Active Jobs at Lactalis South Africa

Job Description    

• Join Lactalis South Africa at our offices in the Western Cape and take on the challenging role of Secondary Distribution Specialist. In this role, the incumbent will work closely with the DC’s and support their Secondary Distribution planning optimisation to drive productivity. The successful incumbent will model initiatives to determine impact on Cost and support Analytics Drive and Projects

Required Skills    

• Relevant University degree (Logistics / Finance / Engineering) - Data science qualification is preferable
• A clear understanding of Logistics either through study or experience.
• Ability to work independently or in a team.
• Demonstrate logical analysis and problem-solving skills through organization and prioritization (Ability to manipulate and understand data)
• Demonstrate superior listening, written and oral communication skills, effectively and clearly communicates, reflecting an appropriate sense of urgency
• Build and maintain productive relationships with cross-functional teams

Computer Literacy:

• MS Office (advanced Excel)
• Roadshow (working knowledge)
• Qlik Sense (working knowledge

Duties & Responsibilities    

• Manage the day-to-day operations of the distribution planning department
• Monitor / assess / measure & optimize all outbound secondary distribution planning and execution.
• Conducting strategic optimisation routing exercises.
• Propose cost reduction initiatives while maintaining productivity and Customer Service (Volume smoothing & Fleet Mix)
• Mentor DC Distribution planners (Train, evaluate, motivate & monitor activities)
• Support DC & Distribution Managers to evaluate the daily load plan to ensure execution at least cost

Monitor Costs

• Ensure that cost budgets are met by increasing productivity, efficiencies and utilizing systems proficiently (planning, execution, controlling)
• Participate in Secondary Distribution Budget Setting process.
• Monitor High Level KPI’s and identify corrective actions.
• Understand Logistics Monthly book and KPI’s.

Analytics & Data Modelling

• Support analysis and modelling of new initiatives to understand cost impact
• Strong interest in data analysis and modelling demonstrated through development of new analytical models after careful business evaluation.
• Exploiting analytical opportunities to provide management accounting insight and reporting.
• Back-up and support for Qlik Sense environment
• Computer Literacy
• Ensure that all software systems are fully operational,
• Distribution Planners hardware is adequate to run applicable systems (Roadshow, System Access, Remote access, BPCS, etc.)
• Master Data Accuracy
• Ensure Master Data Accuracy – verifying Sectors, GPS, and NDD’s
• Ensure accuracy of allocation to DC’s and XDOC’s

Social Systems

• Ensure that the communication lines with internal and external suppliers and customers are sustained and that Reports are generated.
• Analyse Reports and communicate within the specified timelines.
• Attend all relevant social meetings to identify possible impact on Distribution Planning (i.e. Customer Frequency changes)
• Work in compliance with company policies and procedures.
• Assist in risk assessment and mitigation activities
• Manage relationship with Vendors
• Support implementation of new Projects – (e.g. OASIS, Debriefing & Recon optimization)

Closing Date    

• 2025/10/31

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Job Description    

• Join Lactalis at our offices in Western Cape and take on the challenging role as Financial Accountant. You will be responsible for fixed assets, insurance, month ends, audits and reporting. You will be required to add further value by improving systems and processes and supporting other Lactalis Africa countries

Required Skills    

• B.Comm. / Hons or similar qualification.
• 3-5 Years’ experience in similar role.
• Technical knowledge of assets handling (accounting & tax)
• ERP system experience
• Computer Literacy (Strong/Advanced level in Microsoft Office products)
• Strong project management and people management
• Good data analytic skills
• Ability to identify critical information to assist in problem solving
• Able to manage KPI’s to enhance business performance
• Excellent communication skills
• Good interpersonal skills and be able to take own initiative
• Good written and oral communication skills as well as presentation skills

Duties & Responsibilities    

• Fixed Assets – Management of Fixed Assets registers; all related transaction processing, reporting, verification, depreciation, budgeting, forecasting, taxation calculations
• Capex – transaction processing, capitalizations, reporting, savings
• Insurance – Monitor and verify claims, monthly payment co-ordination, vehicle insurance confirmation, month end processing, reporting
• Month End – Various transaction processing (Fixed Assets register movements, journals)
• Reconciliations - various
• Management and Corporate Reporting - various
• Africa Countries (system support and reporting)
• Year-end Audits
• System and Process improvements
• Project Management
• Documentation of processes/procedures

Closing Date    

• 2025/10/31

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Job Description    

• Join Lactalis at our site in the Western Cape and take on the challenge of a Finance Accountant.   The purpose of the role is to provide financial support to the Lactalis Southern Africa and African business within the statutory accounting, treasury and tax department.
• The end result is to drive the Lactalis Southern Africa and African business objectives while supporting accurate and timeous financial reporting and financial governance.

Required Skills    

• Bcomm or similar
• At least 5-7 years years post qualification experience in a financial function, preferably in a corporate environment within FMCG.
• A resilient individual with excellent interpersonal and clear communication skills
• Result driven, business acumen and good decision-making as well as strong leadership skills
• Accuracy and attention to detail
• Ability to work independently as well as part of a team
• Advanced MS Office skills (Excel & PowerPoint

Duties & Responsibilities    

• Balance Sheet reconciliations
• Month end journal preparation
• Monthly sub-system to TB reconciliations for debtors, creditors, and stock
• Review of month end trial balance for reasonability and completeness
• Generate sundry invoices for plant operations
• Monthly working capital reporting
• Monthly free cash flow reporting
• Co-ordination of month-end closure
• Relevant management and operational reporting
• Budgeting and Forecasting

Closing Date    

• 2025/10/31

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Job Description    

• Responsible for managing and maintaining the full Master Data function of all entities on the ERP system. These include LSA., other African countries including other entities. Further value adding requirement by continuous process automation and improvement in the master data department

Required Skills    

• A 3-year related qualification
• At least 3 to 5 years post qualification experience in a master data/financial function, preferably in a corporate environment within FMCG
• ERP/SAP system experience, especially master data modules
• A resilient individual with excellent interpersonal and clear communication skills
• Result driven, business acumen and good decision-making
• Strong leadership as well as project management skills
• Accuracy and attention to detail
• Ability to work independently as well as part of a team
• Advanced MS Office skills (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Pivots/BI Cubes).
• Prospective candidates must provide clear evidence of work experience, relevant certification or qualifications

Duties & Responsibilities    

• Implementation and maintaining of standard policies, procedures and controls
• Create, validate and maintain core master data - Customer Master, Vendor Master and Item Master
• Maintain Sales Prices for new NPD's and for PI's
• Maintain Deals/Promotion System and assist with support and training
• Bar coding (EAN) maintenance
• Monitor, measure and improve the quality of master data
• Monitor and develop process flow procedures to ensure accuracy, completeness and proper validation of master data
• Support all business areas to assist and understand shareholder requirements
• Provide training and key user support on master data related structures to all Lactalis sites
• Meeting of Audit and Corporate Governance requirements
• Compliance to all relevant legislation
• Cross-functional interaction (AA countries and SA sites, all HO departments)
• Maintaining & improving relevant structures, processes, documentation and procedures within Master data
• Full support with all new system implementations
• Management of staff when relevant

Closing Date    

• 2025/10/15