Job Opportunities at RCL FOODS

• The suitable candidate will be required to manage an efficient and effective merchandising and promotions team through on-job training, motivation, coaching, and staff development in order to deliver merchandising/promotion strategies that are superior to the competition and meet merchandising targets.

The role will be based in Durban and report to the Promoter Supervisor. 

Minimum Requirements    
Education

• Matric and relevant tertiary qualification. Computer literate (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.)

Experience

• Code 08 unendorsed driver’s license with own reliable vehicle 
• Minimum of 3 years experience in the Merchandising environment, preferably from the FMCG industry

General

• May be required to work over weekends and public holidays
• Expected to work overtime as required
• An essential part of this role includes regular travel to customers within the KZN Territory. 

Duties & Responsibilities    
Merchandising Management - General

• Overall management of in-store maintenance by merchandisers – Price Labels/Driving Share of Shelf/Stock on Shelf/Stock Rotation etc.
• Motivate, Coach, and Develop the merchandising field force – so as to ensure that the merchandising team understands the relevant principals and Merchandising & Marketing Standards.
• Develop, implement, and manage the merchandiser territory cover plans & ensure effective deployment of merchandising field force on a daily basis.
• Manage the merchandising field force effectiveness in trade (Rate of Sale, Returns, Crate Management).
• Also, initiate own value-added initiatives within the regions, and make such recommendations to the company’s management.
• Conduct regular analysis and feedback of merchandisers to the Marketing manager and make suggestions as and where applicable to increase the effectiveness of Merchandisers.
• Negotiate space for Sunshine products per store and optimum shelf space and placement.

Promotions Planning and Implementation

• Working with Marketing Asst. drive the development of quarterly store planograms.
• Ensure effective implementation of planograms.
• Evaluate the effectiveness of promotional activities.

Promotions Management - General

• Overall management of in-store maintenance by promoters – PMGs/Promotional Displays/Gondola Ends/Pricing Strategies/Price Labels/Driving Share of Shelf etc.
• Motivate, Coach, and Develop the promoter field force – so as to ensure that they understand the relevant principals and Promoting & Marketing Standards.
• Based on direction from the Marketing manager develop, implement, and manage the promoter territory cover plans & ensure effective deployment of promotions field force on a daily basis to support promotions being implemented.
• Manage the promoting field force effectiveness in trade.
• Specific promotional period P.O.S / promotions execution and displays.
• Timeous delivery of P.O.S and promotional items to the trade.
• Timeous collection of promotion period P.O.S.
• Manage & maintain effective P.O.S. / promotional records within given territories.
• Also, initiate own value-added initiatives within the regions, and make such recommendations to the company’s management.
• Conduct regular analysis and feedback of promotional activities to the Marketing manager and make suggestions as and where applicable to increase the effectiveness of promotional activities undertaken.
• Monitor post-promotion sales and make suggestions or recommendations to maintain sales achieved during promotional activities.

Effective Personnel Administration and Management

• Ensure roster is in place for Merchandising/Promotions staff.
• Ensure all stores are covered at all times implementing a backup plan for any absenteeism.
• Monitor the performance of the merchandising/promotions workforce.
• Give regular feedback to management on personnel performance.
• Ensure the merchandiser/promoter incentive scheme is effectively implemented and monitored.
• Ensure timeous submission of figures relating to incentive scheme and calculation of wages.
• Where and when necessary, institute relevant performance management processes.
• Ongoing development and training of merchandising/promotional workforce.

Customer Liaison

• Manage store-level relationships; provide feedback to sales and marketing manager regarding store-specific issues.
• Where applicable (e.g. Makro, Game), develop relationships with store-level buyers.
• Manage customer complaints on Sunshine products; ensure all complaints are relayed to Head Office using the official customer complaints process.
• Management of communication of any stock issues; stock difficulties, stock-outs, deliveries, etc.

Sales Management – General

• Oversee sales orders on a daily basis and conduct sense-check to verify accuracy. Where necessary, in conjunction with the store amend the order.
• Overall management of returns by merchandising/promotions staff. Identify areas of weakness and implement corrective actions.
• Manage sales targets through monitoring.
• Monitor and communicate pricing in stores, investigating identified discrepancies. Confirmation of pricing and list price in accordance with the cycle deal sheet.
• Assist with the completion of paperwork for new account applications.
• Ensure effective communication of any pack changes and new product innovations to the workforce and customers.
• Monitor returns per store and reasons for returns. Develop and implement corrective actions.
• Monitor crate management per store and reasons for discrepancies. Develop and implement corrective actions

Closing Date    
2023/06/06

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The candidate must have a proven track record in independently managing audits, conducting investigations, and managing ad-hoc projects.

Minimum Requirements    
Candidates with any of the following qualifications will be considered: 

• Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA), 
• Certified Internal Auditor (CIA), 
• Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE) or 
• Chartered Accountant (CA) 
• 2 years management experience
• Over 3 years technical relevant experience as an auditor or technical professional.
• At least 3 years experience in auditing activities.
• Good understanding of King Report, COSO framework, IPPF, etc.
• Understanding of the standards of the Institute of Internal Auditors IIA
• Experience in Data Analytics and Data Visualization (e.g. Power BI reporting creation and analysis)
• Experience with IT General controls and Application controls.
• Cyber Security and Digital and AI experience would be advantageous.
• Experience in conducting forensic investigations and dealing with external investigators is advantageous.
• Good knowledge and understanding of Project Management principles.
• Understanding of the industry/similar industry and related business risks and the capacity to assimilate and apply this understanding to the benefit of the organization.
• Broad knowledge of Group operations and systems.
• Flexible to travel nationally

Duties & Responsibilities    

• Management of the planning, execution, and reporting of assurance activities.
• Management of Forensic Investigations.
• Management of audit staff and outsourced resources.
• Lead close-out meetings with process owners to discuss and finalize the audit report.
• Compile monthly board packs on audits conducted.
• Drive improved awareness regarding internal audits and the importance of a sound control environment.
• Contribute to project steering committees concerning system/process enhancements.
• Assess whether ad-hoc requests require an audit investigation.
• Evaluate regulatory compliance programs.
• Drive data analytics and data visualization across multiple systems to identify correlations and trends.
• Demonstrate a willingness to help others and “go the extra mile” to meet team targets and objectives.

Closing Date    
2023/06/02

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• his position exists to liaise closely with CD, Planning and Vector teams to ensure customer service is achieved and efficiencies continuously improved.  To manage the operational customer relationship including service and delivery related queries.   To coordinate flawless execution and delivery of key promotional events

Minimum Requirements    

• Undergrad Degree in Supply Chain Logistics or Business
• 2 years work experience in Supply Chain, Logistics or Business is preferred.
• Project management skills
• Supply Chain experience, ideally exposure to planning. Competent in Excel skills.

FMCG experience

• Display competence with Computer applications such as Microsoft Office web-based tools
• Working knowledge of SAP and Business Intelligence programs

Duties & Responsibilities    

• Daily execution of stock allocations for orders to be delivered in the next 2 week time horizon
• Work closely with the Supply Planner and the Customer Service Excellence controller to ensure service optimization
• Liaise with customers should there be a stock shortage
• Provides significant value-added benefits to the customers in both Modern trade and General trade channel at minimum cost.
• Deliver short term objectives against targets and workplans
• Be involved in improvement activities to drive KPI performance
• Supports delivering the expected Service metrics for key events
• Keep track of and report on short dating stock in the network
• Coordinate across customers (both promotions & stocks)
• Creating and deploying collaborative projects with customers

Accountabilities:

• Maximising key service metrics (Service)
• Collaborative planning with customers and integrating within the broader planning team.
• Stock age reporting across the network
• Conduct weekly Export Meetings with the Key customer and ensure service obligations are met
• Developing strategic improvement plans to increase service and/or decrease costs

Closing Date    
2023/06/02

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• This role will be based in Malalane and will report to the Manager Procurement.

Minimum Requirements    

• Degree in Commerce/ Supply Chain/Logistics Management or equivalent.
• Minimum 5 years’ experience Supply Chain environment of which 2 should be at a management level.
• Computer literacy is essential.
• Valid code EB driver’s licence.
• SAP MM Inventory Knowledge and Experience
• SAP integration with other Modules of SAP
• Proven project management experience in a Supply Chain environment
• Demonstrated success in managing projects relating to superior performance and continuous improvement.
• Experience within the Sugar industry will be advantageous.
• The individual needs to be an action-orientated, self-starter, assertive and with good communication skills.
• Ability to interface and demonstrate leadership.
• To be considered for appointment, candidate must be a South African citizen.

Duties & Responsibilities    

• To Manage a specialized team that is responsible for Procurement Inventory and Contract Buying across all RCL maintenance plants.
• Manage Supply Chain Projects related to Supply Chain, Inventory and Business Improvement.
• Lead the team on Inventory Management & Supply Chain Projects.
• Ensure adherence to relevant policies and procedures.
• Ensure that quality and productivity standards of work are consistently and accurately maintained.
• Develop Standard Operating Procedures that meet Audit Requirements
• Ensure that quality and productivity standards of work are consistently and accurately maintained.
• Champion training and development within team.
• Drive administration and data management.
• Managing information for any site/category procurement report required
• Drive and apply Inventory Strategy Policies and Procedures for Operations that supports the Group Strategy.
• Managing Procurement SAP Inventory Projects including SAP MM.
• Manage the redundant stock process with stakeholders (ME’s, Commercial and EAM).
• Stock Values and Budgets for plants and materials.
• Managing the risk of out-of-stock materials.
• Manage Off crop planning of Materials.
• Manage and coordinate material issues during off crop including process and raw materials for start-up.

Closing Date    
2023/06/06

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• RCL FOODS is currently recruiting for a well-experienced Despatch Clerk to join their Speciality Business Unit in Centurion. The Despatch Clerk will be responsible for acting as a company representative at the customer DC and accept stock from the plant(s) and to verify stock received against invoices/consignment notes from the plants. Liaise with the DC staff and relevant plant(s) to resolve any discrepancies and minimize and short receipts and/or losses.

Minimum Requirements    

• Grade 12/Equivalent NQF 4 Qualification/ Applicable RPL (Recognized Prior Learning).
• 1 years’ relevant experience in a store or warehouse environment.
• Knowledge of receiving and despatch principles and procedures.

Duties & Responsibilities    

• Receiving and checking of stock
• Checking of temperature setting 
• Checking of invoices, tripsheet and paperwork are included in delivery
• Customer Equipment (lugs and dolleys) and Returnable Packaging
• Customer Equipment and Returnable Packaging 
• Assist the driver(s) with ERNs and liase with the equipment center on equipment types and quantities to be loaded
• Check totals received by lug type against the drivers trip sheet to ensure equipment are receipted correctly
• Safety and Security 
• Comply with applicable company policies including health, safety, environment risk and quality including HACCP/ISO 
• Conduct housekeeping in accordance with standard operating procedures 
• Documentation, Administration and Reporting
• Ensure all GRN's, ERN's and any other relevant documents are checked and signed
• Ensure all documents, invoices/consignment notes are signed by the customer DC staff
• Effective Teamwork and Self-Management
• Take ownership and accountability for tasks and activities and demonstrate effective self-management in terms of planning and prioritising and self development 
• Demonstrate willingness to help others and "go the extra mile" to meet team targets objectives

KPI's

• Compliance with despatch and safeguarding polies and practices 
• Accuracy of documentation
• Minimize values of losses, damage to product with receiving process

General 

• Assist in any activities or tasks as requested by the Despatch Supervisor and/or DC staff

Closing Date    
2023/05/26