New Job Openings at The Heineken Company

Key Performance Areas would include, but are not limited to:

• Contribute towards HSE departmental goals and improvements to achieve best practices and standards.
• Overseeing and day to day management of safety and environmental systems and ensuring OHS & ISO 14001 compliance.
• Responsible for contractor management ensuring compliance.
• Conducting training, determine training needs, awareness and orientation overviews and induction for staff and contractors.
• Conducting audits
• Conducting hazard identifications and risk assessments
• Detecting, measuring, monitoring, and reducing of non-conformances
• Responsible for efficient handling of incident and accident investigations
• Reporting on DFIR
• Drive optimisation and improvement of HSE systems and processes which enhance safety, compliance and reduce risk.
• Develop plans and review safety and risk performance against targets regularly to ensure continuous improvement.
• Provide support and guidance to all staff, visitors, and contractors so as to minimise injuries and incidents and non-conformant behaviors.
• Drive effective emergency response plans and access control/loss prevention systems.
• Champions adherence to relevant HSE policies, procedures, work instructions and SOPs
• Report status on risk, HSE status and progress to management.
• Liasing with authorities and emergency services

The successful candidate must have the following experience/skills:

• Grade 12 PLUS National Diploma in Safety or any other relevant qualification 
• SAMTRAC or equivalent
• 3 – 5 years safety experience in the FMCG Industry
• Sound knowledge of the OSH Act and all other Safety, Environmental and Security legislation.
• Good communication skills
• Ability to interact with people on all levels; co-ordinate and facilitate
• Computer literacy is essential.
• Ability to work independently and cope under pressure.
• Ability to organise and lead.

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Key Performance Areas would include, but are not limited to:

• Manage and optimize material operational activities.
• Ensure that the site meets the Packaging plan on time & in full through effective material management processes.
• Ensure FIFO principles are followed on each transaction. 
• Ensure a stable 4-week production plan by ensuring material availability
• Conduct stock takes as per agreed procedures including variance explanations.
• Drive & maintain minimum raw materials levels.
• Management of high-risk materials, expiry & Write-offs, this includes slow moving and obsolete stock.
• Support PIPO process for the site ensuring timely data submission and on time conclusion of consumption or write offs. 
• Ensure effective material governance and reporting.
• Enforce adherence to warehouse capacity and storage principles.
• Ensure competent and motivated personnel within the Materials department.
• Ensure adherence & compliance to the Quality Management System and relevant policies, procedures, work instructions and Standard Operating Principles always.
• Drive innovation and business improvements in support of operational goals.
• Perform stand-in duties for PPML Manager and support end to end PML processes on site.

The Successful candidate must preferably have the following experience/skills:

• Relevant Tertiary Degree in Production, Operations Management or Supply Chain management. 
• Proven track record of working within an FMCG materials management environment. 
• Proven supplier management engagements 
• Strong leadership capabilities and ability to manage people with diverse backgrounds.
• Excellent negotiation and collaboration skills
• High acumen of SAP
• Advanced Excel skills
• Strong analytical abilities & attention to detail
• Strong diligence & mindfulness is essential.
• Advanced level of problem-solving abilities
• Future-orientated and able to generate contingency plans.
• Good verbal/ written communication skills
• Ability to communicate effectively with site management and planners.
• Ability to persevere with tasks and display resilience when confronted with adversity.

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Key performance areas include (but are not limited to):

• Effective Supplier Relationship Management to ensure Purchase Orders are delivered On-Time-In-Full (OTIF)
• Ensure accurate Vendor Records, material Master Data and Pricing
• Create and or convert dependant Purchase Requisitions in SAP
• Create Purchase Orders on SAP and effectively Communicate PO’s to Suppliers.
• Confirm Delivery Dates and manage Delivery Status.
• Assist with population of the Missing Parts report.
• Run daily Procurement Routines and effectively and timeously manage Exception Messages.
• Effectively managed material EOQ’s & MOQ’s.
• Assist with the effective management of material Price Variances.
• Analyse & take corrective action on Abnormal Purchase Requisitions (automated/manual).
• Reduce Working Capital through optimized procurement practices.
• Manage procurement routines for (NPD) & (PUG) post site handover.
• Assist with site - Procurement Risk Management Routines and Control.
• Perform the relevant Administration, Verification and Reporting functions
• Actively participating in Planning Mini-Business and actively drives Continuous Improvement Initiatives

The successful candidate must have the following experience/skills:

• A relevant tertiary qualification /NQF 6 level, majoring in Supply Chain Management and or Purchasing
• 1-3 Years working experience in a procurement & buying environment
• Competency in MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook & PowerPoint.
• Working knowledge of Materials Requirement Planning (MRP) on an ERP suite ( MRP on  SAP MM),
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
•  Previous experience in procurement & buying environment
• Sound interpersonal skills
• Ability to work under pressure.
• Willingness to work extended hours if and when required.
• Ability to analyse, interpret and compute sets of data
• Ability to effectively manage time and prioritize tasks in an organized and structured manner.
• Must have reliable transport to and from work.

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Key Performance Areas would include, but are not limited to:

• Ensuring the establishment, placing, monitoring, and controlling of purchase requirements
• Ensuring all purchase orders are actioned timeously (MRP).
• Actioning outstanding orders timeously (DDL)
• Quick resolution of AP workflows/ Queries (invoices/credits)
• Maintaining MRP health checks daily (FIT) to ensure digital twin of the system.
• Manage 4 weeks window for material requirement planning.
• Always ensure stock availability to prevent production stoppages.
• Maintaining and improving relationships with suppliers and customers.
• Adhering to all ICC procedures pertaining to purchasing process.
• Perform stand-in duties for the Master Scheduler.

The successful candidate must have the following experience/skills:

• Grade 12
• A tertiary qualification in Purchasing/procurement, Supply Chain, Logistics, CIPS or equivalent tertiary qualification will be essential.
• 1-2 years’ experience in purchasing.
• MRP experience
• Able to supervise the correct implementation and utilization of administrative procedures.
• Must be meticulous and consistently display good attention to detail.
• Able to apply purchasing/ buying principles, procedures, and practices in own work area according to organizational requirements.
• Able to interpret product related requirements and apply correct buying/ purchasing techniques to satisfy needs.
• Able to initiate contact with parties relevant to work functions.
• Can develop alternative strategies to handle changes/situations in own working area.
• Is pro-active and anticipates problems before they arise.
• Can follow through with own tasks even if peaks occur and deadlines are set.
• Responds to and resolves customer problems quickly and amicably.
• Computer literate in MS Office, especially Excel on an intermediate level of competency.
• Experience working on SAP purchasing modules will be of an advantage.
• FMCG experience will be of an advantage.
• Strong planning, organizing, and coordinating skills.
• Good communication skills
• Strong interpersonal and persuasive skills to ensure task completion.
• To reflect good leadership behavior towards colleagues, superior and company values

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Key Learning Areas include, but are not limited to the following:

• Business Administration
• Project Management
• Marketing Planning and Activations
• Events & Sponsorships Management
• Influencer marketing

To qualify for selection and participation in this programme, candidates must meet the following criteria:

• Be in possession of a Marketing related tertiary qualification (diploma/degree).
• Computer literacy – Microsoft Suit (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
• Sound communication and presentation skills;
• Effective time management;
• Ability to multi-task and perform under pressure.
• Ability to work in a team
• South African citizen;

Prospective interns must submit the following:

• Motivational letter,
• A curriculum vitae,
• Certified academic record,
• Certified copy of grade 12 certificate
• Certified copy of degree/diploma (if graduated)
• Certified copy of identity document
• A letter from the tertiary institution confirming that the student requires exposure to the workplace to obtain their qualification (if in final year of studies)
• A format for evaluation required by the tertiary institution, e.g. logbook (if in final year of studies)

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Key Responsibilities:

• Maintaining and developing relationships with existing and new customers.
• Achieve monthly sales targets through new business and upselling current customers.
• Use data to inform customers’ understanding of which products can help them reach their goals and how to achieve this.
• Identify and pursue new business opportunities and maintain a healthy pipeline for future deals. 
• Present products to customers in a professional and knowledgeable manner
• Conducting market research to keep up to date with industry trends and competitor activity.
• Build and maintain a strong brand image.
• Communicate and collaborate with other members of the sales and marketing team.
• Drive and maintain Accessibility, Affordability, Availability and Activation
• Run price driven promotions.
• Maintain call strike rate in accordance with targets.
• Share and implement new ideas regarding sales and improving effectiveness of the sales teams and/ or the effectiveness of marketing activities.
• Take responsibility for personal improvement and skills development.
• Follow Heineken Beverages’ policies and procedures and identify opportunities for continuous improvement.

Job Requirements:

• A bachelor's degree or Diploma in Sales, Marketing, or a related field is preferred. Relevant industry training and certifications are an advantage.
• A minimum of 3 years of sales experience
• Relevant experience within the Alcoholic Beverage or broader FMCG industry would be preferable.
• Proven track record of meeting or exceeding sales targets
• Numerical and business acumen experience
• High levels of energy, persistence, drive as well as a sense of urgency.
• The ability to work optimally in a high performance and competitive environment.
• Ability to plan realistically and take action to deliver on time.
• Excellent negotiating skills to gain commitment to solutions by using your influencing and networking skills.
• Have a passion for customer service by making clients and their needs a primary focus.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• High versatility to adapt to changing environment.
• Ability to effectively manage customer relationships.
• Ability to communicate effectively across all levels.

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Key Responsibilities:

• Maintaining and developing relationships with existing and new customers.
• Achieve monthly sales targets through new business and upselling current customers.
• Use data to inform customers’ understanding of which products can help them reach their goals and how to achieve this.
• Identify and pursue new business opportunities and maintain a healthy pipeline for future deals. 
• Present products to customers in a professional and knowledgeable manner
• Conducting market research to keep up to date with industry trends and competitor activity.
• Build and maintain a strong brand image.
• Communicate and collaborate with other members of the sales and marketing team.
• Drive and maintain Accessibility, Affordability, Availability and Activation
• Run price driven promotions.
• Maintain call strike rate in accordance with targets.
• Share and implement new ideas regarding sales and improving effectiveness of the sales teams and/ or the effectiveness of  marketing activities.
• Take responsibility for personal improvement and skills development.
• Follow Heineken Beverages’ policies and procedures and identify opportunities for continuous improvement.

Job Requirements:

• A bachelor's degree or Diploma in Sales, Marketing, or a related field is preferred. Relevant industry training and certifications are an advantage.
• A minimum of 3 years of sales experience
• Relevant experience within the Alcoholic Beverage or broader FMCG industry would be preferable.
• Proven track record of meeting or exceeding sales targets
• Numerical and business acumen experience
• High levels of energy, persistence, drive as well as a sense of urgency.
• The ability to work optimally in a high performance and competitive environment.
• Ability to plan realistically and take action to deliver on time.
• Excellent negotiating skills to gain commitment to solutions by using your influencing and networking skills.
• Have a passion for customer service by making clients and their needs a primary focus.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• High versatility to adapt to changing environment.
• Ability to effectively manage customer relationships.
• Ability to communicate effectively across all levels.