Current Vacancies at The Heineken Company

Key Responsibilities

Develop Regional On-Trade Channel plan to deliver on Newco’s regional and channel aspirations.

• Develop the commercial regional channel plan to deliver on channel aspirations including assets, cold space and influencer strategy.
• Develop regional detailed initiatives to deliver on regional trade channel targets & opportunities, including assets, cold space, regional key account campaigns, Influencer and nodal strategy, regional brand activations, sales promotions, and generic merch plans.
• Implement and drive the in-trade execution guidelines for the channel including PICOS and merchandising and category management principles.
• Develop channel specific shopper and promotional insights to improve effectiveness of regional channel programs.
• Develop regional insights across territories, channels, accounts, events, and consumers, informing and elevating the plans, targeting and mechanics.
• Develop procurement catalogues for merchandising items the region regularly uses to speed up delivery and drive down cost.
• Approve and sign off all campaign briefs targeted to specific channel to meet channel and shopper objectives.
• Coach and build on trade capability in regional Sales teams.
• Assist in joint business planning with select regional accounts.

Drive the execution of the channel plan in line with channel guardrails and execution standards.

• Develop or evaluate campaign briefs targeted to specific channel and develop business cases for channel specific campaigns.
• Direct and support Sales managers and Sales Teams to deliver campaigns OTIF.
• Review and monitor channel performance and course correct where required (including regular trade visits and selected regional account reviews
• Manage the A&P budget in line with channel objectives.
• Develop all regional campaigns and initiatives including business cases, briefs, brand & channel sign off,
• SAP CRM (or equivalent) system set up, budget management, store list development.
• Create execution briefs for sales and 3rd party execution and tracking agencies, and drive execution of regional campaigns in line with brand and channel execution standards.
• Accountable for procurement, financial processing, score carding, store list management and SAP (or equivalent) system. Review and monitor regional performance, regional campaign compliance, regional campaign ROI, regional assets, regional contracts and accounts and course correct where required.
• Enhance on regional campaigns using detailed insight and learnings to enhance efficacy and ROI.
• Manage the year end merchandising close off and regional A&P and DVC budget in line with regional objectives. Manage regional asset role out and any associated budgets.
• Create and test innovative campaign and merchandising solutions.
• Explore on-line and digital channels and opportunities for commercial gain.
• Create and test innovative campaign targeting strategies, campaign mechanic and generic merch solutions.

Develops internal and external relationships and networks.

• Influence and ensure buy in of the channel plan with key internal stakeholders (National Channel Manager, Sales GM’s, Sales Managers and Sales Teams)
• Build networks and form strong relationships with critical accounts – including regular Trade Visits and Coaching
• Influence and ensure buy in of the regional channel initiatives with key internal stakeholders (brand and channel teams, regional account managers, TSM's)
• Conduct regular audits in terms of compliance / PICOS and contract adherence.
• Champion channel execution standards and coach teams to execute the standards.
• Continually strive for Self and Sales teams to operate at desired competence in line with role profiles as agreed through competence self-assessments.

Experience

• Broad experience of commercial (+5 years) working in marketing, sales, customer marketing, retail or planning functions
• Experience of consumer / shopper marketing is beneficial.

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Key Performance Areas would include, but are not limited to:

• Held a relevant leadership position in asset care in the Engineering and Maintenance domain with good knowledge in asset care best practices.
• Has excellent communicative as well as didactic skills,
• Enthusiasm in coaching people. Can successfully influence and motivate people and team.
• Project management and implementation of FIP and PIP.
• Drive Asset care and Autonomous maintenance using TPM practices.
• The asset care specialist has a strong technical background (in Mechanical-, Electrical-, Automation-, Chemical- area or equivalent education)
• Profound knowledge and experience in Reliability Engineering processes: Root Cause Failure analysis and failure modes, Fault tree analysis, (Potential) Failure Mode and criticality     analysis (PFMECA), Reliability Centred Maintenance (RCM), Predictive Maintenance Techniques, Statistical process control, Design Out Maintenance in projects, Reliability-, Availability-, Maintainability- and Life cycle cost analysis (RAMs), Production-Availability-Modelling, Documentation management. 
• Associated software experience for the analysis mentioned above is a plus.
• Work management: Maintenance Planning, Scheduling and preparation techniques. Performance tracking, Backlog management, Shutdown management, Maintenance systems and tools (CMMS), Calibration and Validation processes, autonomous Maintenance work, etc. Associated software experience is a plus.
• Organization and Performance Management: Maintenance competencies and skills, Key Performance indicators of Maintenance and Reliability, Maintenance Cost Management and operations planning.
• Service and Materials management: Outsourcing strategies, Service Level definition, Materials Resource Planning (MRP), Risk assessment, Inventory management processes
• Has a very good understanding and is competent in the responsibilities for Maintenance as defined in the site key position profiles.
• He or she needs a thorough understanding of operational as well as managerial levels of Maintenance.
• Has a high level of autonomy. Can independently structure, analyse and synthesize findings with minimum coaching.
• Understands continuous improvement principles as well as change management aspects of implementing an improvement program. (OPEX experience is a plus)
• Strong problem-solving, analytical conceptual and quantitative abilities. Pragmatic and action oriented with an
• ability to produce measurable success.

The successful candidate must preferably have the following experience/skills:

• A deep understanding of engineering, maintenance asset care in an FMCG Environment is essential experience in a production plant.
• Minimum 5 years working experience in a FMCG production environment will be advantageous
• Demonstrate excellent project, process and people management skill
• Be computer literate with working knowledge of MS Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint
• Must be innovative, analytical and pro-active
• Be systematic in solving technical problems
• Excellent written & verbal communication skills
• Have good business communication skills, both written and spoken
• Have sound planning and organising abilities
• Proven previous Project Management experience
• Strategic thinking skills
• Ability to work independently and meet demanding deadlines
• An action & self-driven, motivated person.
• Strong numerical aptitude
• Attention to detail and analytical abilities are essential
• Goal & Service Orientated

Qualification required:

• Must possess a Btech/BSC/Diploma in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering or related qualification.

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KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Ensure the smooth overall running of the department.
• Co-ordinate and assist with the annual budgeting process.
• Monthly cost centre variance reporting and control.
• Prepare Excel spread sheets and related analysis.
• Manage invoices and arrange payment thereof as and/or when required.

To ensure an effective and efficient admin support function to department

• Processing and control of procurement documentation.
• Business travel arrangements.
• Diary management, meeting and forum scheduling and taking of minutes, as required.
• Arranging of various functions/events such as team conferences, workshops and/or meetings.
• General administration including stationery control, typing, filing and other ad-hoc tasks.
• Efficient routine office administration including stationery, office equipment, typing, filing and other ad-hoc task.
• Provide administrative assistance to the team.
• Preparation of professional presentations.
• Provide a high standard of customer service to all internal, external customers and work partners.

Build effective relationships with external and internal stakeholders

• Provide a high standard of customer service to all internal, external customers and work partners.

Drive continuous improvement in area of responsibility

• Implemented new ideas and improved methods, systems and work processes which lead to higher quality, better results at same or reduced cost

Lead and pro-actively coach team around sustainability performance. Personal Development and Teamwork.

• Take responsibility for own development and contribute to team effectiveness.
• Agree on personal performance goals and achievement thereof.
• Demonstrating the Distell Corporate Values.
• Drive own development to ensure knowledge and skills remain current.
• Actively take ownership of one's career progression and ensure their IDP is in place

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

• An Admin/secretarial or relevant qualification
• 3 - 5 years proven secretarial/ admin experience within a similar environment.
• Strong administrative, organizing and numerical skills.
• Computer literate in MS Office Suite and SAP experience will be advantageous.
• Provide a high standard of customer service to all internal, external customers and work partners
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills (verbal and written).
• Maintain a high level of confidentiality and professional demeanour
• Must be able to work independently, accurately and under pressure.
• High attention and adherence to detail.
• The ability to multi-task.
• A self-driven, pro- active and motivated person with an open mind and a positive work ethics

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Purpose of the position: 

To warrant that the business has a sustainable competitive advantage in the market by ensuring that the availability and supply of the relevant inventory items meets the requirements and targets for demand, as set by the Lead MRP

Key Performance Areas would include, but are not limited to:

Optimise Working capital efficiency through:

• Optimised MRP
• MRP Health
• Ensure delighted internal customers (Manufacturing-Materials Planning-Group Planning & Procurement)
• Ensure reliable Planning and Supplier performance to support Manufacturing performance

 Achieve Sustainability through:

• Reduced Operating Costs
• Improved Customer Service
• Ownership and accountability
• Integration Management
• Working within Functional Integration Teams (referred to as FIT)
• Exception Management
• Enable group COGS optimisation by creating a competitive advantage on Direct material cost
• Sound knowledge of inventory replenishment and the management role in ensuring materials are available when needed
• Good working knowledge of the management of both logistics and the supply chain environment.

The successful candidate must have the following skills and experience:

• A relevant Degree within Supply Chain.
• Understand the entire value chain of the business
• Understand the full impact of dealing with the storage and distribution of goods, as well as the planning and managing of the movement of goods in a supply chain
• Display basic knowledge of the process environment for manufacturing and the role that supply planning plays in the production environment
• Show a reasonable proficiency in all areas of advanced planning, both demand and supply
• Display an advanced understanding of supply planning principles concerning efficient production, resource capacities, Master Scheduling and S&OPs, BOMs and purchasing
• Understand the importance and roles of replenishment rules, lead-time, classes of inventory, safety stock, inventory related costs, inventory control systems
• Computer Skills:  Use of MS Excel, MS Word, MS PowerPoint; Use of ERP and MRP systems (I); Use of in-house systems/tools
• Solve advanced mathematical problems
• Exhibit advanced modelling understanding
• Show deep reasoning and analytical skills
• Effectively interact with all levels of staff with excellent interpersonal skills.
• Communicate clearly in English, both written and spoken
• Have a good overall understanding of business operations and the management thereof
• Management activities and business concepts
• Business outcomes and financial reporting
• Decision support models
• Demonstrate a practical knowledge of project management principles and practices in the material planning and general business environments
• Interact with team members across all business functions. Show commitment to the team and an ability to engage effectively with team-members
• Understand what it actually takes to delight both internal and external customers
• Identify and report problems to managers

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Key Responsibilities

• Review of operational performance and plans to ensure attainment of business  metrics
• Drive and manage the deployment planning  teams to deliver on targets
• Analyse and evaluate teams performance against operational metrics and provide recommendations and insights to management team and       operational teams to improve performance and profitability
• Manage deployment plans to achieve optimal productivity and within the required business and customer service SLAs
• Build effective relationships with external and internal stakeholders
• Professional communication, behaviour and actions result in a high level of credibility, trust and respect with internal and external stakeholders
• Knowledge of the receiving protocol at large customers and DC environments
• Lead by example and ensure competent and motivated people in department
• Drive continuous improvement and implement business improvement initiatives within the deployment

Requirements

• A 3-year Degree, preferably in Supply Chain, Industrial Engineering or Management
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in an FMCG deployment planning or planning environment.
• Working Knowledge of SAP R3, Blue Yonder and tableau reporting suite experience advantageous
• Analytical minded, with good conflict management skills
• Excellent written and communication skills