Pepsico Vacancies

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1. Commercial Manager: Developing Markets
2. Sales Admin Controller: Customer – PepsiCo Park CDC Snacks
3. HR Specialist – Claremont/Epping Bakery
4. Credit Controller 
5. WECA TR Lead
6. Maintenance Assistant 2- Shakaskraal Bakery
7. Senior Manager: Food Safety and Quality Assurance SA & WECA – Isando Plant Snacks
8. Fleet Controller – Parow CDC Snacks-ZAF
9. Logistics Controller – Isando Plant Snacks
10. Sales Admin Controller
11. SC Agro Sr Manager – Agro Digitization & Automation
12. Sales Representative – Pepsico Park CDC Snacks
13. Forklift Driver x2 – Upington Dried Fruit Plant

Commercial Manager: Developing Markets

Job Description

Overview

Own and execute the commercial agenda within the WA, EA & IOI Markets; grow markets in line with Business strategy.

To focus on growing Traditional Trade and GTM strategies in country i.e. Ghana; Ivory Coast; Tanzania; Kenya, Mauritius driving the right portfolio and price through managing distirbutors in country.  

To achieve annual operating plans by developing, implementing and executing sales strategies; analysing trends and results while building and maintaining strong customer and distributor relations.Responsibilities

Achieving & Driving the WA, EA & IOI countries market growth agenda through driving Country P&L and managing costs.Clear Ownership and accountability shown in decisions and plans to deliver on Performance targets and deliver the business growth Agenda in his portfolio with Short, Medium and Long term view & understandingManage and own the end to end process from orders to execution in market with clear support function managementLead and implement the channel strategy in each marketForecatsing monthly and longer term by category by country.Implement the agreed pricing policy in assigned accounts across identified countries.Ensure effective development and execution of trade activity and category management plans and customer service within the identified countries.Develop & execute marketing strategies in order to improve penetration an increase frequency in identified countries by building strong activities against an agreed calendar.Ensure all controls are in place and that all processes comply with all company policies and procedures.Manage and implement the relevant trading terms and agreements between Distributors and customers within each country to ensure all agreed elements are adhered to.Identify opportunities for increasing volumes; NR & GP to influence AOP.Analyse, compile and review performance of each identified country in order to ensure maximum volume and profitability.Clearly track signed off Primary & IMS Targets with Distributors with clear gaps ID & Solve presented. Clearly articulating Gap/ gainRecommend and implement the pricing strategy for each identified country in order to be competitive and deliver maximum volume and profit.Perform quarterly distributor and country reviews in order to identify, develop & implement plans to address the performance gaps.NRM capability with effective implementation of plans to improve NR for Business and partnerLead & develop the functional & leadership capabilities of the Distributors to ensure field sales alignment & execution of the strategic account plan.Close collaboration & Project leading across support functions of GTM; MKTG; NRMProvide leadership and direction to their distributors where required/relevant.Coaching and developing talent is key – Especially with regards to distributor’s sales teamsEffective and efficient managing & Reporting of SpendMonthly Reviews to be Scheduled & Conducted with Pre-read deck submitted, followed up with clear actions & Sign offs in MBR session. i.e. Cost impact; effect on P&L and Target. Vol; NR; GP Targets Primary & IMS key. For Mauritius, Ghana, Tanzania

Qualifications

• Relevant Teritary Qualification
• 8 years commercial experience
• Experience needs to include exposure to Market Development, Delivering results through others, Managing People, Strong Influencial Skills
• In Market experience
• African Market management experience
• Language requirements: English; French beneficial
• Strong analytical skills
• General sales, management and operational experience in FMCG
• Budget Management
• Excellent negotiation skills
• Excellent selling skills
• Proven Customer Focus
• Demonstrated Commercial acumen
• Travel in Africa is a must

“PepsiCo is an equal opportunity Employer in line with the Employment Equity Act”

Sales Admin Controller: Customer – PepsiCo Park CDC Snacks

Responsibilities

What are we looking for?

• Interaction with Commercial Team and cross functional teams.
• High level of attention to detail, especially in accuracy of figures within all reporting.
• Adhere to deadlines, policies and procedures on the main objectives.
• Attend to queries, assist with resolving problems and escalate issues when necessary.
• Identify and recommend improvements to working procedures to enhance efficiency and the working environment.
• Utilize the in-house systems to maximum efficiency and report/follow up.
• Leverage & Support Admin Team colleagues on relevant policies and procedures, through sharing skills & knowledge.

Qualifications

What will qualify you for this role?

• 2 years minimum experience in similar role (Admin, Sales or Marketing).
• Grade 12/Matric/Senior Certificate.
• Tertiary qualification in any business-related field.
• Computer literacy essential with intermediate Excel & PowerPoint.
• High level of attention to detail.
• Good communication skills.
• Good inter-personal skills.
• Strong administration skills.
• Ability to multi-task, prioritize and meet deadlines.
• Ability to carry out tasks efficiently with minimal supervision.

“PepsiCo is an Equal Opportunity Employer in line with the Employment Equity Act”

HR Specialist – Claremont/Epping Bakery

Responsibilities

What we’re looking for:We’re looking for an HR Specialist: Claremont/Epping Bakery to join our team. Main purpose of the role: 

• Ensuring HR strategy & key processes are well institutionalized and executed & providing full range of HR services by understanding, responding and proactively acting on insights, expectations, needs and requirements including contractors .
• Managing every aspect of employee development and relations Serving as an employee champion to ensure that processes and relationships are fair and equitable while utilizing key HR tools & processes to ensure all employees are fully engaged in and committed to the business growth
• Demonstrating leadership & providing guidance to establish & maintain quality balance with business & developmental agendas of line managers & leaders.
• Providing coaching and feedback to the managers on execution of HR programs; evaluating effectiveness, reviewing and seeking improvements on the execution of the systems and processes

 Accountabilities: 

• Drive Talent Acquisition for the defined business area using a variety of techniques.
• Ensure compliance with Employment Equity targets, Procedures, Entry requirements, Strategic Workforce Plan and headcount budget (AOP). Custodian of high quality talent for the business. 
• Manage a high quality and thorough administrative process for all HR related processes including payroll documentation, take-ons, promotions and separations.
• Support employee capability building and skills development through identified Learning & Development programmes.
• Manage employee relations within assigned business area.
• Scheduling and management of the monthly Management Union meeting, and regular Employment Equity Forums.
• Actively manage a constructive union relationship.
• Manage disciplinary matters and grievances within the policy timeframes, decisively and in accordance to Labour Legislation.
• Assist in the preparation and representation of cases at the CCMA.
• Drive the Pepsico Performance Management Cycle within the assigned business area.
• Ensure all employees have PDRs with objectives that are regularly and fairly reviewed.
• Monitor system inputs and compliance.
• Drive the Pepsico Talent Management cycle with the assigned business areas.
• Talent mapping conducted and key action agreed and monitored.
• Drive the Communication and facilitation of the Employee Wellness Programme Deployment within the assigned area. Helps managers who have identified employees in need of the intervention. Works with the service provider to ensure that the required intervention happens. Help re-integrate employees back to work life. 
• Conducts Stay, Exit and OHS Interviews. Results used to draw up action plans that are agreed with line managers and actively monitored. 
• Co-develop the site culture and engagement plan with the HR Manager. Actively drive the plan to ensure continuous improvement in employee morale and engagement. 
• Monthly reporting completed. 
• Prepares for and co-ordinate activities in preparation for Legal and Governance HR Audits.
• Conducts comparative analysis, trends and reports on Employment Equity statistics, incidents of discipline, union growth, exits and related key matters. Gives insights on site dynamics and ER matters. Provides intelligence on matters outside of the domain of HR but with probable impact on site relationships.
• Co ordinates and executes planned change management activities to support organisational or operational changes and/or Projects.

Qualifications

• B Tech or Degree in Social Sciences/HR Management/Business Management
• 5 years year experience in an HR role servicing a business area
• Knowledge and experience with Labour Legislation. Previous exposure to disciplinary cases and CCMA preparation and procedures. Experience with BBBEE principles
• Experience in working with shop stewards
• Proven track record in Recruitment of staff
• Compensation and benefits knowledge
• Coaching skills and experience preferred
• Knowledge of change theory, career pathing, employee motivation theory, leadership principles
• Sound ability to translate HR theory into practice
• Presentation and facilitation skills
• Strong Excel and Power Point skills required
• Strong Influencer

Credit Controller 

(Temporary) – Pepsico Park CDC Snacks

Responsibilities

What are we looking for?

• Process allocation of payment on system in line with documented policy.
• Conduct analysis of all overdue amounts by mid-month to effectively obtain collections.
• Ensure swift, efficient resolution of all customer queries internally and externally.
• Maintain accurate, updated monthly reconciliation.
• Maintain sound customer relations by resolving queries and follow-up on such customers through trade visits.
• Effective liaison with the sales forces to enhance knowledge.
• Keep up to date with trade activities.
• Effectively monitor customer status relating to payment and risk status (i.e. RD cheques, stop supplies) and notify branch controllers and customers alike.
• Ensure timeous resolution of customer claims.
• Ensure accurate claim processing.
• Customer visits to ensure resolution on outstanding queries & invoices.

Qualifications

What will qualify you for this role?

• SAP knowledge.
• Finance Degree/Diploma or Credit Management Qualification.
• Credit Control background within FMCG environment.
• Knowledge of export customers, UCR numbers, SAD500.
• Min of 2-3 years Credit Control experience.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Code 08 driver’s licence.
• Aptitude for figures.
• MS Office literate.

“PepsiCo is an Equal Opportunity Employer in line with the Employment Equity Act”

WECA TR Lead

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic direction, planning, deep compensation, reward and recognition expertise, guidance, and support to the business to execute the design, implementation, communication, and administration of the BU’s compensation aproach
• Support M&A processes and steer redesign of reward structures and practices in partnership with different stakeholders, including harmonization of Total Rewards plans and procedures
• Continuously evaluate the effectiveness of our rewards programs by working in partnership with external vendors and consultants in both compensation and benefits to ensure competitive positioning in all markets, in line with business and talent strategies and stay current on trends/changes across different markets to make recommendations for changes, as appropriate
• Remain current on local Reward legislation changes and adjust programs as necessary with support from external providers, legal or local HR.
• Partner with HRBPs in driving organization simplification agenda and operating model changes through leading on Job evaluation and talent movements from TR prespective .
• Direct the ongoing administration and maintenance of job evaluation, and market analysis in partnership with GBS .
• Source, design and negotiate local benefit programs eg Medical Aid – make recommendations to the business, based on knowledge of local market and laws and consultation with HRBP and TR COE
• Support the regional cross border workforce team regarding managing expatriate remuneration
• Engage in and drive regional TR activities to increase overall efficiency and capability, while supporting PEP Strategy to drive DE&I agenda and pay equity.
• Partner with sales / commercial leads across multiple divisions in local sales compensation incentive design
• Drive the annual Merit and Company Incentive programs, including the maintenance of salary ranges
• Undertake and interpret ad-hoc compensation and benefits analysis and provide pragmatic advice through technical excellence
• Drive agile ways of working and continuous improvement in TR activities and broader HR practices
• Deploy robust education and communication program for upskilling employees, managers, and broader HR Teams.
• Manage and implement of country specific reward projects for , balancing Global and Sector standards with local market practices and business needs, to deliver fit for purpose outcomes
• Train, coach, and mentor all team members and ensure consistent performance and raising bar on talent & diversity
• Wellness: Coordinates, plans, and facilitates health and wellness activities and programs for associate

Qualifications

• Bachelor Degree preferred in Human Resources or related field
• Experienced in the Total Rewards area for 6+ years.
• High drive for results, problem solving approach, strong team player, strong customer focus
• Excellent attention to detail and strong numerical and analytical ability

Differentiating Competencies Required

• Project management/organizational skills to manage multiple priorities
• Collaboration skills to work with local ,sector & Corporate stakeholders
• Customer service orientation – highly visible role in TR function and AMESA business

Maintenance Assistant 2- Shakaskraal Bakery

Responsibilities

• Provide support to the Artisan during execution of technical functions.
• Maintain Housekeeping as per AIB standards.
• Assist Engineering Department with general maintenance issues.
• Ensure a clean and safe working environment and machinery.
• Ensure adherence to company disciplinary rules and regulations.
• Maintain the overall effectiveness of equipment and plant on site.
• Report all faults and problems to artisan.
• Escalate problems to the next level if resolution cannot be achieved/resolved successfully.
• Adhere to health, safety and environmental protocols and regulations while working with tools and equipment.
• Promptly report any health, safety and environmental hazards or incidents.
• Comply with company policies, procedures and regulatory requirements.
• Carry out any reasonable instructions as and when required.

Qualifications

• Trade Test Preferred.
• Grade 12 is non-negotiable.
• 1-2 Years experience as an Artisan Assistant.
• Sound working knowledge of applicable equipment.

  “PepsiCo is an Equal Opportunity Employer in line with the Employment Equity Act”

Senior Manager: Food Safety and Quality Assurance SA & WECA – Isando Plant Snacks

Responsibilities

What we’re looking for:

Lead the regional Food safety and Quality Assurance function in SAWECA (Food and Beverages) by ensuring Food safety and Quality by design for all new innovations, while delivering the right specifications that are fit for purpose and consumer relevant. This role will need to establish comprehensive and sustainable programs that drive capability and quality throughout the supply chain. Complementing the objectives of building quality and food safety into systems and processes, a critical aspect of this role will be to create, implement and monitor necessary quality and food safety metrics to provide needed oversight and governance. Key metric of this role is to ensure on the ground support as and when required to prevent any food safety and quality recalls/withdrawals by providing end to end governance across SAWECA business unit.

This is leadership role responsible for creating culture of Food Safety & Quality, mentor teams drive compliance and create strategic presence in AMESA

• Provide FSQA leadership to SAWECA BU Foods & Beverages Category, including leading/partnering with a team to effectively deliver the aligned AOP Agenda and Long-term strategic initiatives.
• Drive continual improvement to Quality Food Safety KPIs End to End Supply Chain in partnership with QC team.
• Lead Food safety and Quality standards, including expectations for microbiological performance, allergens, foreign material control, chemical contamination, regulatory compliance, and HACCP programs, Quality metrices including Competitive quality assurance, GFSI audits, AIBI audits and QAS audits.
• Lead and coordinate FSQA due diligence drive incident management where required across the relevant key stakeholders through effective implementation of the Incident management program using IRIS and other tools as applicable.
• Effectively support the regional product and package innovation agenda by ensuring standards and process are adhered from design to commercialization through programs TSG linked tools incl. GIB, PCC and FSHA.
• For complex innovations, provide needed technical support at plant level to ensure start-up readiness and develop quality system and testing protocols/methods which should be applied for new product introductions as well as follow through post launch through in-market programs incl. hyper care.
• Lead in developing risk-mitigating strategies along with other groups (Regulatory Affairs, Supply Chain, R&D) to properly manage resources in addressing critical food safety issues. Ensure Food hazard assessments, HTDs of all R&D projects working cooperatively with relevant R&D stakeholders as well as relevant SMEs where required.
• Provide FSQA leadership drive seamless integration of Mergers & Acquisitions, 3PM qualifications in BU. Collaborate with Supply Chain and R&D from design to deployment of new business avenues in sector.
• To facilitate continuous FSQA improvements in the region through implementation of QMS and audit programs and ensuring needed corrective actions to non-compliances in quality and food safety audits have been implemented, and that the systems and processes that are in place are being adhered to by SC (QC).
• Advocate execution of global programs at BU and drive role of FSQA connector to Business Unit and Global functions.
• Attract, develop, and retain high caliber talent to achieve ‘best-in-class’ food safety, quality and regulatory systems and assure that the functional services are provided as required for the company’s current and expanding needs.
• Models and acts in accordance with PEP Global Code of Conduct and Global PepsiCo Way guiding principles.

Qualifications

What will qualify you for the role:

• Degree in Food Science, Microbiology, Engineering or equivalent (Master’s degree would be a plus).
• 15-18 years in Quality and Food Safety having supported manufacturing facilities and R&D product developers across food & beverages and across multiple geographies.
• Understanding on local SAWECA Food Regulations
• Experience of presenting to and influencing stakeholders on Foods Safety regulations, risk mitigation and solutions
• Subject matter expert on Quality, food safety, audit regulations, trends, tools, and programs.
• Experience with wet/dry manufacturing processes and microbiologically sensitive food manufacturing facilities.
• Extensive knowledge and implementation experience with food safety control programs.
• Written and oral fluency in English
• Experience in food testing protocols, methodologies, and microbiological issues in food.
• Ability to travel 40% or more.
• High level of business acumen, strong communication, leadership composure, and influencing skills to drive global food safety transformation.
• Extensive experience in dealing with food safety recalls and product quality withdrawals, including leading crisis teams, mobilizing plant investigations, interpreting microbiological, chemical contamination, allergen contamination and foreign material risks and managing internal and external stakeholders, including Regulators.
• Excellent business acumen and analytical capability to evaluate activities that will contribute to the achievement of strategic goals.
• A credible and respected change agent in an organization experiencing ambiguity, rapid growth and transformation.
• Ability to lead a team through crisis maintaining professionalism and composure while managing through difficult situations.

“PepsiCo is an Equal Opportunity Employer in line with the Employment Equity Act”

Fleet Controller – Parow CDC Snacks-ZAF

Responsibilities

What we’re looking for

We are looking for a Fleet Controller to join our dynamic team. The candidate can be based in Cape Town, Port Elizabeth or Durban and will be reporting to the 3^rd Party & Fleet Supervisor. The purpose of the role is to oversee all aspects of vehicle management, including safety, training and maintenance budget; assign tasks to drivers, DCMs and suppliers ensuring the coordination of safety critical maintenance for the fleet; continuously monitor the Fleet department’s efficiency and performance and look for ways to improve productivity and ensure vehicle uptime to meet customer demand requirements including managing additional rental vehicles to provide capacity

The successful candidate will also be responsible for the following:

• To vet and authorise National R&M, Rentals, Tyre quotations and Fleet Other Expenses .
• Scheduling of Services for the National Fleet- approx. 500 vehicles
• Manage inland fleet and conduct fleet audits.
• Manage and maintain the national Fleet listing and Route number allocation.
• Assist with Route Engineering projects and work together with the Simba Sales Productivity Team
• Ensure national Fleet Departments meets SOA’s and is in line with Health and Safety Objectives.
• To ensure all Fleet Controllers attend DC Visits and DC Visit forms are submitted correctly on monthly basis. Identify exceptions and action weekly.
• Provide lowest level fleet general ledger variance reporting by branch on monthly basis. Submit monthly fleet cost review report deck.
• Ensure that Audit and SOA levels are met.
• Manage BP Masana & OTI Africa Fuel TABS reports and ensure exceptions are resolved monthly. Ensure all OTI Fuel masters units in the region are fully functional and faults resolved within 5 days.
• Manage the Geotab management reports and Identify exceptions and action weekly. Ensure all Geotab Telematics units are downloading and fully operational. All exceptions to be resolved within 5 days.
• Manage Fleet Availability and Readiness.
• Manage Simba’s national exposure to traffic legislations and regulation for all trucks. Report monthly.
• Provide accurate AOP data with trend analysis for Fleet budgets annually.
• Manage direct reports’ personal growth and development through applying the necessary coaching techniques, providing guidance on choice of internal training programmes and applying the PDR and CDAP programmes appropriately.
• Work with suppliers and DCMs to ensure sound repairs and tyre management practices and processes.
• Ensure monthly meetings are conducted with each of the relevant responsible DC’s to discuss any fleet related issues. Also provide feedback on previous issues and draw up action plans on current issues with the DC Manager monthly.
• Have weekly discussions with Fleet Controllers and relevant DCM’s to discuss HHC Checklist issues and draw up action plans to resolve any urgent issues.
• Manage all exceptions that might jeopardise the operation of the distribution fleet must be dealt with timeously.
• Provide Fleet Management with weekly Fleet Expenditure reports to track maintenance budgets.

Qualifications

What will qualify you for the role

• Minimum B. Degree
• Minimum 5 years relevant experience in the Fleet industry.
• Computer literacy with good knowledge of MS Excel, MS Word and Outlook
• People Management skills
• Good business communication skills on oral and report writing
• Strong reporting and analyzing capabilities
• Strategic focus and leadership
• Ability to simplify complexity
• Continuous improvement focused
• Drive for Results
• Strong people skills
• Delivers the right results
• Smart Innovator
• Embraces challenges and risks

Logistics Controller – Isando Plant Snacks

Responsibilities

What we’re looking for

We are looking for a Logistics Controller to join our dynamic team. The role is physically located in Isando, Gauteng and will be reporting to the Plant Lead. The role is responsible for managing the overall receiving of incoming materials teams and delivering effective management of site KPIs and recoveries of site finances.

The successful candidate will also be responsible for the following:

• Management of incoming raw materials stores (Packaging & Bulk Raw Materials) and ensuring on time receipts of stock on SAP
• Management of movement of stock from inbound stores into production slocs as well as reverse movements; all stock movements accom
• Coordinate inbound stores cycle counts, investigate variances and report on losses
• Responsible to deliver stock record accuracy of the inbound stores locations in conjunction with operational site teams
• Responsible for developing continuous improvement plans aimed at improving KPIs in the inbound warehouse space
• Develop and maintain inventory management controls and standards aimed at ensuring stock record accuracy > 95%
• Deliver Monthly stock counts for all raw materials on site in line with Corporate Governance and Operational Controls
• Deliver weekly/ Monthly scorecards for the plant and co-ordinate performance reports for the Inbound Lead
• Management of GOR process of all returned materials and allocation of any usages within the plant
• Timeous capturing of the Audit result on the Europe GCS Portal as per communicated timelines by the Internal Audit team.
• Manage and develop key roles within the Logistics/ Receiving Department
• Storemen
• Raw Material Handlers

Compliance EHS/ Quality & Food Safety:

• Ensure housekeeping and hygiene practices inside/outside facilities (AIB) to ensure a rating of >900
• Ensure 100% adherence to Health, Safety and AIB procedures and regulations.

People:

• Implement good communication structure and communicate to staff on regular basis.
• Responsible to deliver agreed targets (KPI’s) relating to warehouse performance.
• Managing staff performance and take corrective action.
• Identify training needs for warehouse staff.
• Ensure sound management policies and practices are in place and adhered to.
• Managing outsourced company personnel and labour optimisation.
• Plan and set shifts for Warehouse employees.
• Responsible to ensure the maintenance of Equipment and Machinery in accordance with agreed budgets, service

Qualifications

What will qualify you for the role

• 4-6 years relevant experience including people management
• Tertiary qualification in Financial management
• Cost Accounting a prerequisite
• Experience managing Creditors
• Ability to budget and forecast
• Directing and managing the day-to-day activities of various people to compile weekly and monthly results timeously
• Computer literate – MS Office and Advanced Excel
• Minimum 5 years in a Manufacturing environment
• SAP and P2P knowledge an advantage
• Attention to detail /Problem solving skills/ Strong Drive for result
• Sound Manufacturing experience and financial reporting of finances
• Leadership skills to run a department of employees and maintain positive morale along with business results, all with very little oversight.

 “PepsiCo is an Equal Opportunity Employer in line with the Employment Equity Act”

Sales Admin Controller

Responsibilities

What are we looking for?

Controlled administration of Discounts and Allowances for the Snacks Business (On & Off Ticket):

Fixed Spend:

• Approval of Vistex accruals
• Budget approval in SAP at Hierarchy Level
• Governance of Fund Numbers in SAP
• Provide Vistex training to NAM’s & RAM’s
• Engage with Commercial Finance

Variable Spend:

• Realyst contract management
• Manage SOA compliance
• Approve all Trading term agreements and ensure information is accurately captured in SAP and all GCS Key control attributes are met
• Customer Recons (Monthly, Quarterly, Annually)

Newspage Sales Deals:

• Approve all Newspage sales deals in line with GCS Control requirements 
• Monitor Sales Deals Pricing Checks – Ensure pricing accuracy

Reporting:

• Compile monthly Vistex and Finance file
• Maintain Price Master File (Local and Exports)
• Weekly pricing claims report (Power App)
• Monthly GCS Control execution
• Service Level Agreements and Standard Operating Procedures adherence
• Support projects initiated by CSS Sales Admin & Business
• Internal, External and SARS Audits

Qualifications

What will qualify you for this role?

• Adapt in Technology, detailed understanding of Excel, SAP, Newspage, Realyst, financial information and proficient with numbers
• Accuracy
• Attention to detail
• Ability to Plan, Organise and Prioritise work
• Problem solving
• Ability to work under pressure
• Strong work ethic
• Communication Skills (written & verbal)
• Self-motivation
• Ownership
• Emotional Intelligence

“PepsiCo is an Equal Opportunity Employer in line with the Employment Equity Act”

SC Agro Sr Manager – Agro Digitization & Automation

Responsibilities

• The role is the digitization transformation leader for AMESA Agro supply chain leading all new apps/tools, dashboards and score cards and drive already existing tools.
• The person is responsible of developing and updating digitization strategy for AMESA Agro supply chain and secure top management approvals and funds (CAPEX and OPEX)
• The role is the link between supply chain, IT and external servie providers for all technical services digitization initiatives
• This role is a key enabler to delivering AMESA volume and SC growth, Productivity & Pep+ agenda
• A critical part of the role scope is building out the Digitization road map for SC-Agro function across the Sector and particularly building Digitization capability
• This is a sector role and will have geographic coverage across Egypt, ME BU, Pakistan, South Africa, India, Bang’d , Ethiopia , Iraq & potential 4 new markets
•  Lead on the digital transformation agenda for the Agro supply chain in AMESA sector working with all sub functions on their respective digitization needs ensuring optimal efficiency of resources
• Explore, Evaluate, Adopt New cutting edge technologies in Precision/Decision Agriculture
• Focus on building resilient supply chains thru fast emerging technologies like disease prediction, yield forecasting, water sensing
• Prepare long term strategy for PepsiCo to continuously stay ahead in technology space for business advantage and sustainability
• Scout for right technology thru partnerships, start ups and prepare business model for adoption thru tie ups, buy outs
• Key technical resource for Potato storage design, quality in operations
• Design a storage quality monitoring program that will provide transparency to in country storage quality and costs
• Develop and implement reporting tools for KPIs, productivity, benchmarks with industry
• Collaborate with SC- partners within and outside PepsiCo for E2E digitization of Agro operations
• Develop data strategy, ensuring data security and data hygiene across markets to develop long term modellings for AMESA Agro-team, creating decision support system for Climate, disease and long term supply planning
• Extend technology initiatives to other important crops like Corn and Oats apart from Potatoes
• Design and implement end to end traceability across the Agro-Supply chain through various digital initiatives.
• Design the 3 years digitization road map for AMESA Agro Supply Chain in collaboration with the other TS sub functions to identify and picture the end in mind
• Champion new technologies within the sector & seek for cutting edge solutions that will support the SC agenda
• Secure leadership alignment on the roadmap and allocate budget for implementation (CAPEX and/or OPX)
• Manage the agro supply chain technologies development calendar in line with business set priorities and ensure efficient implementation and close management.
• Act as a project manager and a key focal point between supply Chain, IT and external service providers in any current or emerging digitization project for the sector.
• Integrate all existing technologies, apps, tools & digital solutions to create a comprehensive ecosystem to guide Agro SC team
• Monitor usage & effectiveness to continuously develop systems and intervene with deep dives that solve all bottle necks as they arise.
• Lead the digitization of all Agro SC score cards and dashboards digitization
• Partner with the global teams to adopt/develop the new digitized tools
• Work with the BU in setting their action plan and execution map and calculate requested budget
• Deploy training program & build the right capability and understanding for Digital tools
• Create knowledge centres within BU’s to drive the implementation of Digital tools
• Develop and implement long term strategy for Agro digitization aligned with the Global strategy for SC productivity and PEP+ goals
• Work with sustainability team to provide digital tools as a leverage to achieve PEP+ goals like Water Saving, GHG saving, etc.
• Partner with markets for Digitization benchmarking and strategize roadmap for technology adoption
• Develop annual training plans for all AMESA Markets based on the identified capability development needs & opportunities
• Ensure high competence of trainer’s team to the training tools/skills and provide all the required train the trainer needs to trainers.
• Validate digital implementation goals and report business benefits from digital tools. 

Qualifications

• Excellent Communication and Audit skills
• Excellent analytical and reporting skills
• Excellent planning & Problem-Solving skills
• Demonstrated success in agricultural projects
• Demonstrated leadership in breakthrough agri technology and innovation thru winning projects or start ups or collaborative research with industry
• Ability to assess scientific information and adapt and implement for commercial usage.
• Self-starter with strong drive for results. Strong communicator, team player
• Excellent collaborator with internal and external population

Sales Representative – Pepsico Park CDC Snacks

Responsibilities

• Achievement of revenue and volume target as per Annual Operating Plan.
• Achievement of 100% customer call rate.
• Achieve 90% strike rate.
• Maintain 0.5% stales threshold rate.
• Obtain new business as per Annual Operating Plan.
• Manage cash and stock.
• Pull, analyse reports to drive continuous improvement on route.
• Support company cost control through efficient driving of vehicle.
• Comply with all functional and non-functional company policies and procedures, e.g. Sales; Health and Safety; etc.
• Housekeeping and maintenance of company assets, e.g Hand-Held Computers, Vehicle, Uniform, Mobile phone, etc.

Qualifications

• 3-year Business/Commercial Tertiary qualification.
• 3 years working experience in FMCG environment, with 1 year in a selling role/selling experience.
• Minimum 1 year experience operating a vehicle.
• Valid Code 10 driver’s license.
• Valid Public Drivers Permit.
• Certified Defensive Driver Certification.
• Customer relations.
• Results driven.
• Self starter, can work independently.
• Analytical thinking and application of insights to drive volume growth on route.
• Planning and Organizing (manages time well).
• Reliable.
• Identify sales opportunities.
• Influencing.
• Negotiating.
• Communicate with impact.

“PepsiCo is an Equal Opportunity Employer in line with the Employment Equity Act”

Forklift Driver x2 – Upington Dried Fruit Plant

Responsibilities

Despatch Department

• Ensure truck hygiene is up to standard before loading finished product on truck.
• Make sure Finished product prepared for shipment is as, per procedure and report immediately if not.
• Apply FIFO and LIFO at all times.
• Must understand the importance of traceability and how it fits in on loading and offloading.
• Loading finished product on trucks for the day.
• Make sure that the freight loaded is 100% correct in line with the Despatch plan.
• Offloading of Finished products from trucks.
• When offloading make sure to take product to designated area.
• Make sure to pick the correct product that is due for the load.
• Drive safely.
• Make sure that EHS standards and regulations are adhered to at all times.
• Good housekeeping must be maintained at all times.
• Be part of the Pepsico team to ensure efficiency of the business.

Additional tasks

• Ensure that the railway and strapping areas are neat and tidy at all times. Take different finished product back to their different storage locations to ensure good housekeeping. Help offload trucks and provide pallets if need be.

Qualifications

• Minimum qualification Grade 12/Matric Certificate.
• Valid Forklift Driver licence.
• Must pass a medical assessment.
• Two years experience as a Forklift Driver

“PepsiCo is an Equal Opportunity Employer in line with the Employment Equity Act”

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