Jobs Available at Hirt & Carter

CORE PURPOSE OF THE JOB:

• Ensure that all jobs are costed and invoiced correctly within agreed specified timeframes.

KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS:

• Ensure that jobs are invoiced within 3 days of despatch
• Ensure that the actual material usage is equal to estimate material usage
• Compile WIP and distribute to sales and sales support
• Provide feedback to all stakeholders, internal and external timeously
• Provide accurate reports to management

QUALIFICATIONS / EXPERIENCE:

• Relevant tertiary qualification with 1-2 years’ experience in a similar role
• Strong numerical processing ability
• Intermediate computer skills

BEHAVIOURS & ATTRIBUTES:

• Attention to detail
• Analytical skills
• Excellent communication skills
• Ability to multitask and prioritize
• Team player 

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CORE PURPOSE OF THE JOB:

• The Procurement Specialist is responsible to manage the acquisition of goods and services necessary for the business to operate efficiently.
• The Procurement Specialist is tasked with analysing market trends, assessing supplier capabilities, implementing best practices to streamline procurement operations and support the business goals and objectives.

KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS:

• Thoroughly analyse the products needed considering factors such as quantity specification, innovation, quality standards and delivery timelines
• Ensure signed agreements in place with current and new suppliers
• Regularly compare the pricing, terms, and performance of current suppliers against industry benchmarks and competitors
• Leverage negotiation skills and market knowledge to secure favourable pricing, discounts, or rebates from suppliers
• Analyse the factors that influence the cost of the products or services managed
• Review open purchase orders, follow-up and resolve with the supplier

QUALIFICATIONS / EXPERIENCE:

• A Bachelor’s degree in Business, Economics & Supply Chain Management
• At least 5 years’ experience in a similar role within the print, packaging, manufacturing industry
• Technical understanding of raw materials substrates/media
• Demonstrates strong ability to understand new material, substrates/media
• Proven track record to drive competitive quality sourcing and cost saving
• High level business acumen
• Experience with imports

BEHAVIOURS & ATTRIBUTES:

• Strong customer focus and understanding
• High level communication and negotiation skills
• Attention to detail
• Critical thinking skills
• Team player 

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CORE PURPOSE OF THE JOB:

• The Production Controller will project manage various jobs within production and work with planning department to achieve best possible timelines ensuring compliance to best business practices.

KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS:

• Ensure that clear instructions have been applied on the work tickets, including any additional technical information
• Sign off colour proofs with the relevant parties before the job proceeds to production
• Monitor job status through production phases in line with the planning board
• Ensure clear communication and feedback to all relevant parties
• Ensure cost analysis are accurately completed against the job summary
• Monitor and inspect jobs with special quality concerns throughout the various stages of production

QUALIFICATIONS / EXPERIENCE:

• Matric is a minimum requirement and relevant tertiary qualification will be beneficial with at least 3-5 years in a similar role
• Knowledge of litho and digital print, pre-media, large and small format digital printing, textile printing and finishing
• Strong project management and computer skills

BEHAVIOURS & ATTRIBUTES:

• Attention to detail
• Proven ability to meet and exceed deliverables
• Strong communication and organisational skills
• Ability to work well under pressure
• Team player