Position Title: Coordinator Planning and Logistics

Position Type: Regular - Full-Time

Position Location: Delmas

Requisition ID: 32238

PLANNING & LOGISTICS COORDINATOR: AGRICULTURE – DELMAS

Applications are invited from suitably qualified candidates to fill the permanent position of a Planning & Logistics Coordinator. The incumbent will be based at McCain Delmas, Mpumalanga, and will report to the Potato Supply Manager.

PURPOSE OF THE JOB:

To align raw supply with raw requirements as per production demand and to coordinate ensuring that farmers conform to the McCain Food Safety Standard as per quality requirements.

KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS:

Planning and Coordination of Raw Material:
- Create and maintain a 4 to 6 weeks short term intake plan.
- Align plan with long term plan.
- Report on opportunities and risks that may influence the production plan.
- Provide an accurate quality report of raw material from farmers confirmed to deliver.
PC&R System and McCain Agriculture Audit Integration:
- Ensure and coordinate vendor registration.
- Load scheduling – PC&R and McCain Agriculture Audit App.
- Ensure accurate integration of data between the two systems.
Maintenance and Conformance to Food Safety Quality Standards:
- Ensure submission of chemical registers (signed and approved by a chemical rep.) – ensure no fraudulent information is given to McCain and farmers use correct chemicals.
- Ensure submission of water analysis (for E.coli) by farmer.
- Conduct Pesticide Residue testing – send randomly selected samples from different farmers for pesticide residue testing.
- Coordinate GAP Audit of all contracted farmers – this is a standard McCain requirement for all vendors.
- Be able to consolidate and balance Mock Recalls findings.
Weighbridge Coordination:
- Register vendors monthly on the weighbridge system as per the McCain Approved Vendor List.
- Coordinate communication between the weighbridge and PC&R.
- Report on accuracy of planned loads as on PC&R.
Office Admin:
- Coupa and SAP procurement of procurement requirements.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

Grade 12 or equivalent.
Tertiary qualification aligned to Supply Chain, Agriculture, or Industrial Engineering (preferably National Diploma; Degree will be advantageous).
Agricultural background.
A minimum of 2 years in planning.
Computer skills.
Interpersonal skills.
Communication skills.
Analytical skills.
Negotiation skills.

The closing date for applications is 20 November 2024.

The company will provide remuneration and benefits relevant and appropriate to the position. Preference will be given to Historically Disadvantaged South African (HDSA) candidates.

To apply, please visit: Internal applicants: open HRNow > navigate down to McCain Career Opportunities (Internal)

External applicants:

McCain Foods is an equal opportunity employer. We see value in ensuring we have a diverse, antiracist, inclusive, merit-based, and equitable workplace. As a global family-owned company, we are proud to reflect the diverse communities around the world in which we live and work. We recognize that diversity drives our creativity, resilience, and success and makes our business stronger.

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Job Family: Agriculture
Division: South Africa
Department: Potato Procurement
Location(s): ZA - South Africa : Mpumalanga : Delmas

Company: McCain Foods (S Africa)

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