Company Description AFFCO is a high performing and dynamic leader within the New Zealand Meat Industry. Established in 1904, AFFCO holds 120 years of expertise in supplying top quality meat products to the world. Based in the Waikato, the agricultural heart of New Zealand, with over 4,000 employees, our operation has offices in the USA, UK and Hong Kong and comprises of 11 processing sites situated across New Zealand and distributing to over 80 countries.AFFCO sources top quality, sustainable, grass-fed, New Zealand Beef and Lamb products from our network of farmer suppliers. We are 100% New Zealand owned and operated and a proud member of the Talley's Group; New Zealand's leading exporter of meat, dairy, seafood, and vegetable products.Our AFFCO USA office is now looking for a motivated individual to join our leading sales and logistics team, situated in Jacksonville, FL. As part of our sales and logistics division, you'll be contributing to an organization that's shaping the future of global meat trade. Join AFFCO for more than a job – join for a role in a significant enterprise that offers great opportunities for career progression throughout all facets of its operations.Job DescriptionReporting to the AFFCO USA President, you will manage a portfolio of customers and assisting logistics operations in collaboration with internal and external stakeholders.The successful candidate will have control and visibility of both the sales and logistics divisions within the USA office, working closely with the president to ensure process are managed in a timely and effective manner.Note: For the right candidate, Remote/Hybrid work will be considered.The role is primarily responsible for:Ensuring complete and accurate placement of orders into AFFCO USA order fulfilment system that ensures customer satisfaction within parameters and trading terms agreed by the AFFCO USA President.Ensuring customers are communicated correct shipping details, and advised in a timely fashion should agreed volumes or timing change.Providing the AFFCO USA President with full support and information relating to customer requirements and requests.Developing and maintaining functional relationships with AFFCO USA operations, administration, and finance teams.Actively prospecting for new business opportunities within target markets and converting leads into new business with minimal supervision.Establishing regular contact with key customers, processing orders, and addressing any operational requests.Ensuring customer orders are booked, giving consideration to customer delivery requirements, inventory availability constraints and best cost solutions.Continuously looking for opportunities to deliver a standardised process across the network and improve the execution of the supply chain to deliver value for AFFCO and customers. This includes process, people and system opportunities.Continuing to Upskill your product knowledge with all products and services related to AFFCO and/or it subsidiaries if required.QualificationsThe ideal candidate will have the following qualifications and skills:It is preferred that you have a tertiary qualification in supply chain, logistics, or related discipline; or commensurate experience;Resilient with the ability to work under pressure and meet daily, weekly and monthly deadlines;Strong organisational and communication skills to manage workload and prioritise;Attention to detail and accuracy;Fast learner in internal and external computer systems and processes;Ability to work with multiple key stakeholders both internal and external in dynamic industry changing environment.Additional InformationThe successful candidate will be rewarded with:A supportive, well-established team;A wide variety of responsibilities and the ability to autonomously manage day to day operations;Opportunities for career development and advancement;Competitive remuneration package.This role presents an opportunity to develop your career on a global stage in one of New Zealand's largest agri-businesses, and offers a competitive compensation package. If you have a passion for international trade and the drive to succeed, we want to hear from you.
