Job Vacancies at Rainbow Chicken

Job Advert Summary    

• The position/role includes maintaining refrigeration units, cooling system, identifying problems, servicing and taking necessary action like repair and replacement of Refrigeration unit and its parts.  Its task also includes suggesting solution to the various problems that can arise in Refrigeration units

Minimum Requirements    

• Grade 12
• N3 Technical qualifications and – Trade tested Refrigeration Certificate.
• Minimum 3 years experience as a technician in commercial refrigeration.
• Preferably with CAT B Certificate.

Duties and Responsibilities    

• Providing new installation service, repairing the existing ones and replacing the tempered parts of Refrigeration units.
• Inspecting various systems and its components like ventilation unit, cooling units, exhaust fans and other sections to ensure proper functioning of the device along with safety and identifying necessary repair and maintenance service.
• Diagnose problem and failures in refrigeration systems the purpose of identifying system faults and damaged equipment that need repair or replacement.
•  Performing routine maintenance assigned for the purpose of ensuring proper functioning of refrigeration systems.
• Cleaning the parts like coil, drain lines, cooling towers, condensation pans and other essential parts to ensure that unit operates properly.
• Preparing technical documentation and record on various issues, material, logs time and specifications. This provides written support in compliance with conveying information.
• Requesting parts and necessary equipments for the purpose of inventory maintenance to ensure the availability of required items and tools to complete the necessary installation and repair work.
• Technicians also need to coordinate with administration and other trading staff to complete the ongoing project or work order efficiently.
• They also have to report work progress to the Engineering Manager in order to take appropriate and necessary action in case there are some issues or delay in work.
• They also have to maintain tools and equipments to ensure the availability of necessary thing for safe operating conditions.
• Responsible for both KDP and FLIP site .
• Performing other related duties assigned by the Manager
• Some duties iclude cennecting refrigeration lines and electrical power sources, handling hazardous refrigerant substances, and checking systmes and equipment for leaks.
• Conduct daily checks on all refrigeration systems and equipment as detailed in Preventative Maintenance Schedule

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Job Advert Summary    
RAINBOW CHICKEN is seeking an R&D Technologist to join our Technical team based in KZN-Hammarsdale. The role reports to the R&D Executive. The successful incumbent will be responsible to support research, planning, coordination and execution of:

•  New product development
•  Product Quality improvements
•  Cost saving initiatives
•  Product and process technical support 
• From concept brief to product launch.

Minimum Requirements    

• Education and Qualifications
• A Diploma in Food Technology or similar
• Degree in Food Science or BTech in food technology would be advantageous
• Valid driver’s licence

Experience and Training 

•  Graduate or less than 3 years’ experience in a Food-related FMCG environment with preferably in a R&D role.
•  Required to travel and occasionally work irregular hours 
•  Required to work in different environments – factory and office
•  Participation in required taste sessions

Knowledge

•  General R&D principles
•  Food safety and quality management
•  Production and process management
•  National Food legislation - GMP, HACCP, CPA, R146 compliance requirements,
•  Relevant industry standards, SANS

Skills 

•  Planning and organisation 
•  Computer literacy – Excel, word, PowerPoint.
•  Electronic Presentations
•  Product presentations
•  Verbal and written communication 
•  Record keeping and data collection (numbers and observations)
•  Data Processing

Duties and Responsibilities    

• Strategy Into Action
•  Actively research technology, operational knowledge and processes 

New Product Development:

•  Understand project scope and execute NPD system requirements (electronic documentation)
•  Assist in product brief execution according to project scope requirements (Trials, product samples, tastes sessions, product analysis – shelf life/nutritionals etc)
•  Assist in coordinating multi-disciplinary teams including relevant internal and selected external stakeholders – pretrial meetings and supplier briefs
•  Collect and record data to provide insights on the current and/or new materials, machine requirements, process flows, labour compliments, throughputs etc.

Product quality and Cost saving:

•  Identify product quality improvements and cost saving initiatives.
•  Support and execute the agreed product quality improvements and cost saving initiatives 
•  Collect and record data to provide insights on the current and/or new materials, machine requirements, process flows, labour compliments, throughputs etc.

Team coordinate and self-management:

•  Take ownership and accountability for tasks and activities
•  Demonstrate self-drive and effective self-management
•  Drive and actively participate in regular performance appraisals and ensure that own targets and goals are relevant, clear and achievable
•  Develop and drive achievement of personal individual development plans.
•  Support and drive the business core values

Technical Expertise and insight 

•  Gain practical expertise and insights through active engagement during trials and meetings
•  Ensure regular and interactive engagement with multi-disciplinary plant teams to gain understanding of products and processes
•  Actively pursue understanding and answers to problems that arising during in project team meetings through plant engagement and research 

Customer Relationship Management (internal)

•  Drives technical customer service through KPI and efficiency achievement 
•  Engage regularly with customers to gain understanding of their needs

Operations management

•  Support the implemention of simplified production processes to increase operational effectiveness and efficiencies
•  Support the implementation of optimal plant line efficiencies through all new developments and cost saving projects
•  Support the Implemention of production processes that enables the plant to reduce plant wastages to a minimum 
•  Conduct accurate time and motion studies
•  Ensure effective use of raw material into recipe formulations

Compliance Management

•  Champion the adherence to all legislative and industry standards
•  Manages actions were required to ensure that there are no areas of non-compliance 

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Job Advert Summary    

• Rainbow Chicken is currently searching the market to secure a capable and experienced Project Engineer to join our diligent processing engineering team in Hammarsdale. This position will report to the Engineering Executive. The ideal candidate will have 5 years of relevant experience of which 3 must be in leadership. Must be willing to work flexible hours (some weekends as required) and travel.

Minimum Requirements    

• Diploma/ Degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering
• 5 years of trade experience of which a minimum of 3 years in a supervisory category
• Excellent understanding of mechanical, refrigeration, and electrical engineering

Duties and Responsibilities    
Project Planning

• Prioritizing scheduling and allocation of tasks to different discipline of the engineering department, with the assistance of the planner and plant engineer.

Project Cost control - control of approved budget and subcategories

• Implementation and completion of Capex Strategize capex focus to reduce plant down time and improve efficiencies of machines and lines.
• Ensure that health and safety requirements as per the Rainbow standard are adhere to with regards to specifying new equipment.
• Process changes control documentation with regards to all equipment and plant changes with proven records for audit purposes.
• Champion conditional-based monitoring systems in order to budget/ plan for Projects in an attempt to reduce unbudgeted spend.
• Conduct feasibility analyses and proposals that promote efficiency improvements and cost saving through ad - hoc, based projects (separate from unbudgeted) and alternative process flow developments.
• Ensure that all project work in plant is carried out and completed to the highest level of trade-man ship quality and to safe food requirements.
• Manage outside contractors to ensure the integrity of the engineering team and carry out corrective action if and when required.

Department Management

• Loss control, asset management, spares utilization and stock holding, all administrative duties.
• Conduct weekly project meetings to insure all aligned and that capex targets dates met in view of the year planner.
• Preparation of all capitalized major maintenance and capital request motivations and supporting documentation.
• Creating and keeping an archive on each project for future reference.
• Conduct time and motion studies on specific areas of the plant with a view to implement flow improvement, ergonomics, and engineer bottlenecks out by use of layout changes or equipment introduction.
• Handle all investigations around IOD’s to establish all the facts to ensure prevention where possible and to address unacceptable or dangerous behaviour that can lead to injuries.
• Safety control of contractors.

Supervision and Administration

• Develops new work schedules for all activities to be performed on newly installed equipment.
• Management of the planning and admin functions of the engineering department.
• Effective capex budget management.
• Management of stores and procurement department.

Repairs and Renovations

• Coordinates renovations of existing facilities and the construction of new facilities.
• Coordinates and inspects major contract work on the electrical, refrigeration, mechanical and plumbing, and other related systems.
• Sees that the building has adequate heating, lighting, and ventilation and that it is properly cleaned, maintained and in good working condition.

Safety and Security

• Keep a process control register and execute all such process control requests to ensure food safety is not jeopardized.
• Prepare a monthly PCC report for Group Engineering Manager.

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Job Advert Summary    

• Rainbow Chicken is recruiting for 2 Senior Process Leaders to join the Processing plant in Hammarsdale P2. These positions will report into the Processing Manager. The purpose of these roles is to supervise the performance of a processing line in the plant including (staff, machinery and material) to achieve daily targets to required product specifications, while meeting health, safety and quality standards.

Minimum Requirements    

• A Diploma / Degree in Production Management / Engineering
• 5 years relevant operational experience preferably in a unionized food processing plant
• An abattoir hygiene or meat inspection qualification would be preferable
• Poultry processing experience would be advantageous
• Tolerance of stress and pressure
• Deadline driven and people orientated
• Literacy, Numeracy and Mechanical aptitude and good technical understanding
• Ability to balance plant with regards to man load versus product mix
• Strong knowledge of production principles
• ISO and health, safety, and environmental legislation
• Have systems orientation with proven administration skills and computer literacy
• Exposure to WCM principles would be advantageous.
• Have a valid code B/EB (Code 08) driver’s license with access to his/her own transport.
• Have good interpersonal communication and leadership skills.
• Ability to work shifts, weekends, public holiday, and flexible hours of work.

Duties and Responsibilities    
Production Planning:

• Co-ordinate production teams to ensure delivery of the production plan.
• Facilitate signing off the production plan ensuring equipment availability.
• Co-ordinate operations planning process and inventory control.

Operations Management:

• Contribute towards continuous improvement, innovation at process & procedure level to enhance effectiveness, efficiency, and performance.
• Ensure Fresh Delivery On Time In Full (OTIF). Oversee the performance of equipment (OEE).
• Ensure execution of mini business agenda.
• Establish the most efficient use of resources ie. Cost, people, time etc for each shift and allocate work accordingly.
• Report on a weekly basis on actual Processing KPI’s versus budget and address non-conformances promptly
• Manage Processing yield factors, initiate plans to reduce losses.
• Analyze downtime, provide valid explanations for loss of production, and put action plans in place to prevent reoccurrence.
• Liaise with New Product Development, ensure appropriate staff, equipment and materials are available to run successful trials.
• Guide and prepare the Processing team for customer and statutory audits.
• Manage processing yield and consumption factors and initiate plans to reduce losses. 

Budget Management:

• Report on and manage all input costs within area of responsibility and manage any over and under spend appropriately to ensure that issues are addressed before significant financial loss occurs.
• Authorize expenses within area of responsibility and within level of authority and monitor spending activity.
• Innovate and implement cost containment measures.

Staff Management:

• Ensure alignment of headcount plan to the production plan.
• Manage and deliver on the Processing teams succession plans to enable the development of a future generation of leaders, specialists and ensure optimal turnover and retention levels.
• Communicate actively and effectively resolving any potential conflicts that may arise, sharing/providing relevant information.
• Assume overall responsibility for training & development of your team.
• Conduct operational meetings and ensure that records are kept and shared amongst all parties and objectives are delivered upon.
• Manage employee relations climate, ensure corrective action is taken where required in line with relevant legislation and Company policy.
• Develop supportive relationships with reports and encourage a team spirit.

Safety, Health, Risk and Quality Oversight:

• Input into the establishment of systems and sound practices in order to comply with best practices, legislation or other regulations / guidelines.
• Ensure on-time investigations and closure of NCA’s/CARs.
• Ensure on-time investigation and closure of Safety deviation.
• Monitor Processing team to ensure all legislative and industry standards are achieved and prompt action is taken where required to ensure there are no areas of non-compliance
• Chair and facilitate regular safety meetings with your teams and ensure action points are delivered upon.
• Drive the adherence and maintenance of FSSE 22000/ ISO 45001 and ISO 14001 standards within the Total Integrated Management System throughout Processing.
• Ensure documentation required for Total Integrated Management System is applied consistently throughout Processing.
• Drive in-process quality control in line with supply chain and external customer requirements throughout processing plant.
• Ensure environmentally sustainable practices are implemented and adhered to and that resource usage is managed effectively, (e.g. conservation of water, electricity, and coal).

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Job Advert Summary    

• EPOL is looking for a Maintenance Clerk to be based at our Carolina site in Mpumalanga. This role will report to the Maintenance Planner. The purpose of this role is to record all activities in the Maintenance Department as well as General Administration.

Minimum Requirements    

• Grade 12
• Driver’s license (Code 8)
• Professional Telephone etiquette.
• Minimum of 2 years’ experience in an administration environment
• Working knowledge and advance skills in MS Office (Ms Excel adv) and Working knowledge of SAP and Pragma.
• Ability to take ownership and accountability for tasks and activities and demonstrate effective self-management in terms of planning and prioritizing and self-development.
• Follow through to ensure that quality and productivity standards of work are consistently and accurately maintained.

Duties and Responsibilities    

• Generation of scheduled maintenance job cards, capturing and recording of engineering information and attendance records. Daily recording of downtime reports, job cards (Scheduled-from the system, Breakdowns), services recording – from job cards, overtime costing, absenteeism and sick notes, leave forms, attendance register as well as electricity and water usage.
• Create PTR’s for extra workers, obtain quotations for spares required on request, quote to workflow upload, do workflow orders and backlog/queries from overdue purchases reporting.
• Log breakdown reporting via radio, work request, and WhatsApp. Log scheduled job reporting via radio, work request, and WhatsApp. Update the asset register and filing. Assisting with general admin and service.
• Update farm data bank daily and carry out AD-HOC duties as requested by Line manager
• Contractor visitation processing and monitoring.
• Meetings: Documentation preparation of control summary report and minutes.
• Typing of Memos/Notices/Minutes/Reports.
• Scheduling of medical examinations and inductions bookings. Updating emergency order tracker and additional Br trackers.
• Daily distribution of maintenance reports to all Engineering HOD’s and daily distribution of maintenance job cards to all Engineering employees.

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Job Advert Summary    

• Rainbow is currently seeking a talented and organized HR Practitioner to join the Chicken Processing Team. The role will be based in Rustenburg The HR Practitioner will report to the HR Business Partner and will be responsible to ensure effective Human Resources support to the business unit/factory through adequate delivery of HR Services, practices, procedures. 

Minimum Requirements    
QUALIFICATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Degree in Human Resource Management
• Valid Code EB drivers’ license
• Must have at least 3-5 years experience as a HR generalist
• Must have Industrial Relations & CCMA experience

Knowledge 

• Principles and practices
• Employment and labour legislation
• Change Management Processes
• Health and safety policies and procedures
• HR systems I.E SAP

Skills

• Verbal and written communication
• Able to work under pressure
• Computer literacy
• Report writing
• Interpersonal
• Negotiation
• Logical thinking
• Problem solving
• Decision-making
• Analytical thinking
• Presentation

Duties and Responsibilities    
Employee Relations

•  Provide advice to line managers regarding the conduct and misconduct management processes.
•  Provide advice to line managers and investigate/process disciplinary & grievances cases.
•  Review practices to ensure statutory compliance and regularly provide guidance to line managers.
•  Coach Line Managers on effective delivery of Disciplinary hearings
•  Represent the organisation at CCMA (Conciliation and Arbitration)

Resourcing

•  Process permissions to recruit (workflow).
•  Process the offers of employment/negotiation.
•  Ensure that the Resourcing process is adhered to and jobs are timeously advertised on the eRecruitment and tracked.
•  Manage and conduct interviews with Line Managers and selection test and make recommendations to Line for all C Band and lower positions.
•  Supervise the orientation of new employees.
•  Manage probationary reviews, employee evaluations and terminations.
•  Ensure that the site job profiles are relevant and up to date and where job evaluation is required necessary arrangements are made with Line Manager and HRBP

Talent Management

•  Coach Line Manager on Performance Management Process and Talent & Org Review process.
•  Facilitate Consistency Reviews and Talent & Org Review meetings.
•  Coordinate the performance appraisal documents and consolidate performance ratings.
•  Drive the succession planning for the site/ region.
•  Facilitate employment equity target setting, meetings and monitor profile.

Organisational Design

•  Liaise with Line Managers to get rationale for proposed positions, draw up new proposed org and submit to HRBP for sign off.
•  Manage and update business organisational structure on SAP and ensure that all structures are up to date.
•  Drive change management initiatives in line with the business and organisational objectives of Training Development
•  Compile training matrix from Appraisal doc.
•  Facilitate HR training including adhoc refresher for employees and Line Managers.
•  Drive Development Plans for all employees in C Band positions.

HR Administration

•  Manage new employee on-boarding process.
•  Manage terminations and exit interviews.
•  Manage the capturing of HR information and data into the relevant systems and assure the integrity of the data.
•  Provide advice and information to management and employees on HR policies and procedures, including equal opportunity, anti-discrimination and occupational health and safety programmes.
•  Advise management on work matters, career development, personal problems and industrial matters.
•  Counsel employees on policies and rules relating to employment policies and programmes, and on the company’s rules and regulations.

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Job Advert Summary    

• The Chicken Business is on the hunt for a multi-skilled Handyman for their Maintenance Team in the Maintenance Department. The successful candidate will be responsible for performing maintenance tasks within the Maintenance Department.

Minimum Requirements    

• 2 years in a Multi – skilled role in mechanical, electrical and civil experience.
• Must have Matric
• N3 or Trade test would be an advantage.
• Poultry industry experience would be an advantage
• Must have a valid EB (code 08) driver’s license, (code 10) would be an added advantage.
• Must be prepared to work overtime and standby duties
• Must be able to conduct adjustments to machinery as well as change components parts.
• Independently perform routine and repetitive maintenance tasks within Agriculture.
• Conduct mechanical, electrical and civil breakdowns.
• Conduct standby duties, service and upgrade equipment on farms.
• Maintain a clean workshop environment.
• Ensure a safe working environment.
• Be a part of a high performance team, service, repair and maintenance of all mechanical equipment.

Duties and Responsibilities    
Storage and Maintenance of Tools

• Monitor that power tools, hand tools maintenance equipment are kept in good working condition and stored safely.
• Report broken tools/equipment to the Maintenance Manager and, where possible repair broken maintenance tools.
• Identify the types of tools, equipment and materials required.
• Once work has been completed, request that the supervisor inspect the workmanship.
• Perform duties as per requirements to eliminate down time or eliminate hazards / safety issues.
• Make operational and technical decisions that fall within the ambit of responsibility
• Troubleshoot, fault find and maintain warehouse equipment that falls within scope of responsibility
• Work under supervision using standardised practices and/or methods.

General Repairs and Maintenance

• Replace faulty globes and tubes.
• Repair and/or replace all electrical equipment (where qualified to).
• Fix any safety hazards.
• Assemble and repair furniture and other equipment.
• Install appliances and machinery.
• Do plumbing and carpentry.
• Liaise with contractors and other workers.
• Attend to:
• Broken and collapsing ceilings
• Roof Leaks
• Painting of buildings, structure, equipment and ceilings
• Water proofing of roofs and insulated ceilings.
• Replace broken window panes.
• Replace doors, hinges and locks.
• Perform paving ,fence and gate repairs
• Perform basic bricklaying and plastering.
• Repair and/or replace leaking gutters and downpipes.
• Carry out wall and floor tiling as necessary.

Safety, Health. Environment, Risk and Quality (SHEQ)

• Maintain a secure working environment.
• Maintain a safe working environment.
• Comply with health and safety procedures.
• Ensure that documentation required within the Total Integrated Management
• System (TIMS), is applied consistently within scope of function.

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.
• Follow through to ensure that quality and productivity standards of work are consistently and accurately maintained.
• Inform relevant parties in the event of tasks or deadlines not met, the potential risks thereof and provide appropriate resolution.
• Manage colleagues and employees’ expectations and communicate appropriately.
• Demonstrate willingness to help others and “go the extra mile” to meet team targets and objectives.

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Job Advert Summary    

• Rainbow Chicken based in Rustenburg is looking for a qualified Millwright to join their busy Engineering team at the Processing plant. Experience with Allen-Bradley switchgear, Mitsubishi VSD, PLC Programming, Modicon Circuitry, Electronic Circuitry and Instrumentation could secure. Experience in poultry industry and knowledge of poultry processing equipment would be an advantage.

Minimum Requirements    

• Recognised Millwright trade test
• Wireman’s license added advantage
• Minimum 5 years relevant experience (post qualification).
• Experience in poultry industry and knowledge of poultry processing equipment would be an advantage
• PLC and HT experience would be an advantage.
• Ability to work independently and co-ordinate projects.
• Ability to take charge on major mechanical / electrical breakdowns with good communication and people

skills

• Reliable vehicle and valid drivers license
• Duties and Responsibilities    
• Attend to electrical and mechanical breakdowns.
• Service and repair of electrical and mechanical equipment.
• Preventative maintenance of electrical and mechanical equipment.
• Conduct projects
• Conduct safety inspection.
• Research and development – upgrade equipment for improved performance at reduction of maintenance cost.
• PMS (Planned Maintenance Systems).
• Housekeeping
• Adherence to the Occupational Health and Safety Act
• Adherence to all ISO/HACCP standards and procedures
• Inspections & planned work as per Job Cards
• Ability to plan work in terms of downtime prevention is essential
• Sourcing of spares costing for planned work
• Shift work, Overtime, call-outs and standby required

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Job Advert Summary    
Rainbow Chicken is seeking a Maintenance Artisan to join our Chicken Agric Division. We are looking for a qualified Millwright or Traded Electrician with strong Mechanical and Civil experience to join our team. The candidate will have strong supervisory experience to manage a Workshop team. The role will be based in the Western Cape Worcester.

Minimum Requirements    

• Traded Millwright or Electrician with strong Mechanical and Civil experience
• Minimum 3 years of post-trade FMCG maintenance experience (70 % Electrical / 30 % Mechanical)
• Ability to communicate on all levels and manage a team
• Ability to work systematically.
• Ability to prioritize workload.
• Report writing and analysis.
• Mentoring apprentices.
• Must be able to work required hours and be available on callouts and standby if required

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Job Advert Summary    

• The Rainbow Chicken Processing plant based in Rustenburg is looking to appoint a qualified Fitter. The position will report to the Plant Engineer. A minimum of 3 years post trade test qualification with experience in a fast paced FMCG environment could secure

Minimum Requirements    

• Recognised Fitter trade test
• Minimum 3 years’ experience in a similar fast paced environment in the FMCG industry
• Arc, gas welding and gas cutting experience essential
• Basic workshop equipment experience with lathe, milling machines, etc.
• Ability to take charge on major mechanical breakdowns with good communication and people

skills

• Reliable vehicle and valid drivers license

Duties and Responsibilities    

• Repairs and maintenance of all mechanical equipment
• Overhauling and assembling of all mechanical equipment
• Welding, cutting and repairs on stainless steel pipes and structural members. (Basic boilermaking)
• Housekeeping
• Adherence to the Occupational Health and Safety Act
• Adherence to all ISO/HACCP standards and procedures
• Attend to breakdowns.
• Inspections & planned work as per Job Cards
• Ability to plan work in terms of downtime prevention is essential
• Sourcing of spares costing for planned work
• Shift work, Overtime, call-outs and standby required

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Job Advert Summary    
Are you an enthusiastic and motivated person, ready to tackle the working world?

• Rainbow is looking for a person who can take on this role and own it, a person with a positive energy and able to work with different people and support the QSR team.
• Rainbow is offering an opportunity within the QSR accounts team based at our Head Office in Hammarsdale, the role is not permanently based in Hammarsdale its hybrid.
• The opportunity will entail supporting the QSR Accounts team with Admin support.

Minimum Requirements    

• Completed Matric.
• Studying towards relevant qualification in Marketing/Sales/ Food Service/BCOM Accounting.
• Proficient in Excel and PowerPoint.
• Overall academic average of 60% or higher. Mathematics is preferable.
• 2 years' administrative experience.
• Must reside in Durban.

Duties and Responsibilities    

• Maintaining ad hoc spend
• Fulfilling customer sample requests
• Complete business reports and reviews
• Maintain trackers.
• Facilitate new vendor applications.
• Investigate and resolve pricing claims.
• Load payment and pricing workflows
• Extract stock reports
• Interpreting data into useful insights