Job Opportunities at Shoprite Group of Companies

Purpose of the Job    
The main purpose of an Inventory Manager is to help the business to easily and efficiently manage the ordering, stocking, storing, and using of inventory. By effectively managing our inventory, we will always know what items are in stock, how many of them there are, and where they are located.

Job Objectives    

• Efficient day-to-day running of the Inventory Department through people and capacity enablement and management, priority setting and scheduling of work. The Inventory Department comprises of both the inventory and cycle count teams.
• Management of inventory system integrity and inventory health through the implementation of inventory management principles and best practices.
• Developing and implementing, in collaboration with business stakeholders, operational procedures and best practices to improve efficiency. 
• Analysing inventory data to determine risks and opportunities and providing insights to various management teams.
• Championing annual financial stock takes, along with planning, implementing, and overseeing regular cycle counts to identify causes of stock losses and discrepancies.
• Investigating and effectively resolving any stock discrepancies.
• Controlling and monitoring inventory adjustments and movements within the operation to ensure alignment is maintained between physical and system counts.
• Conducting regular audits on inventory integrity to ensure the correct processes are being followed.
• Internal collaboration with business stakeholders on the slotting layout of the operation and the implementation thereof.
• Reporting of inventory health and integrity, and the performance of the Inventory Department.

Qualifications    

• Minimum requirement is Matric. A relevant post matric qualification / degree will be advantageous. 

Experience    

• Minimum of three years in a Production and Warehousing environment. Inventory experience within the Shoprite DC (Advantageous).  

Knowledge and Skills    

• Knowledge of SAP (advantageous), attention to detail, excel, communication skills, ability to work independently. 

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Purpose of the Job    
The main function of the Production Manager is to manage the production and quality standards within a meat processing environment by ensuring workforce discipline and productivity. This role requires a hands on approach to all aspects of production, including Health and Safety, Quality Assurance, Discipline, Maintenance, etc. The ideal candidate needs to have excellent communication skills on all levels of the organisation and must be able to work independently within a fast-pased environment to ensure that production targets are met and maintaining customer satisfaction.

Job Objectives    

• Coordinate all functions of the Production department
• Daily line balancing and optimisation together with the Planner
• Responsible for meeting production targets 
• Daily, Monthly and weekly reports presented to Management
• Track production indicators, interpreting them and implementing corrective actions
• Coordinate with the Maintenance department for preventive and corrective maintenance activities
• Coordinate with the Quality department all quality related issues, incluing adhering to PPE requirements
• Enforce a safe working environment together with the HSE Specialist
• Manage Production and Assembly teams, scheduling, time keeping, training, discipline, etc

Qualifications    
Essential

• Grade 12 or equivalent
• Blockman NQF 3 qualification (Desirable)

Experience    
Essential

• 2 Years Meat Market Industry
• 2 Years Management Experience
• 1 Year Trainee Meat Market Manager (Internal candidates - Essential)

Knowledge and Skills    
Essential

• Basic business principles
• FMCG principles
• Merchandising standards and principles
• Knowledge of Meat Market Operations
• Knowledge of Meat Market hygiene and safety standards
• Knowledge of meat cuts / meat products