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In this exciting role you will:

Compound:

• You will compound flavour formulas. You will carry out powder blending and other flavour processes to make flavours. You will apply flavours to Sweet Goods, Savoury & Beverage applications. You will contribute by food tasting.

Control of raw material:

• You will produce prototype samples for projects. You will receive and control raw materials in the lab. You will organise and renew the stock samples. You will record data using company software. You will support the smooth running of the lab.

Health and Safety:

• You will work strictly according to the company requirements for optimal safety, hygiene and protection of the environment.

Learning:

• You will be required to attend classes as set out by the Learnership table and submit workplace portfolios.

Your professional profile includes:

• Matric with mathematics as subject
• Ability to compound and work with precision
• Basic knowledge in chemistry
• Good sensory skills
• Computer literate

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In this role you will be responsible for:

Co-ordinate Sales:

• Updating and maintenance of Commercial and Customer systems for Commercial and responsible for Master Data for customers.
• Sales Administration and support to Key Account Managers.
• Desk research projects to propose better ways of reaching key stakeholders in other organisations.
• You will be responsible for AskMe Regulatory Document requests.
• You will be responsible forsubmissions of Customer Raw Material Specs via AskMe and submission of Customer Questionnaires.
• You will be responsible for Customer Information requests and creation of customer BR's (Flavour sample requests).
• You will be responsible for sample shipmentsto customers and alert email for sample shipment.

Secretarial:

• You will do filing of general correspondence for the department.
• You will update and maintain electronic filing of documents and visitreports for customers and product information.
• You will manage the timeous distribution of the relevant corporate gifts to customers.
• You will assist to ensure implementation of the safety system and ongoing adherence to all legislation relevant to health and safetyresponsibilities.
• You will participate in flavour training and tasting sessions.
• You will be liaising with the relevant persons to ensure thatany actions required are taken and the followed through to completion.
• You will be liaising with inter departments (Regulatory,Customer Care, Technical, Pricing team and system Power-users) on a daily basis to complete tasks.

Your professional profile includes:

• Qualifications related to Business and/or Marketing / Degrees (incl post grad) / Diploma / BA

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Commercial Intern:

• As a member of the Commercial Team you will be responsible for management of the customer project system and following up on key actions from KAM Customer visits, secretarial, back up and admin for Commercial KAMs.
• You will be responsible for updating and maintenance of Commercial and Customer systems for Commercial and responsible for Master Data Management for customers.
• You will be responsible for Customer Pricing Management, including the preparation and submission of annual/bi-annual upload files, preparation and submission of quarterly exchange update files for loading, maintenance and alignment of sourcing sites and freight costs checked and updated quarterly, submission of quoted prices on request by the Sales Manager, completion of system quotes once approved by Sales Manager and the creation and maintenance of detailed customer facing pricing files utilizing information from various systems.

Co-ordinate Sales:

• Sales Administration and support to Key Account Managers. Desk research projects to propose better ways of reaching key stakeholders in other organisations. 
• You will be responsible for AskMe Regulatory Document requests.
• You will be responsible for submissions of Customer Raw Material Specs via AskMe and submission of Customer Questionnaires.
• You will be responsible for Customer Information requests and creation of customer BR's (Flavour sample requests). You will be responsible for sample shipments to customers and alert email for sample shipment.

Secretarial:

• You will do filing of general correspondence for the department.
• You will update and maintain electronic filing of documents and visit reports for customers and product information.
• You will manage the timeous distribution of the relevant corporate gifts to customers.
• You will assist to ensure implementation of the safety system and ongoing adherence to all legislation relevant to health and safety responsibilities.
• You will participate in flavour training and tasting sessions.
• You will be liaising with the relevant persons to ensure that any actions required are taken and the followed through to completion.
• You will be liaising with inter departments (Regulatory, Customer Care, Technical, Pricing team and system Power-users) on a daily basis to complete tasks.

Your professional profile includes:

• Minimum 3-year Degree or Diploma
• Qualifications related to Business and/or Marketing / Degrees (incl post grad) / Diploma / BA

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In this role you will be responsible for:

• Invoice Management: You will check and scan invoices in order to ensure they contain correct information andare properly registered in the accounting system. You will follow up on scanned invoices to ensure they are loaded in the system on time.

Financial Documentation:

• You will prepare, check and fi le all the required documentation, as assigned by the finance team. You will prepare documentation for banks and prepare reports as requested by the finance team.

Administrative Support:

• You will provide ad hoc administrative support to the finance team.

Your Professional profile includes:

Academic Background:

• Matric
• Studying towards a finance qualification or have a valid diploma or degree in finance

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Core Responsibilities:

Production Operation

• Under supervision of more experienced Operator/Leader, perform basic operation of designated machines and production equipment such as (one of the following): blenders, sieves, spray dryer systems, batchingsystems,multipurpose reactors, spinning cone column, bulk tanks, Roxane robots, packaging systems, ovens, mills,distillation columns (stills), encapsulation systems. Common tasks involve one of the following activities:blending,mixing,dispensing, packaging, heating, cooking, adding enzymes, compounding, filtering.
• Collect intermediates or raw materials, move and load it into production machines.
• Understand bill of materials and/or formula specifications, so the proper quantities of materials are added in the proper sequence.
• Manufacture product in a safe and timely manner and according to predefined process instructions to meet specific quality standards.
• Accurately read control instruments, prepare neat & accurate records for all operations as required.
• Troubleshoot problems under guidance of more experienced Operator or provide assistance.
• Assist in performing in-process quality testing to ensure customer specifications are met. You will identify deviations and document / communicate them in compliance with Standard Operating Procedures.
• Prepare product packaging for next step in production or for final shipment to customer according to department specifications.
• Maintain neat, orderly and clean shop floor and workplace at all times and complete all sanitation and housekeepingd uties as required.
• Work in accordance with all relevant requirements including, but not limited to GMP, AIB, OSHA, HACCP, FDA, USDA and internal safety guidelines
• Process Improvement
• Proactively identify process improvements.
• Participate in Lean activities in designated areas.

Your Professional Profile includes:

• Grade 12 / Matric with Maths and Science
• Forklift operation skills preferred.
• Technical Skills
• Basic math, reading and recordkeeping skills.
• Basic PC skills, including competency in MS Office products.
• Able to lift up to 50 lbs.

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In this role you will

• You will capture, analyze and update forecast in the system (SAP IBP) in order to achieve and improve KPI´s(Forecast Accuracy and Bias). You will identify and implement opportunities for demand plan improvements
• You will conduct regular demand review meetings with both the commercial organization and customers. You will manage Business Evolution alerts (Losses, Wins, Lifecycle changes)
• You will plan new product introduction & First-time orders and Manage Seasonal & Promotional activities
• You will Manage early warning process, including material/capacity availability (collaborative with Supply Planning). You will communicate and build strong relationships with Operations and Commercial teams (internal and external customers).
• You will be the Primary interface between the supply chain and the commercial organization together with customer care and contribute to the S&OP process.
• You will contribute to the development and implement Demand Planning Strategy aligned with Sales andOperations’ Roadmap. You will work under the standards of quality, safety and industrial hygiene and goodpractices.

 
Your Professional profile includes:

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Engineering, or Supply Chain.
• 4+ years of experience in planning is required (out of which 2 years of demand planning experience is preferable)
• Technical Skills
• SAP ERP/MRP experience is a must
• Strong affinity to systems and analytical tools (SAP IBP, SAP BI/BO, Microsoft Excel, Power BI…etc)
• At ease with high volume of numbers and ability to synthesize overviews
• Language skills: English – Fluent, French is a plus
• Desired APICS Certification
• Aptitude for working in a multicultural environment

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Key Responsibilities

Support on Project Co-ordination

• Management, initiation and tracking on client projects via Givaudan Project system
• Responsible for communication and co-ordination on the project to the client teams and internal teams
• Manage client project sample requests
• Liaise on pricing in collaboration with the GFD
• Prepare presentations, for final fine-tuning by GFD

Client Liaison/Client Facing

• Answer general requests from the client
• Provide general support to the GFD

Business Financial Acumen

• Pricing co-ordination with the Givaudan pricing teams (regional & global)
• Update client quarterly price lists and respond to price queries & quotation requests
• Responsible for the maintenance of all pricing files according to portfolio

Sales Reporting

• Review & analysis of monthly sales reports
• Prepare information for monthly demand reviews with the customer care team

Administration

• Maintain client portfolio database
• Management of key documentation on the client & internal systems
• Master Givaudan internal commercial tools (linked to data management tools/digitally savvy/system management tools)
• Follow up on projects & general requests
• Oversee & track credit management queries
• Coordination on sample receipt & delivery (courier)

Your professional profile includes:

• Diploma/Degree or 5 years working experience in a similar role
• Experience in customer relationship management
• Good project management capability
• Exposure working in an international/multinational company 
• Experience working in a matrix organisation and with remote teams
• Excel capability: Advanced
• PowerPoint capability: Medium Level 
• Good communication and business writing skills
• Good elocution and presenting skills