Global Exporters of Fine Wine are in the market for a Wine Export Coordinator & Production Coordinator. This individual will work alongside the renowned Winemaker and offer critical assistance to production and lead the export function. The individual must come with passion for the Wine industry, a driver’s license along with the following criteria:
CRITERIA:
- 2 – 5 years of experience Exporting of Wine across the globe along with Production Planning in the wine industry are critical
- 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
DAILY FUNCTIONS:
EXPORT COORDINATION:
- Processing Export orders (from start to finish)
- Applying for all relevant certificates for exports
- 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
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 Winemaker 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
This opportunity has strong preferences toward historically disadvantaged Employment Equity individuals.
If you have not had response 2 weeks after your application, kindly consider your application unsuccessful.
Kindly email cv's:
Beryl Kakoma - Right People
beryl@rightpeoplesolutions.co.za