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• Advanced PC literacy (MS Office)
• Competence in the use of SAP would be advantageous
• Experience in organising a wide variety of tasks under pressure
• Good analytical skills
• Ability to work independently or with little or no supervision
• Attention to detail
• Problem solving capability
• Sound interpersonal and communication skills
• Excellent time management skills and a sense of urgency
• Proven interpersonal and persuasive skills to complete tasks outside the incumbent’s area of authority
• An energetic and pro-active team player

Key Performance Areas Will Include, But Not Limited To

• Export order processing
• Source stock according to the production methodology and stock management principles
• Co-ordinate execution of orders
• Ensure estimated shipment dates are met
• Continuous feedback to customers
• Compile weekly status reports for International Business Managers
• Provide input for service level reports

Minimum Qualifications Requirements

• Minimum qualification of Matric
• A relevant tertiary qualification would be advantageous (Certificate/Diploma in International Trade and Export Logistics)
• At least 3-5 years’ relevant experience in a FMCG environment
• Strong Administrative Skills
• Knowledge of product portfolio in the export environment

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• Living the company values
• Ensure that stock received corresponds with STO and process the receipt on SAP
• Responsible for all aspects relating to stock control e.g. correct stacking, rotation, replenishment as well as stock takes.
• Maintain a high level of customer service and efficient handling of queries
• Ensure that collect orders are placed and picked accurately and timeously
• Ensure effective management of staff
• Effectively liaise with the Warehouse, Customer Deliveries Departments, CSC, Credit Control departments and Sales Department
• Manage the Stock Transport Order process in SAP
• Ensure process compliance by all relevant Stakeholders
• General departmental administrative duties e.g. ICC’s
• Maintain a high level of displays in TradeXpress

The successful candidate must have the following experience / skills:

• Grade 12 / Matric
• A related tertiary qualification would be an advantage
• Computer literacy in Microsoft Office
• Detailed SAP knowledge
• At least two years working experience in a similar environment
• Experience as a team leader would be an advantage
• Knowledge of the supply chain within Distell
• Knowledge and exposure to retail office environment
• Knowledge and exposure to the stocktake procedure
• Knowledge and exposure to the Quality Management System (ISO & ICC)
• Must have own transport

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To ensure that physical stock in Distell Supply Chain Warehouses (Production and Export) is optimally utilised by ensuring best practice inventory control is applied in allocating stock appropriately to customer demand and to identify, report on and take appropriate action to minimise risk and redundant stock in Distell Supply Chain Warehouses. Perform inventory analysis and reporting in the Distell Supply Chain.

Key Performance Areas Include (but Are Not Limited To)

• Inventory Analysis and Reporting.
• Risk and Redundant Stock Reporting.
• Optimal stock allocation.
• Liaison with key stakeholders.
• Inventory optimisation for selected product portfolio.
• Support continuous Improvement Projects and Initiatives
• Support selected Strategic Projects

The Successful Candidate Must Have The Following Experience/skills

• 3 years’ experience in a supply chain function with a strong emphasis on stock management and control (advantageous).
• Demonstrated technical knowledge of stock planning or primary BOM level planning will be advantageous.
• Demonstrated understanding of supply chain processes such as sales forecasting, production planning, sourcing and purchasing.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate cross functionally to address exceptions.
• Good communication skills (both written and verbally)
• Action, self-driven and motivated individual
• Strong cross-functional engagement skills
• Ability to communicate effectively at all levels
• Strong detail and analytical ability
• Advanced MS Office (Excel) skills
• Experience and a proven track record of excellence in an Export Control environment will be advantageous.

Qualification

• Relevant tertiary qualification in Logistics, Operations or Supply Chain Management.

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• Ensure that product of acceptable quality is produced at all times by applying process control and recording results according to the relevant quality procedures
• Ensure that causes of quality defects are identified and rectified
• Ensure that equipment is operated according to verified procedures, work instructions or SOP’s by suitably qualified / competent personnel
• Monitor progress against production plan and initiate corrective action / problem-solving timeously in order to make the plan for the shift / day
• Produce cost effectively by allocating required resources effectively, minimise re-work and limit waste
• Ensure that change-overs, adjustments and settings are performed on equipment as required
• Ensure that all specified preventative maintenance tasks are performed, incl. cleaning, inspections, lubrication and scheduled maintenance
• Conduct regular inspection of all equipment and initiate work orders if necessary
• Assist on maintenance planning and report back on maintenance performed.
• Ensure that all breakdowns are recorded and that feedback is provided on causes and corrective action
• Drive improvement in performance and availability of the production line
• Lead team according to Secondary Production Operating Principles to achieve line objectives – Quality, Speed and Cost.
• Ensure that shift actuals are recorded and records are kept as per relevant policy, procedure, work instruction or SOP.
• Ensure that all unsafe conditions are reported and repaired immediately
• Assist in facilitating the Mini business operating principles, processes and practices.

The successful candidate must have the following qualifications and experience/skills:

• Minimum Grade 12 qualification or equivalent
• Relevant tertiary qualification in Production Management or Engineering field.
• Successfully completed Machine controller programme
• NQF 4 Generic Manufacturing management certificate would be advantageous.
• Ability to lead and manage a team.
• 1-2 years experience in a high-speed, high-tech bottling environment
• Good technical background is essential.
• Strong interpersonal and relationship building skills
• Ability to organise resources and effectively delegate tasks to subordinates
• Ability to develop and evaluate alternative courses of action and being aware of all criteria that has to be satisfied to address a problem.
• Can set controls over arrangements, follow up and evaluate task execution.
• Through perseverance and resilience, can stay with a task and display the required energy to achieve objectives and outputs.
• Knowledge of ISO and HACCP quality management systems
• Must be willing and able to work shifts and overtime if and when required.

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• Maintain a high level of customer service
• Ensure the effective management of subordinates
• Control the general admin functions
• Reporting to Senior Management
• Ensure compliance with Quality Control and Risk Management
• Applying leadership skills to ensure competent and motivated staff.
• Ensure the cost effective delivery of finished goods
• Compile and manage Opex and Capex budget
• Monthly variance reporting on Cost Centre
• Control losses and write-offs
• Maintain a high level of customer service regarding timeous delivery and queries
• Effectively liaise with DAC and Warehouse Department.
• Perform administration/reporting effectively
• Manage and direct all employee activities
• Ensure company health and safety procedures are well maintained

Key Requirements

• Grade 12 / Matric
• Related tertiary Diploma or Degree
• Minimum 3 years’ experience in a managerial position within a warehouse and distribution environment
• Previous Transport / Deliveries management experience will be advantageous
• Effective management of industrial relations
• Demonstrate the ability to influence activities outside direct area of control
• Demonstrate the ability to plan, lead and manage daily activities
• Ability to meet demanding deadlines
• Good communication and administrative skills
• An action & self-driven, motivated person.
• Ability to work overtime and on weekends
• Detailed SAP / Micro-soft package knowledge
• Strong people’s person with relationship building and leadership competencies
• A team player with the ability to lead and manage people with diverse backgrounds

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• Define the channel size, key customers and commercial aspirations
• Evaluate channel coverage and cost efficient route to market per customer and combined channel
• Develop the picture of success per outlet type within channel
• Develop account prioritization that informs the account investment strategy and the rep incentive model
• Setup a grid with all key accounts to drive sales and marketing activities within the respective groups
• Develop the On Trade Group Accounts plans and targets, and deliver on these with the team of sales representatives
• Develop the in trade execution guidelines for the channel including merchandising and category management principles
• Analyse and evaluate channel /region/ account and brand performance against account metrics and provide recommendations and insights to the sales teams to improve performance and profitability
• Manage customer budgets in line with growth aspirations and cost parameters
• Build and develop strong internal and external relationships and networks
• Provide leadership and champion relevant account strategies within sales teams
• Build the on trade team to operate at desired competence in line with role profiles as agreed through competence self- assessments
• Continuously review customer insights and trade innovations
• Review and benchmark: trade spend, alternative business models, planning and execution processes, merchandising and campaign delivery solutions to improve business performance and develop a competitive advantage

The Successful Candidate Must Preferably Have The Following Experience/skills

• A relevant post-graduate qualification in Sales / Marketing / Retail with a sound understanding of financial concepts and profitability analyses is preferable.
• Minimum 8 years’ relevant experience in marketing/ innovation/ business development, ideally across a range of categories/FMCG’s.
• Sound management, negotiating, analytical and strategic thinking skills.
• Exposure to the retail market and working with key accounts.
• Computer proficiency in all MS Office packages.
• Good presentation skills and ability to present at board level.
• Adept at handling challenging interpersonal relationships.
• Tactful when dealing with others and carefully considers how a decision will influence / affect them
• Develops and communicates clear measures and standards of success in terms of timeous execution
• Can effectively negotiate on the correct negotiating tactics to address problems in own division / department.
• Can lead a negotiating team which represent own division / department.
• Can overcome deadlock by utilising correct negotiating tactics and Communication skills.
• The ability to travel extensively as and when required.

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• Develop the Channel Go to Market trade strategy to deliver on country aspirations
• Drive the annual channel architecture, tiering and clustering in line with national framework.
• Define the channel size and commercial aspirations
• Evaluate channel coverage and route to market for channel
• Develop the picture of success per outlet type within channel
• Develop account prioritization that informs the account investment strategy and the rep incentive model
• Develop the annual the commercial channel strategy and guardrails to deliver on HT&R aspirations including tailored service packages and loyalty programmes
• Develop the On Trade Group Accounts plans and targets, and deliver on these with the team of brand ambassadors and sales representatives
• Develop the in trade execution guidelines for the channel including merchandising and category management principles
• Build shopper and channel insight for continuous business improvement and a competitive advantage
• Analyse and evaluate channel /region/ account and brand performance against channel metrics and provide recommendations and insights to the sales team to improve performance and profitability
• Embed and govern execution standards to regional trade marketing, key accounts and brand marketing teams and champion channel capability in relevant channel
• Manage the channel budget in line with Channel objectives
• Develops internal and external relationships and networks
• Influence and ensure buy in of the channel vision and strategy with key internal stakeholders (Regions, Group Accounts and Marketing Category Heads)
• Build networks and form strong relationships with external agency networks and important accounts
• Provide leadership and champion relevant channel capabilities and thinking within the region
• Build the on trade team to operate at desired competence in line with role profiles as agreed through competence self- assessments
• Continuously review channel insights and trade innovations
• Review and benchmark: trade spend, alternative business models, planning and execution processes, innovative asset, merchandising and campaign delivery solutions to improve business performance and develop a competitive advantage

The Successful Candidate Must Preferably Have The Following Experience/skills

• A formal relevant Commercial qualification
• 8+ years’ experience in FMCG environments - preferably Alcohol Beverages
• Proven capability in marketing, trade marketing, and key accounts management
• Great strategic and commercial skills- backed by strong abstract thinking
• Proven track record in program development, management and implementation
• Sound understanding of financial concepts and profitability analyses
• Technology and systems proficiency (future fit)
• Excellent presentation and influencing skills (up to board level.)
• Adept at handling challenging interpersonal relationships.
• The ability to travel extensively and drive trade execution

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The ICT Training Manager who reports into the ICT Service Management Centre, develops and implements effective training methodologies across all functional areas within ICT, Head Office and, both local and
international sites. The successful incumbent will be responsible to manage a team of IT Trainers to ensure all training is effectively executed, planned and communicated throughout the business.

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

Develop and implement a training methodology that is effective across all functional areas within

• ICT, including head office and all sites both locally and internationally
• Ensure effective systems and process role based training for new and current systems takes place
• Ensure Project Training takes place
• Ensure Continuous Training takes place managed by a scheduled plan for the year
• Manage team of IT trainers to execute above functions, ensuring that all members of the team are
• deployed appropriately and managed accordingly
• Management of training documentation for publication to the user community using the agreed to
• communication vehicles
• Management, creation and update all ICT e-Learning content and ensure that the frameworks and
• standards are in place within our LMS.
• Manage and coordinate all engagement between ICT the BU and vendor/supplier relationship
• Cost Management: To provide proactive and quality input into training budget, Monitor of actual vs
• budget costs and Escalate budget / costing variances
• Manage and assist with the ICT training strategy by ensuring that we work with the business to
• understand their training needs
• Communicate roles and responsibilities by ensuring that skills gap analysis, training and
• development plans are in place and implemented to ensure ongoing people development

The successful candidate must have the following qualification, skills and experience:

• BSc in Information Technology, Computer Science or relevant field
• Additional certification in training (e.g. Certified Technical Trainer) is a plus
• Minimum 5-7 years of equivalent experience - preferably in IT System and Process Training
• Systems Analyst – minimum 2 years
• Training Facilitator – minimum 2 years
• Training Manager/Lead – minimum 2-3 years
• Industry Knowledge – IT System and Process Training
• Experience designing and implementing curricula preferred
• Excellent team-building, organization and leadership skills
• Familiarity with information technology operations software a must
• Influencing and Persuading
• Planning and Organising
• Quality and Detail Orientation
• Presenting and Communicating Information
• Relating and Networking
• Creating and Innovating
• Entrepreneurial and Commercial Thinking
• Self-Development
• Persuading and Influencing
• Valid driver’s licence – Code 08
• Valid SA Passport