SENIOR TECHNOLOGIST: CORE VEG & SALADS
Listing reference: woolw_001076
Listing status: Online
Apply by: 21 February 2025
Position summary
Industry: FMCG & Supply Management
Job category: Other: FMCG, Retail, Wholesale and Supply Chain
Location: Cape Town
Contract: Permanent
Remuneration: Market Related
EE position: No
Introduction
A dynamic team player is required in our Produce department to drive our competitive edge through the delivery of quality, safety, sustainability, availability, and innovation.
Job description
- Brand integrity and product safety,
- Lead and execute the implementation of Woolworths Vision Zero as part of the regenerative farming strategy
- FFF support to our suppliers/ farmers through knowledge sharing and advice
- Create and trial new, innovative Integrated Pest Management solutions and innovative agricultural practices that meet customer and brand expectations
- Provide input and drive implementation of category strategies supporting consistent product availability by focusing on product and supplier selection regionally.
- Manage and monitor technical function in order to meet departmental KPI's,
- Ensure suppliers provide quality products consistently and according to Woolworths' standards,
- Educate, inform, and share knowledge/information with category members, suppliers, and the organisation appropriately,
- Ensure Woolworths policies and guidelines meet legal agricultural requirements and commit to setting standards with suppliers.
- Build customer trust by ensuring foods safety, quality, and consistency of products, and preventing re-occurrence of non-compliance.
- Commit to continuous professional growth and support the training and development of colleagues.
Minimum requirements
- Minimum BSc Agriculture with relevant subjects, including entomology, soil science, plant pathology, and agricultural science, horticulture
- Relevant experience in the produce industry, with specific focus on agronomy and regenerative farming
- Minimum 8- 10 years' experience in the produce industry
- Experience in retail or corporate environments and teamwork is advantageous
- Strong quality-oriented mindset.
- Strategic development and planning skills
- Confident team leader
- Business acumen, judgement and problem-solving
- Strong Project management skills
- Networking, influencing and communication skills within the produce industry
- Assertive communication and conflict handling skills
- Pro-active, innovative, and entrepreneurial
- Flexible with ability to travel extensively
- Ability to work effectively in a stressful environment
