As one of south africa’s iconic winemakers, ntsiki biyela has forged a path to become a highly respected and widely admired name in the world of wine. today aslina wines is renowned for its range of premium wines and is the realization of ntsiki’s dream to create an exceptional world-class brand.
we are looking to appoint an experienced wine operations professional who is able to manage the logistics of production, exports & day to day activities.
duties will include:
export coordination:
• processing export orders (from start to finish)
• applying for all relevant certificates for exports
• sensorial renewals submissions
• liaising with freight forwarders and international clients
• doing spot checks of export bottle stocks on sight
• facilitate new vintage sample allocation for export customers
• ensure all export certifications are in order
production planning:
• ordering/approving and signing off labels
• ordering dry goods
• schedule bottling and labeling
• sourcing of bulk wines to be tasted by winemaker.
• ensure bulk wine contracts are in place.
• visiting bottling plants during production
• stock forecasting, production planning and control in conjunction with ntsiki.
• sales reporting and forecasting in conjunction with ntsiki and/or sales team
• ad hoc projects as given by ntsiki biyela
• assist in chasing production-related invoices/credit notes/statements from suppliers and ensure the correctness thereof
operations and logistics:
• update all relevant industry licenses (including liquor licenses, fda renewals, texas customs, tabc administration)
• reconcile monthly movements of bottle stock between warehouses
• maintain good relationships with all external stakeholders
• facilitate and draft the annual sales budget in conjunction with ntsiki
• draft in conjunction with ntsiki, the annual production budget
• measure and calculate the cost to complete alongside annual production budget
• annual vehicle services and renewal of company vehicle licensing disks
• administer and manage the company’s business insurance policy with external broker
• monthly reconciliation of excise litres from service providers bonded warehouses
• operational project management
this position will require wine industry experience and will ideally suit an individual who enjoys variety, yet has the ability to function effectively within deadline defined activities.
apply online www.solved.co.za ref:slvd-25-01