Sourcing process from identifying suppliers & samples, to negotiating price, quality standards (AQL levels), payment and INCO terms. Managing requirements for NRCS, CITES and non disclosure agreements.Full project management function of new product development, from sourcing to launch. Identify and manage Bill of materials, costing per product, pricing per product, implementing pricing structure for wholesale & retail, corporate gifts and export. Create, manage and maintain item cards and bill of material. Full process of packing and shipping. Draw up specification sheet per item. Manage royalty contracts. Manage and create vendor card system and manage special project.Planning, Forecasting and Ordering. Analyse sales vs stock for optimal stock and bill of material (period 4, 6 & 12 month stock holding). Identify slow sellers and recommend as discontinued stock and manage exit strategy for selected items. Complete order process per product and priority reports. Shipment schedules and overseas payments. Manage supplier agreements. Manage purchase vs budget. Managing imports from pre-inspection to delivery. Pre-shipment process, final payments, manage nomination of Forwarder and supplying necessary documentation, Manage and submit legal required documentation. Manage and planning delivery from staff to equipment needed. Manage rejected claim process. Booking in stock against purchase order. Balance vendor accounts. Manage discharging shipment with Reserve Bank. Manage rebates and VOC's. Manage stock movement between bin location. Analyse landed cost expenses to reduce future costs.Full process of annual increases. Full planning, co-ordination and execution of bi-annual stock take with analytical feedback and suggestions. Manage complete process for promotional activities (mother's day etc). Process and update company catalogues. Administrate company accounting system on item cards per product. Monthly order forms for all price groups. Staff training.

• Wages (500+ Employees)• Increases & Bonuses, Production Bonuses• Injury on Duties / Workman’s Compensation• Comp. Registers / Company name list• Employee Contracts• All Disciplinary Procedures - (Warnings / Grievances)• Clock Card System• Employee Personal Files• Writing Standing Operating Procedures• Department of Labour Inspections• Workplace Skills Plan• Permanent Disability Claims• Equity Act Reports• Metal Industry (claims, payments, queries)• UIF Registrations• Asset Register• AVBOB (Funeral Scheme)• Company Loan Account• Company Vehicles (Registration, services)• Petty Cash• Company Uniforms• Ordering of Stock & Stock Control • Data Capturing & Labour Administration (leave etc.)• Garnishee Orders• NUMSA (Union / Workers Committee)• Budget of Admin Office• Monthly / Quarterly / Yearly Statistical Analysis• Writing Cost per item reports