Director of Logistics, Sales and Marketing - FMCG Industry

On behalf of a well-established player in the FMCG value chain, we are conducting a confidential search for a senior executive leader to take full strategic and operational ownership of sales, marketing, and logistics.

• Honours Degree in Business, Sales, Marketing, Supply Chain
  , or similar
• MBA or equivalent highly advantageous
• 10+ years in senior leadership roles across sales, marketing, and/or logistics
• Proven experience within the South African poultry and/or animal feed industry
• Strong understanding of supply chain management, cold chain logistics, and food safety
• Demonstrated success in revenue growth, market expansion, and operational efficiency
• Executive-level communication, stakeholder management, and decision-making capability

• Lead integrated sales, marketing, and logistics strategies aligned to business growth goals
• Drive market expansion, pricing strategy, and product portfolio optimisation
• Oversee end-to-end supply chain performance
  , including distribution, forecasting, and inventory
• Deep working knowledge of poultry production systems, nutrition, processing, and value chain dynamics
• Experience navigating local regulations
  , export markets, and international trade compliance
• Strong financial acumen, including budgeting, forecasting, KPIs, and profitability management
• Proven ability to build, mentor, and lead senior teams across multiple functions
• Comfortable operating at Board / Exco level
  , including fiduciary responsibility

This is a high-impact executive appointment for a leader who thrives at the intersection of commercial growth, operational excellence, and supply chain performance within the poultry sector. The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in shaping long-term strategy and driving sustainable profitability.

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