Current Vacancies at South African Breweries (SAB)

Job Purpose

• The key purpose of this role is to load, unload and stack materials safely and efficiently while maintaining our governance and Customer service standards and also to live and understand the values of AB-InBEV.

Key outputs and responsibilities:

Effective Fleet management

• Conduct pre-trip inspections prior to the start of each shift using the forklift inspection checklist.
• Ensure that the forklift is operated and maintained in optimal condition
• Ensure that fuel and fluids are at accepted operating levels.

Adherence to the health, safety and environmental standards

• Department of Labour stacking exemptions complied with Site housekeeping standards maintained and adhered to
• Appropriate personal protective equipment used as designated by site safety standards.
• Maintains a robust system of SIO and SHO generation and close out.

Effective stock quality management

• Warehouse stock age standards maintained by ensuring stock rotation principles applied
• Ensures quality control through checking packaging on warehouse floor and prior to loading
• Effective inventory management.
• Maintain clear and effective communication with Inventory Manager, Controller and Supervisor
• Accurate checking, loading and unloading of vehicles
• Load Summary used to load correct quantities of split and full pallets
• Shipment status updated in SAP and all other SAP related transactions
• Qlikview and Power BI KPI reporting
• Accurate recording of returns on handheld device prior to unloading
• Participation in handover process before and after every shift
• Accurate daily stock count performed using handheld device
• Generate variance report in SAP and resolve discrepancies

Efficient loading and unloading of vehicles

• Maintain clear and effective communication with Logistics Coordinator / team members
• All documentation accurately and comprehensively completed
• Ensure production continuity (where applicable)
• Load empties and raw materials onto production lines whilst ensuring optimal productivity
• Remove and stack finished product from line to bin whilst ensuring optimal line productivity
• Conversant with relevant business information, policies, processes and procedure
• Drives a problem-solving culture using DPO Problem solving tools (e.g. 5 Why, Abnormality Reports, OWD's)
• Involvement and participation in DPO; CSA and all other audits in line with ABInBev
• Updating of Operator Work Stations and all other related visual management tools

Profile:

• 3 year Post matric qualification Degree/ national Diploma in Logistics or any other related field
• 1 or 2 years Experience in the warehousing or logistics environment will be an added advantage
• Forklift license will be an added advantage
• Preferably Good understanding of DPO and its principles
• Ability to run and manage a shift.
• Good understanding of daily warehouse routines in line with the DPO requirements.
• Ability to work under pressure and over weekends when required.
• Tracks KPI's on a daily, weekly and monthly basis in line with DPO Terms of Reference
• Conduct daily/monthly stock counts in line with Inventory management procedures and processes
• Drives a problem-solving culture using DPO Problem solving tools (e.g. 5 Why, Abnormality Reports, OWD's)
• Encourages a culture of continuous improvement by ensuring that routines and process are aligned to best in class standards through effective benchmarking
• Ensure compliance to the freshness & rotation policy as per DPO standards

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Job Purpose

• The key purpose of this role is to load, unload and stack materials safely and efficiently while maintaining our governance and Customer service standards and also to live and understand the values of AB-InBEV.

Key outputs and responsibilities:

Effective Fleet management

• Conduct pre-trip inspections prior to the start of each shift using the forklift inspection checklist.
• Ensure that the forklift is operated and maintained in optimal condition
• Ensure that fuel and fluids are at accepted operating levels.

Adherence to the health, safety and environmental standards

• Department of Labour stacking exemptions complied with Site housekeeping standards maintained and adhered to
• Appropriate personal protective equipment used as designated by site safety standards.
• Maintains a robust system of SIO and SHO generation and close out.

Effective stock quality management

• Warehouse stock age standards maintained by ensuring stock rotation principles applied
• Ensures quality control through checking packaging on warehouse floor and prior to loading
• Effective inventory management.
• Maintain clear and effective communication with Inventory Manager, Controller and Supervisor
• Accurate checking, loading and unloading of vehicles
• Load Summary used to load correct quantities of split and full pallets
• Shipment status updated in SAP and all other SAP related transactions
• Qlikview and Power BI KPI reporting
• Accurate recording of returns on handheld device prior to unloading
• Participation in handover process before and after every shift
• Accurate daily stock count performed using handheld device
• Generate variance report in SAP and resolve discrepancies

Efficient loading and unloading of vehicles

• Maintain clear and effective communication with Logistics Coordinator / team members
• All documentation accurately and comprehensively completed
• Ensure production continuity (where applicable)
• Load empties and raw materials onto production lines whilst ensuring optimal productivity
• Remove and stack finished product from line to bin whilst ensuring optimal line productivity
• Conversant with relevant business information, policies, processes and procedure
• Drives a problem-solving culture using DPO Problem solving tools (e.g. 5 Why, Abnormality Reports, OWD's)
• Involvement and participation in DPO; CSA and all other audits in line with ABInBev
• Updating of Operator Work Stations and all other related visual management tools

Profile:

• 3 year Post matric qualification Degree/ national Diploma in Logistics or any other related field
• 1 or 2 years Experience in the warehousing or logistics environment will be an added advantage
• Forklift license will be an added advantage
• Preferably Good understanding of DPO and its principles
• Ability to run and manage a shift.
• Good understanding of daily warehouse routines in line with the DPO requirements.
• Ability to work under pressure and over weekends when required.
• Tracks KPI's on a daily, weekly and monthly basis in line with DPO Terms of Reference
• Conduct daily/monthly stock counts in line with Inventory management procedures and processes
• Drives a problem-solving culture using DPO Problem solving tools (e.g. 5 Why, Abnormality Reports, OWD's)
• Encourages a culture of continuous improvement by ensuring that routines and process are aligned to best in class standards through effective benchmarking
• Ensure compliance to the freshness & rotation policy as per DPO standards

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The key purpose of this role is to ensure regional payroll information is processed through the correct channels and that all employees are paid on time. To manage payroll input and payroll queries as per policies and procedures and ensure compliance with legislation and within a corporate governance framework. The role also requires a team player that would assist other members in the team when there is an overload of work

Key outputs and responsibilities:

• Ensure deadlines are met
• Ensure timeous outputs
• Ensure accuracy of payrolls
• Ability to work under pressure
• Ability to work closely with regions
• Tracking/Distributing/checking of all Payroll input
• Detailed knowledge of current SAB/ABI procedures, policies and conditions of employment
• Receiving and managing all input from the business
• Validating correctness of input received
• Employee will supply backup for changes made for the payroll Controller
• Ensure payslips are distributed to all regions
• Ensure queries are resolved within SLA
• Be a team player
• Validate variance reports to ensure accuracy of payroll
• Pay attention to detail when input is received
• Maintain confidentiality
• Be able to problem solve
• Submit daily trackers on time to Payroll controller
• Processing of all payroll input eg. New engagements, Terminations, Promotions etc
• Update and manage monthly error report and provide feedback to Controller
• Sound knowledge of the relevant legal aspects e.g. PAYE
• Ability to liaise effectively
• Analytical and problem solving skills and attention to detail
• Ability to maintain confidentiality
• Good communication skills
• Good Excel & MS Office Skills
• Review integrity of dummy payroll for completeness and accuracy, sign off.
• Ensure Dashboard and query resolution tracker updated timeously and accurately.
• Provide support on process training
• Attend Workshops and process improvement drives
• Provide support with Policy file updating

Key attributes and competencies:

• Excel
• SAP Payroll / HR
• Manages the activities in the processing of daily/monthly inputs into payrolls and month end reports and procedures
• Ensure that all deadlines are met.
• Controls, checks and authorise wages and salaries payrolls
• Resolve Regional issues timeously.
• Ensures compliance with legislation
• Management of Ad hoc queries from HR/Benefits
• Restructuring of packages / September
• Ensure correct processing of Christmas Bonus in December

Experience:

• Experience on SAP payroll system will be beneficial
• Sound knowledge of the relevant legal aspects e.g. PAYE
• Ability to liaise effectively
• Analytical and problem solving skills and attention to detail
• Ability to work under pressure
• Ability to maintain confidentiality
• Good communication skills
• Good Excel & MS Office

Education

• Grade 12 with and 1 – 3 years payroll experience.
• PC literate
• Detailed knowledge of SAP HR
• Knowledge of payroll policies and procedures
• MS office skills
• Good numeric skills
• Ability to maintain confidentiality

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The key purpose of this role is to support and deliver Supply Transformation for key :D Tech projects and initiatives across the Africa Zone in order to enable Africa’s digital transformation journey, fully transform and stabilize operations as well as drive alignment with Global Best Practices.

Key Roles & Responsibilities:

• Review Supply processes across the Africa Zone to identify areas for optimization, standardization and stabilization using key Transformation Principles​
• Map E2E as is processes, assess interdependencies, perform a gap analysis (People, Process, Tech) and design to be processes in line with:
• Sarbanes Oxley and Management Internal Controls
• Functional Excellence Programs
• Best in class external and internal benchmarks
• Standardized Global/Zone practices and processes
• Sign off from key stakeholders (Zone, In Country, Process Owners, etc.)
• Developing sustainable business cases and plans that lead to improvement in maturity​
• Building relationships with key stakeholders & stakeholder management across projects (In Country, BU, Zone & Global teams)
• Partnering with key stakeholders to ensure a successful transition between as is and to be processes
• Working with Process Owners, Change Management & Tech teams to ensure holistic documentation and training for to be processes
• Leveraging lean six sigma tools and techniques to ensure that waste is eliminated, defects are minimized, and improvement opportunities are identified
• As a Transformation Specialist, this role is responsible for collaboration and embracing agile ways of work, ensuring team accountability and responsibility
• It requires ownership of the Supply transformation agenda, pushing the boundaries for excellent delivery and focus on root cause problem solving, using diverse and collective skills to support the transformation squad

Profile:

• Bachelors Degree or equivalent
• Embodies the AB InBev culture and 10 principles
• Flexible and agile
• Leadership & project management capabilities
• Strong analytical and problem solving mindset
• Works with energy and enthusiasm to solve business problems
• Must be able to work under pressure and executes with discipline and a sense of urgency
• Strong interpersonal skills with ability to work with all levels of the organization
• Ability to work in and understand multi-cultural environments, interacting with various Country, BU, Zone and Global teams
• Considers diverse perspectives when faced with complex problems
• Proficient in Excel and PowerPoint
• SAP knowledge advantageous
• Knowledge of AB InBev Logistics, Supply and Planning Principles advantageous
• Travel flexibility

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The key purpose of the Inventory Deployment Planner is to  coordinate the movements of finished goods and empty containers between Breweries, DC’s and Distributors to ensure key KPI’s are delivered. This is a shift-based position outside of normal working hours and business days. Responsible for managing relations across all levels internally and externally to ensure that stakeholders are aligned to finished goods replenishment.. The incumbent is also responsible for the on-time deployment of empty containers to eliminate packaging downtime. To achieve the objectives of this role, the incumbent is responsible for delivery of Inventory Deployment KPIs as defined and within SAB standards

Key roles and responsibilities

The key accountabilities for this role include but are not restricted to:

•  Plan and optimise finished goods stock levels between Breweries, DC’s and Distributors
•  Revision of the DSNP plan to protect service levels
•  Revision of the Shipment Scheduler plan to increase weight per shipment
•  Amendments of the Deployment plan to ensure continuity within the operation
•  Load prioritization and allocation to prevent out of stocks
•  Review of supply plans vs Ret Pack availability to eliminate packaging downtime
•  Optimisation of finished goods and empty container movements to reduce Tier 1 cost (VLC)
•  Continuous management of service levels and routine reporting and analysis
•  Ensuring Inventory policy adherence and delivering KPI’s
•  Management of the Distributor order form to increase customer service and enable sales
•  Management of queries regarding inventory levels and recovery plans to internal and external stakeholders
•  Implementation of key deliverables as defined in the LCP handbook for Inventory Deployment
•  Value realization of the inter regional DAG process by ensuring end to end adherence

 Minimum Requirements

•   Relevant Bachelors degree in Planning, Supply Chain Management or Logistics 
•  3 – 5 years operational or planning experience in FMCG 
•  Deep Knowledge of NoCC Logistics and Planning processes, specifically inventory management 
•  Understanding of SAB Logistics and Planning principles 
•  Improvement through root cause and trends analysis using Belt methodology 
•  Demonstrable problem-solving skills with an ability to manage complexity and ambiguity 
•  Must be able to work under continuous pressure for extended periods 
•  Clear and strong communication skills 
•  Innovative thinker 
•  Critical decision-making ability  
•  Customer centric