Latest Jobs at AVI Limited - 8 Positions

Job Specification:

Key Performance Areas:

Invoice Processing

• Accurate capturing and 3 way matching (Purchase order, Goods receipt and Invoice) of invoices on SAP
• Internal and SARS compliance checks to be performed prior to capturing
• +/ 700 – 1000 invoices per month 

Query Resolution

• Resolve all reconciling items between vendor statement and SAP to alleviate late payments to vendors. Escalate queries in accordance with an internal escalation procedure
• Review the query management portal daily and address buyer responses and escalate where necessary 

Reconciliation of All Vendor Accounts

• This process is to identify and address discrepancies between the vendor records versus AVI records to identify potential duplicate payments, credits not yet deducted to maximise cash flow and accruals not yet raised by the business units 

Reporting Review

• Ensure that the GRIR Report is reviewed weekly and non-current items resolved within the month to reduce balance sheet liabilities
• Age Analysis must be reviewed weekly to ensure items are not left to age and to ensure accurate and timely cash flow forecasting 

General Housekeeping

• Vendor contact details or any changes to be maintained via the prescribed vendor change workflow. Inactive vendors to be closed off to minimise risk to the business
• The workstation must always be neat and tidy and ALL paper filed away or electronically attached in the designated folders 

Audit and Year-End Preparations

• Compliance with audit and year-end requirements by providing necessary supporting documentation and commentary, reporting and prescribed checks and balances

Minimum Requirements:

Experience:                                                                   

• Minimum of 3 years' experience in an end-to-end (procure to pay) Accounts Payable position
• 3 years’ experience in Accounts Payable in a shared service environment will be highly advantageous
• At least 1-year experience on SAP P2P and FI 

Qualifications:

• Completed Matric/Grade 12
• A diploma or Degree in Finance will be advantageous 

Technical Competencies & Knowledge:

• SAP (AP, Procurement modules and basic FI modules)
• MS Office
• Statutory requirements 

Competencies:

• Supporting and Co-operating
• Interacting and Presenting
• Analysing and Interpreting
• Organising and Executing
• Adapting and Coping
• Attention to detail

Closing Date: 6th, May 2022

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Job Specification:

Key Performance Areas:

• Timely capturing accurate information onto the SAP system
• Processing of payroll at best practice performance levels
• Timely and accurate response to internal and external customer queries.
• Reconciliations and audits.
• Timely and accurate employee payment processing.
• Accurate processing of employee entitlements and statutory deductions e.g. tax, pension, medical aid contributions.
• Assist with customer relations and management thereof 

Minimum Requirements:

Experience:                                                                   

• Minimum of 3 years’ full cycle payroll experience
• 5 years weekly wages experience
• Experience working in a large complex payroll department
• Experience working in cross-functional teams, especially in an environment that includes extensive co-operation with human resources departments 

Qualifications:

• Completed Matric/Grade 12
• Relevant tertiary qualification ideal 

Technical Competencies & Knowledge:

• Thorough knowledge of SAP Payroll System
• Exposure to an HR Administration system
• In-depth knowledge of all payroll related taxes (PAYE, SITE, and VAT) and legislation.
• Computer skills
• Business acumen 

Competencies:

• Thinking Analytically
• Interpreting Data
• Building Relationships
• Meeting Deadlines
• Attention to Detail
• Minimising Risk
• Planning & Organising
• Maintaining Productivity

Closing Date: 15th, April 2022

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Job Specification:

Key Performance Areas:

Spend Category Analytics and Support

• Develop and implement analytics and metrics to improve decision making, measure value and enable a more strategic view of priority category portfolios
• Provide Procurement Executives with commodities movements, relevant cost indices and market dynamics for priority categories
• Support Procurement Executives with forecasting of cost movements for priority categories
• Conduct research on economic trends and developments in relevant supply markets impacting on key categories
• Provision of strategic cost management analyses, including should cost analysis, total cost of ownership in priority areas
• Support Procurement Executives in developing category strategies and cost-saving action plans 

Sourcing Strategy Analytics and Implementation Support

• Provide analytics and support required by Procurement Executives for planning and executing sourcing events
• Conduct supplier financial, capability and performance evaluations and comparisons
• Develop supplier and cost evaluation templates
• Support Procurement Executives with compilation and administration of RFx documentation and events
• Conduct analyses of supplier tender submissions and provide summary reports 

Supplier Performance Metrics and Dashboards

• Collate and present supplier performance information and reports for prioritised suppliers to Procurement Executives to enable effective supplier relationship management and robust performance management 

Spend Analytics, Reports and System Management

• Update and maintain the AVI Group spend cube and ensure the integrity of the data contained within
• Provide spend analyses and reports as required by Procurement Executives
• Liaise with ITSS on spend cube maintenance, improvement and fault-finding, when required
• Provide information and support as required for the Preferential Procurement, Supplier Development and Enterprise Development elements of the BBBEE scorecard 

Benefits Tracking Reports and System Management

• Manage and maintain the Benefits Tracking System (BTS)
• Ensure all procurement initiatives and benefits are correctly logged, completed, approved and maintained
• Provide regular benefits status updates, as well as ad-hoc reports, as and when required
• Provide consolidated updates and reports for all initiatives 

Minimum Requirements:

Experience:                                                                   

• At least 3 years’ experience in an Analyst capacity
• 3 years business/commercial experience
• 3 years in procurement will be advantageous
• Previous working experience in Cost Management, Cost Modelling and Cost Drivers
• Previous work experience in a similar FMCG, Manufacturing and/or Packaging industry will be highly advantageous 

Qualifications:

• A minimum of a 3-year bachelor degree in Commerce, or similar
• An Honour Degree will be advantageous 

Additional Requirements:

• Microsoft Excel
• Data analytics, interpretation and presentation
• Information systems and applications
• Cost analysis, including strategic cost management methodologies
• Working Knowledge in:
  • Project Management
  • Market Research
  • Statistical Analysis
  • Procurement Processes 

Competencies:

• Articulating Information
• Thinking Analytically
• Documenting Facts
• Interpreting Data
• Building Relationships
• Thinking Conceptually
• Minimising Risk
• Attention to Detail

Closing Date: 15th, April 2022

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Job Specification:

Key Performance Areas:

• Provision of Value-Add Analysis on Key Categories and Brands using Available Basket / EPOS Data
• Actively Support the Insights Team in Driving a Multi-source Insights and Analytics Driven Commercial Team
• Ongoing Analysis of Emerging SA Market, Shopper and Category Trends
• Compilation of Key Retailer Reviews / Presentations
• Ad-hoc Consumer Research Projects
• Ongoing Analysis of Emerging Global Consumer and Shopper Trends

Minimum Requirements:

Experience:

• Minimum of 2 years’ experience in a Marketing Insights or Data Insights Field, with proven exposure to multi-source data analysis and research techniques
• Experience within the FMCG or Retail industry

Qualifications:

• Degree or Diploma within a Commercial Field, Business Science, Economics or Statistics
• Post Graduate studies will be advantageous

Additional Requirements:

• Proven ability to analyse and interpret market trends, category, shopper and consumer data
• Ability to understand category and brand strategies, in order to facilitate action orientated and value-add analysis
• Ability to present with confidence
• Ability to story tell using various data / insight sources
• Proficiency with 3rd Party Data Packages such as IRi Temple, BI, Nielsen, Dunnhumby and PnP Customer Insights Portal (CIP), as well as other analytics tools
• Understanding of data set-up, data hierarchies and quality control procedures relating to EPOS / Basket data
• Understanding of different market research methodologies
• Proficiency in using Microsoft Excel / PowerPoint

Competencies:

• Thinking Analytically
• Interpreting Data
• Thinking Rationally
• Articulating Information
• Working Together
• Meeting Deadlines
• Attention to Detail
• Planning and Organising

Closing Date: 12th, April 2022

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Job Specification: 

Key Performance Areas:

Minimum Requirements:

• Identifying appropriate customer orders
• Validating order/combination size in terms of truckloads
• Escalating pricing discrepancies and/or expediting corrections to the sales administration team or the Sales Managers, and once resolved release for further planning
• Order management - materials ordered need to adhere to a full pallet or full layer rules; orders need to be of such a volume to ensure maximum utilization of the delivery vehicle
• Customer engagement - change and consolidate orders (up or down)
• Booking delivery slots at Customer Distribution Centers taking into consideration order requirements; delivery dates and DC capability availability
• Updating Customer DC delivery schedule used for stock allocation and route planning
• Managing Customer and Sales queries
• Customer reporting on service levels and order compliance
• Ongoing Customer engagement with regards to alignment of the rules and master data settings
• Assist in managing service levels-targets set by the business

Experience:      

• 3 -5 years minimum Customer DC Order Planning within the FMCG industry

Qualifications:  

• Completed Degree Logistics or Supply Chain 

Additional Requirements:

• Advanced Microsoft Excel (Formula’s, VLookup’s, Pivots, WhatIF’s)
• SAP: Sales module
• SQL

Competencies:

• Thinking analytically
• Documenting facts
• Staying composed
• Meeting deadlines
• Attention to detail
• Minimizing risk
• Maintaining productivity
• Persisting
• Effective communication

Closing Date: 30th, April 2022

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An opportunity has become available for a Packaging Fitter to join the team at National Brands Ltd, Isando, Coffee & Creamer Factory. The role will report directly to the Engineering Foreman and be responsible for the plant and equipment maintenance and repairs of high-speed packaging equipment and other plant and equipment.

Key Performance Areas:

• Carry out breakdown repair work on mechanical equipment and also assisting ensuring that equipment is running at optimal levels
• Carry out planned and preventative maintenance schedules as assigned
• Plan shutdown work on plant and equipment
• Review planned maintenance tasks and update the maintenance task list
• Complete root cause and failure analysis on prolonged and repeated breakdowns
• Record all maintenance data (Downtime, spares, and improvement recommendations) on Shopware/CMMS
• Assist in equipment commissioning phases
• Continuously seeking ways to improve plant performance
• Implementation of continuous improvement projects in the factory
• Continuously monitor machine performance and be proactive in rectifying potential problems detected
• Continuously adhere to and engage in safe working practices
• Adhere to the company safety policy.
• Ensure all mechanical installations comply with the requirements of the OHS ACT

 Minimum Requirements:

Experience:                                                                   

• Have a minimum of 3 years’ solid experience with High-Speed Packaging machinery working in an FMCG or manufacturing facility
• Working knowledge and proven experience with Pneumatic systems
• Experience with high-speed flow wrapping and cartooning machines
• FMCG Pant Maintenance experience is an added advantage

Qualifications:

• Trade tested at an Accredited Training Facility
• N4 Fitter- Mechanical Trade Theory in Mechanical Engineering
• Computer literacy – Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook (e-mail),

Additional Requirements:

• Must be computer literate
• Excellent Fault Finding Abilities
• Knowledge of SAP would be advantageous
• Good knowledge of CMMS system or similar (SAP, Pragma, Shopware)
• QMS, HACCP and GMP Knowledge advantageous

Competencies:

• Planning & Organising
• Working Together
• Meeting Deadlines
• Minimising Risk
• Attention to Detail
• Maintaining Productivity
• Taking Initiative
• Resolving Conflict

Closing Date: 19th, April 2022

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Job Specification:

Key Performance Areas:

• To achieve the annual sales budget through meeting and exceeding daily and monthly budgets to ensure sustainability of the business
• To manage and control the financial aspects of running the store to ensure store profitability
• To adhere to merchandising standards in line with the brand requirements to ensure good product mix
• To ensure proper stock management and control to minimise loss and to ensure product availability
• To deliver the best customer service to ensure the best customer experience
• To build excellent relationships with all relevant service providers (internal and external)
• To manage human resources effectively by recruiting, planning and administrating payroll properly
• To inspire, motivate, develop and hold people accountable appropriately

Minimum Requirements:

Experience:

• Minimum of 5 years’ retail experience
• Minimum of 12 – 18 months of management experience 

Qualifications:

• Complete Matric/Grade 12
• Tertiary Retail Qualification will be to your advantage 

Skills & Knowledge:

• Knowledge of relevant Industrial Relations (IR) Law
• To discipline staff and initiate enquiries
• Understanding of profit and loss (income) statements
• Good understanding of the retail environment and brands
• Administration and stock management
• Conflict management
• Time management
• Customer service skills
• Leadership skills

Competencies:

• Delivering results and meeting customer expectations
• Follow instructions and procedures
• Leading and supervising
• Achieving personal work goals and objectives
• Adhering to principles and values
• Working with people
• Planning and organising
• Coping with pressure and setbacks
• Persuading and influencing
• Deciding and initiating action
• Adapting and responding to change
• Presenting and communicating information

Closing Date: 18th, April 2022

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Job Specification:

Key Performance Areas:

• Carry out maintenance, repair and fault finding tasks to ensure machine availability for production to reach targets
• Maintain pneumatic, hydraulic and electrical equipment on machinery.
• Perform electrical and mechanical planned maintenance Installation and repair of all machinery.
• Set timing, cams and limits on equipment as per manufacturers’ specifications.
• Investigate root causes of plant failures.
• Support with project implementation.
• Communicate downtime data to the Engineering Foreman and ensure downtime targets are met.
• Work with VFFS packaging machinery, food processing equipment, conveyers, Multi-head weighers, Bosch Flow and roll wrap machines, CAMA Case packing, Cermex, Cam, Klik-klock, robotic palletisers and general factory equipment.

Minimum Requirements:

Experience:                                                                   

• At least 3 years’ experience as a Millwright in high-speed packaging machines and plant equipment maintenance and repairs required within a FMCG environment.

Qualifications:

• Matric / Grade 12
• Trade tested as a Millwright at an accredited training facility

Additional Requirements:

• Occupational Health and Safety Regulations
• Pneumatic and Electro-Pneumatic systems
• PLC programming and VSD set-up knowledge is advantageous Knowledge of QMS, HACCP and GMP’s is an advantage

Competencies:

• Working Together
• Thinking Analytically
• Maintaining Productivity
• Minimising Risk
• Staying Composed
• Articulating Information
• Embracing Change
• Attention to detail

Closing Date: 19th, April 2022