Vacancies at Lindt and Sprungli

Key Responsibilities:

Supply Chain (50%)

COGS

• Maintain integrity of standard costs in the ERP system, including annual review of all standard costs.
• Maintain integrity of controlling related master data in the ERP.
• Assist with the set-up of new items in the ERP and the NPD (New Product Development) Process.
• Support the Head of Commercial Finance for the annual strategic plan, budget process, and April and August revisions to financial estimates for COGS.
• Support the Head of Commercial Finance for Monthly Review of COGS variance (PPV, efficiency and over or under absorption).

Supply Chain

• Provide support and analyze operating expenses of the Supply Chain function.
• Assist the budget process from preparation to implementation for the Supply Chain function, including Distribution, Operating Expense, 3rd party purchases and subcontracting (co-packing).

Internal Reporting

• Ad-hoc support and assistance to finance / controlling team.
• Back-up support for TAGETIK reporting and month-end closing procedures.
• Prepare monthly COGS variance analysis and other Supply Chain related reports

Commercial Support

• Coordinate with Marketing and Operations costing simulations as part of the NPD (New Product Development) Process.
• Support business case presentation for Supply Chain projects.
• Assist with ad-hoc Business Analysis and Commercial Support as and when needed.

Non-Financial Reporting (50%)

Strong involvement and local lead of Non-Financial Reporting

• Define and implement the non-financial reporting process at Lindt South Africa in close collaboration with Group NFR Champion / NFR Controller.
• Responsible to inform about / forward group information to the adequate group of stakeholders.
• Act as first point of contact for Non-Financial Reporting for Group NFR Champion / NFR Controller and within the local organization.

Coordinate local data collection / internal non-financial reporting

• Coordinate the internal non-financial reporting closings for Budget & Latest Estimates.
• Support Data Collector and Data Validator in the collection & review of relevant data and take over the coordination of local data collection process.
• Support the CFO in plausibility check of data. Act as a Data Validator for KPIs appointed by the CFO.
• Safeguard data submission deadlines for local Subsidiary defined by Group Controlling (defined in Non-Financial Reporting instructions) and adhere to principles set out in the non-financial reporting manual.
• Participate in group audit process if required. In case local audit processes are foreseen, act as first point of contact.
• Follow up on recommendations brought up by the Group / local auditor.
• Participate in non-financial budget and YE-review meetings.

Non-Financial Reporting Regulations

• Keep track of latest developments in Reporting standards and local (country) legislations and assess impact on reporting.
• Attend NFR trainings and train the local organization on the training content (“train the trainer”).
• If necessary, inform the Group NFR Champion / NFR Controller about potential group-wide impact.

Non-Financial Reporting Manual

• Participate in review rounds of the Non-Financial Reporting Manual and give feedback to the group.
• Participate in yearly update call of changes in the Manual coordinated by the group.
• Train local data collectors & validators as per Group requirements.

Lindt internal Control System (LICS) for Non-Financial Reporting

• In cooperation with the dedicated LICS champion, define local application of group-defined standard controls.
• Perform defined LICS controls in line with description stored in BWise and adhere to principles set out in the non-financial reporting manual or coordinate the LICS control performance and testing together with the local LICS champion.

Personal Characteristics:

• Needs to have excellent attention to detail;
• A high level of interpersonal skills and ability to engage, communicate and influence internal and external stakeholders at all operational levels;
• Methodical and structured approach to tasks;
• Able to set priorities and clear targets;
• High flexibility; and
• Able to grow with the level of responsibilities and with the size and structure of the business

Skills and Competencies required:

• University degree and ideally studying towards the CIMA degree;
• A minimum of 2 years experience in a finance analytical role;
• Highly numerate with excellent analytical skills and attention to detail;
• Experience in the area of Accounting/Controlling or internal / external audit with strong sustainability interest or sustainability (controlling and reporting) knowledge with strong affinity for data collection / numbers.
• Strong Excel skills, SAP experience considered to be an advantage

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Position Purpose

• To uphold the integrity and promote the image of Lindt by managing day-to-day operations of the Lindt Retail Boutique.  To work closely with the staff members, Store Manager, personnel and appropriate corporate contacts resulting in the aggressive growth and development of the Lindt Brand.

Store Operations:

• Assist with the daily operations of Lindt retail Boutique
• Uphold the values of exemplary customer service through modeling of behavior and establishing appropriate guidelines
• Monitor sales on a daily basis with a goal to maximize store profitability without sacrificing customer service
• Timely ordering of merchandise and supplies with focus on overall inventory management and loss prevention
• Daily reconciling of cash with sales receipts, daily paperwork and accounting, and other store administration
• Develop and grow Corporate Sales business and strategy
• Develop and utilize full knowledge of all products and sales information with a constant focus on achieving sales goals while controlling expenses
• Maintain high standards for cleanliness and food/product safety
• Open and close the Boutique according to shift plan
• Conduct monthly reports as required by Head Office

Marketing:

• Seek out local marketing opportunities and support corporate marketing initiatives
• Implement local marketing initiatives driven by the Marketing department
• Compliance with price changes and corporate merchandising initiatives
• Maintain store merchandising presentation to company standards

Skills & Knowledge:

• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Familiar with social media channels
• Strong time management habits
• A self-starter with an ability to work both independently and as a team member
• Excellent attention to detail, organizational and excellent multi-tasking skills
• Computer literacy in Microsoft, Excel and Outlook
• Experience in merchandising and presentation of premium products along with highly developed customer service and selling skills
• Sales oriented, able to develop and build business
• A talent for sales and selling
• A passion of chocolate!
• Friendly
• Outgoing
• Proactive

Requirements

• 2-4 years retail management experience
• Tertiary education preferred