Tiger Brands Vacancies

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Distribution Coordinator

Job Description

THE JOB AT A GLANCE:

You are accountable to manage the effective distribution of products as a key team player in the logistics and supply chain management realm, and leverage information systems and software to enable an effective distribution model for the Bakeries. Ultimately, you will balance the business desire to reduce costs and optimize safety to have product available immediately. Achieving this balance means more than moving products from point A to point B as swiftly and cheaply as possible, it means you will ensure detailed planning and execution to minimize risks and challenges while being aware of marketplace dynamics and opportunities for improved competitiveness and greater growth.  

Responsibilities

WHAT YOU’LL BRING TO THE TABLE:

• Maintain the effective use of distribution resources, procedures and controls to minimize losses, maximize product integrity in all processes at the bakery and depots
• Conduct regular route profitability reviews and operate with the most cost-effective cents per kilometer
• Make effective use of ERP systems to drive financial controls
• Maintain an effective communication with the finance, sales and operations teams
• Manage debrief processes at the bakeries and depots to ensure integrity and availability of the information to enable the sales function to maintain highest possible customer service levels
• Fleet management to ensure optimal service levels at the lowest costs
• Put key metrics in place to drive business performance
• Undertake business continuity planning and risk management practices to manage distribution risks

WHAT YOU WILL BE MEASURED ON

• Overall net sales target
• Customer Satisfaction
• Effective cost containment

Qualifications

ESSENTIAL SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS:

Key attributes and competencies

• Apply sound judgement, a high level of drive and positive influence so as the distribution teams at the Bakery and at the depots to manage the distribution facilities and resources to meet the required customer service level and sales volumes within the operational budget

Experience

• Diploma / Degree in Logistics / Supply Chain Management.
• 5 years distribution experience in the bread baking industry, at least 3 years of which is at a management level.
• Continuous improvement, quality and safety experience in a manufacturing / distribution environment.

Assistant Project Management Office Manager

Job Description

THE JOB AT A GLANCE
 

A crucial team member of the Tiger Innovation Process (TIP), you are responsible for coordinating and facilitating R&D lead projects from conception through to launch, ensuring that the TIP is adhered to by all stakeholders. Effective management of project timelines and communication to the project team is crucial including creation of the relevant reports, status updates, completion and approval of appropriate Gate documentation.
 

Responsibilities

WHAT YOU WILL DO
 

• Support the Project Lead by coordinating, chairing, and facilitating all project level meetings (brainstorming sessions, scoping sessions, status updates, and other project meetings). Send out meeting requests, Coordinate and schedule project meetings, including preparing agendas and meeting minutes, distribute pre-readings etc.
• Develop and distribute critical path schedule – Determine tasks, timelines, milestones and interdependencies between different work streams ensuring resource is optimally allocated
• Management by exception, you will be responsible for following due governance process to ensure that the project runs on time, escalating challenges to the appropriate decision makers including NPD Managers, Category Leads, Supply Chain, Marketing, etc.
• Manage changes to project scope and schedule by adjusting critical path schedule (CPS) and work breakdown structure to bring the project back on track. 
• Revise the selected course of action and provide regular updates to project team members on upcoming tasks, deadlines, dependencies, and reports to be performed in order to ensure that the project runs on track
• Management of TIP templates and project specific documentation. Ensuring that the relevant documentation is correctly completed and centrally filed for each phase of the project.
• Complete all necessary reports for the project and documentation (e.g. documentation dashboard, project registers, status reports, etc.) within category
• Ensure that Project management disciplines are in place and are regularly updated (e.g. project prioritisation, RAID log, Change log, etc.)
   

WHAT YOU WILL BE MEASURED ON
 

• Timeliness of reports
• On time delivery of projects
• Management of CPS
   

Qualifications

WHAT YOU’LL BRING TO THE TABLE
 

Key attributes and competencies

• Project Management 
  Understanding of project management processes and the ability to apply it
  Identify opportunities to improve project management processes and efficiency.
  Contribute to the development and implementation of best practices for R&D project management.

• Organizational skills – good strategic planning, organising and development skills

• R&D Collaboration – Work closely with R&D scientists, food technologists, and other team members to ensure project objectives are met. Assist in the coordination of product testing, sensory evaluations, and pilot plant trials.

• Cross Functional Discipline collaboration – understanding of different disciplines responsibilities and ability to network, liaise, advise and negotiate with others. Liaise with other departments, such as production, quality assurance, and marketing, to ensure project alignment and communication. Facilitate effective communication between project stakeholders. Ensure all relevant parties are informed of project progress and changes.

• Facilitation – Ability to arbitrate conflicts, and leverage team capability

• Problem Solving – Ability to find solutions to problems and guide the team in meeting the end objectives are met.

• Teamwork– ability to work well with other disciplines internally and externally
   

REQUIRED SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS
 

• Minimum of 3 years of experience in project management, preferably in the food manufacturing industry
• Excellent organizational, time management, and problem-solving skills
• Proficiency in MS Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word), including project management principles, software and tools (e.g. Microsoft Project)
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment
• Basic knowledge of food safety and quality regulations 
• Ability to analyze data and generate reports / present findings
• Project Management Professional certification or equivalent
• Experience with sensory evaluation and consumer testing
• Must be hands on an be able to apply technical mindset to problem solving
• Passion for working in a fast-paced environment
• Bachelor’s degree in Food Science, Food Technology, Chemistry, or a related field advantageous

Production Supervisor

Job Description

THE JOB AT A GLANCE:

Contract Duration: Permanent

Responsible to manage the operational aspects of a production/Slicing department. Play a critical role in ensuring that the manufacturing meets its production targets by ensuring that the production and slicing process runs smoothly and efficiently. Drive and maintain Team Connect and Shop floor development system.

Responsibilities

WHAT YOU’LL BRING TO THE TABLE:

Key Attributes and Competencies

§Excellent communication skills – written and oral

§Good interpersonal skills

§Decision making ability

§Problem solving ability

§Figures orientation

§Detail orientation

§Ability to lead and develop a production team

§Admin, verbal & written communication skills

§Planning & Organizational Skills

WHAT YOU WILL DO:

•Supervising day-to-day operations of the administrative department and staff members

•Manage shopfloor and always ensure adequate coverage of operators

•Overseeing the production process, drafting a production schedule/bake plane and ensuring that it is adhered to

•Drive shift key performance indications

•Checking the quality of the products being produced to ensure they meet the required standards

•IR and coaching employees

•Overseeing the maintenance repair and replacement of production equipment to ensure minimal downtime

•Ensuring that health and safety regulations are always followed

•Identifying training needs and organizing training sessions for production workers

•Monitoring productivity rates and product standards and implementing Quality programs and Food Safety as per FSSC 22000

•Collaborating with other supervisors and staff to optimize productivity and efficiency

•Drive daily Team Connect sessions

•Communicate any issues or concerns to upper management in a timely manner

•Drive team engagement 

Qualifications

ESSENTIAL SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS:

§Matric or equivalent qualification

§National Diploma /NQF 4 in Production preferred

§Minimum of 3 years manufacturing experience in a FMCG environment

§Knowledge of GMP, Food, Health & Safety and OIM will be an advantage

§Basic knowledge of production/slicing process and purpose of machines and ingredients

§Computer literate in MS package

§Experience in leading a team

Customer Analyst: Culinary

Job Description

THE JOB AT A GLANCE
 

You conduct research and analysis to enable the customer marketing team to deliver competition beating commercial propositions. You review and interpret sales in and sales out data sets in order to validate the category management approaches recommended to customers and to spot new opportunities in the market which will help increase the profitability and penetration of the Tiger basket. With one eye on the past performance of customer marketing activities and one on future sources of growth and profitability, you help make our customer marketing capability a strategic differentiator.
 

Responsibilities

WHAT YOU WILL DO
 

• Gather, cleanse, and integrate EPOS data, converting the information into insight for the customer marketing managers
• Analyse information sources available to the team (Nielsen, Dunnhumby etc.) and identify opportunities for shopper marketing and category management improvements
• Interpret ranging reports and make recommendations to support category management activities delivered by the customer marketing managers (this includes pricing, sales, competitor reports). These should confirm alignment of channel strategy with the portfolio strategy
• Review merchandising standards across channels in order to spot opportunities for improvement
• Monitor implementation of shopper plans in order to develop a common understanding within the team of what excellent activation looks like
• Present measurements and analysis to customers (trade) when required as part of joint business planning or regular customer meetings
• Look to develop tools and processes that help support customer teams to understand, share, and efficiently use the data they are provided with (report structures and call outs, systems to support space planning activities)
   

WHAT YOU WILL BE MEASURED ON
 

Timeliness and accuracy of reports on:

• Category Market share /forward share/ distribution 
• Gross margin / category profitability
• Speed to market implementation
• POP effectiveness and pricing strategy
• Customer Satisfaction with support provided
   

Qualifications

WHAT YOU’LL BRING TO THE TABLE
 

Competencies

• Thinking Innovation – you are driven by the need to find the right answers for other teams in our function
• Driving Long Term Results – you are fixated on hitting targets and delivering service to the channel.  You can see beyond one customer or one point in time. 
• Developing Myself and Others – you are open to learning new things and you find ways to grow and develop your skills and abilities
• Staying a Step Ahead – you have a comprehensive understanding of channel innovations that will elevate our game

Experience

• 3 years customer / sales management experience within FMCG 
• Relevant marketing or analytical subject degree qualification

Production Controller: Culinary

Job Description

THE JOB AT A GLANCE
 

To realize production objectives of a section in the production department by conformance to product specifications/standards and effective staff management.
 

Responsibilities

WHAT YOU WILL DO
 

• Manage and coordinate daily production shift activities to meet output, quality, and efficiency targets.
• Closely monitor the peanut roasting process, ensuring parameters are strictly followed for quality and consistency.
• Lead and support shift supervisors, ensuring smooth communication and execution of tasks.
• Ensure adherence to food safety, hygiene, and quality standards (HACCP, GMP, etc.).
• Ensure compliance with production schedules and report any deviations to the Production Manager.
• Identify and escalate equipment or process issues promptly to minimize downtime.
• Complete shift reports, production documentation, and ensure accurate record-keeping.
   

Qualifications

WHAT YOU’LL BRING TO THE TABLE
 

• Experience in food manufacturing, preferably in nut or spreads.
• Strong knowledge of roasting processes and food safety standards.
• Proven leadership skills with experience managing or guiding teams.
• Attention to detail, proactive mindset, and ability to work under pressure.
• Willingness to be hands-on and present on the floor during roasting and production activities.
• Excellent communication and problem-solving abilities.
• Reports directly to the Production Manager.
   

ESSENTIAL SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS
 

• Grade 12 and Mechanical maintenance qualification/ Supervisory qualification, e.g. TMA.
• Three years’ experience as a Manufacturing Supervisor/Team leader; management of subordinates (human skills); experience in the mechanical maintenance of equipment.

Distribution Manager

Job Description

THE JOB AT A GLANCE

You are accountable to manage the effective distribution of products this means more than moving products from point A to point B as swiftly and cheaply as possible, it means you will ensure detailed planning and execution to minimize risks and challenges while being aware of marketplace dynamics and opportunities for improved competitiveness and greater growth.  You are also responsible for effective fleet management

Responsibilities

WHAT YOU’LL BRING TO THE TABLE:

• Maintain the effective use of distribution resources, procedures and controls to minimize losses, maximize product integrity in all processes at the bakery and depots
• Conduct regular route profitability reviews and operate with the most cost-effective cents per kilometer
• Manage debrief processes at the bakeries to ensure integrity and availability of the information to enable the sales function to maintain highest possible customer service levels
• Fleet management to ensure optimal service levels at the lowest costs
• Put key metrics in place to drive business performance

WHAT YOU WILL BE MEASURED ON

• Overall net sales target
• Customer Satisfaction
• Effective cost containment

Qualifications

ESSENTIAL SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS:

Key attributes and competencies

• Apply sound judgement, a high level of drive and positive influence so as the distribution teams at the Bakery to manage the distribution facilities and resources to meet the required customer service level and sales volumes within the operational budget

Experience

• Diploma / Degree in Logistics / Supply Chain Management
• 5 years distribution experience in the bread baking industry, at least 3 years of which is at a management level
• Continuous improvement, quality and safety experience in a manufacturing / distribution environment

Workplace Experience Student: Research and Development

Job Description

THE JOB AT A GLANCE:

Contract Duration: 12 Months

An opportunity to work on and support projects within Tiger Brands. This graduate programme will provide you with practical experience and give you a head start and understanding on your chosen career path.

Job Location

• Bryanston

Responsibilities

• WHAT YOU’LL BRING TO THE TABLE:

You will have opportunity to be an owner every day as you:

• Support project work
• Utilise your problem-solving skills
• Work with a cross-functional team to complete a Work Integrated Learning project as assigned by your Line Manager
• Attain on-the-job work experience aligned with your career aspirations
• Perform additional responsibilities as requested to achieve business objectives.
• You would have graduated with the relevant degree as per the job title

Qualifications

ESSENTIAL SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS

Favorable Qualification for this program:

Bachelor’s degree in food sciences

 Listed below are the minimum requirements that you are required to meet:

• Citizen in the country of hire
• Should be based at the city of hire.
• A relevant Safety qualification
• Have not worked full time (more than 1 year) in their field of study.
• Currently in final year of the qualification
• Work authorisation in the country for which application is being submitted.

At application, please ensure that you attach the following documents:

• CV
• Matric Certificate
• ID
• Academic Transcripts

Kindly note that should you not receive a response within 21 days please consider your application unsuccessful.

Workplace Experience Student: Business Enablement (Germiston))

Job Description

THE JOB AT A GLANCE:

Contract Duration: 12 Months

An opportunity to work on and support projects within Tiger Brands. This Workplace experience programme will provide you with practical experience and give you a head start and understanding on your chosen career path.

Job Location

• Germiston

Responsibilities

WHAT YOU’LL BRING TO THE TABLE:

You will have opportunity to be an owner every day as you:

• Support project work
• Utilise your problem-solving skills
• Work with a cross-functional team to complete a Work Integrated Learning project as assigned by your Line Manager
• Attain on-the-job work experience aligned with your career aspirations
• Perform additional responsibilities as requested to achieve business objectives.
• You would have graduated with the relevant degree as per the job title

Qualifications

ESSENTIAL SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS

Favorable Diploma/ Degree for this program:

• Management Accounting
• Cost management 
• Financial Management 

 Listed below are the minimum requirements that you are required to meet:

• Citizen in the country of hire
• Should be based at the city of hire.
• A relevant BCom qualification
• Have not worked full time (more than 1 year) in their field of study.
• Currently in final year of the qualification
• Work authorization in the country for which application is being submitted.

At application, please ensure that you attach the following documents:

• CV
• Matric Certificate
• ID
• Academic Transcripts

Kindly note that should you not receive a response within 21 days please consider your application unsuccessful.

Intern: Risk SHHE (PMB)

Job Description

THE JOB AT A GLANCE:

Contract Duration: 12 Months

An opportunity to work on and support projects within Tiger Brands. This Internship will provide you with practical experience and give you a head start and understanding on your chosen career path.

Job Location

• Tiger Brands in PMB.

Responsibilities

WHAT YOU’LL BRING TO THE TABLE:

You will have opportunity to be an owner every day as you:

• Support project work
• Problem-solve issues
• Work with a cross-functional team to complete a Work Integrated Learning project as assigned by your Line Manager
• Attain on-the-job work experience aligned with your career aspirations
• Perform additional responsibilities as requested to achieve business objectives.
• You would have graduated with the relevant degree as per the job title
• Collection and Analysis of SHE data
• Participation in Emergency Drills
• Contractor Safety Management
• Involvement in SHE Audits & Inspections
• SHE Trainings and Awareness Campaigns
• Involvement in Incident Investigations
• Reviewing SHE Procedures
• Reviewing Standard Operating Procedures
• Conducting Planned Job Observations (PJOs) in relation to SHE aspects
• Performing Audits and Inspections

Qualifications

ESSENTIAL SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS

• National Diploma in Safety Management (Looking to complete P1& P2 training)
• Samtrac Qualification

 Listed below are the minimum requirements that you are required to meet:

• Citizen in the country of hire
• Should be based at the city of hire
• A relevant National Diploma
• Have not worked full time (more than 1 year) in their field of study
• Work authorization in the country for which application is being submitted

At application, please ensure that you attach the following documents:

• CV
• Matric Certificate
• ID
• Academic Transcripts
• Work integrated learning requirement letter from institution

Kindly note that should you not receive a response within 21 days please consider your application unsuccessful.

Workplace Experience Student: TBI

Job Description

Qualifications

• Degree/Diploma in Accounting or Finance field

Responsibilities

Roles and Responsibilities

• Month end completion including but not limited to; journal processing and 
• Monthly Reconciliations
• Adhoc tasks eg assisting with Budget, Capex and maintenance of Fixed Asset Register
• Assist with quarterly stock counts, site visits.
• Assist with Internal and external audit.
• Shadow experienced employees to learn about their job duties and responsibilities
• Demonstrate enthusiasm, curiosity and willingness to learn

Qualifications

Skills

• Microsoft
• Analytical thinking
• Curiosity and willingness to learn

Logistics Controller

Responsibilities

Outbound

§Supervise and coordinate the loading of vehicles to meet delivery requirements

§Review Open Orders Book daily

§Liaise with LCT Planner on the plan for the next day and confirm stocks.

§Ensure FIFO is practiced to prevent write offs in the Warehouse.

§Ensure that collecting Customers follow the Collection SOP at all time.

Inbound

§Ensure that all inbound stock is inspected upon receiving for visible damage, Expiry dates, Condition of the product.

§Ensure all stock received is Good Receipted Correctly and within 3 working days on Oracle

§Ensure In transit reports are run timeously and cleared.

Expenses

§Ensure all our expenses are within Budget

§Manage outsourced 3PL service providers .

§Ensure timely processing of POs and receipting

§Overtime Management.

§Staff Management.

Inventory

§Manage stock counts accuracy to 99.5%.

§Oversee daily, weekly and monthly stocktaking and inline with SOP.

§Ensure all stock movements to damages is done timeously to avoid stock losses.

§Manage FIFO Principles.

§Daily stock recons

Compliance

§Ensure that the company Food Safety and Hygiene programs is adhered to

§Ensure all safety rules and regulations (legal requirements) are complied with at all times.

§Responsible for the development and training of all employees in the distribution department and ensure that the training requirements are budgeted for.

Qualifications

Key Professional Competencies

Core knowledge  

•Supply Chain KPI’s, Logistics Administration & Operational requirements in an FMCG Company. Food Safety and HACCP Requirements.

Key foundational competencies

§Academic – Diploma in Logistics/ Supply Chain, Computer Literacy, Flair for Figures , Problem solving, Decision making, Good Communication skills.

•Leadership – Influencing others, driving long-term results, developing myself & others, staying a step-ahead, managing change.

§Personal Effectiveness – Effective communication, Interpersonal skills, Integrity, Creativity, Continuous Learning, Attention to detail

Experience

§Function –3+ Years experience in Logistics, Warehouse stock management with customer experience in retail & wholesale.

§Industry – FMCG Food manufacturing

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