35 FMCG Retail jobs in South Africa on Job Mail

A food manufacturing company that is part of a large group, is looking for a plant supervisor to be based in Johannesburg.

This manufacturing company focuses on plant and meat products in South Africa and also exports.

The role requires you to be responsible for the manufacture of conforming Product at the right Cost, on Time and in line with the Production Plan and with the correct levels of Manpower 

Experience & Qualifications:

• NQF 4 - Production / Oprerations Management Qualification
• 5+ years experience in Food manufacturing
• At least 1 year in a Supervisor role
• HACCP, GMP knowledge

Do you want to expand your Retail knowledge and work in Saudi Arabia on contract to assist in the setting up of various SPAR shops. Have you worked for SPAR retail before and you are looking for some adventure and be prepared to work hard, then please apply

Must be qualified in a business-related discipline.

Will have a demonstrated ability to lead and manage a Retail and Merchandise function in a multi business unit environment.

Strong Operational and Store Development expertise, ideally from Fashion/Lifestyle/Sport.

Will have a proven ability to drive cultural and structural change via collaboration and a clear value placed on high performance, quality and service.

Have delivered positive commercial outcomes within a large business environment or International brand and have high level financial management skills

Results and Performance driven

Demonstrated ability to lead, manage and motivate high performance teams

Expertise in budgeting, strategic planning, retail operations, merchandise management/trading, campaign management, space planning and sales management

Must have a MBA in Business or equavalent - BA in Business Management with plus minus 10 years experience.   Housing, transport and other incentives - no taxes on any income.    More information will be provided on request

Do you want to expand your Retail knowledge and work in Saudi Arabia on contract to assist in the setting up of various SPAR shops. Have you worked for SPAR retail before and you are looking for some adventure and be prepared to work hard, then please apply

To assist the Commercial FMCG director in  growing the category

Achieve growth top and bottom line

Maintain healthy assortment  - ensuring that supplies are available to public

Must have strong analytical skills as well as  negation skills and strategic thinking

Basic salary - Housing - Transport - incentives

More information will be supplied on request

Do you have at least 10 years Retail experience. Do you want to be instrumental in setting up various SPAR outlets in SAUDI ARABIA and has worked in a SPAR retail set up before? Then this position might interest you. This is to start off with a 12 month contract but as the authorities in SAUDI is looking to expand the SPAR Brand this is a huge opportunity

Plan and implement the overall supply chain strategy
Collaborate with Sales, Operations, and Customer Service teams
Determine key supply chain KPIs
Suggest solutions for process improvements
Identify process bottleneck and implement solutions in a timely manner
Train and evaluate others
Provide constructive feedback
Work with finance, sales, and manufacturing team to determine best vendors and distributors
Build and maintain good relationships with vendors

Sense of ownership and pride in your performance and its impact on company’s success
Critical thinker and problem-solving skills
Team player
Good time-management skills
Great interpersonal and communication skills

BA in Supply Chain Management, Finance, or similar relevant field

Previous working experience as a Supply Chain Manager for (10) years
Hands on experience with supply chain management software (such as SAP MM, AP Modules, SAP Plant Maintenance, etc.)

Basic salary - housing - transport - incentives

More information will be provided on request

Our client, a giant in the FMCG arena, seeks a Procurement Capex Specialist. Reporting to the Capex Lead, you will be responsible for formulating & executing strategies that deliver cost effective solutions for significant/major Capex projects & execute best practice procurement processes for strategy development, contractual risk management, strategic sourcing, expediting & contract admin.

Minimum Job Requirements:

• B.Com or B.Sc in Engineering.
• Min 3 years’ experience on major capital projects at a Project Procurement Manager level.
• Proven ability to effectively manage and negotiate contracts.
• Demonstrable technical knowledge, experience and expertise of the company process and its associated technology.
• Advanced proficiency on the Microsoft Office suite.
• Must be prepared to travel to all the SSA Operations.

Key Performance Areas:

• Support the alignment with the Capex Engineering Lead to agree accountability and deliver technically based value to major Capex projects, i.e. deliver both Opex and Capex value.
• Support the ongoing development of the Capex procurement process for the entities to execute and assist with their ongoing development of in-country capability.
• Drive and promote a Capex framework for the entities that ensures agile delivery.
• Deliver spend categories that have been identified as an opportunity for cross project/group volume consolidation and develop multi-project framework agreements covering multiple years.
• Provide call-off contracts (including the development of master data within the ERP/TQ system) covering common Capex items to reduce cycle times.
• Assist with the adjudication of major contracts and design/draft contracts on behalf of the operations.
• Facilitate consultation and co-operation between peer functions and procurement and ensure that information, knowledge and best practices are shared proactively and openly.
• Undertake and/or supervise project risk profiling by Project Contractors / Quantity Surveyors.

Competencies:

• Highly developed interpersonal and relationship building skills.
• Results driven, bias for action and a passion for customer service excellence.
• Resilient and ability to thrive under pressure.
• Proactive and confident to make recommendations and decisions.
• Highly developed communication and presentation skills.
• Excellent organisational skills and deadline driven.
• Analytical and detail-orientated with continuous improvement mind-set.
• Innovative, intuitive with ability to anticipate, and interpret complex issues impacting on functional area.
• Integrity.
• Openness to change and new ways of working.
• Diligence and conscientiousness.

Our client, a giant in the FMCG arena, seeks a Category Specialist: Agriculture category, for a 24-month fixed term contract. Reporting to the Category Lead: Engineering, Mechanical, Electrical & Services, you will provide support in implementing projects, managing tenders, managing suppliers, performing analyses & preparing presentations related to operating plans and cost reduction strategies.

Minimum Job Requirements:

• B.Com/B.Sc Degree or equivalent in Procurement, Engineering or similar.
• Minimum 3 years experience in Procurement / Category / Supply Chain.
• Knowledge of Agriculture Vehicle Spares, Agriculture Equipment & Maintenance Services, advantageous.
• Proven ability to effectively manage and negotiate contracts.
• Knowledge of advanced analytical tools and Continuous Improvement process.
• Excellent analytical capabilities to extract insights from gathered data.
• Highly confident with the use of databases, Excel and Project Management Tools.

Key Performance Areas:

• Generate cost savings through the development and execution of category strategies in the MRO Agriculture Category for Agriculture Spares, Agriculture Vehicle Spares and Agriculture Vehicle Services.
• Manage the procurement category process from compiling the tender/enquiry, issuing tender/enquiry, evaluating/adjudicating tenders received, bid clarification, assistance towards negotiating the contract through to finalising the contract.
• Engage with suppliers and internal stakeholders on specifications for Agriculture Spares, Agriculture Vehicle Spares & Agriculture Vehicle services.
• Manage on-going supplier relationship, contracts, by developing criteria and processes to monitor supplier compliance and performance.
• Support internal customer projects for sourcing and purchasing needs.
• Support and drive company and cross-functional efforts to achieve standardisation, substitute or eliminate components; adapt new supplier technologies; and reduce purchased costs.
• Negotiate contracts and price updates, delivery, payment terms, quality requirements and establish supplier performance metrics that meet standards and supply objectives.
• Build strong value-adding relationship with suppliers, end users and internal cross-functional teams.
• Ensure category is procedurally compliant.
• Ensure there is documentation for audit and SHERQ purposes.
• Drive utilisation of e-Procurement tools.
• Understand and monitor market trends and new innovation solutions to evaluate feasibility in Group operations.
• Establish supplier performance management and development (including BEE development) mechanisms and systems.
• Develop key performance indicators to track improvements flowing from implementation.

Competencies:

• Highly developed interpersonal and relationship building skills.
• Communicate well with suppliers and internal stakeholders.
• Strong negotiation, commercial acumen and understanding of the business to enable the support of business strategies and goals with pragmatic and innovative solutions.
• Ability to effectively plan work and manage time efficiently in accomplishing role responsibilities.
• Flexibility to adapt to developing situations.
• Self-starter & finisher; ability to take initiative and drive change.
• Strong and effective communication and influencing styles, able to achieve win-win solutions and capable of flexing style to different situations.
• Proven ability to run effective presentations.
• Innovative, intuitive with ability to anticipate and interpret complex issues impacting on functional area.

Our client, a Global FMCG company, currently seeks a Process Quality Manager, who will be responsible and accountable for the quality within the site and to implement Cluster initiatives in line with the Regional QSHE and COE strategic initiatives.

Minimum Job Requirements:

• Science Degree.
• Minimum 3 to 5 years’ experience in the Pharmaceutical/Consumer Applicable food processing technology expertise and statistical process experience.
• Qualified in Food Chemistry, Sensory, Microbiology, food packaging system and food engineering.
• Ability to drive continuous improvement and change management initiatives.
• Problem solving and complaint resolution.

Main Job Functions:

• Provide support to the QHSE COE and technology cluster to ensure all directives, policies and initiates are effectively incorporated at plant level.
• Direct site food safety and quality initiatives.
• Ensure food safety and quality of products.
• Ensure compliance with all food safety and quality policies, standards, procedures and work instructions.
• Responsible for quality talent management, development programs, objectives and performance appraisals.
• Supervise and co-ordinate all laboratory testing.
• Implement quality objectives in line with the COE programs.
• Implement KPIs, targets, Quality Improvement Programs and guidelines.
• Communicate process capability to Commercialisation team.
• Supervise product scale up process with RD&A.
• Provide ongoing guidance, supervision and vision to support comprehensive quality and foods safety programs - ensuring continuity of business according to the company, customer and regulatory expectations.
• Conduct risk assessments and implement corrective actions.
• Continually evaluate and trend process controls, food safety and quality programs.
• Manage consumer complaints troubleshooting, root cause analysis and corrective actions.
• Manage quality and food safety issues in line with clusters communication and escalation of protocols to enable appropriate level of decision making.
• Maintain and active list suppliers used by the site and engage Regional Supply Quality for audits and supporting document

Competencies:

• Knowledge of raw materials, production processes, quality control, costs and other techniques for maximising the effective manufacture and distribution of goods.
• High level of stress tolerance.
• Motivating, developing and directing staff.
• Resource allocation, HR, leadership technique.
• Knowledge of the chemical composition, structure and properties of substances and the chemical processes and transformation that they undergo.  This includes using chemicals and their interactions, danger signs, production techniques and disposal methods.
• Communication - written and oral/ability to communicate complex ideas concisely.
• Excellent report writing and computer skills.
• Analytical and interpretation skills.

Our client, with an extensive network of regional retail outlets, as well as a corporate client base, is currently looking for a suitably qualified and experienced Regional Category Manager - IT Hardware & Supplies.

Minimum Job Requirements:

• Bachelor's Degree.
• Min 3 to 4 years’ experience in a Sales Representative role or similar.
• Experience in a Key Account Manager role would be an advantage.
• Strong on business development by sourcing new sales opportunities.
• Sound sale background and ability to provide product support and customer service.
• Proven track record of over-achieving quota.
• Strong administration, marketing and sales acumen.
• Consultative seller, who is able to maintain and grow the portfolio.

Responsibilities:

• Increase sales and profitability of the category to drive sustainable growth.
• Check and ensure that all rebates are accurate and relevant to related sales.
• Ensure that contracts/pricing are up to date and done in a timeous manner.
• Develop strong relationships with suppliers / distributors.
• Drive and develop relationships with clients (new and existing).
• Marketing the category through regional promotions.
• Devise and control cold calling and blitz days.
• Spend and invest time in the branches – commercial and retail.
• Create specials and promotions to increase product and brand awareness.
• Create and develop a long term plan of action and strategy for the category.
• Work together with clients and Sales teams to translate customer insights into strategies which will then drive performance.
• Identify prospects and risks and develop appropriate strategies for each client.
• Analyse data and insights to determine consumer trends and increase sales.
• Organise product training to be implemented at all branches on a regular basis – commercial and retail.
• Plan and execute customer events that will drive and promote the category.
• Develop strong working relationships with Procurement, Sales teams, Accounts, the Management team in KZN and the National Category Specialist.
• Motivate and inspire Sales teams to achieve higher performance.
• Ability to operate at strategic, tactical and operational levels.
• Analyse and develop appropriate reports.
• Visit clients with the Sales Consultants on a regular basis.

Are you energetic and enthusiastic?
Do you have a passion for sales?
Do you have strong negotiation skills to achieve a win/win agreement with clients.
Are you self-driven, results and target orientated?
Do you have a valid driver's licence and your own vehicle?
Do you have the appropriate technical expertise?
Area you a creative and innovative thinker?

This sounds like you?, please email your CV to: info@snr.co.za

ou, please email your CV to: info@snr.co.za

Is providing accurate data, analytics, reports and recommendations in order to support the Talent Management services your passion? Then our client, a FMCG Corporate, currently seeks your skills and expertise to join them on a 12-month fixed term contract.

Minimum Job Requirements:

• Degree in Business/HR/Organisational Psychology or equivalent.
• Min 1 to 2 years’ talent or recruitment administration experience.
• Experience in Consumer Products or FMCG environment an added advantage.
• Develop business and financial acumen.
• Excellent administrative and numeric skills, with proven delivery of high quality, detailed and accurate work.
• Strong focus on achieving results.
• Intermediate skills in MS Office & relevant software packages

Key Performance Areas:

• Assist Group Talent Management in capability development, activity logistics, planning and deployment of any talent related requirements for the Group.
• In co-ordination with the Talent Management Specialist, assist in ensuring that all relevant talent management activities are supported and deployed.
• Provide a cross-departmental co-ordination talent data, talent dashboard activities and update data on a quarterly basis.
• Support the Country HR teams to achieve the desired shift in talent data and reporting skills.
• Support the co-ordination and deployment of the company's Employee Engagement survey.
• Support the Talent Acquisition Specialist with the co-ordination of interviews, assessments and other acquisition related activities.
• Support the governance in the evolution of Talent management capability across the business.
• Facilitate the distribution of the talent management framework, tools and standards to meet future business needs.
• Assist in the maintenance and updating of all Talent Database requirements.
• Serve as the custodian of the talent dashboard and ensure that the dashboard is kept up to date and the KPIs for talent management are correctly being measured and demonstrated on the dashboard.
• Capture and ensure that all talent data, psychometric tracker and invoicing processes are documented and shared with the Talent Management team.
• Review and keep up to date with all budget actuals and recharges.
• Ensure all trackers are completed and kept up to date for Psychometrics.
• Assist with the deployment and co-ordination of audits of talent data, psychometrics and talent management in general across the Group.
• Capture any new vendors onto the system and ensure that all invoicing meets the required procurement guidelines.

Competencies:

• Impressive, demonstrable track record and skills/experience gained within a similar position(s), at a similar level.
• Proactive with a willing, ‘can do’ attitude.
• Ability to plan and prioritise, and manage demands from multiple stakeholders.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills (verbal and written) with the ability to engage at management level.