Job Vacancies at BIC

JOB SUMMARY

The purpose of this position is to lead the development of Revenue Growth Management (RGM) capability for the Southern African markets.  Taking accountability for developing the overall RGM strategy and specific initiatives in partnership with Marketing and regional Sales leads in order to facilitate sustainable growth. In addition, the RGM Manager will lead the build-up of the local RGM foundation across capabilities, RGM tools and data foundation.

One of the key missions will be to translate data and analytics into actionable insights to support revenue growth management objectives via the 5 pillars (portfolio strategy, product assortment and mix, pricing strategy, promotional effectiveness and partnering with customers) and drive sustainable growth initiatives in the Southern African markets.

Additionally, this role will be responsible for tight collaboration across multiple cross-functional stakeholders both within the region, and globally.

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES / TASKS

• Owns the development and of regional pack price strategy and pricing analytics in order to optimize our offering in the eyes of consumers, shoppers and customers.
• Run pricing/assortment analytics (e.g., pricing potential by pack, price pack curve, brand ladder vs. competition) and simulations. Replaced by bullet point above.
• Develop promotion analytics and share guidelines on improvement of promo calendar (optimal discount depth / lift by pack).
• Create trade transparency and drive trade terms optimization via establishing best-practice trade architecture and customer segmentation.
• Prepares the implementation (e.g., sell-in stories) of all RGM initiatives and align between functions involved in RGM (especially Marketing, Sales and Finance) to implement recommendations.
• Provides tracking of the RGM initiatives, incl. definition of key RGM KPI to be tracked, and reports progress to leadership and offer coaching to respective people within the organization in charge of implementing the RGM initiatives.
• Hold RGM Capability building session with wider organization to infuse RGM principles into ways of working and build required RGM expertise.
• Owns and management of market specific RGM Tools for each level to ensure they remain relevant, insightful and actionable to the local Sales, Marketing and Finance teams.
• Provides training/coaching on relevant tools & methodology to respective stakeholders within the organization.
• Experience working with 3rd party data and research vendors to obtain relevant data applicable to the market is advantageous.
• Supports the planning and execution of annual pricing actions for the Southern Africa region in partnership with Sales, Marketing and Finance teams.
• Provide ad hoc support on RGM-related matters to other functions to help them meet and exceed their budgeted revenue targets and continually improve margins.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Business or a related analytical field
• At least 2 years of prior revenue management experience required
• 3+ years of business experience in a data and analytics role within FMCG
• Previous role in Category, Sales, or Finance will be advantageous
• Knowledge of the Southern Africa market/trade environment required
• Ability to work collaboratively across different functions in the organization
• Proven success developing Pricing, Promotion, Assortment and Trade optimization within an FMCG environment
• Must have strong financial analysis skills
• Highly proficient using (financial) analysis tools such as Excel, JDEdwards, etc.. – proficiency in PowerPoint
• Knowledge of IRI, Nielsen systems will be a plus
• Results-oriented leader with proven track record for delivering sustainable results
• Good interpersonal skills, especially influencing skills
• Strong change management capabilities are a plus

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JOB SUMMARY 

• Operate Extruder machines (including auxillary equipments)

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES / TASKS 

• Experience on setting extruder will be an advantage. 
• Ability to think and problem solve. 
• Be able to work under close tolerances. 
• The ability to work unsupervised. 
• Be used to working with tools. Mechanically inclined 
• Keep to minimum the level of scrap, general waste and down time. BIC is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color religion, sex, national origin, disability, or protected Veteran status. 
• Communicate as appropriate with colleagues, your shift supervisor and/ or manager any issues that should be brought to his / her attention whether they relate to quality, health and safety, material or masterbatch or resource availability and anything else considered relevant. 
• Any plastic waste for reprocessing is properly and clearly labeled for recycling. 
• To ensure that the problems that frustrate the efficient running of machines and/ or the manufacture of an acceptable quality product and/ or frustrate running more machines and adequately communicated to a supervisor and/ or QC so that any issues can be properly addressed. 
• Where product problems are identified the defective product containment rules are properly applied and followed on a timely basis. 
• Ensure that defect product is properly segregated and labeled and Supervisor and/ or Manager is notified. 
• From time to time you will need to be flexible with your working hours when production demands arises due to various circumstances.

KEY PERFOMANCE INDICATORS 

• Ensure production targets are met but conducting job changes efficiently, eliminating unnecessary downtime and running the correct cycle times.
• Ensure that scrap levels are maintained at a low level by conducting continuous quality checks.

QUALIFICATIONS 

• Extrusion certificate 
• 3 to 5 years’ experience on Extruder machines

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JOB SUMMARY 

• To ensure the correct and safe operation of all machines and equipment as per prescribed SPM.

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES / TASKS 

• Must be able to communicate in English 
• Must be able to read and write 
• Must be able to count 
• Must be able to use weighing scales 
• Stays in Johannesburg or surrounding areas 
• The employees and management of BIC South Africa have agreed upon the targets for each job. These targets must be achieved and maintained at all times. 
• Maintain 85% productivity/efficiency for the section 
• A minimum of 2(two) years’ experience in mass production environment 
• Highest standard in housekeeping must be maintained at all times 
• All operational machinery must be kept in a safe, clean and tidy condition 
• The highest standards of quality must be maintained on all produced goods 
• All duties will be performed in accordance with the prescribed S.P.M (STD Production Method) 
• Late coming in workplace will not be accepted. If absent, for any reasons production supervisor must be informed or production foreman on time. 
• Ensure that PPE issued by company is worn at all times while on duty and well maintained 
• It may be necessary to perform other duties in other areas when need arises 
• Do cycle and stock counts on components. 
• Be able to work 3 shifts system rotating. Morning, Afternoon and Night shift 
• At each workstation in pen assembly a production schedule/action log must be properly filled out, if required the supervisor will show how this is done 
• Have a good working relationship with all employees and management 
• Must learn Kanban 
• If and when problems occur, they must be reported immediately to supervisor, Foreman All traceability labels in production must be checked to see that they are correct for the job and affixed properly to product 
• Safety and housekeeping prevent and minimize hazards. Ensure that the area around machines and equipment is kept clean and tidy at all times if this requirement is not met, a report must be made to the supervisor/Foreman and or the safety representative for the area. BIC is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color religion, sex, national origin, disability, or protected Veteran status.

QUALIFICATIONS 

• Grade 12