Job Vacancies at Lactalis Sourh Africa

Required Skills    

• Grade 12 or equivalent
• Valid PrDP and Code 14 Drivers license
• At least 2 year’s experiences within FMCG environment
• At least 2 years experiences as a tanker driver
• Willing to do long distance routes
• Willing to work shifts, long hours, weekends, public holidays and overtime.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills
• Must be medically fit in accordance with Occupational Health and Safety requirements
• Diligence and accuracy in daily functions
• Punctuality and attendance reliability
• Must be a team player
• Ability to work at heights
• Attention to detail.
• Willing to learn.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Willing to perform Ad hoc tasks.

Duties & Responsibilities    

• Sampling, measuring and evaluation of milk
• Post and pre trip inspection of vehicles
• Loading of milk at farms and plants, collection of samples equipment, samples, receipts, load sheets, instructions and relevant documentation
• Management and housekeeping of vehicle and equipment.
• Partake in all Continuous Improvement initiatives.
• Off hook and hook of trailers. 
• Off hook trailers at a safe spot daily.
• Evaluate milk.  Evaluate milk for foreign objects daily for each tank.
• Complete alliserol test on farm.  Daily for each tank that he load.
• Taking of samples. 
• Take temperature readings at every tank daily.
• Complete documentation. 
• Couple and uncouple hoses and pump milk.  Must couple pipes properly and do not overfill tanker.
• Stir the milk properly and take samples daily for each tank.
• Drive carefully and in a professional manner.
• Report any deviances to the supervisor.
• Work according to and promote Food safety, Continues Improvement and NOSA standards.
• Adhere to the official road traffic regulation act.

Closing Date: 2023/05/02

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Required Skills    

• Tertiary qualification in Supply Chain or Logistics is preferred. 
• 5 years’ experience within a similar role 
• Excel under pressure. 
• Be accurate and pay attention to detail. 
• Good communication skills and be assertive. 
• Excellent problem solving skills. 
• Ability to prioritise and follow up on outstanding items. 

Duties & Responsibilities    

• Forecast and control Annual Distribution Cost Budget.
• Maintain optimal resource mix in light of the changing input costs and customer demand.
• Benchmark existing systems and processes against industry and recommend changes for improved distribution efficiency.
• Manage projects according to stipulated time frames.
• Manage and control monthly distribution costs.
• Ensure procedures and work flows are in place.
• Manage and control distribution head count (employees and temporary contract labour) to ensure optimal efficiency and productivity through targeting labour efficiency targets in planning and execution.
• Ensure harmonious working relationship across all levels and functions.
• Pro-actively identify and resolve obstacles to customer service delivery in a timeous manner.
• Provide contingency plans and implementation of contingency plans when required.
• Provide means of facilitating resolution of non-delivery on customer service level agreements.
• Effectively balance the needs of internal and external customers and the operational units’ capacity to meet those needs.
• Anticipate and identify customer needs and specifications.
• Ensure sufficient service levels with customers.
• Motivate employees to ensure a coherent work environment.
• Ensure through the departments systems, processes, effective utilisation of resources and culture that a customer focussed service is delivered.
• Manage employees of the department according to the Lactalis SA Human Resources Policies and Procedures.
• Manage Lactalis SA SHE policies in your department to create a safe working environment.
• Daily KPI Management of the department.

Closing Date    2023/04/28

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Required Skills    

• CA(SA)
• At least 5-10 years’ experience in rebate administration
• Experience in FMCG environment
• Knowledge of ERP (BPCS / SAP) system, with emphasis on modules such as rebate administration, Finance, Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable
• Use of BI tools
• Advanced Excel Skills
• Good analytical skills
• Collaborative style, with excellent interpersonal and clear communication skills
• Assertiveness and problem-solving skills
• Accuracy with attention to detail
• Ability to work independently, as well as part of a team
• Ability to adapt to changing work hours, depending on operational requirements and demands
• Must be able to travel (local and international)

Duties & Responsibilities    

• Ensure accurate translation of trade agreements into financial obligations using various systems
• Weekly management of formal liaison with Sales team (National and Regional account managers), Trade marketing management and finance/management control departments to understand the financial obligations and ensure accurate and timeous processing thereof on Trade Agreement, Contract and Financial systems
• Accurate and timeous analysis and processing of rebates, discounts, claims, contracts, data validation, to enable accurate accruals, payments, and deductions
• Maintaining contracts, customer structures, agreement types and methods on various systems, ensuring accurate alignment amongst those systems
• Analyse trade agreement calculations for consistency and accuracy, resolving disputes and issues
• Reviewing and approving of monthly accounting journals
• Reconciliations of balance sheet accrual accounts, resolving issues amongst the systems in use for rebate management
• Monthly reporting on spend analysis and trends
• Assist with budget calculations
• Continuous improvement and pro-active involvement to support department
• Responsible for effective control of expenses allocated by manager
• Support to debtors’ department to ensure timeous processing of claims and agreement deductions
• Weekly reporting of rebate claim progress
• Supervision of tasks of team, ensuring daily deadlines are being met
• Cross functional tasks with various departments with additional focus on other Africa countries (Zambia, Botswana, Eswatini, Mozambique)
• Internal and external audit preparation responsibilities
• Assistance with documentation of processes/procedures

Closing Date    
2023/05/05

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Required Skills    

• B.Comm. / Hons or similar qualification with CA qualification.
• 3-5 Years’ experience in similar role.
• ERP system experience
• Computer Literacy (Strong/Advanced level in Microsoft Office products)
• Strong project management and people management
• Data analysis

Closing Date    
2023/05/05

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Required Skills    

• 3yr Marketing/Commercial degree
• 3-5yrs working in E-Commerce management role
• 5-7yrs Brand, Trade Marketing or Key Account experience (FMCG Manufacturer or Retail ideal)
• Strong numerical, analytical and presentation skills
• Ability to build relationships and collaborate with internal and external stakeholders
• Innovative thinker and passionate about all things digital   

Duties & Responsibilities    

• Grow volume, net sales, market share and profitability for E-Commerce channel
• Work with Marketing and Sales stakeholders to build and implement the E-Commerce strategy
• Build strategic relationships with customers (Shoprite, PnP, Spar) to position Lactalis as the key partner to grow the dairy category sales online
• Grow our digital presence and engagement on the key customer platforms (eg Sixty60, ASAP), developing brand campaigns with Marketing team and customer Media owners (eg Rainmaker)
• Build Promotional strategy and Customer Activity calendar for E-Commerce platforms, ensuring alignment with Brand and Key Account strategies
• Coordinate with Key account management and customers to ensure Lactalis product portfolio and ranging is optimised to drive customer experience and grow the dairy category
• Manage trade marketing budget, pricing and promotional investment for E-Commerce channel
• Oversee data analysis, identifying insight to enhance the customer experience on E-Commerce channels and further drive sales revenues
• Enhance the E-Commerce knowledge and capabilities amongst the Marketing and Sales teams 

Closing Date    
2023/05/05

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Required Skills    

• 3-year Marketing & Sales Diploma/Degree
• 5-7 years within an FMCG environment would be advantageous
• Working knowledge of Category Management tools
• Strong project management and presentation skills
• Ability to communicate at all levels (business & customer interface)
• Interpret & understand complex financial, consumer and shopper data
• Initiate cross functional business approach & collaboration
• Ability to work independently  

Duties & Responsibilities    
Driving the Commercial Planning process

• Build and develop channel plans aligned to the marketing strategy and objectives.
• Manage the demand planning process for the Channel.
• Evaluate and monitor competitors and their activities and formulate proactive responses
• Oversee the deployment of the marketing plan to the Sales and Field Sales teams.
• Monitor and track the implementation of pricing/promotional strategies

Overseeing Trade marketing activation

• Develop and implement the trade marketing strategy and budget
• The effective management of trade shows and activations
• Develop winning channel specific POP solutions to drive brand visibility and sales
• Develop & implement trade and brand activation plans
• Implement the Go-To-Market strategy for NPD, including developing the customer proposition and launch plan execution

Driving Customer relationship management

• Provide support to the Key Accounts and regional teams by conducting regular business analyses and presentations to identify opportunities and deliver incremental growth
• Utilise Customer data and insights and market intelligence to develop Customer specific activities as well as perform strategic Customer reviews.
• Ability to understand and communicate in culinary terms

Marketing Management

• Work closely with the customer team and cross functional team on all NPD including customized NPD projects.
• Ensure all launches have essential fact sheets, educational and training materials for Customers and their outlets.

Closing Date    
2023/05/05

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Required Skills    

• A relevant Information Technology / Information Systems Degree or Diploma.
• Minimum of five (5) years IT Business Analysis/Support experience.
• Experience in IT application support on Warehouse management and Distribution applications.
• Working knowledge on report writing tools experience a plus, especially SSRS / ColdFusion.
• Understanding of Databases and ability to created SQL queries for managing information and report writing.
• ERP System Knowledge and processes (on BPCS) would be advantageous.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office: Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Visio, MS Project.
• Should have sound communication skills and be able to convey information to end users (both verbally and in writing).
• Be able to handle multiple projects, deadlines and to work under pressure
• Ability to work autonomously, take ownership and be flexible.
• Be able to travel within Sub Saharan Africa and project work may require working on weekends.

Duties & Responsibilities    
Manufacturing Data Management and Processing - Primary

• Manage and Support Procurement environments including Inbound Logistics Management
• Setup and Support on Bill of Materials and Routes within Production
• Inventory Systems Management, with focus on Non-Lot controlled and Lot Controlled production items.
• MRP System Understanding, Setup and Support with Production Environments
• Quality Laboratory Management Systems – knowledge, setup and support of this environment
• Implementation of these processes in new environments/sites where needed.

WHM systems (WM9)

• Manage Integrity and smooth operation of the Warehouse management systems in Plants

Distribution system (Hi Volume)

• Manage Integrity and Smooth operation of the Distribution management system in Plants

User Support and Training

• Daily support to all System Inventory, Warehouse management,
• On-going user training when necessary.
• Regular site visits to perform system training and ensure that company policies and procedures are understood and adhered to.

Report development and maintenance

• Ensure reports used for operation purposes are accurate, and support each other.
• Design and creation of reports as per set IT standards, working closely with IT business analysts and end users to comply with expectations by users.

Sites Audits

• Evaluation of Plant processes and User expertise.
• Audit Reports with suggestions for improvements.

Distribution Sales, Inventory and Warehouse management Month End (Including African Countries)

• Closing systems for month end.
• Data integrity verifications and interface reconciliation.

System Documentation

• User training manuals to be created and/or updated on various systems.
• Presentation design for training material

Closing Date    
2023/05/05

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Required Skills    

• University degree – ideally in Supply Chain Management, Business Science, Industrial Engineering or related
• CIPS would be advantageous
• 8 to 10 years’ experience within a FMCG environment of which 5 years within strategic Procurement management
• Technical experience with a focus on value and cost reduction initiatives is beneficial
• Demonstrated leading negotiation skills
• Demonstrated working knowledge of contract and SLA management
• Team orientation, with a strong sense of commitment to team members.
• A good understanding of Supply Chain and Procurement principles and standards
• Advanced computer knowledge skills – MS PowerPoint and MS Excel
• Knowledge of ERP system (especially material management module) is of advantage
• High degree of motivation, initiative, thinking ahead and driving results
• Strategic thinking, with strong problem-solving skills
• Strong communication skills and highly professional presence

Duties & Responsibilities    

• Lead the Procurement Category Team
• Capability and capacity to share knowledge, skills and techniques to execute Procurement Team activities effectively and efficiently
• Ensures execution of Group Procurement policies
• Define Procurement category strategies according to internal needs and requirements in coherence with the structure and patterns of supply market
• Lead Procurement negotiation strategy adapted to the category strategy. Prepare and facilitate the negotiation process with suppliers.
• Select suppliers and improve their performance (reliability of supply, quality, services, costs, innovation)
• Drive savings initiatives and identify all costs levers related to an item/category in order to control, forecast and reduce them
• Lead periodic budget preparation, analysis and tracking of category supplier portfolio continuously.  Manage purchasing performance through defined KPIs.
• Lead implementation of global and local Procurement standards and that all processes follow the Procurement Policy.
• Work cross-functionally to support KPI and savings opportunities with other departments, i.e. R&D, Quality, etc.
• Build strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders, fostering collaboration and teamwork
• Lead projects for implementation of new Procurement tools or processes, e.g., Purchasing Performance Management, Inbound Logistics Management, Supplier Relationship Management, E-sourcing, etc.
• Provides operational Business support to Procurement Team and Line Manager

Closing Date    
2023/05/05