VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT – LOGISTICS MANAGER

Applications from suitably qualified individuals are invited for the above position at the
Eswatini Sugar Head Office based in Mbabane, reporting to the Commercial Director.
The Job: The key responsibilities are:
(i) Develop and maintain up-to-date schedules on the availability of products for sale by
monitoring production estimates and forecasts.
(ii) Develop and maintain a stock schedule for all products for all relevant warehouses and
transit points.
(iii) Secure sufficient storage capacity for industry production in line with production and
marketing patterns.
(iv) Manage, monitor and control the stock levels at all warehouses.
(v) Put in place and monitor necessary controls for sugar in transit between the mills,
warehouses and ports.
(vi) Ensure proper alignment of mill production and marketing requirements in relation to
product packaging.
(vii) Facilitate efficient delivery of product to delivery points and/or customers.
(viii) Prepare the annual plan and budget for the storage, packaging and movement of product
(including bagging, storage, and other logistical costs).
(ix) Procure necessary materials and service providers for the sugar bagging, storage and
movement.
(x) Supervise sales execution team and ensure efficient processing of export documents.
The Person: The ideal candidate should have the following minimum attributes:
(i) At least a bachelor’s degree in a business-related field.
(ii) At least 10 years work experience, with five-years in a supervisory role in any of: supply
chain management, projects management, logistics or customer service.
(iii) Experience in negotiating and managing large value contracts.
(iv) Knowledge of the sugar industry and its supply chain would be an advantage.
(v) Excellent written, verbal communication and presentation skills.
(vi) Good analytical, report-writing, planning and organising skills.
(vii) Good stakeholder management and customer service skills.
Remuneration: Competitive and commensurate with the responsibilities of the position.
Applications: Interested candidates may submit their applications, including detailed
curriculum vitae, certified true copies of academic qualifications and three referees to
recruitment@esa.co.sz. All applications should be received by 17 August 2025.

For a detailed job description : https://esa.co.sz/wp-content/uploads/Logistics-Manager-Job-Description.pdf

(Only short-listed applicants will be contacted)