Vacant Jobs at Astral Foods Ltd

Qualifications:

• Minimum Grade 12 and tertiary qualification in Finance, Logistics, Stock Management or Supply Chain management

Experience:

• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in a similar designation, at a similar level in the FMCG stock control, logistics, warehouse and / or cold storage environment

The ideal candidate will be responsible for:

• Management of overall stock movements
• Monitor stock levels and implement strategies to minimize variances
• Supervising and guiding the Stock Control Team to ensure all duties are carried out effectively
• Identify, manage and minimize aged or slow-moving stock – collaborate with relevant departments to determine appropriate actions such as discounting, repurposing or rendering of absolute stock
• Management of all stock-takes and handle all reporting and analysis related to stock movement
• Drive continuous improvement in stock management processes, using data analysis to identify bottlenecks, inefficiencies and areas for improvement
•  Ensure compliance to Stock and Quality control policies and use management tools to close gaps
• Ensuring accurate stock records are maintained to support on-time-and-in-full delivery of orders
• Enforce compliance with company and client standards, focusing on Food Safety, Product Recall and Documentation Control.
• Manage cycle counts, monthly stock-takes and conducting annual stock counts, ensuring compliance with established procedures
• Generating reports on stock levels, outstanding orders / deliveries and other relevant data to prepare and present regular reports on stock performance, key metrics and KPI’s to senior management, as and when required
• Implementing improvements and maintaining stock management system, policies, SOP’s relating to stock management and control
• Addressing stock-related queries daily, resolving discrepancies and communicating with relevant stakeholders
• Analyse root cause of variances and implement corrective actions and communicate same
• Monitor and control budget and expenses related to stock control and the stock control team, ensuring financial reconciliation.
• Collaborate with other departments to ensure accurate invoicing, goods receipt and issued, transfers and reporting to support business-wide improvements
• Build, mentor and lead a high-performing stock control team
• Conduct regular performance reviews, provide ongoing training and development
• Conduct daily team meetings
• Promote adherence to safety and compliance standards, ensuring a safe and effective work environment

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Qualifications:

• Minimum Grade 12 or equivalent qualification
• A tertiary qualification in stock management, logistics, warehousing or supply chain will be a great advantage

Experience:

• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in assisting with stock control administrative and operational processes
• Experience in FMCG / Cold storage environment is essential

The ideal candidate will be responsible for:

• Effective assistance in stock control of finished product within NMCS
• Assisting in controlling returned products and initiating the credit process
• Assisting the Stock Controller and Cold Store Supervisors in arranging stock movements to and from outside storage facilities
• Assisting with weekly and monthly stock takes of the entire NMCS facility and outside storage facilities
• Ensure proper housekeeping is maintained and arranging repairs on racking as required
• Assist in weekly and monthly cycle counts as per cycle count procedures. Ensure all cycle count documentation and reports printed and signed off. All discrepancies to be reported to Senior Stock Controller.
• Ensuring correct stock rotation according to expiry dates and keeping Stock Controller alerted on any movements of which they are not aware

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The ideal candidate would need the following:

• Minimum of a grade 12 education but a tertiary education in Agriculture would be an added advantage.
• Minimum of 3 years breeder experience.
• Be passionate, self-motivated and performance driven.
• Be a team player with strong people skills and the ability to manage a team.
• Must have good administrative skills and the ability to control document flow.

The successful candidate must meet the following requirements:

• Planning, organising, leading and the control of all aspects and duties assigned in order to achieve production standards.
• Managing all labour related issues to ensure that all staff members are contributing towards the objectives of the company.
• The maintaining of product quality, hygiene and bio-security standards.
• Managing all resources to the maximum benefit of the company.
• Implementing and managing the continual improvement principles of 20 Keys, risk and safety.
• Must be pro-active and be able to work accurately and independently.

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The ideal candidate will report to the Financial Accountant and will be responsible for assisting with the following:

• Product costings.
• Updating and maintaining the fixed asset register.
• Processing of general journal entries.
• Performing balance sheet reconciliations.
• Assisting Financial Accountant.
• Processing the cash book on a daily basis.
• Internal and external stock counts / verification.
• Implementing and maintaining 20 keys.

The successful candidate must meet the following requirements:

• BCom Accounting qualification or similar.
• At least 3 years’ experience in the same or similar position.
• Computer literate (Advanced excel and experience on an ERP system).
• Good interpersonal skills and a team player.
• Must be able to work overtime where required.

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The ideal candidate would be responsible for:

• Managing the Value-Added Department with emphasis on production processes and optimizing production. 
• Focus on standards in terms of quality, process flows, maintenance, volumes and food hygiene.
• Full responsibility for all labour related issues including ensuring that all positions are managed at all times.
• Dealing with all disciplinary matters appropriately and according to the company’s disciplinary code.
• Continued interaction and communication with senior management.
• Maintaining and implementing 20 keys principles including Health & Safety of the department.

The successful candidate must meet the following requirements:

• Matric or equivalent qualification.
• PME/PMI qualification.
• Proven record of supervisory experience.
• Proven experience in large scale food production and processing plant.
• Poultry experience would be an advantage.
• Must be computer literate.
• Strong administrative, organizational, interpersonal and time management skills.
• Fluent in English and a second official language.
• The candidate should be hardworking, honest and self-motivated.
• Ability to cope under pressure and manage staff professionally.

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The successful candidate must meet the following requirements:

• Grade 12 preferred
• Computer literacy
• Valid driver’s license and own transport preferred

The ideal candidate would be responsible for:

• Assist with stock management and inventory control
• Ensure compliance with regards to internal controls
• Support audit readiness
• Assist the Stock Controller when required
• Manual tasks such as offloading stock & packing shelves
• Administration
• To assist with adhoc projects.
• Stores / stock experience would be advantageous.
• Must a teamplayer.
• Must be able to work weekends, public holidays and out of usual working hours as and when required