can fulfill specific orders more efficiently.
- Ensure all daily customer orders are processed and captured by the 15:00 cutoff time.
- Communicate with Hestony and Logistics teams daily to coordinate deliveries and order fulfillment.
The successful candidate must meet the following requirements:
- Matric or Equivalent qualification with a proven track record in sales
- Minimum 5 years experience in the FMCG Trade
- Must be able to work in a high-pressured environment and committed to deadlines
- Maintaining 20 Keys
