Job Opportunities at Nestle

Position Summary

• With a history spanning over 150 years, Nestlé didn’t become the world’s leading food and beverages brand by chance. Perfection is at the heart of what we do, and our people are always looking for the next big idea to cement our status. We’re now looking for Reporting Controller in Bryanston. 
• Working at Head Office as a Reporting Controller you will be responsible for all Decision Support and Control activities within Nestlé in the Market including production and distribution of timely, accurate and relevant management reporting and analysis, ensuring functional leadership on controlling and coordination with business and co-pilots.

A day in the life a Reporting Controller:

• Drive the Management Reporting process to provide all required reporting necessary to deliver transparent and timely information and ensure quality of processes and outputs, which in scope of:
• Coordinate accurate consolidation and timely submission of Magnitude packages and OSOT within Group deadlines (SACT, PACT, MASH, DF, PICA, SCOM) and other market reporting under BPR
• Manage and assist management reports on main business Objectives/ KPI to local management
• Provide relevant reporting for the Group/ Zone (e.g. Monthly Zone deck, cost below COP etc).
• Ensure the accuracy, integrity and consistency of Markets’ financial reporting in full compliance with NAS to Group Reporting and Control
• Business planning:
• Lead business planning process  - Operational Plan, Dynamic Forecast and annual budget
• Coordinate DF consolidation and monitoring to ensure the achievement of financial objectives
• Quantify risks/ opportunities from gap analysis
• Provide support for Market Business & Strategy
• Operational control :
• Monitor PFME spending and proactively coordinate with Business Controllers to managed spending expectation
• Consolidate marketing activity / PFME of NIM businesses, including PFME related information for monthly business review presentation and NIMCOM
• Provide support for various analysis/ alternative to support decision-making process (e.g. consolidate PFME report, post evaluation, etc).
• Support business co-pilots for business planning process by providing history information PFME by type/channel/BU/product
• Performing analysis regarding Strategic Revenue Management
• Provide ad-hoc support and analysis to Business units and Corporate Functions in the areas of PFME and marketing Activities
• Other ad hoc analysis as and when required

 What will make you successful?

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or CIMA / CA (SA) advantageous
• Prior experience in Accounting / Finance function (e.g. Sales, Factory or Supply Chain Controller)
• SAP, Excel and PowerPoint experience
• Strong numerical and analytical skills
• Speed and accuracy with figures
• Exceptional attention to detail
• Ability to prioritise in order to meet multiple deadlines
• Strong stakeholder engagement experience and management, capable of leading others and working effectively in a diverse team environment.
• Ability to work under tight deadlines and pressurized situations, adaptable in a stressful environment
• Solution driven

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Position Summary

• With a history spanning over 150 years, Nestlé didn’t become the world’s leading food and beverages brand by chance. Perfection is at the heart of what we do, and our people are always looking for the next big idea to cement our status. We are now looking for a Warehouse Manager to be based in Harrismith Factory. 
• In this role you will be responsible for planning, executing, managing & controlling all activities associated with the effective receiving, handling, storage & internal movement of all finished goods & raw material from point of arrival through to final assembly of orders ready for dispatch in correct quantity, time & condition to ensure that the factory operates at maximum efficiency.
• A day in the life of a Warehouse Manager:

WAREHOUSE OPERATIONS

• To plan, execute, manage & control the daily operations of storing, picking, and replenishing.
• Ensure that warehouse floor space and height capacity are utilized to its maximum potential.
• Monitor and ensure all Warehouse building and premises maintenance is attended to timeously and safely.
• Ensure that the targeted OBD’s for Freight, Export and Transport Departments are picked up, checked and invoiced each day by shift in accordance with the priority listing.
• Ensure incoming vehicles are all off-loaded in accordance with the planning schedule set up by Receiving.
• Ensure that goods received daily by receiving and GRA are captured into the stock mainstream and put away accurately, and without delay, to avoid being out of stock, and optimize service levels
• Ensure that stock losses / gains are minimized to Factory's agreed objective.
• Ensure that Ageing Stock reports are monitored and reacted on closely and write off documents raised timely with FICO support
• Ensure that warehouse stock damages are managed to agreed standards and disposed of and accounted for as per procedures. Ensure effective operation of stock rotation system (F.I.F.O.)
• Ensure premises are secured and safe at end of shift. Ensure that all internal systems and procedures are in place and adhered to.                  

FIXED COST BUDGET

• Prepare annual fixed cost budget for Department. Manage this budget to ensure targets are achieved. Authorize expenditure through the SAP Purchasing system. Perform revisions on budget as and when required. Report on variances and maintain status
• Prepare Capex budget for the financial year for Warehouse equipment. Prepare Long Term Planning Budget.                           

DATA ACCURACY

• As a data enterer, capture complete, accurate data and as per data standard on time to the relevant system. Adhere to the best practices for data management and business excellence.                                   

BAD GOODS MANAGEMENT

• Manage the control of Bad Goods within the warehouse. Manage the recording and removal of all Bad Goods ex Warehouse
• Ensure company Policy with regard write off is strictly adhered to Responsible for monthly Stats and Reporting ex warehouse.                         

HOUSEKEEPING

• Actively encourage and ensure Nestle housekeeping standards. Direct the daily cleaning of the Warehouse by an external cleaning company. Ensure planned and effective infestation controls are in place and performed by external pest control service provider.                   

HEALTH AND SAFETY (RISK MANAGEMENT)

• Ensure compliance with the Occupational Health and Safety Act. Actively participate on SHE committee and encourage Health and Safety among subordinates. Enforce SHE policies and procedures in the workplace and ensure adherence thereto. Ensure racking inspections are performed daily and monthly, documented and corrective action taken where required. Ensure stacking height limitations are adhered to. Ensure contingency plans are in place and practiced with regard firefighting and evacuations. Ensure that planned maintenance is carried out on all key installations e.g. standby generator, fire detection system, sprinkler system
• Co assists the Security Manager in ensuring systems and procedures are in place to prevent and control stock losses.                                    

MECHANICAL HANDLING EQUIPMENT

• Ensure that all mechanical handling equipment is maintained and serviced as per supplier’s specifications or agreed compan standards.
• Ensure that daily inspections are performed and recorded. Ensure that all Operators are correctly licensed and trained to operate relevant equipment.                             

STAFF MANAGEMENT

• Provide effective motivation and leadership. Apply Nestle Management and Leadership principles. Communicate all relevant business information to staff. Perform continuous Knowledge Transfer of stock handling and other disciplines. Apply and ensure application of HR policies and procedures Time and attendance and overtime control/authorization utilization. KRONOS and ESS.
• Participate in the recruitment process for the department. Implement and manage Performance Plans for direct reports
• Set KPI’s and manage these for the Department. Perform appraisals as and when required. Arrange Training and Development identified.        

What will make you successful?                            

• Minimum Degree qualification in Warehouse or any other Supply Chain Management qualification
• 5yrs management experience at senior departmental level                                          
• Sound understanding of Warehousing and Transport          
• Good Communication skills  
• Windows Office Suite Literate
• SAP proficiency              

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• As an IT Performance Project Manager, you are accountable for the operational effectiveness and efficiency of IT in the Market. This role acts as the deputy/back up for Market IT Manager. The role is responsible for managing all IT capabilities for Market while supporting planning and IT Organisation Model transformation. These IT capabilities include IT Planning, Governance, Portfolio Management, Performance Management, Capability Building and workforce planning, Vendor Management, IT Operating Model Maturity and  Change Management, and the operational quality of IT (ways of working, processes, quality, compliance and best practices for crisis and major incident eradication.) The role focuses on ensuring that the IT organization "does the right things" through strategy and governance, as well as "does things right" through organizational and operational model transformation and continuous improvement.

A day in the life of an IT Technical & Production FRM:

IT Planning and Governance -

• Prepares the IT strategy/MBS and plans and the IT Organisation transformation, the relevant dashboards and updates, and is responsible for Performance Management reporting of all Market IT functions and capabilities.  (acts as the 'transparency guardian')
• Responsible for IT Capability Building and Workforce Planning, Vendor delivery management and associated dashboards
• Responsible for driving focus and prioritization within the IT organization through establishing  planning and governance principles and processes including the market investment review processes
• Responsible for directing the preparation, review and consolidation of business reviews, cross product stream proposals and budgets, IT assets review, process for overall staffing for the market organization
• In touch with IT trends and planned performance needs for alignment with business strategy
• Responsible for shared capabilities such as Enterprise Architecture, IT Continuous Improvement, Change Management, Capability building and Workforce Planning, Performance Management, Portfolio Management and Quality Improvement, New delivery models and Vendor Management
• Drive Market IT goals and Key IT objectives including IT Strategic initiatives such as Sustainability, Workforce of the future, IT Tech foundations for the future and agree strategies to deliver for market with key market stakeholders                       

Operational effectiveness and efficiency -

• Oversees the development and maintenance of agile and practical “just enough” IT policies, ways of working, processes, procedures, methodologies, and governance to ensure the IT organization delivers value to the enterprise
• Reviews and facilitates  IT Value delivery and portfolio optimization across the market
• Drives IT Performance Management for the Market to ensure sustained performance, continuous development and continuous improvement plans and synergies where available
• Responsible for the professionalization of all IT Market Workforce (through Capability Building and Communities of Practices) and the active knowledge management and practices improvement of the IT organization
• Oversees IT Workforce Planning including IT People development, organization model evolution and the best balance between internal staff and external services to support market plans and portfolio
• Ensures the efficient and effective use of IT resource pools and assets
• Regularly reviews IT costs and cost structures of market IT product streams and IT organization so that the financial implications of IT performance is communicated to the Market IT Manager and Zone and Market Leadership
• Oversees the execution of high-impact, enterprise-wide, strategic programs or initiatives.
• IT BCM and Disaster recovery management
• Can assume full Market IT Manager responsibilities (or those responsibilities as directed) during their absence                                         

Stakeholder engagement -

• Works with the Market IT Manager, Stream FRMs and business leadership teams, providing broad insight to IT Performance and IT capabilities in support of market business decisions
• Advocates transformation and respect for culture attributes of the market
• Drives and facilitates effective collaboration and communications between the Market IT and Market functional service providers

Vendor Management -

• Acts as sponsor or escalation point for critical partner delivery situation on request of FRMs, market leadership or relevant teams
• Coach Product Group teams about appropriate service expectations around timing, execution of strategy and delivery
• Ensure Vendor Performance Management reviews and practices are completed

Risk management -

• As required, directs risk evaluation and compliance management processes
• As required, directs crisis and major incident management as well as large scale transformation contributions such as mergers, acquisitions or divestitures

Leadership -

Develop high performing teams and in alignment with the People process cycle by

• Selecting talent: recruit and onboard people and plan capabilities for the future
• Developing people: coach, define effective (70-20-10) development plan and asses talent, building the right capabilities for the team and for the organization long-term success
• Driving performance: empower and enable people, give and receive feedback, evaluate and differentiate performance, constantly challenge the set up organization to ensure its results and effectiveness
• Recognizing achievements: give and receive recognition, reward performance

What will make you successful:

• Bachelor’s degree or higher, preferably computer science or related field, or equivalent work experience
• 7+ years experience in IT
• A minimum of 3 years of leadership responsibilities
• Experience in business/industry (beyond IT), managing cross-functional teams or projects, and influencing senior management and key stakeholders
• Understanding of agile / iterative product development life cycle (design thinking, lean start-up), focus group management, customer journey creation, competitive research, customer research
• Experience in effective communication at different level in the organisation and in English
• Preference to have worked in a global environment and with virtual teams

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A day in the life of the Brand Manager for Lactogen:

• In this role you will be responsible for building strong brand portfolios which will delight target consumers and generate strong business results. You will contribute to the development and execution of the portfolio’s growth plans, communication & digital strategies, as well as innovation.

 Key Considerations & Implications:

• Compliance: Using the Code Management system for the specific market as the guiding document to ensure that all activities within the team comply with the WHO International Code for the marketing of Breastmilk substitutes, Nestlé Instructions and the local Code.
• Know your consumer deeply - understand the consumer behaviour by conducting qualitative and quantitative studies with the local research team and research partners. Nutrition-specific: Understand the needs of targeted HCPs in order to develop & execute communication strategies based on impactful, meaningful & compliant scientific content that will be translated into tools and materials to be used by the Medical Field Force.
• Inspire with Brand Vision and Essence - Deeply understand, actively and consistently ensures the Brand Essence governs everything the brand says and does.
• Delight with Product & Packaging Experience Deliver the tastiest and healthiest products as perceived by target consumers and in comparison, with competition Champions development of relevant and preferred packaging & product solutions to improve the consumer experience Manage brand to enhance Nutrition, Health & Wellness goal.
• Win with Shoppers - Understands the relevant shopping environment & behaviours and how it can be leveraged to delight shoppers and improve performance Defines the desired relative price of products within the brand – and versus other brands/products – so it is aligned with consumers’ perceived value relative to competitors and portfolio strategy.
• Innovate Bigger Bolder Better - Passionately seeks out ideas and leverages internal & external resources to contribute to the development of an innovation pipeline. Ensures consumer centricity, applies Innovation levers, maintains vibrancy via relevant innovation & renovation for his/her brands to deliver against commercial objectives. Accountable and responsible for providing quality Concept briefs to the I&R and project Managers
• Plan and Executive Flawlessly - Contributes to the development and execution of a strong, cross-functionally aligned brand and Integrated Commercial Plan. Tracks and monitors the performance, health, and strategic alignment of your brand. Understands & manages the business impact of marketing spend (PFME) of her/his brand.
• Create Engaging Brand Experiences - Contributes and manages the development process of creating Ownable Brand Propositions and Big Ideas. Works in partnership with communication agencies to develop engaging business building communication. Ensures all brand communication contributes to enhancing the company image of trusted NHW leader. Embraces e-business and digital to drive brand and business performance.
• Financial & Business Acumen - PFME Budget management and P&L understanding

What will make you successful:

• Minimum 3 years’ experience in Marketing or in another commercial function e.g. Sales, CCSD (FMCG nutrition or pharma experience preferable)
• Bachelor's Degree/IMM Diploma (Marketing Preferred)
• Proven track record to work independently
• Experience working in cross functional teams
• Has contributed to the development and implementation of business strategy aimed at increasing brand competitiveness.
• Proven track record of handling innovation projects

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POSITION SUMMARY

• Joining Nestlé means you are joining the largest Food and Beverage Company in the world.  At our very core, we are a human company driven by our purpose to enhance the quality of life and contribute to a healthier future. 
• Nestlé ESAR is currently looking for a Key Accounts Manager NP who will develop and implement annual customer plans that are aligned with overall business and customer strategies, while achieving profitable sales objectives.

YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES

• Build a complete Customer Plan to drive the overall business.
• Execute plans for assigned Account (s) that are aligned with business objectives and customer strategies.
• Facilitate excellence in execution in daily business by planning, communicating, anticipating, measuring results consistently and implementing corrective action or learning.
• Nurtures productive business relationship beyond the buyer to include cross-functional leaders and reporting levels at least 1 up from the buyer/category manager.
• Accountable and responsible to achieve agreed upon Key Account targets and KPIs.
• Adheres to all Company principles and policies including Nestlé trade policy, local Sales policy, local Trade Terms, Safety and legal regulations.

WHAT MAKES YOU SUCCESSFUL?

• Minimum of a bachelor’s degree in sales or equivalent qualification.
• Minimum of 2 years’ experience in Field Sales, Account Management, Business Development, Category Development experience with CPG, distributor or retail operations or similar.
• Experience in the same role within the FMCG industry is preferred.
• Team player with great people and negotiation skills.
• Experience with SAP.
• Demonstrated success in previous roles.
• Excellent proficiency with the English Language.
   

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• In this role you will be responsible for establishing a detailed production schedule according to the MPS Plan, prepared by the MPS planner. Monitor execution of the DPS plan and report back to all planning and manufacturing partners on its status. Plan the DPS time bucket in a sequenced, capacity constrained and executable schedule.

A day in the life of a DSP Planner:

 Create a DPS Plan

• Create a feasible production plan within DPS horizon (4 weeks rolling) considering capacity, labour and materials constraints
• Optimize production plan by adhering to sequencing parameters
• Gain consensus with Supply Planner on SKU prioritization
• Housekeeping of past-due process orders impacting DPS horizon 
• Create and maintain process orders to meet DPS plan.
• Drive the Daily and Weekly Production Plan Reviews and get sign-off from planning partners
• Ensure correct planning parameters always reflect in SAP to ensure accurate MRP and MSA snapshot
• Publish BW MSA with reason codes report on a weekly basis / Put action in place to close gaps causing MSA misses
• Run housekeeping reports 

Exception Management

• Maintain DPS master data in APO
• Identify any exceptions in actual production compared to the planned production and adjust plans in the best possible way to ensure delivery as close as possible to the agreed plan.
• Monitor Raw and Pack material daily availability (quantity and in quality inspection) to ensure supply to production
• Accommodate capacity requirements for trial runs
• Align with supply planner on maintenance of planned shutdowns in capacity profiles
• Monitor materials phase-in and phase-in with MRP planner
• Manage blocked finished goods process to ensure quick resolution of exceptions
• Participate / contribute in Daily and Weekly NCE meetings
• Manage an effective Weekly Production Review

What will make you successful?

• Degree  or Diploma in Logistics or Supply Chain management
• Min 3 years’ experience in planning and/or MRP
• Excellent Numeracy skills
• Experience in SAP MRP, planning and warehouse modules
• Understanding of measures and KPI's
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office application