| Description |
Requirements:
- Matric or equivalent.
- Technical diploma (N-Dip, trade or
engineering) preferred
- Hydraulic / fluid power training
beneficial.
- At least 3 years in a technical
sales, branch or procurement role.
- Meets the education, hydraulics and
systems requirements.
- At least 5 years' experience in a
product management, category
management or procurement role.
- Experience in industrial tooling,
hydraulics or technical wholesale /
distribution.
Skills & Knowledge
- SAP Business One (operational proficiency).
- QlikView (dashboards and reporting).
- Netstock (forecasting and replenishment).
- Practical use of AI tools for analysis, forecasting and
content.
- Procurement planning and supplier performance
management
- Product-line P&L: GP %, contribution margin, landed
cost, forex.
- Pricing, margin and rebate structures.
Hydraulics Knowledge
- High-pressure (700 bar) principles: pressure, force,
flow, tonnage.
- Cylinders, pumps, valves, hoses, couplers and fittings.
- Torque wrenches and bolt tensioners; lifting and
pressing applications.
- Hydraulic safety standards and testing.
Responsibilities but not limited to:
- Manage product strategy, pricing, profitability, and range performance.
- Manage procurement, supplier sourcing and commercial negotiations.
- Lead development and management of the brand.
- Manage suppliers, stock levels, sourcing, and commercial terms.
- Maintain accurate product, procurement and supplier data, systems, dashboards, and analytics.
- Support product marketing, branch training, and technical sales needs.
Please note: If you do not receive a response within 2 weeks of submitting your application, please consider your application unsuccessful.
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