Junior Co-Packer Manager

Job Advert Summary

Clover is looking for a Junior Co-Packer Manager to ensure effectively manage daily functional and operational outputs and manage all related business and technical activities between Clover and Co-Packers.

Minimum Requirements

• Degree
• Relevant experience in applying job related concepts, techniques and processes at the required level
• Experience in working with senior management
• People management experience
• Business English: Fluent
• Computer literacy (Intermediate)
• Code 08 Driver's license
• Travel off-site/overnight stay
• Work shifts/weekends/public holidays

Duties and Responsibilities

Co-Packer Relationship and Contract Management

• Ensure co-packers meet Clover’s production standards and contractual obligations.
• Align production capacity with demand forecasts through regular coordination with planners.
• Maintain strong, transparent communication with co-packers to address operational issues, delays, and changes.
• Facilitate project management for new product launches, including planning meetings and process alignment.
• Monitor and enforce compliance with contract terms, including quality, safety, and efficiency standards.

Co Packer Administration

• Process and reconcile stock invoices and purchase orders accurately and on time
• Manage vendor access, including updates to banking details, payment terms and contact information
• Ensure monthly financial statements are complete and accurate, follow up outstanding invoices
• Handle claims for rejected products damages, and overuse of materials, ensuring proper documentation and credit processing
• Communicate changes in co-packing fees and transfer prices before system cut-off dates

Operational Co-Ordination

• Monitor raw and packaging material stock levels at co-packer sites to prevent shortages and overages
• Track monthly stock counts and investigate usage variances
• Manage redundant written-off stock, including disposal or resale through approved channels
• Co0ordinate interim packaging solutions during supply delays and ensure cost recovery where applicable

Reporting and Analysis

• Prepare and maintain monthly and year-to-date reports comparing actual volumes, forecasts, and budgets
• Track Co0packing costs per kilogram and reconcile with actual production volumes
• Alert finance to provisions and invoice timing to ensure accurate financial reporting