Global Exporters of Fine Wine are in the market for a Wine Export & Production Coordinator. It is critical that this individual come with high level Wine Export knowledge as well as experience in production support to a Winemaker, a drivers license is also critical.
This opportunity has preferences for historically disadvantaged Employment Equity individuals.
DAILY FUNCTIONS:
EXPORT COORDINATION:
- Processing Export orders (from start to finish)
- Applying for all relevant certificates for export
- Liaising with freight forwarders and international clients
- Responsible for 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 and packaging
- Schedule bottling and labelling
- 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 Winemaker
- Sales reporting and forecasting in conjunction with MD and Sales Team
- Support to the business 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 and Annual Production Budget in conjunction with MD
- Measure and calculate the cost to complete alongside Annual Production Budget
- Administer and manage the Company’s Business Insurance Policy with external Broker
- Monthly reconciliation of Excise Litres from service providers bonded warehouses
Desired Experience & Qualification
CRITERIA:
- 2 – 5 years of experience Exporting of Wine across the globe as well as production support to a Winemaker is non-negotiable
- Drivers licence is critical
- Professional client communication and able to build trust and strong alliances
- Strong team orientation, is energised by being part of the team, dedication to building the team and encouraging team work, inclusive and welcoming
- Demonstrates dedication to tasks and
- Focused & Energetic
- Excellent English (Business English) communication skills
- Able and willing to perform additional tasks
- Willingness to conduct client research and make sales calls
- Strong organisation and planning skills
- Able to prioritise tasks in order of importance
- Highly results-driven