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Key roles and responsibilities

•  Generate, optimize and control production plans across the production grid for the medium and short-term capacity requirements
•  Management of manufacturing interface (schedules) and production planning to prevent stock outs and reduce working capital.
•  Daily/weekly communication to planning and wider business stakeholders
•  Reporting and trending production plans highlighting areas of potential unreliability and resolution of possible stock violations
•  Planning, follow-up on execution and feedback on specific activities related to the production of NPD products
•  Understand and analyze Production Planning impact on business costs in order to optimize cost and drive KPI improvement
•  Plan production execution at lowest cost by optimizing shift patterns, idle time and overtime at breweries.
•  Stock availability at a lower cost by managing finished goods & WIP (Work-in-Progress) stock levels to target.
•  Identify and complete root cause analysis of incidents of production unreliability in order to improve KPIs and production efficiency/KPIs.
•  Evaluate operating efficiency trends & recommend changes to target OE’s where applicable to improve reliability of delivery against plan.
•  Optimize production plan and drive continuous improvement in OTIF delivery and stability/reliability of plans.
•  Responsible for data collection and collation for Supply Review

Profile :

• Relevant Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Engineering or Commerce.
• Preferably 3 –5 years manufacturing experience
• Preferably experience with brewery scheduling processes
• Experience in Supply Chain optimization
• Experience of planning tools, techniques and accountabilities ranging from- tactical planning, distribution and supplier management will be an advantage.
• Proven experience with ability to influence and interface with senior stakeholders, specifically manufacturing
• Able to understand and interpret sales trends, distribution chains and to convert into appropriate production strategy
• Operational excellence and improvement bias
• Good communicator across all levels within and external to the organisation with personal gravitas and credibility
• Customer focused mind-set and approach
• Proven problem solving skills with an ability to manage complexity and ambiguity
• Excellent self-management practices
• Proactive, energetic and committed
• Flexible, adaptable and pragmatic
• High tolerance for stress and managing the operational realities of the business Profile

Additional Information

• Band VII A
• Based in 65 Park Lane, Sandton
• Reporting to the WSNP Lead (Solid Line)
• Works closely with the BU South Africa Planning
• Teams in Demand, Materials, Stock, Container and
• Demand Planning.
• Work closely with in country teams and
• specifically S&OP Manager as well as Supply
• function.
• Travel

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Key roles and responsibilities

• Ensure deadlines are met
• Ensure timeous outputsEnsure accuracy of payrolls
• Ability to work under pressureAbility 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 regionsEnsure queries are resolved within SLABe a team player
• Validate variance reports to ensure accuracy of payrollPay attention to detail when input is received
• Maintain confidentialityBe able to problem solveSubmit 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 

Education 

• Grade 12 with and 1 – 3  years payroll experience.PC literateDetailed knowledge of SAP HR , SAP PayrollKnowledge of payroll policies and proceduresMS office skills, Excel
• Good numeric skills
• Ability to maintain confidentiality
• Experience required 
• Experience on SAP payroll system will be beneficial Sound knowledge of the relevant legal aspects e.g. PAYEAbility to liaise effectivelyAnalytical and problem solving skills and attention to detailAbility to work under pressureAbility to maintain confidentialityGood communication skillsGood Excel & MS Office 

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Key outputs and responsibilities:

• Achieve sales targets for assigned areas
• Manage and supervise Distributors of assigned sector (orders, payment, re-distribution)
• Ensure IB products are available in reasonable stock (complete range) in the customers and retail outlets
• Ensure merchandising (visibility of the brands in terms of POS and Chillers) in the customers and retail outlets
• Ensure chillers are properly placed in the performing outlet and used exclusively for IBPLC products in the assigned sector
• Monitor the recommended price of our product at sales outlets
• Closely monitor actions of the competition.

Profile:

• 3 year degree qualification 
• At least 2 years’ experience in a sales/marketing/FMCG environment
• Valid unendorsed Code 8 drivers license 
• Basic computer literacy and experience working with Microsoft Office 
• Local area knowledge is a requirement 
• Excellent administration skills 

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Key roles and responsibilities:

• Achieve sales targets for assigned areas
• Manage and supervise Distributors of assigned sector (orders, payment, re-distribution
• Ensure IB products are available in reasonable stock (complete range) in the customers and retail outlets
• Ensure merchandising (visibility of the brands in terms of POS and Chillers) in the customers and retail outlets
• Ensure chillers are properly placed in the performing outlet and used exclusively for IBPLC products in the assigned sector
• Monitor the recommended price of our product at sales outlets
• Closely monitor actions of the competition.

Profile:

• 3 year degree qualification
• At least 2 years’ experience in a sales/marketing/FMCG environment
• Valid unendorsed Code 8 drivers license
• Basic computer literacy and experience working with Microsoft Office
• Local area knowledge is a requirement
• Excellent administration skills

Reporting structure:

• Direct reports (solid line): none
• Dotted line reports: none

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Key outputs and responsibilities:

Delivery Productivity Management 

• In trade coaching with errant offenders on MBFU, refusals and OODD 
• Ensuring that delivery modes share us adhered and continually look for opportunities to pursue cheaper modes. 
• Master Data verified for accuracy 
• Carry out in-trade Owner Driver standard verification 
• Adherence to market visit plan with in trade presence at a minimum of x4 days a week ensuring adherence to SOPs and OWDs done to open the gap where necessary 

Quality Management

• Ensure Quality is clear in the Route Delivery Execution Process and people know and follow it. 
• Ensure all employees understand the customer complaint process. Process is in place, KPI is tracked and there are action plans to improve results. Consumer complaints GOPS are being tracked and implemented 
• Ensure that the driver base is trained and equipped to identify quality related issues and understands correct handling methodology to minimize issues 

Capacity Occupation and Refusal Management 

• Establish SLA with 2DCP on Capacity Occupation daily optimization
• Ensure that appropriate communication channel in place and action plans have been developed to track Refusals 
• Ensure return policies are in place and they cover all items and they are adhered to and updated. 
• Support Service Social Systems 
• Establish routines to with CXC to track performance 
• Create an environment that allows for cross functional learning and integration

Profile:

• Relevant 3-year tertiary degree/diploma, preferably in Supply Chain and or Logistics 
• 2 years’ experience in a customer service role within an FMCG Supply Chain and or Logistics 
• Valid Code 08 Drivers License 
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office 
• SAP experience will be preferred 
• Knowledge of customer service principles 
• Demonstrates reliability 
• Good interpersonal skills / builds good relationships 
• Ability to work under pressure 
• Verbal ability and communication skills 
• Excellent self-management and planning skills 
• Strong achievement orientation

Reporting structure:

• Direct reports (solid line): site dependent
• Dotted line reports: site dependent

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Purpose:

The key purpose of this role is to manage the team’s entire P&L for reporting and decision-making, organize key projects and processes, and problem-solve to support the team for future growth. This role has the opportunity to grow in responsibility and scope for ambitious candidates.

Key outputs and responsibilities:

Finance

• Continuous tracking of the management P&L
• Monthly performance reporting
• Cost center management to ensure expenses are properly documented and budget is met
• Analysis to support the team in managing costs and identifying opportunities
• Ad hoc projects including return on investment analysis for new expansion opportunities

PMO

• Strong organization and tracking of projects across the continent
• Build and optimize replicable processes to sustain future growth
• Ad hoc projects and analysis
• Work with cross-functional teams to develop solutions to problems
• Opportunity to learn about and optimize Supply & Logistics for export

RTM

• Support onboarding and continued relationships with customers and vendors
• Analysis of future growth opportunities and assistance to leadership in decision-making

Profile:

• A degree and 3 to 5 years experience working in Finance or Project Management
• A Finance degree and experience in FMCG is desirable, but not required
• Excellence in Excel and PowerPoint
• Excellent understanding of a P&L
• Pro-active, diligent and well-organized employee who can interact and communicate with members at all levels

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The key purpose for this role is the operation of the process area according to work instructions, the execution of non- destructive quality checks and carrying out of routine maintenance. The process artisan has a primary focus on the asset care activities of the team.

Key outputs and responsibilities: 

Operating and Process Control

• Operating the process area according to the work instructions and adhering to usage standards
• Carrying out the required quality checks as described in the quality control and analysis work practice
• Recording waste on the appropriate documentation or information systems, and reviewing waste trends to identify problem-solving opportunities timeously Constantly reviewing process performance against target, and completing all short interval control documentation
• Responding rapidly to upstream or downstream triggers that result in stoppages
• Appropriate problem solving approaches, as detailed in the problem solving work practice must be followed
• Performing housekeeping tasks, applying 5S principles and following safe work practices
• Unsafe work practices must be identified and corrected. Assisting fellow team members in the execution of their tasks Maintenance of Plant and Equipment
• Carry out in-depth cleaning, lubrication and inspection of machines according to the work instructions, and following the schedules supplied by the maintenance planner
• Carrying out routine maintenance activities according to the maintenance schedule
• Where routine maintenance reveals larger problems, and the process artisan is unable to resolve these, it must be escalated to the team leader
• Taking part in maintenance and cleaning days
• This work must be executed in support of the maintenance support team and in accordance with the schedule issued by the maintenance planner
• Taking part in maintenance postmortems
• This must be done in support of maintenance specialist support
• Monitoring trends when conducting routine maintenance
• Where trends indicate the existence of underlying problems, corrective action must be Quality Control and Analyses taken
• This corrective action may involve the SBU, the maintenance controller or maintenance support
• When operating, the process artisan must carry out the non-destructive quality checks and analyses
• The list of checks to be carried out are contained in the work instructions Recording the results of quality checks on the relevant documentation or information system
• Where production does not meet quality standards the process artisan must try to identify and resolve problems using the appropriate techniques
• If they are unable to resolve the problem themselves, it must be escalated to the team leader for further direction Communication
• Actively participating in shift meetings, asking questions to test understanding and contributing suggestions
• Making use of the gap list to record issues, problems and improvement opportunities
• Fully understanding the team goals and participating in team goal review sessions
• Where FFA's have been initiated, the process artisan may be asked to participate
• Making use of relevant communication media (e.g. shift logbook)to stay informed and inform others of issues Problem Solving
• When problems occur, applying the appropriate techniques the identify and correct the problem
• Where the process artisan is unable to resolve the problem, involve fellow team members or escalate to the team leader if necessary
• Where problems have been resolved, verify that the problems have been eliminated

Continuous Improvement

• Using run/control charts and trend analysis, to identify sources of waste and variation in the process
• Using short stop analysis, Pareto charts and other tools seek to identify opportunities to simplify activities
• Where improvement opportunities have been identified, these must be recorded on the team gap list
• The process artisan should involve other team members in evaluating opportunities and call in specialist resources to assist if required

Profile: 

• N4 Qualification, Electrical Engineering
• Trade Test Electrician

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Key roles and responsibilities:

• Achieve sales targets for assigned areas
• Manage and supervise Distributors of assigned sector (orders, payment, re-distribution
• Ensure IB products are available in reasonable stock (complete range) in the customers and retail outlets
• Ensure merchandising (visibility of the brands in terms of POS and Chillers) in the customers and retail outlets
• Ensure chillers are properly placed in the performing outlet and used exclusively for IBPLC products in the assigned sector
• Monitor the recommended price of our product at sales outlets
• Closely monitor actions of the competition.

Profile:

• 3 year degree qualification
• At least 2 years’ experience in a sales/marketing/FMCG environment
• Valid unendorsed Code 8 drivers license
• Basic computer literacy and experience working with Microsoft Office
• Local area knowledge is a requirement
• Excellent administration skills

Reporting structure:

• Direct reports (solid line): none
• Dotted line reports: none

go to method of application »

Key roles and responsibilities:

• Achieve sales targets for assigned areas
• Manage and supervise Distributors of assigned sector (orders, payment, re-distribution 
• Ensure IB products are available in reasonable stock (complete range) in the customers and retail outlets 
• Ensure merchandising (visibility of the brands in terms of POS and Chillers) in the customers and retail outlets 
• Ensure chillers are properly placed in the performing outlet and used exclusively for IBPLC products in the assigned sector 
• Monitor the recommended price of our product at sales outlets 
• Closely monitor actions of the competition.

Profile:

• 3 year degree qualification 
• At least 2 years’ experience in a sales/marketing/FMCG environment
• Valid unendorsed Code 8 drivers license 
• Basic computer literacy and experience working with Microsoft Office 
• Local area knowledge is a requirement 
• Excellent administration skills

Reporting structure:

• Direct reports (solid line): none
• Dotted line reports: none

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Key roles and responsibilities

Strategic Category Sourcing

• Ownership of the Simple Packages for the RPO by collate all necessary zone analytics related to the categories and plan for execution.
• Definition and execution of  categories strategies – including category risks and opportunities
• Analyze spend and user specific requirements across all the simple packages.
• Conduct market research to assess zone dynamics related to the simple package categories
• Develop in conjunction with GPO/Zone Strategy
• Manage supplier relationships and internal and external collaborations

Support Sourcing Strategy Execution

• Ensure readiness across both zone and country for strategy execution
• Escalate where necessary supplier performance issues
• Support Collaborative Optimization activities where applicable
• Handle second level escalations with suppliers/internal stakeholders to resolve performance issues
• Collaborate with supplier and internal stakeholders to ensure smooth implementation of Category managers sourcing outputs / agreements
• Ensure suppliers are correctly enabled through PSS
• Ensure contractual terms & conditions are effectively “operationalised” within business
• Support collection and analysis of Zone  ZBB, WAPT, eAuction analytics
• Accountable for monthly reporting as per the KPIs within the Non- Commercial Indirects space.
• Drive collaboration between RPO,RPSS, GPO,FP & A,  and other parties involved in the daily activities of managing the category activities.
• Track RFQ’s and projects to ensure delivery of targets and goals
• Enhance and develop ways of working with the internal stakeholders and global teams
• Manage workload of implementation managers

Continuous Improvement

• Execute regional and country initiatives
• Execute regional value engineering projects
• Define and executive innovation and sustainability strategy
• Drive the supplier development initiatives with the enterprise development team

Profile

Education & Key Competency Requirements

• University Degree

Critical Skills needed for succession this position

• Minimum 2 years’ management experience
• Strong stakeholder management skills and the ability to coordinate across multiple stakeholders and teams
• Good presentation skills
• Strong commercial and contract negotiation skills
• Strong people skills
• Strong Leadership Skills
• Strong Analytical Skills
• Sound Contracts knowledge
• Sound technical skills and technical understanding
• Basic knowledge of finance and accounting allowing the ability to run/read analysis a supplier’s P&L and balance sheet
• Communicating effectively by conveying information and ideas in a clear, meaningful, and timely manner, providing information to ensure understanding

Preferred skills for this position:

• Pan African / Regional or Global category management experience
• Sound knowledge and understanding of procurement strategic sourcing methodology
• Good knowledge, understanding and use of Microsoft Office tools
• Sound knowledge of procurement systems like Ariba and use of eRFX and eAuction. Knowledge of SAP an advantage
• Must be willing to travel into Africa on a frequent basis