Open Positions at PepsiCo

Overview

• Responsible for some financial procedures connected with two operating units including the preparation of accounts, financial planning and budgeting, reporting of budget variances, cost control and cost analysis programmes, stock takes, management reporting and any other admin tasks that come up on an adhoc basis. Normally reports to Unit Accountant.

Responsibilities

• Assist with financial analysis and planning
• Perform accounting procedures
• Manage working capital and assist with compilation of annual ops & capital budgets
• Verify monthly ledger accounts and compile monthly reports
• Maintain unit financial procedures and controls
• Supervision of General clerks
• Assist with stock take
• Assist with IT related queries- IT Champion
• Management reporting
• Knowledge on MyHub time management – Super user
• Any other admin task that come up on an adhoc basis
• Computer skills including SAP / PGT and MS Office

Qualifications

• Four years relevant experience
• Grade 12
• BCom / Diploma in Finance or Cost Accounting
• Computer skills including SAP / PGT and MS Office

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Overview

• We are seeking an experienced and results-driven Supply Planning Lead to lead the end-to-end supply planning agenda across the Convenience Foods and Beverages portfolio. Reporting to the Integrated Planning Director, this role is accountable for delivering an integrated supply plan that optimizes service, inventory, capacity utilization and cost performance across the manufacturing network.
• The successful candidate will lead a team of Supply Planners, drive the weekly operational S&OE and monthly S&OP process, manage supply risks and constraints, and ensure alignment across Commercial, Manufacturing, Procurement, Logistics and Finance functions.
• This role is a critical leadership position responsible for enabling business growth while maintaining operational excellence and customer service performance.

Responsibilities

• Lead the end-to-end supply planning process across the CFB portfolio to deliver optimum service, inventory and operational performance.
• Manage and develop a high-performing team of Supply Planners through coaching, capability building and performance leadership.
• Own and facilitate the monthly Supply Review process, providing insights, recommendations and escalation of key supply risks and opportunities.
• Drive alignment between demand, supply, manufacturing capacity and inventory strategies to ensure an executable and sustainable supply plan.
• Lead capacity planning, constraint management and scenario modelling to support business continuity and growth objectives.
• Ensure successful execution of innovation launches, product transitions and commercialization initiatives from a supply planning perspective.
• Drive inventory optimization and working capital performance while balancing service and cost trade-offs.
• Establish strong governance, planning standards and KPI management across the supply planning function.
• Lead continuous improvement, digital transformation and planning maturity initiatives to enhance end-to-end supply chain performance.
• Influence cross-functional stakeholders and facilitate decision-making across competing priorities to achieve overall business objectives.

Qualifications

Education

• Bachelor's Degree in Supply Chain, Logistics, Industrial Engineering, Operations Management or related field.
• Postgraduate qualification will be advantageous

Experience

• 6-8 years of supply chain or planning experience within a FMCG or manufacturing environment.
• Significant supply planning experience with proven ownership of supply, inventory and capacity planning processes.
• Demonstrated people leadership experience, including leading, coaching and developing planning teams.
• Experience leading Integrated Business Planning (IBP), S&OP or Supply Review processes.
• Strong understanding of manufacturing operations, inventory management, network planning and supply chain optimization.
• Experience working across multiple categories, plants or manufacturing networks is advantageous.

Key Competencies

• Strategic and analytical thinking.
• Strong decision-making and problem-solving capability.
• Leadership and talent development.
• Influencing and stakeholder management.
• Operational and execution excellence.
• Change and transformation leadership.
• Commercial and financial acumen.
• Ability to operate effectively in a fast-paced, complex and highly matrixed environment.

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Overview

• The Senior Demand Planner is responsible for driving forecast accuracy, demand visibility, and alignment between commercial and supply planning. Independently manages planning activities and collaborates cross-functionally to deliver operational targets.
• Responsible for assigned categories within the integrated demand planning function. Interfaces with Commercial, Sales, RGM, Marketing, Customer Collaboration, and Supply Chain leadership teams.

Responsibilities

• Drive execution of forecasting activities aligned to sales optimization and AOP targets.Monitor operational risks, exceptions, and planning deviations and implement corrective actions.
• Collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders to ensure alignment of plans and priorities.Drive continuous improvement and demand planning process optimization within the Category.Lead category review forums and planning routines.Monitor operational risks, exceptions, and planning deviations and implement corrective actions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Supply Chain/Logistics
• 4-6 years in a Demand Planning role
• 6 Years Experience in FMCG Excel proficiency,
• Planning Systems indepth Knowledge e.g SAP, JDA
• Analytical capability
• Stakeholder management
• Communication skills
• Problem-solving capability, and
• Continuous improvement mindset.

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Overview

• Supervises the accounting function of the unit. Responsible for the maintenance of accounting and financial practises / policies. Liaises with uni in preparation of budgets and financial reports. Other functions include, internal audits, training, master data maintenance, financial process control, and authorisation control.

Responsibilities

Debtors Supervision

• Perform weekly reconciliation of all IDC accounts, ensuring balances are accurate and discrepancies are identified, investigated, and resolved timeously.
• Conduct regular account reviews and drive follow-up actions on all outstanding items.
• Present reconciliations to the Financial Manager weekly for review and sign-off, ensuring compliance, accuracy, and effective financial control.
• Prepare and submit monthly debtor reports and EC controls accurately and within prescribed deadlines.
• Complete and reconcile monthly cash controls, investigate variances, and obtain Financial Manager sign-off.
• Review, calculate, and reconcile IDC commissions weekly and monthly, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and timely resolution of discrepancies.
• Maintain supporting documentation and submit commission reports for management review and approval.
• Manage and administer IDC Driver accounts, including debt recovery actions on Driver-to-Pay accounts.
• Resolve client claims relating to price validity, POD queries, account adjustments, and system-related discrepancies.

Cash Flow Management

• Drive collection strategies to improve cash flow and reduce debtor days.
• Monitor customer credit limits and recommend amendments where necessary.
• Assess customer payment trends and identify potential credit risks.
• Work closely with Sales and distribution teams to manage customer account issues.

People Growth and Leadership

• Supervise, coach, and develop the Debtors team to ensure high performance and productivity.
• Allocate workloads and monitor team performance against agreed targets.
• Conduct regular one-on-one meetings and performance reviews.
• Identify training needs and provide ongoing support to team members.
• Promote a culture of accountability, teamwork, and customer service excellence.

Systems, Procedures and Practices

• Maintain accurate and up-to-date customer master data.
• Validate and process approved master data changes, ensuring supporting documentation is in place.
• Record all customer master data amendments in the change register. Maintain functional policy and legal framework
• Implement functional best practices
• Utilize SAP functionality
• Report functional information
• Utilization of functional resources

Relationship Results

• Shared Service Centre Sales Administration and Credit Management contact at unit level
• Satisfy 'customers'
• Utilize service provider network
• Maintain interdepartmental relations at bakery unit level

Continuous Improvement

• Identify opportunities to improve debtors processes and controls.
• Implement best practices to enhance efficiency and collection performance.
• Assist with system enhancements and automation initiatives.
• Participate in month-end and year-end financial close activities.

Qualifications

• Diploma or Degree in Accounting, Finance, Commerce, or related field.
• Certificate in Credit Management (advantageous).

Previous Experience

• 5–7 years' experience in Accounts Receivable, Debtors, or Credit Control.
• Minimum 2–3 years' experience in a supervisory or team leadership role.
• Experience managing high-volume customer accounts.
• Strong experience with reconciliations, collections, and dispute resolution

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Overview

Equipment Maintenance

• Single Point of Accountability for the Condition and performance of all Mechanical Equipment and infrastructure on the Krugersdorp Mill site
• Serves as a lead Mechanical on repairing, installing, replacing and testing mechanical, equipment, and appliances.
• Diagnoses and performs complex Mechanical maintenance and repairs on a variety of mechanical equipment (Process, Packing, Palletizing, compressors and dryers)
• Supports the site Utilities maintenance team with Mechanical work.
• Performs Mechanical preventative maintenance inspections and repairs on a variety of Mechanical equipment
• Provides troubleshooting and demand maintenance work on a variety of equipment and systems along with other equipment related to production and facility operations.
• Collaborates and coaches shift Apprentice to troubleshoot analog/digital hardware problems on various systems.
• Conducts tests to troubleshoot and test transformers, motors, switchgear and other mechanical devices for defects.
• Reviews and updates equipment maintenance schedule requests and specification changes through Engineering Planner.
• Diagnoses and corrects mechanical systems and equipment malfunctions; test, adjust, sequence, synchronize and align such systems and equipment as pumps, gearboxes, conveyors, bearings.
• Spares review – complete new spares requests in line with Special purchase requests raised during Planned Maintenance and Shutdown work.
• Participate in problem solving for complex mechanical engineering processes and mechanical work with manufacturing departments, sub-contractors, suppliers and customers.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for on-the-job induction of new apprentices on site (taking them through maintenance standards, philosophy, equipment designs and drawings, ways of work, hierarchies and rules)
• Ensures that proper guidance is given, training, competency assessments using portfolios of evidence and sign offs are done for new apprentices until they are fully qualified.
• Supports Supervisors in the development of the Operators on baseline technical skills to be capable of completing First Line Equipment Maintenance.
• Set-up and lead problem solving sessions with electricians.
• Complete key equipment repairs and breakdown support on critical equipment.
• Assist shift teams with troubleshooting.
• Complete equipment modifications motivation for approval.
• Review with the Maintenance Planner schedules based on equipment performance.

Qualifications

• Qualified/trade tested Fitter and Turner.
• N4 mechanical engineering/Fitter qualification.
• Minimum 3 years maintenance experience in the FMCG environment.
• Computer literate with knowledge of MS Office and maintenance software (CMMS Systems -SAP etc.)

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Overview

• To provide mechanical support through the inspection, servicing, repair, and maintenance of company vehicles, including trucks and bakkies, ensuring vehicle reliability, safety, and compliance with operational standards

Responsibilities

• Perform routine maintenance and servicing on company vehicles.
• Conduct daily vehicle checks, including oil, water, tyre pressure, and brake inspections.
• Repair mechanical and electrical vehicle faults.
• Assist with vehicle breakdowns and emergency roadside support.
• Repair accident-damaged vehicles and ensure roadworthiness.
• Manage tyre maintenance and wheel repairs.
• Complete maintenance records and report vehicle defects.
• Ensure compliance with health, safety, and company procedures

Qualifications

• Grade 12 (Matric).
• Valid Code 10 or Code 14 driver's licence may be required.
• Trade test in Diesel Mech/Mechanical Engineering will serve as an Advantage
• Basic mechanical knowledge and vehicle maintenance experience specifically Trucks.
• Ability to work standby and respond to breakdowns when required.
• Good communication, problem-solving, and teamwork skills