Jobs at Distell

• Advanced PC literacy (MS Office)
• Competence in the use of SAP would be advantageous
• Experience in organising a wide variety of tasks under pressure
• Good analytical skills
• Ability to work independently or with little or no supervision
• Attention to detail
• Problem solving capability
• Sound interpersonal and communication skills
• Excellent time management skills and a sense of urgency
• Proven interpersonal and persuasive skills to complete tasks outside the incumbent’s area of authority
• An energetic and pro-active team player

Key Performance Areas Will Include, But Not Limited To

• Export order processing
• Source stock according to the production methodology and stock management principles
• Co-ordinate execution of orders
• Ensure estimated shipment dates are met
• Continuous feedback to customers
• Compile weekly status reports for International Business Managers
• Provide input for service level reports

Minimum Qualifications Requirements

• Minimum qualification of Matric
• A relevant tertiary qualification would be advantageous (Certificate/Diploma in International Trade and Export Logistics)
• At least 3-5 years’ relevant experience in a FMCG environment
• Strong Administrative Skills
• Knowledge of product portfolio in the export environment

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• Reducing unplanned downtime
• Minimising losses and write-off
• Improve OEE. (Overall Equipment Efficiency ) and (ME) Machine Efficiency
• Manage brand and size change over
• Limiting rework or non-conformance
• Ensuring the relevant process control is applied to produce a product which complies with quality specifications
• Development and motivation of Subordinate
• Managing administration duties i.e. compile OEE sheet, declare and investigate losses on Production Order variances, compile claims, etc.
• Facilitate the Mini Business operating principles, processes and practices
• Attending various meetings i.e. Level 1 and level 2 , Multilevel, Problem solving and Service Level Agreement.

The Successful Candidate Must Have The Following Experience/skills

• NQF 5 Engineering, Trade Test Artisan
• 3-5 year’ experience in an FMCG bottling / canning environment
• Excel Basic
• OEM Technical business model knowledge
• OEM HMI’s
• Budget control
• Budget setting and forecasting process
• Planning skills
• Problem solving skills
• Asset care principles and knowledge
• Basic Project management Skills
• People management skills
• IR Skills
• Coaching and development
• Facilitation and chairing meeting
• Continuous improvement principles
• Root cause analysis
• Document control procedure

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• Develop the Channel Go to Market trade strategy to deliver on country aspirations
• Drive the annual channel architecture, tiering and clustering in line with national framework.
• Define the channel size and commercial aspirations
• Evaluate channel coverage and route to market for channel
• Develop the picture of success per outlet type within channel
• Develop account prioritization that informs the account investment strategy and the rep incentive model
• Develop the annual the commercial channel strategy and guardrails to deliver on HT&R aspirations including tailored service packages and loyalty programmes
• Develop the On Trade Group Accounts plans and targets, and deliver on these with the team of brand ambassadors and sales representatives
• Develop the in trade execution guidelines for the channel including merchandising and category management principles
• Build shopper and channel insight for continuous business improvement and a competitive advantage
• Analyse and evaluate channel /region/ account and brand performance against channel metrics and provide recommendations and insights to the sales team to improve performance and profitability
• Embed and govern execution standards to regional trade marketing, key accounts and brand marketing teams and champion channel capability in relevant channel
• Manage the channel budget in line with Channel objectives
• Develops internal and external relationships and networks
• Influence and ensure buy in of the channel vision and strategy with key internal stakeholders (Regions, Group Accounts and Marketing Category Heads)
• Build networks and form strong relationships with external agency networks and important accounts
• Provide leadership and champion relevant channel capabilities and thinking within the region
• Build the on trade team to operate at desired competence in line with role profiles as agreed through competence self- assessments
• Continuously review channel insights and trade innovations
• Review and benchmark: trade spend, alternative business models, planning and execution processes, innovative asset, merchandising and campaign delivery solutions to improve business performance and develop a competitive advantag

The Successful Candidate Must Preferably Have The Following Experience/skills

• A formal relevant Commercial qualification
• 8+ years’ experience in FMCG environments - preferably Alcohol Beverages
• Proven capability in marketing, trade marketing, and key accounts management
• Great strategic and commercial skills- backed by strong abstract thinking
• Proven track record in program development, management and implementation
• Sound understanding of financial concepts and profitability analyses
• Technology and systems proficiency (future fit)
• Excellent presentation and influencing skills (up to board level.)
• Adept at handling challenging interpersonal relationships.
• The ability to travel extensively and drive trade execution

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• Define the channel size, key customers and commercial aspirations
• Evaluate channel coverage and cost efficient route to market per customer and combined channel
• Develop the picture of success per outlet type within channel
• Develop account prioritization that informs the account investment strategy and the rep incentive model
• Setup a grid with all key accounts to drive sales and marketing activities within the respective groups
• Develop the On Trade Group Accounts plans and targets, and deliver on these with the team of sales representatives
• Develop the in trade execution guidelines for the channel including merchandising and category management principles
• Analyse and evaluate channel /region/ account and brand performance against account metrics and provide recommendations and insights to the sales teams to improve performance and profitability
• Manage customer budgets in line with growth aspirations and cost parameters
• Build and develop strong internal and external relationships and networks
• Provide leadership and champion relevant account strategies within sales teams
• Build the on trade team to operate at desired competence in line with role profiles as agreed through competence self- assessments
• Continuously review customer insights and trade innovations
• Review and benchmark: trade spend, alternative business models, planning and execution processes, merchandising and campaign delivery solutions to improve business performance and develop a competitive advantage

The Successful Candidate Must Preferably Have The Following Experience/skills

• A relevant post-graduate qualification in Sales / Marketing / Retail with a sound understanding of financial concepts and profitability analyses is preferable.
• Minimum 8 years’ relevant experience in marketing/ innovation/ business development, ideally across a range of categories/FMCG’s.
• Sound management, negotiating, analytical and strategic thinking skills.
• Exposure to the retail market and working with key accounts.
• Computer proficiency in all MS Office packages.
• Good presentation skills and ability to present at board level.
• Adept at handling challenging interpersonal relationships.
• Tactful when dealing with others and carefully considers how a decision will influence / affect them
• Develops and communicates clear measures and standards of success in terms of timeous execution
• Can effectively negotiate on the correct negotiating tactics to address problems in own division / department.
• Can lead a negotiating team which represent own division / department.
• Can overcome deadlock by utilising correct negotiating tactics and Communication skills.
• The ability to travel extensively as and when required.