vacancies at Distell

Key Performance Areas would include, but are not limited to

• Inspect change parts on receipt and issuing and report any defects
• P repare correct change parts as per plan to ensure effective change-overs which will assist with packaging lines achieving their OEE targets.
• Maintain/ highlight for maintenance any change parts requiring maintenance or repair
• Area of responsibility is well clean and organised and apply 5S principles
• Ensure correct procedures are followed when issuing and receiving change parts
• Ensure suppliers and customers (packaging lines) requirements are adhered to
• Actively involved in problem solving related to change parts
• Perform risk audits in conjunction with team members and escalate when required
• Executing first line maintenance
• Be able to work overtime/ do shift work (nightshift, etc.) as per requirements
• Responsible for Quality checks of change parts
• Ensure QMS procedures are followed
• Participate actively in workplace improvement activities
• Ensure that all standards/ QMS procedures are complied with (e.g. Safety, Health, Environment, Quality (SHERQ), food safety (FSSC), etc.)

The Successful Candidate Must Have The Following Experience/skills

• Grade 12
• Advantage will be given for a completed NQF 3- Packaging/mechanical qualification.
• Mechanical aptitude.
• Training in SOP & SABS manuals.
• 3 – 5 years’ experience in packaging environment advantageous.

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The purpose of this position is to perform problem solving tasks in an automated AP environment where transactional processing and administrative support is of critical importance. The role included extracting and creating stats for KPIs, processing payments, reviewing unpaid invoices and conducting vendor invoice age analysis; as well as completing and performing vendor reconciliations.

Key Performance Areas Include, But Are Not Limited To

• Proactive risk identification, mitigation and management
• Ensure compliance to Procure to Pay policies, procedures and contracts
• Readsoft - Verify and Optimization of vendors; Utilise Dashboard; Verify & Optimize tracking.
• Processing invoices through ReadSoft (Verify Invoice (OCR), monitor and manage documents in PD for AP, resolve failed workflows, resolve PO exceptions (missing GR, Price /Quantity mismatch) Resolve FI and Form approval issues and Duplicate check)
• Prepare monthly reconciliations for all applicable ledger accounts and resolve all items not reconciled
• Provide relevant and administrative support to business to ensure achievement of objectives
• Vendor Invoice Age Analysis
• Review unpaid invoices
• Extract/create Stats for KPIs
• GRIR analysis and resolving of queries
• Perform effective query resolution and escalate where unable to assist or resolve
• Optimize and improve systems and work processes to drive productivity and reduce cost.
• Participate in benchmarking and process improvement initiatives to improve controls and make processes more effective/efficient.

The successful candidate must have the following qualification, skills and experience :

• Matric Certificate (with Accounting/Maths as a subject); a relevant tertiary qualification in Finance would be advantageous
• Minimum 1-3 years accounts payable or general accounting experience which includes experience in Creditors Function in FMCG company
• Knowledge of accounts payable
• Knowledge of general accounting procedures
• Knowledge of relevant accounting software
• Experience in the following technologies will be given preference: SAP & Readsoft
• Knowledgeable/experience using purchasing systems (ideally SAP, Readsoft), MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook Strong Accounting skills
• Ability to maintain good Vendor Relationships PC Proficiency
• Strong Data Entry Skills General Math Skills
• Strong customer service and team orientation
• Ability to organize, prioritize, and accomplish multiple tasks rapidly with attention to detail
• Ability to gather, analyse, interpret and present relevant quantitative and qualitative data

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Managing team of Sales Consultants to ensure growth of Distell Brand portfolio within the On Con and Off Con Channel across identified country areas outside focus town nodes by creating brand awareness, consumer pull and building brands in line with strategic objectives.

Key Performance Areas would include, but are not limited to:
Strategic & Financial Results

• Market share growth
• Develop formal off and on con plan
• Identify growth opportunities

Operational Results

• Optimise resources to achieve sales targets
• Quarterly Sales Plan
• Analysing and identify growth opportunities with measurement and tracking for reporting purposes
• Manage DVC

Customer & Relationship Results

• Build partnerships with customers
• Call strike rate
• 4 A score compliance vs non compliance

Innovation & Improvement Results

• Drive continuous improvement and implement business improvement initiatives
• Share and implement new ideas regarding sales and improving effectiveness of sales force

Leadership Results

• Skills facilitator & On the job training and Coaching
• Demonstrating Distell Corporate Values
• Coach the sales teams to execute Sales excellence processes
• Effectively manage EPMS and Career Management cycles with team to develop future fit competence
• Key focus on employee engagement

The Successful Candidate Must Have The Following Experience/skills

• Relevant Sales and Marketing tertiary education
• 3-5 years FMCG
• Flexible 44 working hour week and week-end promotions
• The ability to identify and define problems and make balanced and sound decisions
• Strong 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?
• The ability to adjust to change and manage your own energy levels
• Have the ability to plan realistically and take action to deliver on time?
• Excellent negotiating skills to gain commitments to solutions by using your influencing and networking skills
• Have a passion for customer service by making clients and their needs a primary focus
• Have the ability to coach, facilitate, inspire, transform and lead your team towards a shared goal and vision
• Good communication skills
• Self-starter / self-motivator and acting independently

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The purpose of the position is to enable the processing of accurate information for every container load, road freight, airfreight and 3rd party delivery that passes through the export warehouse.

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

• Ensure effective administration of all admin and STO`s documentation
• Accurate and timeous processing of Goods issues
• Ensure Excise and Customs documentation is completed
• Stationary purchasing and issuing
• Accurate completion of Purchase Requisitions
• Coordinate the capturing of the TES Timesheets, requisitions and Worksheets
• Adherence to Internal Audit Standards and Distell Policies
• Adherence to International DC Procedures
• Provide high standard of customer service, both internal and external
• Ensure that Distell’s Risk and Safety Policy is adhered to
• Ensure that the Quality Management System is maintained
• Be able to work overtime when loading plan has not been completed within normal working hours
• Be able to work overtime during Stock Take week
• Accurate capturing of Stock Take PID`s
• Adhoc Admin Functions as required by the DAC.

The successful candidate must preferably have the following qualification, skills and experience:

• Grade 12 (Matric)
• Admin Experience
• Computer literate: SAP, MS Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook)
• Knowledge of SOLAS VGM
• Knowledge of Export Warehouse environment
• Experience in customs and excise documentation
• Strong administrative and communication skills
• The ability to work independently as well as in a team
• A driven and highly motivated person
• Professional

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

• Assist in performing accurate and timeous analyses on liquor samples.
• Assist in implementing and maintaining laboratory accreditation.
• Maintain laboratory equipment in area of responsibility.
• Assist in maintaining the Quality Management system.
• Perform admin duties.
• Assist in maintaining SABS ISO 9002/HACCP documentation.
• Assist in problem solving.

The Successful Candidate Must Have The Following Experience/skills

• National Diploma in Food Technology or Microbiology or equivalent qualification
• (It will be preferable if the candidate requires experiential learning to obtain his/her qualification.)
• Ability to work under pressure.
• Strong numerical aptitude and analytical abilities are essential.
• Computer literacy, preferably MS Office and SAP will be considered advantageous.

Prospective Interns Must Submit The Following

• Covering letter/ Letter of motivation
• A Curriculum Vitae
• Certified academic record
• Certified copy of Grade 12 certificate
• A letter from the tertiary institution
• A format for evaluation, required by the tertiary institution
• Certified copy of identity document