Openings at Nestle -(2 Positions)

Position Summary
Responsible for ethically and science based building the image of and the role of Nestle Infant and Maternal Nutrition products in the 1st 1000 days, with Health Care Professionals and institutions, within a specified territory, in order to compliantly drive recommendation/advocacy /prescriptions for these products. 

A day in the life of...
A Medical Sales Representative 

• Compliance: Using the Code Management system for the specific market as the guiding document for all daily activities, to assist the leadership team to ensure that all activities within the team and region, comply with the WHO International Code for the marketing of Breastmilk substitutes, Nestle Instructions and the local Code.    
• Advocacy: Ensure increased advocacy towards Nestle Infant Nutrition and Maternal products and Nestle Nutrition services, when detailing to HCP’s and calling in HCI, through: applying the acquired skills; incorporating the knowledge of Nestle and competitor products, the territory dynamics and HCP profile in the discussion with the HCP and also contribute to long-term, mutually beneficial relationships during these interactions.
• Manage the assigned territory as per the requirements and guidelines set for Master data management/ HCP classification/ HCP and HCI segmentation, master schedule planning, HCP call rate, call strike rate, HCP surveys and gathering of data for insights that can drive the marketing- and territory action plans.

The creation and execution of a territory specific action plan to contribute to the outputs required by the national- and regional business plans.

What will make you successful

• Science related degree with Physiology/ Nutrition/ Medicine/Biology/ Pharmacology/Nursing/Food Sciences or other Human- or Nutrition science related field.           Marketing or business-related qualification will be beneficial.  
• 1-2 years’ experience as a Medical Sales Representative similar position.
• Skilled in the Medical Field Force Medical Delegate Competencies.

Closing Date: 31st March 2022 

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We are currently looking to hire a Assistant DC Manager for the East and Southern Africa region to join our team in Longmeadow, Johannesburg

Position Summary

The Assistant DC Manager will support the DC Manager in ensuring optimal operational performance, people management and change management during the process of a transformation project for the duration of the contract. Must have a good understanding of warehouse practices and have the flexibility of working across the shifts.

A day in the life of a Assistant DC Manager

• Coordinate the deployment of the Nestle Continuous Improvement principles and practices with an emphasis on sound foundations                                            
• Support DC Manager and Management team in the identification and prioritization of tasks aligned with optimal operational performance and adherence to the transformation Project Plan, ensuring the operations and outcomes are captured in the appropriate manner and timeous decisions are taken      
• Adequately solving any occurring issue in the DC operations                                               
• Follow instructions through a standard work process and perform routine tasks with high level of accuracy                                                                              
• Communicating the scope of work and findings or recommendations. Communicating clearly and objectively the work done and the resulting findings. Use appropriate standards for reporting certain findings or recommendations.
• Must be able to use strategic and critical approaches to decision‐making. Must objectively consider issues, identify alternatives, and choose and implement solutions approaches in order to deliver results and provide value in consultation with the DC Manager     

What will make you successful

• University Degree/ Diploma level education
• 3+ Years of operational warehouse management experience
• Proven track record in managing complex and diverse business problems
• Must demonstrate successful management and leadership skills
• Exceptional communication skills in a high-level business setting
• Demonstrated the ability to successfully lead projects
• Knowledge of statistical theory and applications with the ability to monitor and collect research data to assess accuracy, validity, and integrity.                                         
• Ability to interpret and evaluate results, and create reports and/or presentations.
• Knowledge of appropriate procedures for using Material Handling Equipment to meet defined quality and quantity standards.                                            
• Ability to assist a group or individuals to accomplish specific goals. Ability to manage change by providing the need structure and environment for interactions to be effective.
• Must be able to use strategic and critical approaches to decision‐making. Must objectively consider issues, identify alternatives, and choose and implement solutions approaches in order to deliver services and provide value in consultation with the DC Manager