Vacancies Available at The Heineken Company

Key Responsibilities:

• Maintain cost effective inventory management of all goods. 
• Check depot coverage daily and communicate with Planning if required.
• Report all stock outs to Management, Sales, and Planning stakeholders. 
• Liaise with the planning team to resolve stock issues. 
• Manage write-offs and keep losses to a minimum.
• Ensure optimal stock availability and stock rotation.
• Participate and assist in inventory counts as prescribed in the organizations policies and procedures.
• Assist with issuing and receiving primary and secondary distribution shipments on SAP.
• Create physical Inventory Documents for daily cycle counts and monthly stock counts.
• Conduct regular floor walks to ensure that Inventory housekeeping is done daily.  
• Maintain the highest possible level of customer(Internal and external) service. 
• Ensure that customer complaints are resolved swiftly and efficiently.
• Manage stock movements and documentation in accordance with ICC and Internal/External audit controls.
• Conduct routine Quality Control inspections in the Distribution Centre.
• Ensure that updated quality guidelines are displayed throughout the warehouse. 
• Complete shelf-life tracker and highlight short dated stock to quality control. 
• Conduct quality control checks on receipt of stock and before stock is dispatched. 
• Ensure that the FIFO principle is applied to stock movements by printing bin pulling sheets for the warehouse. 
• Adhere to the stock age policy and ensure that all concessions are raised and approved. 
• Adhere to product recall policy. 
• Isolate frozen stock and move it to the blocked stock zone on SAP to stop orders from being placed against it and to reflect the correct days of cover. 
• Assist with Quality Audits 
• Implement and adhere to Internal Control Measures such as ICC’s, ISO requirements and Operations Excellence.  
• Check that all Secondary Distribution shipment packs are correct and complete.
• Ensure that all Inter-depot Movement Notes are correct and complete. 
• Audit all Primary Distribution and Secondary Distribution Gate Registers against physical documents and final load plan. 
• Ensure that all stock and shipment packs are filed as per policy requirements. 
• Assist with credit queries. 
• Process customer and driver corrections as required. 
• Investigate loads that are either short or over and charge depots/drivers and/or 3PL‘s for shortages.  
• Assign variance reasons to all driver and customer corrections. 
• Evaluate that all Route Settlement Correction invoices have been recorded in the register and sent to customers for signature. 
• Track and resolve missing and unsigned invoices within the specified timeframe.
• Capture missing, broken and foreign survey data. 
• Generate and archive stock age concessions and link them to shipments that are received out of specification.
• Ensure that all invoice queries from customers and transporters are resolved timeously. 
• Report on missing documents and errors found. 
• Ensure that Operational Costs cents per liter cost is contained through continual investigation and improvement of asset utilization. 
• Follow the organizations policies and procedures and identify opportunities for continuous improvement.

Job Requirements:

• Minimum Grade 12 (Matric) Qualification.
• At least 6 Months relevant experience in FMCG Logistics / Distribution Environment
• Proficient in MS Office, SAP, Strato, Success Factors experience beneficial.
• The ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
• Excellent communication skills (both written and oral) and sound presentation skills.
• The ability to work after hours and / or shifts.
• Knowledge of all relevant legislation.
• Knowledge of customer service principles and practice.
• Experience in a customer service environment is essential.
• Excellent communication skills (both written and oral) and sound presentation skills 
• The ability to work after hours and / or shifts if necessary. 

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Strategic & Financial Results

• Develop, implement and continuous review of HBI’s health, safety and risk strategy.
• Ensure all health and safety policies, procedures, and practices are compliant with local legislation in each market.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of health and safety legislation and best practices globally and locally.
• Identify Risks/opportunities/strategies to leverage Health, Safety and Risk performance.
• Determine benchmarking requirements to establish common indicators/measurements.
• Assure compliance to all company and statutory regulations.
• Health, Safety and Risk Health, Safety and Risk reporting to all governance committees within Heineken Beverages & HBI.
• To plan and control the central Health, Safety and Risk budget to deliver the most cost-effective results leading to continued competitive advantage.

Operational Results

• Achieve Health, Safety & Risk statutory compliance, the Health, Safety & Risk goals and management system requirements.
• Assure the maintenance and development of ISO1800 (45000) Health and Safety management systems for the agreed area/site/market and retain accreditation.
• Coordinate with local regulatory bodies to ensure compliance and address any issues promptly.
• Lead and facilitate the development of policies, standards, philosophies and assure/facilitate implementation.
• Assure the maintenance and development of management systems for each area and retain accreditation.
• To manage company policies and statutory regulations for Health, Safety and Risk, including looking at accident prevention & implementation of systems to reduce accident rates.
• To ensure the development and implementation of training Health, Safety and Risk ensuring mandatory training is delivered.

Customer & Stakeholder Relationship results

• To build effective partnerships with suppliers, regulatory bodies and government agencies which lead to continuous improvement in their services.
• Build effective relationships with all stakeholders within HBI and wider Heineken, to ensure Health Safety & Risk compliance
• Support commercial teams by providing health and safety expertise in client proposals and projects.
• Ensure health and safety considerations are integrated into business development activities.
• Collaborate with clients and partners to ensure joint health and safety initiatives are effectively implemented.

.Innovation & Improvement Results

• Continuously improve and innovate Health, Safety & Risk technology approaches & practices.
• Promote and drive collaboration between other Heineken Opco’s inn the AME (Africa Middle East) Region to drive performance improvement through benchmarking both internally and externally.
• Effect organization change & drive effective innovation, results and teamwork.
• To develop a culture of continuous improvement to drive improvements within Health, Safety and Risk.
• Establish forums/networks for effective functional communication/knowledge transfer.
• Lead functional knowledge management and sharing processes: Lead as a center of excellence and subject matter expert for HBI.

The successful candidate must have the following experience/skills:

• Relevant Degree (Honors Degree will be advantageous)
• 8-10 years' minimum relevant working experience.
• Experience in working with Africa/International countries.
• Proven experience in Health and Safety Management Systems.
• Strong leadership capabilities with a focus on influencing key stakeholders.
• Subject matter expert in Health, Safety and Risk legislation.
• Incident investigation.
• Partnerships with regulatory bodies and government agencies.
• Health, Safety and Risk reporting to all governance committees Implementation of preventative measures.
• Track record of continuous improvement initiatives.
• Experience in benchmarking current processes against best practices.
• Proven experience in improvement of Health and Safety objectives with regards to DIFR, IOD, incidents, Hazards and near misses.
• Maintain a high level of confidentiality and professionalism.
• Excellent interpersonal & communication skills (verbal & written).
• Computer literacy essential (MS Excel, PowerPoint)

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Key Responsibilities:

• Maintain the effective functioning of departments under the span and control of the logistics team namely: Optimal Transport Management, Customer Deliveries and Warehouse operations. 
• Ensure that systems and procedures operate effectively. 
• Deliver effective and outstanding delivery service. 
• Maintain the company vehicles, material handling equipment and site in a cost-effective manner. 
• Ensure the efficient provision of security services. 
• Engage transport suppliers to maintain optimal fleet uptime to deliver on customer service commitments.
• Audit and ensure adherence to the relevant road traffic legislation. 
• Conduct regular fleet inspections as per the fleet guidelines to ensure compliance with road traffic act and internal measures. 
• Understand and monitor fleet key performance indicators and implement corrective action plans where required. 
• Ensure that Fleet/Transport Resourcing is optimal and that their appearance upholds the company image at all times.  
• Manage performance of contractors in according to the agreed SLA. 
• Oversee the Warehouse to ensure the stock availability and the quality of the stock. 
• Manage DOC and working capital.
• Oversee Returnable bottles i.e., returns to issues and weeks/days in trade.  
• Ensure that all product invoicing and empty return procedures are adhered to. 
• Manage operations execution and expenditure in line with budgets and forecasted resourcing. 
• Minimize overtime and temporary employee usage. 
• Look for internal and external financial optimization opportunities. 
• Provide input into the monthly financial performance, analysis and ensure the necessary plans are put in place to correct if     required. 
• Ensure that the Asset Management Master data is up to date and accurate. 
• Assist Ops Manager with compiling the yearly operational and capital budget for individual departments. 
• Provide input in updating the expense budget through 1st and 2nd forecast taking into account all operating variables. 
• Mange the end-to-end Owner Driver function in line with the latest Owner Driver management guidelines. 
• Ensure Customers receive deliveries within the agreed service level requirements.   
• Ensure optimal resourcing to meet Customer service requirements.  
• Manage the customer ID Card process.  
• Assist in the development of Business plans in line with the relevant guidelines. 
• Facilitate the understanding and execution of the Business plan by all relevant stakeholders
• Analyze the customer service results and ensure that detailed plans are developed to widen the competitor gap.  
• Gather customer intelligence and make the necessary changes to support superior customer service delivery. 
• Review internal and external business processes for alignment with business strategy.  
• Maintain product quality and relevant stakeholders engaged. 
• Handle customer complaints and ensure that corrective action is taken where necessary.  
• Ensure customer DSPs are aligned to the activity and changes communicated.  
• Manage the OTIF component of customer service.  
• Evaluate and maintain loss control procedures on an on-going basis. 
• Ensure that the delivery fleet complies with all legal requirements as per the Road Transport Quality System. 
• Ensure that stacking heights are complied with and maintained. 
• Adhere to and maintain site housekeeping standards. 
• Ensure adherence to site safety standards as part of the Safety, Health, and Environmental Committee.  
• Ensure compliance with all relevant legislation. 
• Manage the organization’s assets in line with policy and procedure.  
• Review and sign off the necessary internal governance processes.  
• Assist in conducting monthly stock counts in line with Inventory management procedures and processes. 
• Ensure routine Quality Control inspections in the Distribution Centre. 
• Conduct and manage Quality and Risk Audits 
• Manage ICC Audits and ensure that ICC standards are adhered to. 
• Understand, implement, and adhere to Internal Control Measures such as: ICC’s, ISO requirements, Owner Driver Audits and     Operations Excellence requirements. 
• Create an environment that allows for cross functional learning and integration. 
• Conduct regular team meetings to understand performance as well as to ensure achievement of short- and long-term objectives. 
• Ensure that all reports are compiled and analyzed to monitor costs and efficiencies. 
• Ensure that Operational Costs cents per liter is contained through continual investigation and improvement of asset utilization     and effective warehouse management. 
• Collaborate with the COE on business Improvement projects/ plans.  
• Support regional initiatives in line with the business plan.  
• Follow the organizations policies and procedures and identify opportunities for continuous improvement.

Job Requirements:

• A Relevant tertiary qualification (degree) in Logistics or Supply Chain Management
• A minimum of 5 years of relevant experience, inclusive of 3 years in a Leadership/management role. 
• Proficient in MS Office, SAP, Strato, ATG, TMS, Tableau, Qlikview, Success Factors experience beneficial. 
• The ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines. 
• Excellent communication skills (both written and oral) and sound presentation skills. 
• The ability to work after hours and / or shifts if necessary. 
• Knowledge of all relevant legislation. 
• Knowledge of customer service principles and practice. 
• Experience in a customer service environment is essential

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Key Responsibilities:

Strategic & Financial Results

• GL Account reconciliations and Submission
• Monthly journal processing
• Assistance with year-end and interim tasks
• Annual financial statements
• STATS SA questionnaires
• Timely submission with queries
• Feedback from Group financial controller

Operational Results

• Debtors and audit committee Reporting
• Assist with managing insurance renewal process, as well as assist with monthly accounting of insurance related items
• Correct and timeously consolidation of applicable 

Customer & Relationship Results

• Build effective relationships with external and internal stakeholders
• Assist business with accounting related queries, month end processes and journals
• Resolve insurance related queries
• Assist with training and develop of Top trainees
• Performance score card
• Timely resolving of queries
• Feedback from Group Financial controller

Innovation & Improvement Results

• Drive continuous improvement in area of responsibility
• Improve effectiveness of tasks
• Provide evidence of improvements

Work Experience 

• At least 3-5 years relevant work experience (FMCG will be an advantage)
• Junior Managerial experience will be an advantage
• Fully computer literate in SAP and MS Office (advanced Excel skills)
• Experience in financial reporting software packages, SAP BPC and Wdesk will be beneficial
• Accreditation to a professional body will be advantageous.

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Key Responsibilities:

• Ensure that incoming stock is received as per the relevant Work Instruction and procedure.
• Ensure that stock is correctly picked, counted and/or packaged as per the relevant Work Instruction and procedures.
• Ensure that all stock in the Warehouse is packed according to procedure.
• Assist with bin maintenance and do weekly bin maintenance checks.
• Assist with cycle counts and stock takes.
• Assist the Warehouse Co-Ordinator with duties when required.
• Ensure that good housekeeping practices are carried out.
• Attend and ensure that department targets are attained.
• Ensure that the Quality management system is maintained and applied.
• Ensure monthly report information is supplied.
• Perform Admin Clerk duties when required.
• Ensure that all Material Handling equipment is maintained as per the organization’s procedures.
• Load and offload delivery vehicles and containers when required.
• Perform ad hoc requests when required.
• Ensure that the organization’s Risk and Safety policy is adhered to.
• Follow the organization’s policies and procedures and identify opportunities for continuous improvement.

Job Requirements:

• Minimum Grade 12 (Matric) Qualification.
• 2 years relevant experience in a Warehouse environment

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Key Performance areas include, but are not limited to:

• Ensuring reliable and efficient performance of Site Utilities and Cellar Equipment
• Ensuring Utilities usages are managed within usage targets and are consistently improved.
• Ensuring effective Environmental, Health, Safety and Risk Management in line with OSHACT, Heineken procedures and policies and other relevant prescribed standards.
• Ensure World Class Asset Care and Maintenance Principles are introduced and adhered to.
• Compile, Manage and control Maintenance Budgets, including Capital Projects.
• Manage Team performance and development.
• Plan Utilities availability and maintenance shutdowns and compile short- and long- term equipment replacement plans.
• Develop and implement annual departmental business plans and assist in driving Site’s business plan.
• Ensure Maintenance plans are current and drive adherence to plans.
• Reduction of unplanned downtime to plant, optimization of equipment utilization and efficiency.
• Manage site facilities and infrastructure.
• Ensure compliance to ISO 9001 and Food Safety within area of control. 

The successful candidate must have the following experience / skills:

• Recognized Tertiary Qualification: B. Sc Engineering, B. Eng or B. Tech degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering
• A Government Certificate of Competency (Factories) Would be advantageous.
• At least 5 years’ experience in Utilities and equipment Maintenance and management, preferably in a food, beverage or fast-moving consumer goods environment.
• Good Working knowledge of plant equipment in light industrial applications (Coal
• Fired Boilers, Steam Reticulation, Refrigeration systems (Ammonia), Cooling towers / condensers, Air Compressors, Wastewater management, water treatment)
• Computer Literacy (MS Office, SAP)
• People and performance Management
• Sounds written and verbal skills.
• A Willingness to work outside of normal working hours when required.
• The successful candidate must drive best practices, be innovative and be able to motivate their team.

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

• Manage the planning function of Production maintenance
• Assist with budget compilation and management for scheduled and general maintenance
• Ensure adherence to Quality Management systems
• Maintain master data, PM schedules and task lists on SAP
• Manage all routine maintenance tasks effectively by sourcing spares, liaising with the centralised workshop personnel and external contractors and managing the quality of the tasks performed.
• Scrutinise maintenance schedules of all equipment to improve productivity and efficiency
• Plan and ensure timeous execution of all statutory work according to the Occupational Health and Safety Act
• Adhere to OSHact requirements
• Manage selected Capex and abnormal maintenance projects
• Manage people
• Facilitate problem solving sessions for responsible lines in plant

The successful candidate must have the following experience/skills:

• Matric with a mechanical / electrical related certificate.
• A minimum of 5 years engineering / maintenance / manufacturing experience in a FMCG
• Computer literacy (MS Office, Word, Excel, SAP will be an advantage)
• Knowledge of workshop and engineering tools will be an advantage
• Experience in Maintenance Planning will be and advantage
• Technical work experience – Completion of Trade test will be advantageous
• Must be able to function within a team environment
• Ability to work under pressure and independently
• Good interpersonal skills

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

• Performing maintenance and identifying maintenance requirements on electrical equipment, which entails:
• Regular inspection of bottling equipment, electrical motors, pumps distribution boards etc.
• Ensuring that preventative maintenance is executed according to schedule
• Assisting with installation of new equipment
• Ensuring that related administration is attended to timeously
• Ensuring that operational services (electrical) are provided timeously and according to specification.
• Adhere to all safety procedures and policies.
• Performing ad-hoc duties within the department if and when required
• Fault Finding in Motor control centres. (MCC)
• Execution and upgrading of maintenance schedules
• Implemented initiatives of business plan
• Operating / shutting down and changing over machines and equipment to prescribed quality standards.
• Participation in Mini-Business activities
• Reading and understanding of electrical drawings (eCad)
• Good knowledge of electrical reticulation in a plant environment
• Repairs of production machinery as well as site related electrical work eg; boilers, compressors, lighting, installations, etc.
• Methodical fault finding and maintenance of electrical motors, control panels and distribution boards.
• Excellent working knowledge of sensor control, HMI, switchgear, AC Motors, relay logic, industrial instrumentation, basic understanding of PLC, servo motors, VSD.
• Comply with Heineken Beverages’ standard operating practices.
• Excellent housekeeping

The successful candidate must have the following experience/skills:

• Electrical Trade with N3 or equivalent Electrical qualification (NQF 4)
• 2 years experience in an FMCG environment
• N4-N6 technical qualification will be advantageous
• Working knowledge of wiring diagrams
• Familiar with conveyor line control, PLC automation (preferably Siemens S7) and high speed machinery.
• Ability to work independently and make decisions under pressure.
• Must be willing and able to perform standby duties when required (call-outs after hours)
• Must be willing and able to work extended hours (overtime) and or shifts when required.
• Ability to copy with the inherent physical demands of the position.
• Possess good communication skills on all levels.
• Working experience with bottling machinery will be a distinct advantage
• Have own reliable transport available
• Active involvement in mini-business activities
• Able to work within a team