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Africa Global Logistics

Business Development Manager – Vendor Management Inventory M/F

Africa Global Logistics

Johannesburg, South Africa · Southern Africa

Role type

Corporate Development, M&A & Strategy

Experience

Mid-level

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Summary

Develop vendor-managed inventory solutions that connect logistics, international trade and client working-capital needs. This AGL business-development role focuses on new opportunities, strategic client relationships and tailored supply-chain and trade-finance propositions, with responsibility for commercially sound execution and account performance.

About the role

The position sits in the Vendor Managed Inventory division and works alongside logistics, operations, customs and compliance teams. Its commercial mandate includes existing accounts and targeted market sectors. Solutions aim to improve import and export flows, strengthen supply chains and build long-term client partnerships while managing account risk and trade-regulation requirements.

Key responsibilities

Identify and secure vendor-managed inventory opportunities in existing and target accounts.

Develop client, supplier and strategic-partner relationships.

Prepare proposals, business cases and tailored trade-finance and supply-chain solutions.

Analyse market trends, competitor activity and expansion opportunities.

Coordinate delivery teams and monitor account performance, risk and regulatory compliance.

Key requirements

At least five years in trade finance, supply-chain finance, logistics, freight forwarding or a related field.

Proven business-development and client-relationship experience.

Understanding of international trade, supply-chain operations and financial processes.

Strong negotiation, presentation, analytical and practical problem-solving skills.

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