Graduate/Fresh Jobs at Kerry

Key Responsibilities:

• Actively engage in the development of pro-active presentations in conjunction with the business development team
• Execute effective presentation of these concepts to key customers
• Provide support in driving growth in the dairy & beverage segment through application innovation using our ingredient product range
• Provide support in formulation and execution of product development projects and demonstrate through plant trials at customer locations
• Provide support in the formulation of ingredients for developing products like beverage fruit based or dairy based, tea and coffee and other dairy products
• Undertake specific projects as assigned which relate to the development of new products, the performance and improvement of existing ranges or other challenges considered to be beneficial to the profitability of our business

Qualifications, Skills & Experience:

• Matric with Bachelor’s Degree in Food Science/Technology, Chemistry or a related Applied Science (Master's Qualification will be advantageous)
• Prior experience working in applications / development technologist / scientist roles/ internship in the Food Industry will be advantageous 
• Fresh graduates are welcome to apply 
• Processing technology competence is highly desirable
• Technology experience dealing with markets in South Africa are highly desirable

Competencies:

• Analytical with strong commercial/business acumen
• Analytical and attention to detail 
• Adaptable with a willing to learn mind set
• High levels of communication and collaboration

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Key Responsibilities:

• Ensure planned maintenance is carried out within BOP
• Ensure unit standards are met
• Execute planned and unplanned maintenance activities
• Provide continuous process support to the team
• Trouble shooting and rectify faults occurring due to failure of mechanical equipment
• Continuously monitor the working environment responsible area and identify/report any abnormalities 
• Plant and equipment inspection and defect reporting
• Installation of equipment
• Physically monitor and control the production process
• Examine equipment and complete safety checklist
• Report all at risk behaviors and unsafe conditions to the line manager
• Comply to all OSH ACT requirements
• Practice good housekeeping
• Conduct visual inspections on the process and equipment
• Install, service and repair lighting fixtures, electrical panels, outlets and wiring
• Operate power hand tools and other specialized electrical equipment
• Install, repair and service specialized electrical equipment and machinery
• Install conductors, splices cable, builds terminations and does necessary hook-up for primary power lines
• Inspect electrical systems and their components for the purpose of evaluating condition, identifying necessary repairs and recommending preventive maintenance
• Install electrical system components, such as lighting, alarms, electrical panels, switches, circuits, timers etc,  for the purpose of providing enhanced and/or upgraded electrical capabilities

Qualifications, Skills & Experience:

Essential:

• A minimum of 3 - 5 years' experience in the Food or FMCG industry
• Matric and Trade Test
• Artisan Minimum N3
• Physically able
• Take instructions / communicate in English
• Willing to make a contribution as a member of the operations team
• Essential services like boilers/compressors/air conditioning

Preferred:

• A minimum of 3 years’ experience in the maintenance of gearboxes, conveyors, and food processing equipment
• A minimum of 3 years’ experience in the electrical field

Leadership

• Desire to lead, influence and coach others
• Good team player
• Strong work ethic; self starter; results orientated
• Good ability to plan and anticipate
• Ability to work in an operational/functional matrix organisation
• Good communication and relationship building skills

Service

• Computer literate
• Analytical skills
• Problem solving skills
• Interpersonal skills
• Self-driven
• Motor skills
• Assertiveness
• Systematic and methodical

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Key Responsibilities:

• Assisting with supply chain order alignment
• Managing all customer communication (queries, deliveries, priorities etc)
• Provide accurate customer status reports
• Update and capture customer data into ERP systems
• Processing and coordinating with internal stake holders (eg customer complaint, returns concerns)

Qualifications, Skills & Experience:

• Matric with Relevant Diploma/Degree in Supply Chain Management or equivalent
• Fresh graduates are welcome to apply
• SAP experience is advantageous

Competencies:

• Excellent communication skills
• Ability to multitask
• Organised and structured 
• High level of integrity

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Key Responsibilities:

• Contract maintenance in SAP
• Assisting with the creation of purchase orders for the acquisition of goods and services
• Generate feedback reports to management as and when required
• Assist in data gatering for the review of bids for services and contracts to ensure that those bids are in compliance with current procurement policies
• Vendor management across indirect spend categories
• Track and report performance within each spend category and define budgetary impact
• Uphold internal and external policies, regulations and laws
• Compiling specific market reports to assess business process activities
• New vendor management and setup in Coupa
• Contract expiry reporting for the region
• Reviewing new supplier introductions prior
• Understanding of BEE practises and impact on the SA organisation

Qualifications, Skills & Experience:

• Matric and Relevant Diploma/Degree in Supply Chain Management or equivalent is required  
• Fresh graduates are welcome to apply
• SAP experience is advantageous

Competencies:

• Excellent communication skills
• Ability to multitask 
• Organised and structured 
• High level of integrity

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Key Responsibilities:

• Achieve budgeted targets
• Be Kerry’s DaVinci Gourmet expert in the market and capable of sharing trends and market insight both internally and externally
• Identify and deliver a portfolio of quality growth projects
• Work closely with the marketing and beverage teams
• Ensure the consistency and growth of Kerry’s existing business within the assigned region
• Develop strong, strategic relationships within the appointed distributor
• Learn and proactively apply Kerry’s “Insight Sales” methodology
• Uphold utmost compliance to Kerry’s processes, systems and tools

Qualifications, Skills & Experience:

• Matric with a Bachelors Diploma/Degree with a minimum of 2 years sales experience in the food service/beverage industry
• Prior experience working with Food Service Distributors is highly beneficial 
• Ability to travel locally for business
• Familiar with Microsoft Office applications
• Basic forecasting skills is required 

Competencies:

• Strong negotiation skills
• Highly developed influencing and communication skills
• Ability to build multi-level relationships within a customer
• Strong presentation skills
• Able to think outside the box