Current Vacancies at Lactalis South Africa

Job Description    

• Join Lactalis South Africa at our offices in the Western Cape. 
• The purpose of the role is to assist in the financial processing, reconciling and reporting of financial information of a factory within a centralized accounting environment.

Required Skills    

• B.Com or equivalent – CA (SA), CIMA advantageous
• 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 experience necessary
• Must be computer literate, have integrated system experience and advanced excel knowledge advantageous

Duties & Responsibilities    

• Managing of Accounts payable staff, and review of accounts payable reconciliations.
• Assuming responsibility for the financial function and processes of the plant up to trial balance.
• Assisting the Financial Manager in monthly cost analysis exercises.
• Assisting the Financial Manager in ad hoc projects relating to the finance function.
• Preparing and processing of month end journals.
• Performing general ledger reconciliations
• Assume responsibility for the financial administration of fixed assets information
• Ensuring adherence to company policies and procedures
• Checking that effective internal control procedures are on all financial functions.
• Weekly information preparation and assisting in financial reporting

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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

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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.

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Job Description    

• This role oversees the financial reporting of the Distribution Centre, relevant factory shop, offsite warehousing facility and 3rd party storage facility where applicable. The admin manager role is a vital part of the supply chain process, managing people, processes, and systems to ensure financial and fiduciary integrity from Procure-to-pay, inventory reporting, budget preparations and asset verification. An 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    

• Com in Management Accounting or Accounting.
• Proven track record in financial management, systems implementation and controls.
• At least 5 years post qualification experience in a financial function or management control function in a logistic environment. Experience in a FMCG would be advantageous.
• Proven people management skills
• Good analytical skills, accuracy and details orientated, Computer literacy: Advanced Excel and related MS Office Packages.
• Knowledge of BPCS System or similar ERP System and Reporting Tools is preferred
• Customer orientated, assertiveness and problem solving skills.
• Result driven, business acumen and good decision making as well as strong leadership skills

Duties & Responsibilities    

• Managing internal processes by ensuring that all procedures are implemented and in place on all the financial functions including, stock control, system, assets, driver accounts and creditors.
• Management of the budget process and financial forecast on monthly basis.
• Managing Internal and external audits on controls, procedures and general accepted accounting principles with corrective action plans.
• Manage all fixed assets through verification process, compile and submit CAPEX request with the relevant ROI for t assets procured.
• Ensuring that all Third party distributors have the relevant controls/contracts in place and managed accordingly. Weekly reporting on sales, returns and losses.
• Ensure adherence to OHS ACT, BCEA legislations and use the company’s disciplinary guidelines as a medium to drive improved result by creating a safe, clean and sustainable environment for all employees and future generations by driving governance to reduce risk.
• Build a collaborative relationship with the head office finance department and other distribution centres to ensure accurate financial reporting on a daily, weekly, and monthly frequency.
• Taking ownership and control of the financial reporting model including variance analysis
• Create shareholder value by driving down costs, increasing productivity and identify opportunities for cost reduction. Increasing cash flow, daily reporting and team feedback sessions and performance trackers.
• Ensure completion of KPI’s through optimal collaboration with various stakeholders for timeous submission.
• Maintain high quality service and interaction with client, suppliers and other departments. • Manage Factory shop reporting and controlling of internal processes, reporting, product pricing & compliance.
• Management of people to create an environment to drive sustainability through the appointment of the right people, management of poor performance, and the development of robust tools and processes.
• Plan and co-ordinate the daily activities of the administration team through an optimized administration structure, agreed job descriptions and established measures of success