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  • Posted: Feb 18, 2026
    Deadline: Mar 31, 2026
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  • Lactalis South Africa remains the home of quality and trusted local brands such as Parmalat cheeses, yoghurts and milk, Melrose, Prsident, and Steri Stumpie, as well as Bonnita, PureJoy, Galbani, and Bonnita Longlife Milk. Lactalis South Africa is the new name for Parmalat SA. The name change came into effect on 1 February 2020. This is a name change only...
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    Procurement Category Manager

    Job Description    

    • Join Lactalis at our offices in Western Cape and take on the challenge of the Category Manager role. The purpose of this role is to manage the procurement operations of defined category responsibility, optimize the procurement strategy, drive cost savings, and ensure the efficient and effective sourcing of goods and services.
    • This exciting career opportunity will enable you to apply your business acumen to ensure that the company achieves this challenging objective during the next phase of its growth in Southern Africa.

    Required Skills    

    Educational Background:

    • University or similar degree – ideally in Supply Chain Management, Business Science, Industrial Engineering or related

    Experience:

    • Several years of experience in procurement, with a focus on category management.
    • Demonstrated success in negotiating contracts and achieving cost savings.
    • FMCG experience is preferred
    • Understanding of sustainability and environmental practices within the food industry would be advantageous

    Analytical Skills:

    • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with a keen attention to detail.
    • Ability to analyze market data and make data-driven decisions.

    Communication and Negotiation Skills:

    • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
    • Proven ability to negotiate effectively with suppliers and internal stakeholders.

    Project Management:

    • Project management skills to handle multiple tasks and deadlines simultaneously.

    Technology Proficiency:

    • Familiarity with procurement software, ERP systems, and other relevant technologies.
    • Advanced computer knowledge skills – MS Office (MS PowerPoint and MS Excel) is of advantage

    Adaptability:

    • Ability to adapt to changing market conditions and business requirements.
    • Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
    • Ability to travel locally to the local sites and sites in neighboring African countries

    Duties & Responsibilities    

    Category Strategy Development:

    • Develop and implement strategic procurement plans for assigned categories.
    • Analyze market trends, supplier capabilities, and industry best practices to inform category strategies.
    • Periodic budget preparation, analysis, and tracking

    Supplier Relationship Management:

    • Build and maintain relationships with key suppliers.
    • Negotiate contracts, terms, and conditions with suppliers to achieve cost savings and ensure high-quality goods or services.

    Sourcing and Procurement:

    • Conduct sourcing activities to identify potential suppliers and assess their capabilities.
    • Manage the end-to-end procurement process, from supplier selection to contract execution.
    • Oversee and support function for African countries

    Cost Management:

    • Monitor and control costs within assigned categories.
    • Identify cost-saving opportunities and implement efficiency improvements.

    Risk Management:

    • Assess and mitigate risks related to suppliers, market conditions, and geopolitical factors.
    • Develop and implement risk mitigation strategies.

    Compliance and Regulations:

    • Ensure compliance with relevant laws, regulations, and company policies.
    • Implement ethical and sustainable procurement practices.

    Performance Metrics and Reporting:

    • Establish key performance indicators (KPIs) and metrics to measure category performance.
    • Vendor Management & Evaluation
    • Generate reports and analysis to support decision-making and continuous improvement.

    Cross-functional Collaboration:

    • Collaborate with internal stakeholders, such as finance, operations, and legal teams, to align procurement strategies with overall business goals. (includes Africa)

    Continuous Improvement:

    • Identify opportunities for process improvement and implement best practices.
    • Stay informed about industry trends and emerging technologies that could impact procurement processes

    Closing Date    

    • 2026/02/20

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    Category Manager – Raw Materials and Ingredients

    Job Description    

    • Join Lactalis at our offices in Western Cape and take on the challenge of the Category Manager – Raw Materials and Ingredients role. The purpose of this role is to manage the procurement operations of defined category responsibility, increasing the spend coverage and identifying opportunities for process improvement and cost reduction.
    • This exciting career opportunity will enable you to apply your business acumen to ensure that the company achieves this challenging objective during the next phase of its growth in South Africa.

    Required Skills    

    • University or similar degree – ideally in Supply Chain Management, Business Science, Industrial Engineering or related
    • Minimum 5 years work experience, ideally in Procurement
    • FMCG experience is preferred
    • A good understanding of Supply Chain and Procurement principles and standards
    • Understanding of sustainability and environmental practices within the food industry would be advantageous
    • Experience in managing relationships with key suppliers
    • Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with a keen attention to detail
    • Strong organizational and project management skills
    • Effective communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate and influence stakeholders at all levels of the organization
    • Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
    • Ability to travel locally to the local sites and sites in neighbouring African countries
    • Continuous Improvement mindset with the focus on cost saving and compliance
    • Strong negotiation skills
    • Ability to lead a team of procurement professionals

    Duties & Responsibilities    

    • Category Management:
    • Multi-Sourcing, tender management, negotiation, contracts
    • Category strategies of top spend category’s
    • Supplier performances review
    • Consolidation (suppliers), synergies & coordination between countries
    • Implementation of Systems & Procedures where applicable
    • Strategic Sourcing Management
    • Risks Management: Identification and counter measures in place
    • Drive Savings Initiatives (Value analysis, new suppliers, etc.): Identification & Implementation
    • Manage and improve overall suppliers’ performances
    • Escalation Management
    • Stakeholders Management (Internal: Industrial, Mktg, R&D, Quality, supply chain)
    • Contribute to innovation and fast route to market
    • Project Management in terms of:
    • Value analysis, (role player)
    • Supplier change overs
    • New product launches.
    • Dual Sourcing – the scope to still be extended
    • Vendor Management & Evaluation
    • Vendor Audits in association with Quality Dept
    • Negotiation and Supplier Relationship Management
    • Item and vendor Code Creation – Data collection
    • Contract Creation
    • Indirect Spend Coverage
    • Coordination with production planning on potential supply concerns– S&OP
    • Vendor payment Reconciliation
    • Risk assessment & Mitigation
    • Vendor governance
    • Ensure quality, service level and cost of goods/service procured is delivered to agreed contracts.
    • Analyse KPI performance of supplier portfolio to identify additional savings other improvement opportunities
    • Periodic budget preparation, analysis and tracking of own supplier portfolio
    • Ensure Master data is maintained
    • Support implementation of global and local procurement standard and all processes within procurement policy
    • Participates in development of strategy.

    Closing Date    

    • 2026/02/20

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    Category Manager

    Job Description    

    • Join Lactalis at our offices in Western Cape and take on the challenge of the Category Manager role. The purpose of this role is to develop and implement the category strategy for defined categories, manage the procurement operations of defined category responsibility, and ensure the efficient and effective sourcing of goods and services, This exciting career opportunity will enable your business acumen to support the company in achieving objectives during the next phase of its growth in South Africa.

    Closing Date    

    • 2026/02/20

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    Credit Controller

    Job Description    

    • Join Lactalis at our offices in Western Cape and take on the challenge role as the Credit Controller.
    • You will be responsible for managing the debts of a company, coordinate the debts of existing creditors, manage new requests for credit and reconcile complex month-end accounts

    Closing Date    

    • 2026/02/20

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    Section Head Microbiology

    Job Description    

    Job Overview:

    • To ensure the efficient supervision of the microbiology team to ensure on time delivery

    Requirements:

    • Degree in Biomedical Technology/Microbiology 
    • 3-5 years working experience within a food/pharmaceutical laboratory 
    • At least 2 years’ experience with international requirements of GLP / GMP/HACCP/ISO 22000
    • 2 – 3 years management/supervisory experience
    • Knowledge of SANS 17025 is required

    Required Skills    

    • Key Behavioural Dimensions and Skills:
    • Pro-active and energetic with a high level of attention to detail/accuracy.
    • Organizational commitment and integrity
    • Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines
    • Food Safety and Quality Culture (FSSC 22000 V6)
    • Good planning and organizing skills
    • Good verbal and written communication
    • Good time management skills
    • Good interpersonal skills
    • Ability to lead and manage a team

    Duties & Responsibilities:

    • Propose, develop and continuously update methods and/or SOP’s for improving customer service 

    Ensure improvement in outputs:

    • Plan and allocate work for the team daily
    • Ensure the completion of daily assigned schedules 
    • Provide daily/ weekly/ monthly indicators to management 
    • Identify /report and investigate product failures/ deviations / out of specifications 
    • Take action to ensure improvements and empowerment of the team 
    • Ensure team compliance to Laboratory Quality Systems (SANS 17025) and GLP
    • Ensure competency annually for accredited methods (technical signatory) 
    • Participate in team projects identified by the Quality Control Manager 
    • Assume active involvement and membership of HACCP team
    • Responsible for the following Microbiology duties:
    • Perform problem solving and troubleshooting (RCA)
    • Rapid and accurate testing of raw materials, environmental, water and finished products 
    • Verification of results  
    • Generating relevant administration documentation
    • Feedback to Production Departments
    • Liaise with the respective supervisor and/ or manager in the factory with respect to the planning of work submitted to the laboratory  

    Coordinate the following Maintenance duties:

    • Evaluate finished product and raw material specifications 
    • Assist with the generation of maintenance and calibration schedules 
    • Maintain Breakdown and Usage Database for all laboratory instruments 
    • Assist with stability program including the receiving of samples & submission of results
    • Ensure that relevant stock is in place i.e. reagents, consumables etc.

    Closing Date    

    • 2026/02/20

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    Distribution Manager

    Job Description    

    • Join Lactalis at our site in KwaZulu-Natal and take on the challenge of a Distribution Manager. This role oversees the efficient delivery of products to our varied customer-base. Responsible for a vital part of the supply chain process, managing people, processes, and systems to ensure goods are delivered within our cold chain standards, and that productivity targets are met.
    • This exciting career opportunity at Lactalis SA will enable you to play your part in ensuring that the company achieves its challenging objectives during the next phase of its growth in South Africa.

    Required Skills    

    • BA Degree or equivalent in Supply Chain or Logistics is preferred
    • 5 years’ experience within a similar role
    • Excel under pressure.
    • Be accurate and pay attention to detail.
    • Good communication skills and be assertive.
    • Excellent problem-solving skills.
    • Ability to prioritise and follow up on outstanding items.
    • Enthusiastic with high energy levels and output.
    • Results orientated with a high level of focus
    • Management of staff skills.
    • Experience in MS Office would be essential.
    • Unendorsed Driver’s license.

    Duties & Responsibilities    

    • Forecast and control Annual Distribution Cost Budget.
    • Maintain optimal resource mix considering the changing input costs and customer demand.
    • Benchmark existing systems and processes against industry and recommend changes for improved distribution efficiency.
    • Ensure harmonious working relationship across all levels and functions.
    • Pro-actively identify and resolve obstacles to customer service delivery in a timeous manner.
    • Provide contingency plans and implementation of contingency plans when required.
    • Provide means of facilitating resolution of non-delivery on customer service level agreements.
    • Effectively balance the needs of internal and external customers and the operational capacity to meet those needs.
    • Daily KPI Management of the department
    • Ensure through the departments systems/processes, effective utilisation of resources and culture that a customer focussed service is delivered.
    • Manage employees of the department according to the Lactalis SA Human Resources Policies and Procedures.
    • Manage Lactalis SA SHE policies in the department to create a safe working environment.
    • Planning to allow timeous supply and resource allocation to ensure on-time deliveries to customers.
    • Management of Lactalis fleet within the department and reducing CPK whereby possible.

    Closing Date    

    • 2026/02/18

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    SHER Officer

    Job Description    

    • Position Overview: We are looking for a dedicated SHE Officer to assist in the daily implementation, management, and reporting of all health and safety activities within our plant.
    • This is a key support role where you will work closely with the SHE Coordinator, plant, and the SHE team to ensure that all health, safety, environmental, and risk management processes are met and adhered to

    Required Skills    

    • Diploma in Occupational Health and Safety Management, SAMTRAC or equivalent / studying towards a formal qualification in Occupational, Safety, Health, Environment.
    • Completed essential safety training courses, including Supervisors Safety, SCAT (Incident Investigation), HIRA, HACCP,
    • SHE Representative, First Aid, Fire Fighting, and others as required.
    • Minimum of 2 years’ experience in Occupational Health and Safety in an industrial, manufacturing, or technical environment. Experience working with Occupational Hygiene, Health, and Safety training is highly preferred.
    • Strong understanding of safety regulations and legislation (local, regional, and national).
    • Ability to interpret and apply health and safety laws, guidelines, and standards.
    • Capable of acting independently, conducting audits, and leading investigations into safety incidents.
    • Ability to lead and support a team of Occupational Health and Safety Representatives and staff.
    • Strong communication, negotiation, and facilitation skills, including the ability to present information to management and staff.
    • Excellent interpersonal skills to foster positive working relationships with all stakeholders.
    • Proficient in using MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) for data entry, reporting, and presentations.
    • Strong organizational and record-keeping skills.
    • Ability to work under pressure and prioritize tasks in a fast-paced industrial environment

    Duties & Responsibilities    

    Documentation and Compliance:

    • Assist in maintaining and updating all legal documentation to ensure full compliance with SHE (Safety, Health, and Environment) regulations. Ensure that all documentation is available and easily accessible for audits and inspections
    • Support in the implementation and maintenance of the Corporate SHE Guidelines and ensure all plant personnel are familiar with and adhere to safety standards and legal obligations.

    Training Coordination:

    • Assist in identifying and organizing all required SHE training for employees, ensuring that both internal and external training sessions are conducted as per the organizational and legislative requirements.
    • Monitor the training schedule and maintain accurate records of completed training, including First Aid, Fire Fighting,
    • HIRA, and Supervisors Safety courses.

    Safety Communication and Issue Resolution:

    • Liaise with plant personnel, contractors, and relevant stakeholders to ensure effective communication of SHE concerns, issues, and updates.
    • Help address and resolve safety concerns promptly within the required timeframes, ensuring a safe working environment.
    • Assist in organizing and supporting safety meetings, actively participating in discussions, and contributing safety updates to staff and management.

    Behaviour-Based Safety and Risk Assessments:

    • Support the implementation of Behaviour-Based Safety (BBS) initiatives to encourage a proactive safety culture throughout the plant.
    • Assist in organizing and conducting Risk Assessment activities, ensuring that all relevant documentation is up-to-date and that employees are properly trained on risk management procedures.

    Contractor and External Compliance:

    • Ensure that contractors and external service providers are fully compliant with all safety regulations and contractual requirements.
    • Support the monitoring and management of contractor safety performance, ensuring that all contractors undergo appropriate safety inductions and training.

    Incident Reporting and Investigation Support:

    • Help in the investigation of incidents, accidents, and near misses in collaboration with plant management. Assist in identifying root causes and implementing corrective actions to prevent future occurrences.
    • Provide support in compiling and evaluating injury statistics, using set formulas, and preparing reports for management review.
    • Assist in preparing reports and presentations for senior management on safety performance, trends, and areas for improvement.
    • Please apply online: https://lactalis.internal.erecruit.co/candidateapp/jobs/browse/

    Audit and Internal Inspections:

    • Participate in internal safety audits and inspections to ensure compliance with safety policies and regulations.
    • Provide assistance in conducting inspections of the facility, identifying safety hazards, and recommending solutions.

    Loss Prevention and Property Protection.

    • Assist in the implementation and monitoring of Loss Prevention and Property Protection programs to minimize risks and safeguard plant assets.
    • Support the coordination of security operations on-site, working closely with security teams to ensure the plant's physical safety.

    Record Keeping and Reporting:

    • Ensure the availability and accuracy of all records related to induction training, safety training, and medical surveillance.
    • Regularly update and maintain records in compliance with internal and external requirements.

    Cross-functional Collaboration:

    • Collaborate effectively with the Head Office Risk Management Team to support group-wide safety initiatives and ensure alignment with corporate safety standards.
    • Assist in building and fostering a collaborative safety culture within the plant, encouraging team members to actively participate in safety efforts

    Closing Date    

    • 2026/02/18

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    Regional Sales Manager (Western & Eastern Cape)

    Job Description    

    OBJECTIVE:

    • To achieve sales targets by effectively leading, managing, coaching, motivating and inspiring a team of sales representatives through co-ordination of various sales activities and behaviors. Managing a diverse team to ensure the effective implementation of strategy whilst adhering to SANULAC policies, procedures and systems.

    KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

    • Effective implementation and management of the regional sales strategy ensuring the continuous growth of market share and sales targets (the number) is met or exceeded.
    • Lead, manage, develop, coach, motivate, performance manage and inspire the sales team ensuring performance against set targets.
    • Detailed analysis of market and sales information to disseminate focused relevant information to each representative in the team for utilization in their area.
    • Optimal utilization of market intelligence to support, guide and determine position and focus of sales team in the region.
    • Ensure knowledge sharing, documentation of information and a sales team that is informed and up to date with developments in the pharmaceutical and medical environment.
    • Ensure a close working relationship between the different divisions to optimise sales and ensure the continuous growth of market share.
    • Ensure the synergy between the different divisions is utilized to continuously grow the market share.
    • Build, maintain and grow customer relationships across the region ensuring customer needs are understood, appropriate time allocation per territory and sales opportunities are optimally exploited.
    • Manage, control and effective utilization of the regional sales budget.
    • Ensure adherence to SANULAC policies, procedures and local legislation.
    • Continuously track, monitor and measure the business results and sales performance against set sales standards and targets (‘the number’).
    • Build a capable regional sales team in the form of skilled people, in all areas and with sound business processes in place.
    • Professional visible representation of the company in the region ensuring all behaviours and conduct are aligned with the company values.
    • Implement, monitor, review and report on special sales initiatives aimed at growing sales in focused clients.
    • Provide proactive advice and identify opportunities to grow sales in the short and medium term in area of responsibility.
    • Continuously provide feedback and communication to ensure all stakeholders are informed.
    • Maintain professional and technical knowledge ensuring benchmarking state-of-the-art practices and a sales team that are informed of new developments and initiatives.
    • Provide formal, standard reporting and feedback of regional sales area ensuring accurate, up to date reflection of status.
    • Investigate different sales initiatives and conduct cost-benefit analysis, to determine the viability of different sales initiatives.
    • Ensure effective, professional communication and dialogue with Customers, Management and Staff and between Management, Staff and Customers.
    • Continually build robust change resilience, so that people can adapt quickly to necessary business reinvention.
    • Effectively plan, coordinate, manage and execute ad hoc projects.

    Required Skills    

    Skills and Competencies:

    • Ability to continuously up-skill self and team in different areas of selling i.e. FMCG and or Medical
    • Multiple KOL Management and ability to engage in scientific discussions with KOLs
    • Ability to utilize relationships to advance business interest
    • Entrepreneurial spirit & Business Acumen – Link efforts and activities to Business returns and search for business growth opportunities
    • Up-skilling of team members to leverage scientific discussions to achieve sales objectives
    • Develop, Implement and Track Teams tactical plans
    • Understanding and experience with SFE (including Segmentation and Targeting and FTE)
    • CME activity management 
    • Knowledge and Ability to utilize different sales and market share performance measures used in the pharmaceutical industry and FMCG Market.
    • Understanding of managing a sales related project from conceptualization to completion
    • Ability to work on your own.

    Attributes:

    • Initiative, accuracy, confidentiality, customer focused, interpersonal sensitivity, logical thinking, information seeking, enquiring mind, self-development orientation, cultural sensitivity, vision, integrity, planning and organizing, analytical, decision making, commercial astuteness, ability to handle pressure, negotiation skills, entrepreneurial spirit, persuasive, ability to delegate, flexible and strategic thinker.

    QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

    • Matric
    • Suitable tertiary qualification i.e. BSc Dietetics/ B Pharmacy/ B Comm
    • Minimum 5 years detail sales experience obtained within a pharmaceutical environment.
    • Minimum 2-3 years’ experience at line management level will be an advantage.
    • Must be proficient in MS Office. (Computer literate)
    • Valid code 8 license and own transport
    • Ability to work on Qlikview models is advantageous

    Duties & Responsibilities    

    • Effective implementation and management of the regional sales strategy ensuring the continuous growth of market share and sales targets (the number) is met or exceeded.
    • Lead, manage, develop, coach, motivate, performance manage and inspire the sales team ensuring performance against set targets.
    • Detailed analysis of market and sales information to disseminate focused relevant information to each representative in the team for utilization in their area.
    • Optimal utilization of market intelligence to support, guide and determine position and focus of sales team in the region.
    • Ensure knowledge sharing, documentation of information and a sales team that is informed and up to date with developments in the pharmaceutical and medical environment.
    • Ensure a close working relationship between the different divisions to optimise sales and ensure the continuous growth of market share.
    • Ensure the synergy between the different divisions is utilized to continuously grow the market share.
    • Build, maintain and grow customer relationships across the region ensuring customer needs are understood, appropriate time allocation per territory and sales opportunities are optimally exploited.
    • Manage, control and effective utilization of the regional sales budget.
    • Ensure adherence to SANULAC policies, procedures and local legislation.
    • Continuously track, monitor and measure the business results and sales performance against set sales standards and targets (‘the number’).
    • Build a capable regional sales team in the form of skilled people, in all areas and with sound business processes in place.
    • Professional visible representation of the company in the region ensuring all behaviours and conduct are aligned with the company values.
    • Implement, monitor, review and report on special sales initiatives aimed at growing sales in focused clients.
    • Provide proactive advice and identify opportunities to grow sales in the short and medium term in area of responsibility.
    • Continuously provide feedback and communication to ensure all stakeholders are informed.
    • Maintain professional and technical knowledge ensuring benchmarking state-of-the-art practices and a sales team that are informed of new developments and initiatives.
    • Provide formal, standard reporting and feedback of regional sales area ensuring accurate, up to date reflection of status.
    • Investigate different sales initiatives and conduct cost-benefit analysis, to determine the viability of different sales initiatives.
    • Ensure effective, professional communication and dialogue with Customers, Management and Staff and between Management, Staff and Customers.
    • Continually build robust change resilience, so that people can adapt quickly to necessary business reinvention.
    • Effectively plan, coordinate, manage and execute ad hoc projects.

    Closing Date    

    • 2026/02/27

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    Marketing Manager – Chilled Dairy

    Job Description    

    • Join Lactalis South Africa at our offices in Stellenbosch and take on the challenge of leading delivery of the marketing strategy and budget for the Chilled Dairy portfolio. Be the consumer champion in the business, working cross functionally to drive the marketing agenda.

    Closing Date    

    • 2026/03/31

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    Junior IT Systems Analyst

    Job Description    

    • The French international dairy company, Lactalis, is one of the major players in the southern African dairy industry. It has operations in South Africa, Zambia, Botswana, Swaziland and Mozambique.
    • The purpose of this role is to support the Industrial Application Function, with the focus on Application Support, Interface and Report Development and Systems Implementation within the following areas: 
    • Manage use of the ERP(BPCS), WHM (WM24), Manufacturing, Procurement, Quality and Inventory system for the Company, including system parameters and setting, system processes, system standards and functions used
    • Interface Development for integration between various Industrial Applications e.g. BPCS to WM24, etc
    • Support QMS, MRP and Manufacturing Data Management (including Bill of Material / Routes Maintenance and Management) and Lot Controlled inventory Management.
    • Data Integrity Management on System
    • Implement new modules/functionality and Support New Technologies across Southern Africa
    • Design, and/or Create reports/programs for the company with ongoing maintenance
    • User Training, refining system and procedures when required
    • Route Cause Analysis in support of Process Improvements
    • Support on IT and business projects.

    Required Skills    

    • Minimum of three (3) years Business Analysis/Support experience
    • Two (2) to Three (3) years of Application support on Warehouse management and Distribution applications
    • Report writing tools experience a plus, especially SSRS / Coldfusion
    • Understanding of Databases and File Structures Advantageous
    • ERP System Knowledge and processes an advantage, especially on BPCS  
    • Proficient in Microsoft Office: Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Visio, MS Project
    • A relevant Information Technology / Information Systems Degree or Diploma
    • SAP Experience Beneficial with any of the following aspects: 

    SAP Project Implementation Experience:

    • Lactalis Southern Africa is in Process of Planning a implementation of SAP S4 across the region covering 5 countries and the appropriate candidates will be required to supplement SAP S4 skill in the Project Team and in the Future IT Organisation. 

    SAP S/4HANA Expertise

    • Proven experience in SAP S/4HANA implementation, configuration, and optimization across relevant modules (PP, PM)
    • Proven experience in SAP BW implementation for BI Related resources.

    Business Process Knowledge

    • Strong understanding of end-to-end business processes and ability to translate business requirements into SAP solutions.

    Integration & Customization Skills

    • Hands-on experience with SAP integrations (e.g., SAP Fiori, third-party systems) and ability to design functional specifications for custom developments.

    Problem-Solving & Analytical Ability

    • Skilled in troubleshooting complex issues, performing root cause analysis, and delivering effective solutions under tight timelines.

    Stakeholder Communication & Documentation

    • Excellent communication skills for engaging with business users, preparing function

    Attributes & Behaviours:

    • Should have sound communication skills and be able to convey information to end users (both verbally and in writing)
    • Good interpersonal skills, participating effectively as a member of our team
    • Be able to handle multiple projects and deadlines
    • Ability to solve problems, working without supervision, meeting expectations

    Presentation skills

    • Competency in working with numbers, analysing and understanding data in different formats
    • Dependable, accountable, flexible, focused and TEAM PLAYER 
    • Work well under pressure
    • Take ownership of problems and co-ordinate to resolution
    • Willing and able to travel within Sub Saharan Africa
    • Some Project work may require working on week-ends and away from home

    Duties & Responsibilities    

    Manufacturing Data Management and Processing  

    • Manage and Support Production Orders in BPCS  
    • Setup and Support on Bill of Materials and Routes within Production
    • Inventory Systems Management, with focus on “Non” Lot Controlled and Lot Controlled production items. 
    • MRP System Understanding, Setup and Support with Production Environments
    • Quality Laboratory Management Systems – knowledge, setup and support of this environment 
    • Implementation of these processes in new environments/sites where needed

    WHM systems (WM24)

    • Development of Interfaces and API’s within Talend Application for integration between BPCS and WM24
    • Setup, Testing and Rollout of WM24 and future upgrades to all Plant sites  
    • Manage Integrity and smooth operation of the Warehouse management systems in Plants
    • Support offsite and On Site where needed for improvements and changes

    Distribution system (Hi Volume)

    • Base knowledge of Supply Chain distribution processes

    User Support and Training

    • Daily support to all System Inventory, Warehouse management, QMS, etc on BPCS ERP System
    • On-going user training when necessary.
    • Regular site visits to perform system training and ensure that company policies and procedures are understood and adhered to

    Report development and maintenance

    • Basic Specification of Reports for Operational Plant requirements
    • Upgrade of Reports from Coldfusion to SSRS where applicable

    Inventory, Warehouse management and Shop Floor Control Month End (Including African Countries)

    • Prepare for Month End Closing of systems at Plants (Shop Orders, Inventory, etc)

    System Documentation

    • User training manuals to be created and/or updated on various systems

    Closing Date    

    • 2026/03/31

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