Job Description

Description:
RedCat Recruitment is seeking an experienced PRODUCT MANAGER - LIVESTOCK for a large international concern.
Person can be based and work from the Johannesburg, Pretoria, Klerksdorp or Potchefstroom areas.
JOB DESCRIPTION
Grade 12.
University Degree in Animal Husbandry.
SACNASP registration.
English / Zulu speaking person.
Valid Code 08 driver's license / own reliable vehicle.
Competent computer skills (MS Office, Email / Internet).
5 years' experience in a similar position in a feed milling environment.
Knowledge in animal husbandry and nutrition.
Knowledge and understanding of linear programming and least cost formulation is required.
An understanding of HACCP and ISO 22 000 quality systems would be advantageous.
Person will be responsible for the physical and nutritional product specifications and to attend to general nutritional items with regards to the species assigned. Act as a principle intermediate within company departments.
Drive innovation in product development and customer service to maintain a competitive edge.
Legislation and compliance.
Quality standards.
Product development.
Collaboration and communication.
Networking.
Product optimization / management.
Purchasing.
Sales support and customer interaction.
Training and development.
Market and competitive analysis.
Customer liaison / relationship management.
Supplier engagement.
Manage marketing strategies / marketing tools and programs.
Required to travel and work extended hours occasionally.
Person will serve North West, Limpopo, KwaZulu-Natal, Mpumalanga, Free State, Northen Cape areas.
Salary package offered: - To be discussed
PLEASE ONLY APPLY IF YOU HAVE THE RELEVANT EXPERIENCE / ONLY SUITABLE CANDIDATES WILL BE CONTACTED.
IMPORTANT
PLEASE APPLY FOR THIS POSITION VIA OUR WEBSITE (WWW.REDCATRECRUITMENT.CO.ZA) OR EMAIL YOUR UPDATED CV (PDF OR MS WORD FORMAT), QUALIFICATIONS, YOUR CURRENT SALARY PACKAGE AND ANY WRITTEN REFERENCES TO VACANCIES@REDCATRECRUITMENT.CO.ZA

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