SAB – Logistics

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FLEET & SAFETY SUPERVISOR

Dreaming big is in our DNA. It’s who we are as a company. It’s our culture. It’s our heritage. And more than ever, it’s our future. A future where we’re always looking forward. Always serving up new ways to meet life’s moments. A future where we keep dreaming bigger. We look for people with passion, talent, and curiosity, and provide them with the teammates, resources and opportunities to unleash their full potential. The power we create together – when we combine your strengths with ours – is unstoppable. Are you ready to join a team that dreams as big as you do?

The KeyPurpose of this position is to provide on the “ground, technical and operational” overseeing and professional safety/fleet management service thereby ensuring that the Company operates in a lawful and ethical manner, abides to the Occupational Health and Safety.(OHS) Act, Road Transport Act, Governance Codes (Combined Code)of practice pertaining to Safety and Fleet Management (Including AB In-Bev Safety Policy and Standards) and Corporate Governance and ensures protection of stakeholder interests through the mitigation at source of loss  and safety risk, pure and speculative across the broad spectrum of the AB In-Bev operations

Key Roles And Responsibilities:

• Conduct shop-floor ongoing coaching on OHS Act
• To ensure compliance with the OHS Act of 93 and the Road Traffic Act
• Accountable to providing sustainable fleet/safety support to the sites stationed at and remotely contracted to support including the sales/ commercial operations
• The safety professional need to be available for emergencies. Business hazards are not contained within perimeter fencing but one has to devise smart plans to work in collaboration with multiple stakeholders
• Conduct daily stringent inspections of the depot fleet for compliance against legal and company requirements
• Report on daily fleet availability (Trucks, Trailers, FLT’s and MFLT’s) daily
• Maintain and archive records and documentation as per SAB and legal requirements including maintenance job cards, licensing history, and pre-trip inspections
• To manage internal self-audits. Analyse findings and monitor implementation of corrective action
• Implement and sustain the DPO Fleet and Safety Pillars through DPO Self Assessments and Zone DPO Audits
• Attending Weekly DC Fleet Meeting providing insight on DC fleet and contractor performance aligned to the TOR
• Asset verification in line with the BRN
• Submit all new master data requisitions and changes to Regional Fleet Manager to be updated.
• Understand vehicle-specific maintenance and service requirements for all vehicle categories (trucks, trailers, forklifts and warehouse cleaning equipment)
• To empower operators and line managers to be able to provide an encompassing 21st century leadership to operations.
• To develop and maintain site standards to minimize losses, ensure compliance to legal provisions (e.g. OHS Act, Environmental Act, COID Act) and limit legal liability exposures
• To be accountable for the maintenance of the environmental Programme and the execution of required internal and external audits
• Ensure all workplace hazards are identified and communicated to all staff.
• Ensure all new employees and contractors are inducted on the SHE Programme
• Ensure site procedures and work instructions are maintained, issued to staff and relevant staff training is conducted
• Accountable to ensure that these safety risks are adequately addressed and to monitor audits/surveys/maintenance to ensure that fire and explosion risks are minimized
• Manage the depot preventative and corrective maintenance plan and schedule and adhere stringently to schedules for all vehicle categories to ensure the fleet is continuously maintained and available
• Continuous management of COF and licensing process
• Obtain quotes form supplies on fleet maintenance and repairs
• Support RFM in managing expenditure against the budget (VLC) with monthly latest estimate (LE) align to period phasing (DC)
• Spare Part Management to ensure min / max levels adherence (Includes tyres)
• Workshop Safety (5s and review maintenance SOP’s to ensure safe practices are followed )
• Utilise CR360 to report non-conformances, incident and accidents

Key Focus Areas and KPI’s:

• Assist RFM with Cost Management (VLC) (DC and Centre Budgets)
• Fleet Improvements and Cost Saving Initiatives
• DPO Fleet Pillar (Minimum Standard = Qualification 63%)
• Use of DPO Management Tools
• Corrective and Preventative Maintenance Execution 
• Fleet Availability Aligned to DC Volume Daily (All Fleet Units)
• Workshop and Fleet Safety, Quality and Legal Compliance
• Global fleet KPI Submissions
• DPO Fleet Pillar KPI’s (Track and Trend with Actions)
• SAP Master Data 100% Verified
• Asset Verification Audits
• Weekly DC Fleet Meeting (Attending)
• Spare Part Management

Key Attributes & Competencies:

• High levels of integrity and honesty
• Strong self-management qualities
• Good analytical and problem-solving ability
• Planning skills
• Attention to detail
• Ability to work under pressure
• Demonstrate initiative
• Good interpersonal skills
• Good verbal ability and communication skills
• Ability to adopt to change – resilient
• Demonstrate appropriate levels of assertiveness
• Good negotiation skills

Minimum Requirements:

• Relevant 3 year tertiary degree / diploma
• 2 – 3 years fleet functional work experience
• Applicable Occupational Health and Safety Act of 93, South African Road Traffic Act and governance knowledge
• Business and financial acumen
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office, Word and knowledge of SAP
• Strong analytical ability demonstrated
• Good performance track record and Safety knowledge 
• People management experience (an advantage)
• NB. This role is based at Springfield depot but is also responsible for Empangeni depot

Additional Information:

• Band: VIII

The advert has minimum requirements listed. Appointments will be made in line with AB InBev employment equity plan (where applicable) and talent requirements. Assessments and background checks form part of the recruitment process. Management reserves the right to use additional/ relevant information as criteria for short-listing.

DC Logistics Manager

Dreaming big is in our DNA. It’s who we are as a company. It’s our culture. It’s our heritage. And more than ever, it’s our future. A future where we’re always looking forward. Always serving up new ways to meet life’s moments. A future where we keep dreaming bigger. We look for people with passion, talent, and curiosity, and provide them with the teammates, resources and opportunities to unleash their full potential. The power we create together – when we combine your strengths with ours – is unstoppable. Are you ready to join a team that dreams as big as you do?

The key purpose of this role is to implement and uphold ABInBev safety standards. Manage the Brewery Distribution so that customer service levels can be optimized and that benchmarked productivity standards are met. Implement standard operating processes in line with DPO standards. Manage VLC, ZBB and FLC budgets in line with annual flexed targets.

Key outputs and responsibilities:

Safety

• Ensures a safe and healthy working environment for internal and external stakeholders
• Ensures that legislative requirements are met in line with the Section 16.2 appointee requirements
• Maintains a robust system of SIO and SHO generation and close out.
• Quarterly Safety reviews are conducted with the RLM and RSD to identify risk trends and mitigation plans
• Completes an annual risk review of internal and external processes, identifying relevant mitigation plans and implementing them

Quality

• Ensures that logistics teams adhere to Quality guidelines specified by the Zone so that customers receive stock as per ABInbev Quality guidelines

DPO

• Ensures that Daily, Weekly and Monthly Meeting routines are adhered to in line with mandatory DPO guidelines (OWD’s, SCL, MCL, Mandatory meetings).
• Conducts the Daily Logistics Meeting as per the specified TOR’s listed in the DPO framework
• Tracks KPI’s on a daily, weekly and monthly basis in line with DPO Terms of Reference. Ensures that appropriate problem-solving tools are applied for out-of-range KPI’s in line with DPO Methodology
• Ensures that Processes are standardized via SOP’s and work standards are monitored and improved upon using Operational Work Diagnostics
• 5S routines and improvement exercises are conducted on a weekly and monthly basis to uphold standards in Trucks and Work Areas
• Annual Business Descriptions are developed per functional area, taking into account SWOT Analysis and key business imperatives
• Lead DPO Implementation at the Brewery

Continuous Improvement

• Fosters a culture of continuous improvement by ensuring that routines and process are aligned to best in class standards through effective benchmarking
• Engages with HRBP and ensures that the Training Needs Analysis (TNA) document is maintained in line with ongoing operational requirements for staff development
• Ensures that TNA weekly and Monthly training schedules are adhered too
• Drives a problem solving culture through the use of DPO Problem solving tools (e.g. 5 Why, Abnormality Reports, OWD’s, GAPA, PDCA) from frontline to senior management
• Vehicle contingency plans exist for the replacement of contracted vehicles and drivers
• Delivery fleet size and mix calculated to ensure optimum cost and customer service effectiveness and delivery within the Distribution area
• Obsolescence Risks taken up with commercial for action plans
• Manage Full Beer Returns Process
• Plan and Manage Trade Visits and Drive Compliance
• Develop Peak sizing and Planning for all critical periods.
• Manage Customer and Driver master data
• Conduct bi-annual Customer service evaluation and analyses customer feedback with actions
• Management of SLAs (Planning , Commercial , Dedicated Carrier/3PL Teams etc)

IR

• Maintains a healthy IR climate by conducting documented monthly engagements with Union representatives
• Ensure that the frontline are aligned in terms of goals and meeting routines to drive continuous improvement
• Ensures that Monthly One on Ones are conducted in line with the target review process
• Maintains a healthy IR climate with Partners (Owner Drivers, Temp Labour, Outsourced Services) through documented SLA Meetings
• Communication channels are open to relevant stakeholders via Monthly All Employee meetings

Governance

• Ensures that internal compliance controls are adhered to in terms of Vendor payments, SOX and CSA controls
• Ensures that management teams are trained on the Code of Business Conduct and strict adherence is in place
• Effective use of the Compliance Channel is maintained
• Delivery fleet and drivers consistently comply with the statutory requirements

Service Level

• Engages with Sales to ensure RTI’s are maintained to minimise packaging downtime.

Budgets

• Drives a strict adherence to flexed budgets with the Delivery teams.
• Ensures that Management teams conduct sizing on a weekly and monthly basis in line with the Sales plan. Sizing risks are identified and relevant actions taken to mitigate
• Accounts for over/underspends on a weekly and monthly basis dependent on the GL Frequency
• Manage Budget Process and Develop Budget

Develop People

• Create an operational environment that that inspires positive organizational effectiveness through the development of team members within Dream People Culture and the Leadership Capability Model
• Recruits diverse talent
• Develops people through knowledge sharing and insights
• Provides timely and constructive feedback while effectively coaching for performance
• Manage Own and Team Development and Performance
• Manage Dedicated Carriers and 3PL Contractors and Drive performance improvement
• Set, Cascade Team & Individual goals

Key Attributes and Competencies:

• Good interpersonal skills / builds good relationships
• Ability to work under pressure
• Good verbal and communication skills
• Good self-management principles
• Excellent coaching capability
• Strives for continuous improvement
• Demonstrates leadership skills
• Good decision making ability
• Excellent numerical ability
• Good analytical ability

Minimum Requirements:

• 3-year Degree in Logistics or any other related field
• Minimum 4 years’ experience including Management, Logistics, Distribution/Warehousing and Finance
• Familiar with local market environments
• Knowledge of all relevant legislative requirements
• Knowledge of customer service principles

Additional information:

SAB/ABInBev is an equal opportunity employer and all appointments will be made in line with SAB/ABInBev employment equity plan and talent requirements. The advert has minimum requirements listed. Management reserves the right to use additional/ relevant information as criteria for short-listing.

Band: VI

PACKAGING INVENTORY CLERK

Dreaming big is in our DNA. Brewing the world’s most loved beers and creating meaningful experiences is what inspires us. We are owners, empowered to lead real change, deliver on tough challenges, and take accountability for the results. We are looking for talent that shares these values, that is ambitious, bold & resilient. We want talent that is looking for fast career growth, cross-functional experiences, global exposure and robust training & development.

The key purpose of this role is the Management of all Raw Material (RM) inventory within the logistics supply chain ensuring product quality standards met &  in compliance ​to all inventory governance processes & controls. All physical movement of inventory is correctly reflected in SAP, inventory differences investigated, resolved & reported. ​​

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Key roles and responsibilities:

• ​RM Inventory quality fundamentals standards are adhered to as per VPO requirements​​
• RM Inventory accurately blocked in SAP with physical blocking mechanism in place as per VPO standards for quality related & obsolescence stock​​
• Ensure compliance to the freshness & rotation policy as per VPO standards​​
• Inventory count are recorded accurately with quantities per storage location & Best Before Dates (BBD) x SKU & bin cards clearly displayed as per VPO standards ​​
• Inventory concession policy applied & approved as per VPO product age standards​​
• RM Inventory accurately blocked in SAP with physical blocking mechanism in place as per VPO standards for quality related & obsolescence stock​​
• All RM salvages are re-packed as per VPO standards​​
• All obsolescence stock are decanted as per standard policy & procedure​​
• All Received stock are GRN as per standard policy & procedure​
• Independent inventory counts conducted on all RM Inventory reconciled to SAP inventory . Inventory count difference identified, investigated, resolved & reported. Un-resolved inventory count differences escalated to RM Controller with commentary & action plans​​
• All physical movements of RM Inventory are transacted in SAP accurately. Packaging receipts validated by line counters, write-off’s are verified against signed-off documentation & gate sheets​​
• Breakages, Obsolescence & salvages stock are signed-off & processed in SAP accurately​.​
• All daily controls, open shipments are reviewed & resolved. ​
• All claims are processed timeously with signed-off backup documentation & SAB reimbursed ​​
• Supply Chain Overheads Budget vs Actual costs are monitored with gaps & action plans reports ​

• Managing and daily planning of workload for team​
• Daily Documentation Control​
• Ensuring good Governance​
• Weekly and monthly stock count compliance​
• Monitor and control raw materials and stocks – handling and storage​
• Apply good waste management practices​
• Apply Good Housekeeping and 5S principles​
• Risk assessments and issuing of PTW​
• HR & Administrative duties​
• Liaison with internal and external customers​
• Support team goals and VPO principles​
• Daily Stock Reconciliation ​
• Weekly PRP compliance​
• All Documentation signed-off by relevant persons, filed & securely stored as per Inventory Control Policy – Inventory stock packs, shipment packs, gate register, etc.​
• Security cameras in key points on site & random verification conducted​​
• 3 Point independent checks are conducted on all shipments for departure & arrival – Random checks conducted to ensure compliance​

Profile:

• National Diploma in Finance, Commercial, Supply Chain, Logistics or relevant studies ​​
• 2-3 years’ experience in a Stock Control environment​​
• Knowledge of Stock Control Processes ​​
• MS Office & SAP proficiency​
• Licensed FLT driver​
• Attention to detail​s​
• Problem solving ability​
• Good verbal ability and communication skills​
• A team player with well-developed organisational and planning skills​
• Capable of operating in a pressurised cross- functional and demanding environment​
• Good customer ethics and interpersonal skills​
• Ability to self-manage​

SAB/ABInBev is an equal opportunity employer, and all appointments will be made in line with SAB/ABInBev employment equity plan and talent requirements. The advert has minimum requirements listed. Management reserves the right to use additional/ relevant information as criteria for short-listing. In accordance with South African Breweries Pty (ltd) duty to provide and maintain a workplace that is safe for of our employees and their families, our customers and visitors, and the community at large from infectious diseases that may be reduced by vaccinations, we require all new appointments to be vaccinated as a condition of employment at our company.

DISTRIBUTION SUPERVISOR

Dreaming big is in our DNA. It’s who we are as a company. It’s our culture. It’s our heritage. And more than ever, it’s our future. A future where we’re always looking forward. Always serving up new ways to meet life’s moments. A future where we keep dreaming bigger. We look for people with passion, talent, and curiosity, and provide them with the teammates, resources and opportunities to unleash their full potential. The power we create together – when we combine your strengths with ours – is unstoppable. Are you ready to join a team that dreams as big as you do?

The key purpose of this role to is to drive a consistent Service Level by ensuring superior POC execution of the Delivery Process while executing our competition strategy responsibly. Grow profitability by exploiting delivery mode opportunities.

Key roles and responsibilities

Delivery Productivity Management 

• In trade coaching with errant offenders on MBFU, refusals and OODD
• Ensuring that delivery modes share us adhered and continually look for opportunities to pursue cheaper modes
• Master Data verified for accuracy 
• Carry out in-trade Owner Driver standard verification
• Adherence to market visit plan with in trade presence at a minimum of x4 days a week ensuring adherence to SOPs and OWDs done to open the gap where necessary

Quality Management

• Ensure Quality is clear in the Route Delivery Execution Process and people know and follow it
• Ensure all employees understand the customer complaint process. Process is in place, KPI is tracked and there are action plans to improve results
• Consumer complaints GOPS are being tracked and implemented
• Ensure that the driver base is trained and equipped to identify quality related issues and understands correct handling methodology to minimise issues Capacity Occupation and Refusal Management
• Establish SLA with 2DCP on Capacity Occupation daily optimization
• Ensure that appropriate communication channel in place and action plans have been developed to track Refusals
• Ensure return policies are in place, and they cover all items, and they are adhered to and updated
• Support Service Social Systems
• Establish routines to with CXC to track performance
• Create an environment that allows for cross functional learning and integration

Key attributes and competencies:

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office
• SAP experience will be preferred
• Knowledge of customer service principles
• Demonstrates reliability
• Good interpersonal skills / builds good relationships
• Ability to work under pressure
• Verbal ability and communication skills
• Excellent self-management and planning skills
• Strong achievement orientation

Minimum requirements:

• Relevant 3-year tertiary degree/diploma, preferably in Supply Chain and or Logistics
• 2 years’ experience in a customer service role within an FMCG Supply Chain and or Logistics
• Valid Code 08 Driver’s License

Additional information:

• BAND: VIII

SAB is an equal opportunity employer and all appointments will be made in line with SAB employment equity plan and talent requirements. The advert has minimum requirements listed. Management reserves the right to use additional/ relevant information as criteria for short-listing.

Zone Inventory Specialist

Dreaming big is in our DNA. It’s who we are as a company. It’s our culture. It’s our heritage. And more than ever, it’s our future. A future where we’re always looking forward. Always serving up new ways to meet life’s moments. A future where we keep dreaming bigger. We look for people with passion, talent, and curiosity, and provide them with the teammates, resources and opportunities to unleash their full potential. The power we create together – when we combine your strengths with ours – is unstoppable. Are you ready to join a team that dreams as big as you do?

The key purpose of this role is to act as the Africa Zone owner of Inventory Process Management and the financial results for Finished Goods, Raw Materials, and Returnable Assets (including Supply Chain overheads and Impairments). This ownership includes responsibility for financials, KPIs, and project leadership to effectively control and manage the Africa Zone inventory of finished products, raw materials, and returnable assets.

Key roles and responsibilities

• Zone Ownership and active management of inventories (raw materials, finished goods and returnable assets)
• Cross-functional action plans, mitigations in the SCOH & Impairment Package
• High level Reporting and presentations to directors and VP’s of Inventory losses and Supply Chain over heads including Root-Cause Analysis
• Strong relationship with other functions within Africa zone and global teams to ensure  best practices are adopted by all  BU’s and countries
• Supply chain overheads budget formulation with monthly tracking and monitoring, providing guidance to countries aligned with global expectation
• Returnable asset (Impairment) budgeting and target formulation with monthly tracking and monitoring
• Monthly LE Accuracy tracking and management.
• Slow and Obsolete stock management, gap closure and write off mitigation plans in place
• Coach and implement best practices to mitigate demand changes and impact on inventory holding
• Coach and implement best practice to ensure adherence to inventory count procedures and co-ordinate monthly stock count activities
• Identification and implementation of Value-Add (VA) initiatives/opportunities
• Own the Champions plans, track and monitor execution to the plans.
• Inventory Count process planning an execution across all areas in the business
• NPD, Innovation SKU and de-listed SKU process management (phase-in/out of raw materials and finished goods)
• Zone owner of Daily controls ensuring standardized best practice is applied across the Africa & across ERP systems
• Maintain and ensure a high-standard of data accuracy within the Inventory reporting system(s)
• Deliver accurate inputs for Medium to Long-Term Inventory planning (Input into S&OP & S&OE)
• Owner of CSA alignment with process changes; liaising with inventory loss prevention team to ensure adherence in the Zone
• Manage, monitor and coach across all excellence programs in the BU
• Owner of Inventory Blocks, toolkits and GOPS in LCP, DPO & VPO
• Zone owner for process implementation and monitoring of returnable assets (bottles & crates, Kegs, pallets and layer boards) with monthly feedback to Zone on performance
• Zone owner for Mass Balance inputs on returnable assets

Minimum requirements:

• Bachelors or post-graduate degree qualification in a relevant field: B.Sc. Degree in Engineering or Econometrics, Finance or Bachelor of Commerce in Supply Chain, Economics, Accounting Science, MBA recommended.
• 5 Years experience in Logistics and Supply Chain Management and Finance background.

Attributes and Competencies:

• Strong experience in management of finished goods and/or raw materials management
• Strong end-to-end Supply Chain expertise
• Ability to effectively communicate with senior leadership at MANCOM and Global levels
• Skilled in interacting with cross-functional stakeholders, as well as Internal and external customers at all levels of the Company.
• Strong people management and influence
• Excellent presentation and written communication skills
• Ability to solve complex problems individually and quickly
• Strong work ethic with focus on setting and achieving goals
• Consistently following through

Additional Information:

• Band: VI
• Based at Bryanston ZHQ; traveling within Africa Zone from time to time as the business requires

SAB is an equal opportunity employer, and all appointments will be made in line with SAB employment equity plan and talent requirements. The advert has minimum requirements listed. Management reserves the right to use additional/relevant information as criteria for short-listing

MEO PLANNER

Dreaming big is in our DNA. It’s who we are as a company. It’s our culture. It’s our heritage. And more than ever, it’s our future. A future where we’re always looking forward. Always serving up new ways to meet life’s moments. A future where we keep dreaming bigger. We look for people with passion, talent, and curiosity, and provide them with the teammates, resources and opportunities to unleash their full potential. The power we create together – when we combine your strengths with ours – is unstoppable. Are you ready to join a team that dreams as big as you do?

The key purpose of this role is to coordinate and ensure the successful execution of the Business Unit Annual Outages. The incumbent, reporting to the Zone Major Equipment Outage Planning Manager, will act as the interface between plant, zone, procurement, and relevant suppliers and OEMs.

Key Roles and Responsibilities:

• Creation of baseline consolidated Major Equipment Outage Plan (MEO) for the BU, using process templates.
• Maintenance of consolidated or master plan for ongoing or cyclic updates to the BOP and BU Leadership.
• Coordination with brewery Technical Services Managers, Section Engineers, Maintenance Planners and regional maintenance coordinators to gather inputs for the plan.
• Effective engagement with Zone SNP, NPD, Projects, ZTEs and RPSS/MUBEX for alignments on Major Equipment Outages (MEO) plan.
• Liaise with OEM/Contractors for timely machine audits and involvement in maintenance execution.
• Critically evaluate work planned for Major Equipment Outages (MEO)s. Any work that can be done on a maintenance day is planned accordingly.
• Verify that Major Equipment Outages (MEO) related invoices are timeously processed for on time payments to avoid stop supply.
• Work with procurement in expediting on time delivery of parts to avoid delays of MEO execution.
• Identify and realize cost savings through initiatives such as spares bundling, schedule optimizations, identifying Alternative Material Manufacturers, Reverse Engineering and Zone Engineering Centre opportunities.
• Conduct planning review meetings with various stakeholders as per GOP and guided by TORs.
• Compute KPIs and publish weekly reports on KPIs as well as progress on MEOP GOP compliance and status.
• Be able to communicate changes made and justify them.
• Monitor the cost of the overhaul plan.
• Track the performance before and after Major Equipment Outages (MEO)
• Timeously update the Outage Execution score dashboard in accordance with Safety, Planned vs Actual, Performance, Cost, Plan attainment and GOP Scores.
• Develop maintenance planners on maintenance and Major Equipment Outages (MEO) planning process as well as conducting training on the process.
• Track the regional strategic spare parts, identify the opportunity to share the regional plant spare parts, reduce risk of the regional inventory.
• Support Zone spares planner on reduction of CWC.

Key Attributes and Competencies:

• Good knowledge of the safety requirements.
• Strong communication skills from executive level through to the shop floor.
• Strong analytical skills and problem-solving capability tempered with a bias for action.
• Ability to influence others and build relationships in all levels of the organization.

Minimum Requirements:

• B-tech or Bachelor’s degree in industrial, Electrical, or Mechanical Engineering or equivalent.
• At least 3 to 5 years of experience in industrial engineering and maintenance within the FMCG or beverages sector.
• A highly skilled practitioner of the manufacturing process and best practices.
• Familiar with OSHA and plant legislative laws.
• Detail Orientated
• Proven experience in solving technical problems with pragmatic solutions.

Additional Information:

BandVII

The advert has minimum requirements listed. Appointments will be made in line with SAB/ABInBev employment equity plan (where applicable) and talent requirements. Assessments and background checks form part of the recruitment process.  Management reserves the right to use additional/ relevant information as criteria for short-listing.

Logistics Technical Trainee

Dreaming big is in our DNA. It’s who we are as a company. It’s our culture. It’s our heritage. And more than ever, it’s our future. A future where we’re always looking forward. Always serving up new ways to meet life’s moments. A future where we keep dreaming bigger. We look for people with passion, talent, and curiosity, and provide them with the teammates, resources and opportunities to unleash their full potential. The power we create together – when we combine your strengths with ours – is unstoppable. Are you ready to join a team that dreams as big as you do?

Job Purpose:
The key purpose of this role is to develop a deep understanding of the Logistics department where you will be immersed into Distribution, Warehousing, Inventory & Planning during a 12-  month period. The Trainees will be allocated to the following sites: HQ Bryanston/Sandton, Isando, Denver and Bloemfontein.

• A fast paced 12-month Logistics technical program inclusive of exposure to the Logistics function operations and projects as well as interaction with senior leaders
• Robust evaluations determine progression into each rotation of the program within the 12 months
• Unleashes potential through 4-month rotational cycles and enabling cross functional work experience in various teams within the respective function
• The Program works on the 70-20-10 rule, where individuals learn 70% of their knowledge from challenging experiences and projects, 20% from developmental relationships, and 10% from coursework and training. 
• After a successful 8 months of continuous growth and completion of the program, you will be able apply for roles within the business to create a future with more cheers with us!

Key roles and responsibilities: 

• Exhibit passion, curiosity, courage and resilience, ready to take on tough challenges and be determined to deliver results. 
• Collaborate with a global mindset and connect with people at all levels. 
• Contribute to our teams in enabling us to continue to grow and broaden our category, leveraging insight, innovation and technology to stay ahead of the curve.
• Embrace our fast-paced culture, no matter the challenge
• Innovate with an Owner mindset, as owners – we each play an integral role in AB InBev’s success. 

Profile:

• Bachelors Degree or equivalent
• Maximum of 3 years full-time formal working experience
• Geographical mobility – you may be required to move to different locations  during the 12-month training program and after, and you should be willing to  relocate throughout your career
• Fully proficient in English
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (especially Excel) and ability to quickly adapt to  new systems
• Ambitious, curious, bold and resilient
• Determined to deliver results
• Sense of ownership and a desire to make an impact

Additional information:

• Band: VIII

South African Breweries Pty (ltd) is an equal opportunity employer and all appointments will be made in line with South African Breweries Pty (ltd) employment equity plan and talent requirements.

The advert has minimum requirements listed. Management reserves the right to use additional/ relevant information as criteria for short-listing.

RAW MATERIALS CONTROLLER

Dreaming big is in our DNA. Brewing the world’s most loved beers and creating meaningful experiences is what inspires us. We are owners, empowered to lead real change, deliver on tough challenges, and take accountability for the results. We are looking for talent that shares these values, that is ambitious, bold & resilient. We want talent that is looking for fast career growth, cross-functional experiences, global exposure and robust training & development.

The key purpose of this role is to lead and facilitate the Brewing raw materials department in order to meet production requirements whilst maintaining a safe work environment

 Keyoutputsand responsibilities:

•Assist with all VPO Pillar Implementation

•Leads brewing raw materials planning, forecasting, ordering, payment, budget control, supplier management and effective quality controls

•Interpret and implement brewing and production plan, to ensure raw material availability

•Ensure stock accuracy in SAP and MES

•Responsibility for SAP master data accuracy

•Ensure MRP KPI compliance

•Audit materials stock reconciliation

•Provide information to regional production planner and divisional planning as well as suppliers

•Comply with relevant audit requirements

•Provide information and participate in situational and systemic problem solving as required

•Investigate & minimize material (transfer) losses

•Assist with new material trials as the need arises

•Team Leadership

•Manage relationship with suppliers

•Support DPR Controller and Administrator

•Support training and coaching needs

•Ensure PTP Adherence, VIM Queries & GR/IR follow up

•Ensure Hygiene and Food safety compliance in all areas

•Minimum Requirements

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•Ideally a relevant B Degree or National Diploma

•At least 1-year experience in a logistics or procurement environment

•PC Literacy and relevant SAP experience

•Understanding of the brewing materials and the Brewing process would be advantageous

•Good excel skills

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KeyAttributesandCompetencies

•Strong interpersonal and negotiation skills

•Financial inclination

•Ability to plan and co-ordinate

•Ability to work under pressure with concern for detail and correctness

•High energy levels

•Ability to communicate effectively at all levels

•Good problem solving and analytical ability

•Flexible, innovative and adaptable

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