Agro Logistics Manager Job Vacancy at Pepsi Cola South Africa

Job Title:Agro Logistics Manager Job


Date: Jul 2, 2012

Location: Riyadh, SA

PepsiCo is a world leader in convenient snacks, foods and beverages - home to some of the best loved and iconic brands around the world.

Our business in Asia Middle East and Africa is the global growth engine of PepsiCo, spanning over 92 diverse countries - from emerging markets to developed markets. Living up to our promise of being a good corporate citizen, through more efficient use of land, energy, water and packaging in our operations, we continue to delight 75% of the world's consumers with our quality, tasty, fun, nutritious and convenient products.

Our employees are at the heart of PepsiCo. Through the Company's commitment to Talent Sustainability, we continue to support the development of employees. Possibilities, our employment brand, reinforces our commitment to our people; enabling them to reach new heights in their careers and becoming truly world class talents. PepsiCo is universally recognized as one of the best companies in the world for leadership development.




The Role:

To prepare and execute the contracts with suppliers. To manage the day to day supply schedules in the aim to comply with the planned volume and cost for potato and corn.

· To develop and expand a seamless agro raw materials supply.

· To comply the supply of potato and corn with the planned volume and price.

· Survey all chips stock established area in various growing regions even out of our suppliers to create an alternative supply plan in case of crisis.

· To negotiate detailed supply terms with suppliers.

· To elaborate the weekly and monthly supply schedule to meet the plan.

· To manage and co-ordinate a procurement supply function.

· To manage and co-ordinate a contracting supply business unit.

· To manage and co-ordinate export/import business including government liaison.

· Work with National Agro Manager to develop AOP.

Skills, Knowledge and Experience:



    University degree 4 years Engineering, Science or Business related discipline.


    5 years in raw material process related field.


    Strong negotiation and presentation skills.


    Ability to communicate both up and down in the organization.


    Has previous experience with developing and negotiating with suppliers and business partners.


    Can manage conflict resolution situations both within the team function and with outside suppliers and seek win/win solutions.


    Has strong planning skills.


    Can easily communicate with Government personnel at all levels.


    Has the ability to understand technical concepts and manage technical professionals outside their own sphere of knowledge.


    Is able to travel extensively.


    Has the ability to relate to international suppliers.


    Has strong analytical ability.


    Is strongly motivated and with a high level of enthusiasm.


    Excellent computer skills.


    Fluency in English written and spoken.


    Results driven.


    Strong commercial business sense.


    Integrity beyond doubt.


PepsiCo

Ref: 14512BR


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How to Apply;
http://careers.pepsico.com/job/Riyadh-Agro-Logistics-Manager-Job/1995663/