Available Vacancies at Lactalis South Africa

Job Description    

• Reporting to the Functionally to Quality Manager, day to day Inline operations to C-Ordinator, the incumbent will be responsible for, amongst other duties, analysing daily samples using key equipment such as Foodscan, Milkoscan, Kjeltek, Cryoscope and their basic troubleshooting and maintenance.
• The timeous and accurate reporting of these results is key to supporting, amongst other stakeholders, the on-site production facility and quality assurance department.Production Line Set Up verification of Settings and Centreline

Required Skills    

• ND in Food Technology or Food Chemistry or Microbiology or SETA equivalent Qualification.
• At least one-year experience in a routine (food) laboratory.
• Sound knowledge of Good Laboratory Practices (Including ethical and disciplined behaviour, safety, etc.)
• Sound knowledge of standard analytical test procedures.
• Basic knowledge of lab chemicals.
• Able to work under reasonable pressure.
• Flexibility to work after hours and on weekends where required
• Able to carry out tasks accurately within reasonable time constraints.
• Good knowledge of aseptic sample taking.
• Sound computer skills, in spreadsheets and word processing programs
• Communication, interpersonal and team working skills.
• Shall be able to think and operate independently.

Duties & Responsibilities    
Quality System:

• Maintain and provide inputs to update the specific quality procedures, instructions and tools which are directly related to their analyses and tests

Analytical methods and tests

• Conducting accurate analytical tests on samples, according to working instructions.
• Conduct Testing of all inline parameters as defined per shift
• Ensure validity of results by participating in proficiency and interlab testing as well precision monitoring of test methods
• Analysing results to ensure consistency to specifications
• Setting up, verification, calibration, maintenance, and cleaning of laboratory and Inline equipment.
• Preparation and submission of samples to external labs for testing

Results reporting:

• Timely reporting of consolidated results and trends to the functions concerned
• Reporting of abnormalities via notification of quality deviations and take immediate corrections
• Recording test results accurately and timeously onto documentation and MMS system.

Production:

• Take part in the quality and operations activities related to a launch
• Control systems of the process parameters on the production tools, following first productions
• Verification of production Equipment settings and Centrelines as per defined frequencies
• Monitor cleaning, change over activities and release of production lines after change for production
• Recognize erroneous and out of specification results, reporting them immediately, initiate corrective action and ensure documentation of the non-conformity.

Quality Mastership and Continuous Improvement 

• Perform analyses and tests as defined
• Perform training of operators and other technicians in performing simple analyses and tests related to their working area (as needed)
• Monitoring of analytical methods of analytical instruments in production
• Bring proposals for improvements field of competence (process, packaging, quality system,) which is adapted to the evolutions of the standards, procedures or organizations, tools and equipment’s
• Lead and participate in root cause analysis and continuous improvement of Quality related aspects within the lab and production department
• Analyses and uses KPIs for continuous improvement

Closing Date    

• 2025/06/12

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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    

• 2025/06/18

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Job Description    

• Join Lactalis SA at our PE site in this role.
• This role is a Critical role in production as the role has been created to support in the reduction of NQLS and unsterilized in the production area and ensure good quality product

Required Skills    

• National Diploma or equivalent
• ND in either food technology or natural science or equivalent qualification
• Computer literate – Excel, Word, PowerPoint
• 1 - 2 years experiences in Quality assurance and control
• High attention to detail
• Ability to communicate well with staff
• Strict with implementing standards
• Exceptional organisational skills; and Ability to sustain routine administration

Duties & Responsibilities    

• Analyse possible reasons for product defects and compile reports;
• Verify quality control (QC) records, test results and reports;
• Conduct verification checks on production records and validate processes;
• Liaise with production to implement root cause analysis for each non-conformance detected
• File daily records
• Assist with internal and external audits
• Releasing/approval & restriction of products
• Data capturing of results & info for the various reports
• Online quality checks and monitor defects
• Monitor Repacking process, record and draw up reports on defects and do trend analysis
• Improvement and maintenance of housekeeping, cleaning and sanitation throughout the facility
• Assist in customer & consumer complaint investigation
• Open and investigate NCR`s with production and maintenance
• Conduct process audits to ensure process is in control
• Release the line for production and conduct line clearances
• Monitor Implementation of action plans and reports progress
• Ensure that all non-conforming products is identifies and cut off times determined

Closing Date    

• 2025/06/9

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Job Description    

• Join our Lacatalis SA. Lactalis is one of the major players in the Southern African Dairy Industry.
• This role will be r esponsible for the processing of Variable Rebates South Africa / P&L on all expenses. 

Required Skills    

• B.Com or equivalent
• Good analytical skills
• High accuracy and attention to detail
• Good problem solving skills.
• Ability to work independently and under pressure in a fast paced environment
• Supervision and rebates mana gement experience required
• Must be computer literate, have integrated system experience and advanced excel knowledge will be advantageous

Duties & Responsibilities    

• Generate rebate trading term templates for year for use by the sales team using Trade agreement system
• Trading Terms submission templates (blank forms to the commercial team)
• Monitoring of trading agreement submissions, approvals and adherence to LOA
• Capture trading terms on Contract System and prepare related review files for S A
• Make updates/corrections to the contracts in the system when the need arises
• Create Item Views on contract system as needed, ensuring alignment to sales cube information
• Assign system rights on contract system, managing terminations and changes
• Maintaining item views on the Contract System when required (new products etc.)
• Submit monthly/YTD sales to clients and check sales against the system payment for accuracy
• Create provisions for Distributors, ensuring accuracy to delivery information
• Create provisions for any new contracts and stopping/cancelling terminated contracts
• Month end compilation of Shoprite systems vs Lactalis information, balancing of information, validating accuracy
• Process results of Shoprite information on contract system, ensu ring month end accrual accuracy
• Agent Commission calculation, creating of manual journal to create monthly accruals
• Assist with Promotional and ad hoc expense invoices from customers;

Invoice verification

• Raising and resolving any queries with the debtors/commercial team
• Providing GL/expense allocations to debtors to process invoices on systems
• Validations of accuracy of processing of debtors team to contracts, querying anomalies and assisting debtors /sales
• team with escalation and solving of discrepancies
• Ad hoc requests from the commercial team/debtors/management

Month End Duties:

• Validation and balancing of deductions on contract system interfaced to debtors system
• Monitoring process to ensure deadlines are met by all parties to ensure financial month end closure (on time)
• Monitoring existing reports that tests accuracy of accruals vs payments/deductions
• Review payments vs provision
• Validate differences, and determine reason for differences (by checking and validating processing and
• claims processed at debtors)
• Manage full month end process to close off contract system
• Perform duties as pre set

Investigate anomalies

• Prepare management reports to assist expense explanations (Rebate Manager / Management control)
• Ensure balancing of contract system to ERP system journal, preparing and posting of journal, ensuring analysis
• and audit trail to proof accuracy of integration
• Preparation of any additional journals required, ensuring proof for audit purposes
• Preparation and design of reports that will explain Financial results, and explanation of deviations to budget
• Compile the balance sheet reconciliation files and preliminary review files for submission/authorization by rebate
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Growth Monitoring:

• Growth Tracking for all growth customers monthly / ensure accuracy of customers and agreements
• Reconcile growth accrual vs balance sheet and contract system
• Prepare growth pay ments for all qualifying growth customersOn boarding of new companies
• Assist with planning of on boarding of new companies on all systems
• Assist with set up of all systems for new companies / divisions
• Assist with Internal and External audits
• Assist rebate manager with information for internal and external audits appliable to duties as per job description

Closing Date    

• 2025/06/13

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Job Description    

• Lactalis South Africa is seeking a dynamic and experienced Research & Development Manager to lead and support innovation and product development across our Cheese, Butter, and Powders categories.
• This role is pivotal in driving projects from concept through to commercialisation, including new product development, reformulations, and quality improvement initiatives, in alignment with the company’s strategic objectives

Required Skills    

• Bachelor’s degree (or higher) in Food Science, Food Technology, Engineering, or a related discipline.
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in R&D management within the dairy industry – mandatory.
• Proven track record in project management within an R&D setting.
• Deep understanding of ingredient functionality, technical fundamentals, and processing technologies.
• Ability to work under pressure, meet tight deadlines, and manage multiple priorities.
• Flexibility to travel extensively and work variable hours to meet trial & development requirements.
• Strong interpersonal, analytical, and creative problem-solving skills.
• Sound knowledge of food safety regulations, quality management systems, and compliance standards

Duties & Responsibilities    
Product Development

• Lead and execute the end-to-end product development process—from ideation, recipe formulation, trials, scale-up in manufacturing and commercialization.
• Conduct technical feasibility assessments and experimental design using sound scientific methodology.
• Ensure adherence to internal trial protocols and compile comprehensive technical reports for each stage of development.
• Ensure all products are safe for consumer use, ensuring raw materials and finished goods meet safety and specification standards.

Product Specifications & Regulatory Compliance

• Develop and maintain accurate R&D documentation at all stages of the product life cycle.
• Ensure product designs comply with regulatory requirements and internal policies related to labelling, safety, and quality.

Technical Support & Problem Solving

• Provide expert technical support to Manufacturing, Procurement, and Suppliers by troubleshooting quality and operational challenges.
• Deliver actionable recommendations and data-driven insights to optimize efficiency and increase production capabilities.

Organisational Excellence & Stakeholder Engagement

• Establish and maintain a strong technical network across functions, for local and global teams.
• Ensure timely and effective communication with stakeholders to drive project delivery.
• Foster a collaborative environment to promote team engagement and cross-functional success.

Closing Date    

• 2025/06/13

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Job Description    

• The Area Logistics Manager is responsible for maintaining sound operational output throughout the region to support the company’s expectation of the logistical function.
• The performance must be achieved through operational excellence, people leadership and a continuous improvement driven mind-set with a balanced approach between efficiency results and customer service delivery.
• In addition the achievement of the company’s expectations must be delivered through professional and morally sound work ethics as embedded through all departments across the region

Required Skills    

• B Degree majoring in Logistics and/or Supply Chain Management.
• Computer literacy with working knowledge of integrated warehouse and transportation optimisation management systems, and working knowledge of MSOffice (Excel, PowerPoint).
• Working knowledge of an ERP System.
• Minimum of 10 years’ post qualification experience in logistics (distribution) of which at least 5 years should be on a management level.
• Experience within the FMCG environment.
• Internal and external service orientated individual.
• Willingness to embrace and drive positive change in the region/organisation.
• Willingness to work long hours producing exceptional results while working under pressure.
• Good decision making skills with strong leadership skills.
• Customer oriented assertiveness and problem solving skills.
• Assertive, disciplined individual with strong communication (written and verbal) skills who can communicate within the matrix of different levels of all stakeholders.
• Ability to work independent as well as part of a team.

Duties & Responsibilities    

• Plan, organise and manage the responsibilities of the Area Logistics Leadership Team within a complex region whilst remaining within the organisational requirements
• Demonstrate excellent people leadership by creating a culture in which employees want to perform and enjoy.
• Create a regional budget and monitor spending to ensure that expenses are consistent with approved budgets.
• Recommend optimal usage of transportation vehicles, routing and equipment to ensure an efficient transportation department.
• Ensure increased focus on secondary distribution and utilize supporting systems to ensure heightened efficiency in both time and resource utilization while ensuring compliance
• Direct logistics operations to ensure achievement of cost, productivity, accuracy and efficiency objectives.
• Analyse the financial impact of proposed transportation changes such as routing, shipping product volumes or suppliers
• Continuously analyse financial information, operating KPIs and any other relevant information in order to develop a culture of continuous improvement and saving.
• Plan and implement warehouse and transportation flow management systems to continuously set new, yet realistic, efficiency improvement targets.
• Direct and coordinate, through cross-functional intervention, activities within the primary and secondary logistics environment in order to obtain optimal use of equipment, facilities and human resources.
• Train, coach and support regional site managers and employees in their roles and responsibilities in respect of regional logistic strategies and efficiencies.
• At operational level, ensure the maintenance of metrics, reports and efficiencies in support of the broader national logistics function.
• Execute regional requirements in relation to internal administrative, customised transportation and warehouse reporting and measurement.
• Ensure regional compliance with company policies and procedures for product transit and delivery.
• Direct regional logistics operation to ensure achievement of cost, productivity, accuracy and efficiency objectives balanced with the aim to achieve maximum customer service delivery.
• Collaborate with other departments to integrate logistics with business systems or processes, such as customer sales, order management, accounting and shipping.
• Nurture a work environment of professionalism, mutual respect as well as ethically sound business practises

Closing Date    

• 2025/06/13

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Job Description    

• The purpose of the role is tooversee the daily operations of a manufacturing plant and develops strategies to ensure it meets production goals at minimal cost.
• The performance must be achieved through operational excellence, people leadership and a continuous improvement driven mind-set with a balanced approach between efficiency results and customer service delivery.
• In addition the achievement of the company’s expectations must be delivered through professional and morally sound work ethics as embedded through Lactalis SA.

Required Skills    

• Minimum experience 10 years in plant and/or operations management, ideally in Dairy FMCG
• Dairy/Yogurt knowledge essential, this is critical in structures where a small management team or flat structure exists. Hence, the Plant Manager is required to make day to day product specific decisions.
• B.Com Degree in management plus experience in production or B.Sc. Food science Degree or B. Eng. Degree plus general management experience
• Be a leader and able to motivate people to support business
• Have experience and operating knowledge on all plant business units

Duties & Responsibilities    

• Develop plans that help operations run smoothly through improvement of autonomous production
• Manage production through TPM
• Recruit, train and onboard new employees
• Collect and review data to reduce inefficiencies and waste timeously with clear improvement actions
• Analyse data and create reports to present to executives regarding processes
• Evaluate employees and give suggestions for improvement
• Oversee work schedules to ensure coverage
• Perform routine safety checks on equipment
• Compile annual budget (cost and capital) according to company systems requirement
• Forecast, compile and control annual budget in line with labour efficiency standards
• Report monthly on budget adherence
• Minimise input costs and raw material usage/ waste
• Minimise cost on product and packaging
• Optimise fixed and overhead costs (labour and energy) against demand forecast and production requirements
• Ensure accuracy of Monitoring Systems
• Ensure accuracy and integrity of information to be forwarded for compiling reports to Corporate
• Maintain product quality according to health and quality specifications
• Ensure conformance to all quality processes
• Ensure functionality of QMS audited by Head Office QA department
• Ensure conformance to good safety requirements ie FSSC22000
• Compile and manage production plan according to targets
• Ensure adequate maintenance of plant equipment
• Identify systemic variables impeding production efficiency and create plans to address total production elements
• Plan and implement changes required for new product manufactured and ensure minimum disruption to existing operations effectiveness
• Manage all projects and deliver on them in terms of agreed project specification and budget
• Maintain systems such as ISO, HACCP, Continuous Improvement Programme, TQM, TPM, NOSA, etc.
• Plan annual human resource capacity and development needs
• Instil and develop profit maximisation appreciation among all plant staff
• Fill vacancies according to company policy by using competency based recruitment methodology
• Facilitate plant objective setting and performance management system
• Review and maintain communication structures and procedures to ensure people are informed and able to provide their inputs at all organisational levels (e.g. People@Work Committee, Union and Management meetings, Mini Business Units, Townhalls)
• Develop a sense of pride, discipline and high productivity throughout plant
• Ensure harmonious working relationships across all levels and functions
• Develop Workplace Skills Plans and through Talent Management identify talent and plan to manage the talent
• Personify and maintain Lactalis SA values, staff morale and motivation throughout plant
• Maintain adherence to EE targets
• Work in accordance to good Management control principles
• Work in accordance to the Delegation of Authority set out by the Lactalis Group

Closing Date    

• 2025/06/13

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Job Description    

• We are seeking an experienced and strategic Category Packaging Buyer to join our procurement team at Lactalis SA, a leading dairy manufacturing company.
• The Category Packaging Buyer will be responsible for developing and implementing category strategies for packaging materials, working closely with the global center of excellence, and ensuring cost-effective and efficient procurement processes.
• This role requires strong financial acumen, strategic thinking, and a deep understanding of upstream and downstream purchasing, cost models, and logistics.

Required Skills    

• 3 Year tertiary or similar degree – ideally in Supply Chain Management, Business Science, Industrial Engineering or related
• 3-5 years of experience in procurement, with a focus on category management.
• FMCG experience is preferred
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with a keen attention to detail.
• Strong understanding of financial principles and cost management.
• Ability to develop and implement effective category strategies.
• Experience working with global centers of excellence and leveraging best practices.
• Understanding of the entire procurement process from raw material sourcing to final delivery.
• Ability to analyze and optimize cost models for packaging materials
• Experience in sourcing and purchasing raw materials
• Knowledge of material origination and its impact on procurement.
• Basic understanding of shipping and logistic costs.

Duties & Responsibilities    

• Develop and implement category strategies for packaging materials in alignment with company goals and objectives.
• Collaborate with the global center of excellence to leverage best practices and drive continuous improvement.
• Manage the procurement of packaging materials, including raw materials and material origination.
• Evaluate and select suppliers based on price, quality, delivery speed, and sustainability.
• Negotiate contracts and terms with suppliers to achieve the best possible outcomes for the company.
• Prepare and process purchase orders and ensure compliance with company policies.
• Monitor and track indices for all packaging materials to make informed purchasing decisions.
• Analyze cost models and develop strategies to optimize procurement costs.
• Understand and manage upstream and downstream purchasing processes.
• Maintain and update supplier databases and procurement records.
• Collaborate with various departments to understand their packaging material needs and ensure timely fulfillment.
• Assist in resolving any issues related to delivery, quality, or pricing discrepancies.
• Develop and maintain a basic understanding of shipping and logistic costs.
• Identify and implement synergies across business units to drive integration and simplification.
• Track and report key functional metrics to reduce expenses and improve effectiveness.
• Stay updated on market trends and industry best practices to make informed purchasing decisions

Closing Date    

• 2025/06/30

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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    

• 3 Year tertiary or similar degree – ideally in Supply Chain Management, Business Science, Industrial Engineering or related
• 3-5 years of experience in procurement, with a focus on category management.
• FMCG experience is preferred
• 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.
• Project management skills to handle multiple tasks and deadlines simultaneously.
• Familiarity with procurement software, ERP systems, and other relevant technologies.
• Advanced computer knowledge skills – MS Office (MS PowerPoint and MS Excel) is of advantage
• Ability to travel locally and sites in neighboring African countries

Duties & Responsibilities    

• Driving the Commercial Planning process
• Build and develop channel plans aligned to the marketing strategy and objectives
• Develop and drive quarterly promotional activity grids with Key Account managers
• Build effective relationships and processes between Marketing/Sales teams
• Oversee the deployment of the marketing plan to the Sales and Field Sales teams, including monthly/quarterly cycle planning
• Create and implement a revenue growth program
• Demonstrated history of route to market development
• Monitor and track the implementation of pricing/promotional strategies
• Lead consumer and shopper insights to deliver accelerated demand growth
• Coordinate with Supply Chain to drive quarterly sales forecasting and gap closing

Overseeing Trade marketing activation

• Develop and implement the trade marketing strategy and budget
• Develop winning channel specific POP solutions to drive brand visibility and sales
• Develop & implement trade and brand activation plans to drive shopper engagement
• Implement the Go-To-Market strategy for NPD, including developing the trade proposition, distribution targets, merchandising guidelines and launch plan execution
• Translate brand strategies into Customer speak to WIN at the POP

Driving Category management with Customers

• Drive the Category Management agenda with customers, focusing on long-term category growth, distribution, ranging and space management
• Provide support to the Key Accounts team by conducting regular business analyses and presentations to ID opportunities and deliver incremental growth
• Utilise shopper research and market intelligence to develop the Category Plan as well as strategic Customer/Top to Top reviews
• Drive the implementation of Merchandising guidelines, incl training Field sales team
• Provide selling arguments for product-ranging and distribution targets for NPD
• Monitor distribution levels of KVIs by customer

Closing Date    

• 2025/06/13

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Job Description    

• Join Lactalis South Africa at our offices in the Western Cape and take on the challenging role of Demand Planning Manager.
• In this role the incumbent, along with their team, will be responsible for leading integration and promoting alignment between Commercial, and Supply Chain.
• The incumbent will help ensure that Customers demands are fulfilled through integrated business planning while supporting functions to achieve their respective performance objectives

Required Skills    

• Relevant Degree in BCom or Industrial Engineering
• 5-8 years’ Supply Chain experience
• Data Analytics experience would be advantageous
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Highly analytical
• Resilient and strong interpersonal skills
• Strong communication and presentation skills
• Resourceful and adaptable individual with strong self-management attributes

Duties & Responsibilities    

• The incumbent will be responsible for the Sales Forecast that is used in short-term supply planning as well as long term volume forecasts for input into quarterly/annual financial forecasts, capacity reviews and critical raw material allocation (Raw Milk).
• Mature and further develop the Integrated Business Planning (S&OP) philosophy at LSA by constantly finding ways to improve and streamline the process and dashboards.
• Prepare and coordinate weekly Demand Reviews with Commercial teams to enable improvement in Sales Forecast Accuracy, contribute to lowering working capital and maximise customer demand fulfilment.
• Collaborate with Commercial to improve Promotional volume planning and phasing
• Develop and encourage the use of systems and BI analytics to improve the supply chain’s effectiveness
• Drive a continuous improvement and skills development philosophy in the team.

Closing Date    

• 2025/06/30

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Job Description    

• Join Lactalis South Africa at our offices in the Western Cape and take on the challenging role of Production Planning Manager.
• The incumbent will be responsible for planning the manufacture of the six key categories in each of our Manufacturing Plants.
• The incumbent will help ensure the execution of the stock build strategy by coordinating the manufacture of our products to satisfy Customers demand while supporting the functions in the value chain achieve their respective performance objectives.
• Their responsibilities include leading integration and promoting alignment between Commercial, Industrial and Supply Chain.
• This role will also ensure that Customers demands are fulfilled through integrated business planning while supporting functions achieve their respective performance objectives.

Required Skills    

• Relevant Degree
• +5 years Supply Chain Planning experience
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Highly analytical
• Resilient and strong interpersonal skills
• Strong communication and presentation skills
• Resourceful and adaptable individual with strong self-management attributes

Duties & Responsibilities    

• Support the Integrated Business Planning (S&OP) process by helping Plants coordinate manufacture of SKUs aligned to demand and stock build strategy
• Prepare short term weekly production plans for plant for all categories
• Determine daily raw milk allocation to meet manufacturing plans while limiting the amount of waste travel and misallocations
• Automate the decision tree on Raw Milk allocation to categories and Plants
• Plan replenishment to Distribution Centres optimising the use of the available space while ensuring adequate days of cover of inventory
• Inventory cover at DCs to be determined by SKU bearing its individual forecast accuracy, lead time and shelf life in mind. Cover to compensate for variability while maximising service and minimising waste
• Future proof supply chain production planning by developing processes and tools that require little manual intervention
• Mature and further develop the Integrated Business Planning (S&OP) philosophy at LSA
• Prepare and coordinate weekly Demand Reviews with Commercial and Demand Planning hereby assisting Commercial improve Sales Forecast Accuracy % supporting lowering Working Capital and maximising Customer Demand fulfilment
• Prepare and coordinate weekly Capacity Reviews with Industrial and Supply/Production Planning hereby assisting Industrial improve Planned versus Actual % supporting improving plant efficiency and maximising Customer Demand fulfilment
• Determine long term critical raw material allocation (Raw Milk) to optimise Customer Demand fulfilment, efficiency and profitability
• Collaborate with Commercial to improve Promotional volume planning and phasing
• Determine long term volume forecasts for input into quarterly/annual financial forecasts
• Develop and encourage the use of systems and BI analytics to improve the supply chain’s effectiveness

Closing Date    

• 2025/06/30

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Job Description    

• Join Lactalis at our office in Western Cape and take on the challenging role as a Supply Chain Synchronisation Manager.
• In this role you will be responsible for planning one of our 6 key categories.
• You will need to coordinate with our Demand Planning and Manufacturing teams to ensure stock levels are maintained using an effective stock build strategy.
• You will be responsible for developing the short to medium-term production plan as well as replenishment of stock to our regional DCs, employing strategies that will reduce instances of out of stocks while keeping waste to a minimum.
• You will need to constantly employ a continuous improvement mindset and develop strategies, processes and tools to drive business sustainability within the Supply Chain Planning environment.

Required Skills    

• Bachelor’s degree (Business, Engineering or Supply Chain Management) such as Industrial Engineering or B.Com Logistics
• 5-8 years’ experience in a Supply Chain Planning or a Logistics environment
• Excel VBA, PowerBI, Qlik Sense, SQL, Python (or similar) is highly advantageous.
• Project Management experience advantageous
• Very strong interpersonal skills to work cross-functionally
• A continuous improvement mindset
• Ability to work independently

Duties & Responsibilities    

• Generate weekly and monthly production plans for your respective category that is aligned with our stock build strategy.
• This plan must take the following into account: Production Capacity and Efficiency; Scheduled Maintenance, Sales Forecast Accuracy, Customer Service and Waste.
• Develop replenishment plans to ensure sufficient stock levels are kept at each regional DC to limit out of stocks while managing waste and space constraints.
• Form a sense of joint ownership with the industrial and commercial functions through the implementation of effective processes and communication channels.
• Ensure “On-Time-Delivery”, by maintaining close communication with relevant stakeholders and support “On-Shelf-Availability” through integrated support of company and customer service objectives.
• Consistently identify, outline and complete continuous improvement projects within your category timeously.

Closing Date    

• 2025/06/30