Current Jobs at Azelis

Main Accountabilities

• Follow-up on claims and non-conformities (internal & external) with local teams and maintain the follow-up file updated
• Support in the identification and follow-up of implementation of locally applicable regulations
• Review and approve product creation on OCOS
• Participate in internal audits (quality, safety, regulatory) in the region
• Support the SHEQ Manager MEA in external audit preparations (certifications, customer audits…)
• Implement and maintain any applicable certification standards (ISO 14000, GMP, GMP+, RSPO, etc.) in the geographic area of responsibility, where applicable/required 
• Draft and update quality procedures as needed
• Support the SHEQ Manager MEA in reports preparation (SHEQ KPIs, CSR monthly and quarterly reporting)
• Ensure Implementation of recommendations and opportunities for Improvement (related to internal and external audits, risks, nonconformities...) 
• Support business and validate customer’s questionnaire related to Quality, Health and safety 
• Implement Corporate SHEQ initiatives and policies 
• Handle Periodic SHEQ reporting requested by Corporate
• Review quality agreements 
• Assist in managemnet review preparation

Skills and Qualifications

• 5+ years of progressive experience in a similar role in an international company.
• Proven track record of working in a similar environment, preferably in an international organization and/or in a multicultural context.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills, able to motivate and influence internal and external stakeholders and deal at all levels in the organization, both locally and internationally.
• Sense of ownership and drive: self-starter and problem solver who shows a bias for action, acts promptly to remove "roadblocks" and ensures accountability to get things done in a timely manner.
• Highly organized, structured and flexible, able to work well under pressure and deal with multiple / conflicting priorities meeting the deadlines.
• Fluent English a must-have (both verbal and written communication), other languages a plus. 
• Strong analytical & administrative skills with high degree of attention to detail.
• The following responsibilities and qualifications are set out by way of indication and not for limitation in the job description

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Main Accountabilities 

Transport

• Manage the transportation of goods and supplies for a medium-sized organization using existing procedures; review and recommend improvements to procedures to ensure on-time delivery of goods and supplies.

Incoming Goods

• Manage a medium-size and medium-complexity warehouse and stores using existing procedures and develop new procedures when required to ensure all goods and supplies are stored and recorded appropriately.

Outgoing goods

• Develop an understanding of packaging needs and ideas for prototypes to support the packaging process.Keep informed regarding pending industry changes, trends, and best practices and assess the potential impact of these changes on organizational processes

Sourcing

• Collect and analyze the key cost drivers, market dynamics and issues, areas of innovation, and alternative suppliers for a low-risk area with many alternatives/ minimum costs of changing, in consultation with relevant functions to provide solid market information for decision making.

Information and Business Advice

• Resolve queries from internal or external customers or suppliers by providing information on complex processes and the related policies, referring to others where necessary for interpretation of policy.

Document Preparation

• Organize and prepare complex documents using a variety of computer applications such as Microsoft Office. Also responsible for gathering and summarizing data for special reports.

Data Management

• Help others get the most out of data management systems by providing support and advice. 

Imports

• Receiving and checking of shipping documents and confirming shipment details with the Shipping Lines.
• Preparing schedule to ensure that all incoming shipments are recorded and nothing is missed out.
• Registering of Import Shipments on Easy Clear System Track shipments and communicate with internal Framing Bills of Entry Declarations and preparing and setting up documents for processing at Customs Department and Port Authorities Office.
• Preparing “release” documents for presentation to the Shipping Lines and obtaining Final “release” to arrange and co-ordinate upliftment of container from the Port for delivery to the Warehouse.
• Invoicing of all shipment files. Checking, reconciling and capturing all Creditor invoices.
• Closing and balancing all shipment files.
• Invoicing all shipment files

Exports

• Receiving export shipment orders (instructions) and booking the shipments with the shipping lines.
• Working knowledge on Letters of Credit.
• Co-ordinating Quality Inspections (Bureau Veritas, Intertek, SGS, etc…).
• Arranging and placing of the EMPTY containers for loading at the Warehouse and movement of the FULL container to the Container Terminal (Export Stack). Framing Bills of Entry Declarations and preparing and setting up documents for processing at customs Department and Port Authorities Office.
• Framing Bills of lading for presentation, together with the “release” documents to the Shipping Lines.
• Collecting the Bills of Lading from the Shipping Lines and couriering same, together with all the Shipping Documents (Commercial Invoice, Packing List, etc…) to the customer.
• Checking, reconciling and capturing all Creditor invoices.
• Closing and balancing all shipment files.
• Invoicing of all shipment files.

Compliance

• Handling “cross-trade” shipments and ensuring compliance.
• Assisting in preparation of cost estimates and proposals.

Skills and Qualifications

• University Degree
• Experience enables job holder to deal with the majority of situations and to advise others 
• Experience of general supervision of more junior colleagues
• The following responsibilities and qualifications are set out by way of indication and not for limitation in the job description

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Sales Manager (Representative) – Paper, Pulp and Packaging – Kwa-Zulu Natal

• Maintain and develop sales of a portfolio of products and services to the relevant industry area in the country to achieve agreed business targets and meet customer needs with key focus in the Paper, Pulp and Packaging divisions. 
• Key focus area would be the Paper, Pulp and Packaging customer base with focus on various speciality products.
• Negotiate prices and volumes with customers in order to maximize returns to the business
• Seek out, analyse and develop new accounts, promoting sales of the product portfolio in line with business growth strategies.
• Agree on and achieve annual sales budgets with the Business Manager
• Gather, analyse, interpret and present market, product, competitor and industry data to enable development of the forward strategy of the business
• Ensure best-in-class customer engagement through optimal usage of the CRM system (Dynamics 365) and the integration of the different IT systems (Outlook, CRM, Team. Advocate the use of the Customer Portal and the e-Lab (if applicable)
• To visit and represent the company at trade fairs, exhibitions and conferences, networking with representatives from a broad range of companies 
• Pro-actively monitor and review payment terms against customer portfolio, ensuring that payment terms and methods are adhered to, keeping business risk to a minimum. Ensure that payment terms and cash flow implications are considered at time of negotiation for all new and existing business

Requirements:

• Bachelor degree or equivalent qualification in relevant field
• ±3 years of experience in a commercial role in the Paper/Pulp/Packaging industry
• IT/digital savviness (CRM Dynamics 365, customer portal, usage of integrated Microsoft tools
• Excellent communication, Negotiation and Analytical Skills
• Good presentation skills 
• Ability to work under pressure and liaise with people at all levels
• Knowledge and networks within country in the Paper, Pulp industry
• Understanding of Paper/Pulp/Packaging products and their application