Jobs at Tiger Brands

• A buyer is responsible for purchasing materials, supplies or equipment for a business.  Duties include negotiating deals with suppliers, researching possible item selections and taking inventory of current products. 2-year experience and degree in Supply Chain Management/ Logistics/ Procurement

The job at a glance

• To ensure that the correct goods are being purchased at correct quality, time of delivery, specification, price and always available 24hrs a day

What you will do

• Order stock items as per specification
• Expediting on all outstanding items
• Manage stock upliftment.
• Manage Supplier Relations
• Assisting store clerks with Stock counts
• Places orders at specified minimum level at right price and time.
• Ensure that scorecard is updated with stock availability and expected delivery date.
• Upliftment of Stock according to Material Rejection Note. 
• Discuss open order reports; artwork changes; malt changes & Supplier breakdown.
• Assist with capturing stock count

What will you bring to the table

• Role model Tiger Values 
• Ability to develop and spread trust at all levels by empowering others
• Analytical decision making 
• Compliance & Systems focused
• Strong communication 
• High energy and grit

Experience and qualifications

• 3 years' experience in Purchasing/Supply Chain
• Matric
• Diploma in purchasing / supply chain management

What will you be measured on:

• Stock items available on time at the right quantity and quality.
• Follows up on delivered and outstanding stock items and returns.
• Correct stock uplifted timeously.
• Suppliers briefed in time and are reacting timeously.
• 100% accuracy

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MACHINE OPERATOR RESPONSIBILITIES

Incumbent must be willing to work additional hours, as and when required, must be mechanically minded and have a sense of urgency about him/her. Adherence to policies and procedures is non negotiable. Being part of a team entails additional duties beyond operating machinery.  

• Operate machines according to Standard Operating Procedures
• Adhere to safety instructions and procedures
• Adjust machines according to running requirements
• Maintain supply of packaging material for a quick change-over
• Load relevant programs for products.
• Adjust machine for optimal performance
• Complete required quality and production control forms
• Change parts on machines as necessary for different products
• Ensure correct packaging is used
• Continuously observe machine functions with respect to Seal integrity, film quality,
• Adhere to PPE standards
• Liaise with quality department on quality issues
• Liaise with maintenance department on mechanical issues
• Ensure correct information regarding downtime, machine operation,Packaging usage, waste and machine stoppages is noted for further processing.
• Keep machines clean
• Keep area surrounding machines clean
• Identify, Raise and assist in closing potential safety risks and observations
• Adhere to food safety policies
• Generate ideas to improve performance.

Job Requirements

• National senior certificate (Matric)
• Must be medically fit
• Minimum 1 – 2 years of experience in a warehouse or manufacturing environment; experience in FMCG, food processing, or packaging industry is an advantage.