Fresh Roles at RCL Foods

Job Description    

• Ensuring all trucks are despatched timeously in the morning.
• Ensuring that the despatch team is weaxring uniform at all times.
• Ensuring that the despatch recon document is completed daily.
• Maintaining prescribed records of goods received and despatched.
• Enhance excellent customer service in the despatch department.
• Reconcile/ oversee despatch foreman recons daily.
• Ensure all data captured is correct.
• Verify production transfers daily and confirm returns to despatch.
• Balance despatch recons’ daily sales with van sheets daily sales per route.
• Count and record all returns to stock of all drivers on the return slip
• Oversee stock variances and report to management.
• Ensure that foreman handed stock over to the next shift.
• Report any stock received short from production. Check physical stock on the floor.
• Balance crates between us and all depots, and other bakeries on a daily basis.
• Inspect cleanliness of trucks before loading and record if its clean on the vehicle hygiene control sheet
• Supervise, lead and control the truck loaders while they are loading the trucks.
• Ensure that all trucks are loaded on time.
• Ensure despatch departments have enough crates for production

Minimum Requirements    

• Matric
• National Diploma in related field would be an advantage
• Computer Literacy

Duties & Responsibilities    

• Verbal and Written communication
• Computer Literacy plus Syspro as an added advantage
• Report writing
• Interpersonal
• Logical thinking
• Analytical thinking
• Decision making
• Attention to detail
• Deadline driven
• Able to encourage and motivate people

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Job Description    

• RCL FOODS is searching for a Sourcing Specialist with a strong Commercial and Ingredients background to join our Group Services Division. This position will be based at our National Office in Westville, Durban and report to the Sourcing Manager- Ingredients
• The purpose of this role is to support the Sourcing Manager to strategically source, negotiate, manage and evaluate Group contracts within the specific category ensuring that Business needs are met, and the best value is negotiated for and received by the Group. To facilitate increased contract coverage and spend across the Group within the category through constant engagement with business line managers and the buyers and analysis of spend behaviors 

Minimum Requirements    

• Degree in commerce/finance, supply chain management or a related field
• 3-5 years’ experience within a sourcing, project management and commercial management environment
• Demonstrated knowledge of economic indicators, cost drivers and cost analysis
• Demonstrated experience in project management
• Demonstrated category knowledge
• Demonstrated success in developing and fostering relationships with suppliers while driving lower costs, superior performance, and continuous improvement, particularly within the specific category.
• Experience in third party management who be beneficial.
• Certified in COUPA CSO or similar procurement platforms would be desirable.
• Valid Code EB drivers license

Duties & Responsibilities    
Strategic Support

• Within the assigned category of spend, have responsibility for understanding the category strategy and plans, working with the Sourcing Manager to deliver category analysis, sourcing exercises and general reviews of spend.
• Develop short, mid and long-term strategies for the various sub-categories ensuring delivery at the most competitive cost.
• Partner with the Business, senior stakeholders and consumers of services to determine requirements and apply professional sourcing and category management
• methodologies such as vendor rationalization, utilizing technology and flexible solutions to enhance user experience and minimize financial impact.
• Collaborate with site-based buyers to ensure Group strategies and policies are applied locally, to assess opportunities, and to drive performance improvements.
• Proactively drive regular engagement with the Business regarding its immediate and longer-term category procurement requirements and the extent to which these are being met.

Operational Management

• Forecast likely levels of demand for services and/ or goods.
• Determine preliminary specifications, existing and potential suppliers, timing of the product and service requirements and measure which determine success vs. failure for the internal business client.
• Coordinate appropriate methods needed to distribute products and/or services in a cost effective manner.
• Ensure that the products and/or services are delivered on schedule, at the negotiated price, and meet the quality standards of the Business.
• Actively monitor the suppliers being used within P2P ensuring orders are placed with preferred suppliers and under negotiated contracts.
• Where common items are purchased across the Group or a supplier is used frequently, negotiate supply agreement to obtain best price and value for the Group.
• Source new items and suppliers based on the specifications provided by the Business by researching the supplier marketplace, and obtaining samples for testing by requesting Functions.
• Analyse information within the P2P system to identify opportunities to source alternative suppliers.
• Produce reports and present information to relevant Functions to highlight potential sourcing or saving opportunities and update the Sourcing Manager on actions where applicable.
• Produce management information on activity within the P2P system to monitor and manage the frequency, value and volume of spend over monthly periods.
• Highlight and communicate compliance issues relating to adherence to the Group procurement policies.
• Actively monitor and facilitate the update of price lists for goods and services in the catalogues within the P2P system within the assigned category of spend.
• Negotiate with the incumbent suppliers to maintain competitive prices, benchmarking costs against other suppliers where necessary.
• Review and analyze all requests for new contracts and recommend their approval to the Sourcing Manager if the supplier is financially and ethically sound and there is a valid reason for introducing a new contract.
• Coordinate monthly supplier performance reviews for key suppliers within the
• assigned category of spend compiling data and information on performance to support the reviews.
• Ensure system data is maintained and manage the effective generation and communication of procurement metrics. 
• Thorough understanding of the contract management process, i.e engage with the business to identify and define the scope of work, update the schedule of prices and payment terms, define the service levels, price escalation clauses, etc.
• Prepare contract amendments on a frequent basis.
• Address and resolve amendments to the standard legal terms and conditions, prepare
• risk assessments for limitation of liability, etc.in conjunction with Group Legal.
• Ability to hold the Supplier accountable for non-conformances/ deviation from performing the services and supply of goods as stipulated in the contract through remediation or notice of termination where relevant.

Tender/ RFQ Management

• Solicit and evaluate proposals for Group contracts.
• Manage the administrative aspects of tenders/ RFQ’s for Group contracts in the specific category.
• Prepare tenders/ RFQ’s and compile tender analysis/ evaluation schedules.
• Coordinate invitations for tender and RFQ’s to the relevant suppliers.
• Communicate tender/ RFQ outcome to the business.

Market Analysis and Forecasting

• Evaluate market conditions to develop sourcing strategies, maintain/ improve quality and influence cost controls.
• Effectively communicate with internal cross functional teams on the current and future status of products and services markets.
• Research potential and current suppliers to keep abreast of market/ procurement conditions, new technology and makes recommendations to improve supplier base and/or purchasing method.
• Forecast price trends and their impact on future activities using a forecasting tool.
• Conduct presentations about market analysis and possible growth.

Supplier Relationship Management (SRM)

• Report & Evaluation of key top 25 suppliers’ performance against SLAs, their BBBEE rating and review of their financial risk
• Evaluate and ensure potential suppliers can meet the specified requirements.
• Negotiate the lowest possible cost for the products and/or services balanced against the optimum quality and schedule needs.
• Advise team members and/or management on the appropriate supplier to be used.
• Monitor Supplier performance against SLA’s.
• Maintain positive Supplier relationships.

SAP Enablement

• Work with the master data team to ensure the SAP master data related to the procurement category is accurate and up to date.
• Arrange for all new catalogues and suppliers to be promptly loaded on the SAP system.

SHEQ and Sustainability Management

• Administer all documentation relevant to category quality assurance and conformance.
• Update and maintain the approved category supplier list for the Group.
• Support internal and external audit processes and provide any necessary documentation.

KPI’s

• Drive Group Sourcing Savings via Pursuit Tracker and Coupa Tool.
• Drive Group Contract Spend
• Drive SRM Meetings and improve BBBEE Spend
• Category Spend Management
• Step change Forecasting capabilities via a forecasting Tool.

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Job Description    

• RCL FOODS is seeking a Cost Accountant: Speciality. The role will be based in Centurion and reports to the Management Accountant for the operating unit. RCL FOODS is looking for an individual who is analytical, has attention to detail and experienced in cost and management accounting at a plant. The successful incumbent will be responsible for product costing and cost centre accounting for the site, as well as assistance with capital and BOM related projects.

Minimum Requirements    

• Minimum 2-3 years’ experience in cost and management accounting, including analysis and reporting
• Minimum qualification is a BTech in Management accounting.
• Preferably a B.Com or equivalent and studying towards CIMA/CA.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work collaboratively across departments
• Strong computer skills, including proficiency in Microsoft Excel and experience working with ERP systems
• Business Intelligence Tools experience advantageous.
• Ability to multi-task with good time management skills.
• Pay strict attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to collaborate with teams

Duties & Responsibilities    
Costings

• Action costings accurately and timeously.
• Understand factors driving costings and profitability, and provide useful insight into the process
• Review and understand concerns on costings and guiding NPD in process of development
• Attend trials and ensure that product and costing concerns are raised in advance
• Clear and effective communication of costings/reports produced

 Ingredient tools

• Ensure accuracy of ingredient and BOM related tracking tools
• Distribution of ingredient tools
• Resolve queries relating to ingredient tools
• Weekly deep dive is done on variances and reporting of findings to assist correction of issues/deviations can be done.
• Capturing and analysing Stock Take variances during month-end coun

 Factory trials and NPD process support

• Attend factory trials to ensure a thorough understanding of the new/upgraded product manufacturing process and provide insight into proposed changes to product costs. (E.g. capex, opportunity costs due to capacity etc.)
• Accurate costing of NPD or changes to NPD processes
• Maintain the integrity and support proper execution of the NPD approval process.
• Calculate and implement any approved changes to product costing, clearly outlining the impact of such changes on the cost base and ultimately, profitability.
• Monitor, review and provide feedback on the actual impact of changes that have been made and new product costing as part of the “post launch” process.

 BOM Audits

• Perform BOM checks and audits where required
• Perform factory floor audits/checks where required
• Coordinate investigations and audits with the Management Accountant and Factory Managers to support initiatives designed to control costs and maximise profitability.

Projects and adhoc reporting

• Assist in the compilation and/or tracking of Capex motivations and other irregular requirements.
• Conduct ad hoc projects and feasibility studies in respect of product profitability
• Continuously identify opportunities to improve processes and systems within the cost accounting function.
• Coordination and support to capital motivations i.e. bill of materials and quotations
• Perform adhoc reporting and analysis where required

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Job Description    

• RCL FOODS is currently looking for a talented and organized Food Safety Technologist to join our team to be based at Pretoria West. The successful incumbent will be responsible for ensuring that the Quality and Food Safety Standards, as per the requirements of RCL are maintained and the relevant acts, are compiled with at the bakery.

Minimum Requirements    

• Matric/ Grade 12
• B.Sc. Consumer Science/Food Science/ B-Tech. Food technology/ N.D Food Technology
• N.D Biotechnology
• ISO 22000 implementation/ FSSC 22000
• Good numerical Skills
• PC literate
• Good Interpersonal skills - able to work and communicate at all levels throughout the business
• Ability to work well as part of a team as well as under own initiative

Duties & Responsibilities    

• Compile a customer database that stipulates their external analysis needs and continuously update to keep it current.  
• Identify and submit all samples requiring external analytical/microbiological testing as per schedule. Ensuring that testing is completed timeously to avoid shipping delays.
• Managing environmental monitoring program, ensuring swabs are taken as per the testing schedule.
• Ensure compliance to good housekeeping practices.
• To assist with analytical testing as and when staffing issues arise.
• To be able to answer any QC related question during an internal and external audit.
• Conduct all food safety training needs for the plant.
• Conduct daily staff hygiene checks.
• Ensure staff adhere to Food Safety Culture
• Perform daily quality analysis on final goods to determine compliance to the specification.
• Conduct frequent process control audits to ensure compliance.
• Update QC test methods when necessary
• Assist with information required for monthly QC monthly Report.

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Job Description    

• We at RCL FOODS are in search of a Storeman to join our Baking Division- Pies. The role will be based in Krugersdorp, and the successful incumbent will report to the Senior Buyer. RCL FOODS is looking for a professional, detail-oriented incumbent to issue and record stock items for the General/Packing/Ingredient Store.

Minimum Requirements    

• Minimum 2 years experience in a similar environment
• Grade 12 
• Numerical and reading literacy
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office
• Must be willing to work shifts and overtime if required

Duties & Responsibilities    
Key Responsibilities

• To help customers at the issue and receiving counter in a friendly and professional manner  
• Check signatures on SSR’s to ensure that it is authorised
• Capturing of SSR’s and invoices on a daily basis before 24H00
• Assist with the loading and off-loading of both stock and non-stock items
• Do daily spot checks and ensure that the system and actual stock level balance
• All SSR’s captured must be checked daily against Inventory Journal printout
• Assist with quarterly stock counts
• Maintain a high level of housekeeping in the stores area
• Complete GRA’s for all returns and repairs
• All stock must be binned neatly and correctly on a daily basis
• Ensure compliance with SHEQ procedure

Governance

• Ensure that RCL FOODS ethical standards and the requirements of the RPM are adhered to
• Report and or escalate any areas of non-compliance appropriately

Information and Data Management

• Ensure team members accurately and regularly capture data onto the information system to enable access to reliable data and reporting for trend analysis and decision-making
• Share relevant data with management teams to enable reliable business decision-making

Effective Teamwork & self-management

• Take ownership and accountability for tasks and activities and demonstrate effective self-management in terms of planning prioritising, and self-development 
• Follow through to ensure that quality and productivity standards of  work are consistently and accurately maintained
• Inform relevant parties in the event of tasks or deadlines not met, the potential risks thereof and provide appropriate resolution
• Support and drive the business's core values
• Manage colleagues and client’s expectations and communicate appropriately
• Demonstrate willingness to help others and “go the extra mile” to meet team targets and objectives
• Champions training and development of self and others through utilising available training opportunities or contributing to the development of new training solutions relating to product costing in collaboration with national training specialists
• Participate and drive in regular performance appraisals and ensure that own targets and goals are clear and achievable
• Maintain a basic appreciation and awareness of employee relations climate and ensure corrective action is taken where required in line with relevant legislation and company policy

Ad hoc / Other

• Oversee filing and safeguarding of records within area of responsibility
• Compile of ad hoc spreadsheets when required
• Processing of documents for intercompany charge-outs

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Job Description    

• At RCL FOODS we see and do things differently, we think bigger, work smarter and as a team collectively work towards achieving our ambition, to Grow What Matters!
• RCL FOODS is seeking a DC Coordinator to join our Vector Logistics Division. The role will be based in Roodepoort and will report into the Area Sales Manager.
• As a DC Coordinator, you will be required to be an efficacy of the coordinator of sales and deliveries by maintaining regular contact and providing relevant solutions based on a clear understanding of the customers’ business, the macro environment, and Vector products.

Minimum Requirements    

• Merchandising/Logistics Diploma 
• 3 years’ relevant experience in an FMCG environment

Duties & Responsibilities    
Stock Coordination

• Place orders for Spar stores through the call centre.
• Perform stock on hand counts for all principals at the DC.
• Inform all stores of promotional activities and drive promotional activity with the sales team.
• Ensure the optimum stock is delivered to the store to support any in-store promotion.
• Take in orders from Vector sales reps and process orders for specific drives or additional volume. 
• Manage sales orders.
• Manage returns and product recalls.
• Manage stock levels by regularly checking stock on hand on the depot floor. 
• Check for expired stock and notify the relevant manager.
• Follow up on short delivery’s and arrange the re-orders. 
• Liaise with the sales team and buyers. 
• Conduct price surveys. 
• Resolve customer complaints. 
• Follow up on deliveries from Principals to the depot. 
• Ensure that the stock cover is high on best sellers and optimum on other products.
• Action the optimal flow of merchandise including fulfilment of product marketing introduction deadlines capacity planning.

Team Coordination and Self-Management

• Take ownership and accountability for tasks and activities and demonstrate effective self-management in terms of planning, prioritising and self-development. 
• Follow through to ensure that quality and productivity standards of work are consistently and accurately maintained.
• Inform relevant parties in the event of tasks or deadlines not met, the potential risks thereof and provide appropriate resolution.
• Support and drive the business core values.
• Manage colleagues and clients’ expectations and communicate appropriately.
• Demonstrate willingness to help others and “go the extra mile” to meet team targets  and objectives.
• Champion training and development of self and others through utilising available training opportunities or contributing to the development of new training solutions in collaboration with national training specialists.
• Participate in and drive regular performance appraisals and ensure that own targets and goals are clear and achievable.
• Maintain a basic appreciation and awareness of employee relations climate and ensure corrective action is taken where required in line with relevant legislation and company policy

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Job Description    

• RCL FOODS is seeking a Diesel Mechanic to join our Logistics Division. The role will be based in Bushbuckridge and report to the Transport Manager. The successful incumbent will be responsible for servicing, maintenance and repairs of a fleet of commercial vehicles and forklifts.

Minimum Requirements    

• Qualified Diesel Mechanic (N3 and Trade Test Certificate)
• 3 years hands-on experience with Man, Toyota and Nissan Trucks
• Experience on forklifts will be an advantage
• Auto electrical experience will be an advantage

knowledge and skills requirements

• Auto electrical work
• Code EC driver’s license with PDP
• Good written and verbal communication skills
• Computer literate
• Attention to detail is essential
• Must be reliable and able to work independently
• Must have own tools
• Must be able to work under pressure
• Must be willing to work extended hours when required.

Duties & Responsibilities    

• Service and maintenance of the vehicle fleet consisting of trucks, trailers, forklifts, mobile equipment etc.
• Roadside assistance (breakdowns)
• Minor auto electrical work
• Complete job cards timeously
• Accident & incident investigations
• Perform standby duties

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Job Description    

• At RCL FOODS we see & do things differently, we think bigger, work smarter, and collectively as a team to achieve our ambition to provide more food to more people, more often!
• We at SIQALO FOODS subsidary of RCL FOODS are in search for a Quality Control In-Service Trainee to join our FOODS DIVISION. The role will be based in BOKSBURG and report to the QA Coordinator . SIQALO FOODS  is looking for an incumbent to adhere to procedures ensuring that products are tested and evaluated to meet the necessary standards and specifications in line with FQA and UMA methodology.

Minimum Requirements    

• National diploma in (working towards) Analytical chemistry, Food Tech or B.Sc. / B. Tech technical degree.

Duties & Responsibilities    

• Understand Quality Management Systems, policies & procedures and verify the quality and consumer safety of materials, work-in-progress and finished product.
• Preparation of finish goods samples for sensory evaluation
• Aseptic sampling techniques
• Sampling and testing of packaging materials.
• Storage of Blends and Finished goods samples for the duration of the shelf life.
• Analytical testing of raw materials, work in progress and finished goods in line with ISO methods
• Line inspections-- physical checks on finished products
• In house CRQS assessment and reporting
• Sampling and testing of blends (PV, FFA and N-lines) and Finished goods (Salt, pH, Moisture, D3.3 and E-sigma).
• Daily verification and calibration of laboratory equipment.
• Reporting and interpretation of analytical results.
• Monitor line CIP to ensure proper cleaning took place.
• Positive release - - Ensure samples and/or products are checked and comply after CIP is conducted and during line star-up.
• Recording and filling of all Lab analysis records, Sensory records and Line inspection records.
• Raise NCA/QEWO for all non-conforming products or processes.
• Adhere to Laboratory Safety standards and GLP

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Job Description    

• At RCL FOODS we see and do things differently, we think bigger, work smarter and as a team collectively working towards achieving our ambition, to Grow What Matters!
• RCL FOODS is seeking to appoint a Route Controller to join our  Baking Team. The role will be based in Tzaneen Bakery and will report into the Distribution Manager. The successful incumbents will be responsible for effectively managing routes and driver/salesman to increase sales within designated routes and responsible for addressing regular operational needs of customers, monitoring and ensuring improved route optimisation and driver efficiency.

Minimum Requirements    

• Matric 
• Diploma/Degree in Logistics , Sales or Management
• Valid Driver's License  
• SYSPRO experience would be an advantage. 
• 3 – 5 years’ experience within the Food Manufacturing environment
• Strong leadership skills
• Good written and verbal communication skills
• Target driven
• Computer literate.
• Organized and systems orientated.
• Ability to work under pressure.
• Must be a self-starter and have the ability to use own initiative.
• Must be able to communicate with people on all levels.

Duties & Responsibilities    
Responsible for addressing regular operational needs of customers, monitoring and ensuring improved route optimisation and driver efficiency: 

To support the Sales Rep in providing adequate route optimisation and rationalisation solutions

To ensure our customer needs are met within a viable business framework

To provide a link between despatch and drivers for a seamless transition of products

To provide key trade intel and address regular customer service requirements
Ensure efficient and cost effective product distribution

• Ensure driver teams deliver according to mapped and optimised routes
• Ensuring all new and old customers are plotted on the VeZa or existing optimisation system in line with distribution goals
• Ensure orders are geared towards improving truck utilisation and loaves/km 
• Ensure driver teams orders/invoices correspond with bake plan before vehicle leaves DC/bakery
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• Ensuring balancing of orders placed, delivered and returned 
• With sales support team ensure customer order patterns are accurate to deliver a precise bake plan
• Daily monitoring and tracking of returns
• Crafting and actioning plans to drastically improve returns

Managing driver shorts and crate shorts 

• Daily monitoring and tracking of driver crates and shorts as per agreed targets
• Crafting and driving innovative ways to reduce these numbers

Submitting frequent (daily) sales figures from drivers

• Ensuring driver teams sales are in line with sales targets
• Sourcing and distribution of key trade intelligence 
• Providing actionable plans for improvements and combating competitor activities

Ensuring the capturing and allocation of all customer details 

• Ensuring all customer details and classifications are loaded correctly on new accounts and are correctly listed on existing accounts

Ensuring driver competency and delivery time management 

• Support, train, discipline and lead the driver & van assistant teams to deliver sales excellence 
• Ensure timeous driver dispatch from the bakery with correct invoicing
• Employ efficient route riding system in order to see all customers within each quarter
• Execute driver team performance scorecard to deliver sales excellence i.e., Customer ratings, delivery times, peer review, sales growth, etc.

Trade Price monitoring

• Submission of frequent (at least weekly) price surveys
• Monitoring our RSP’s and executing pricing strategy, policy and mandate