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HEAD OF SECURITY
 
Details
Closing Date2024/01/31
Reference Number PAR231208-1
Job Title Head of Security
Department Other
Job Type Classification Permanent
Location – Province Western Cape
Location - Operations Stellenbosch
Location – Country South Africa
 
Job Description
The purpose of this role is to provide complete security management for Lactalis companies in South Africa, Botswana, eSwatini, Mozambique and Zambia (Lactalis Southern Africa Zone) including the safety of these companies’ personnel, visitors, buildings, information and other assets.
 
Required Skills
  • A relevant 3-year Bachelor’s Degree or National Diploma in Security Management or equivalent qualification
  • 5-8 years proven experience in security management
  • Registration with the South African Institute of Security is required
  • PSIRA Grade A-registered and accredited
  • Business Continuity, Planning and Implementation experience
  • Crime prevention and Investigation experience
  • Clear criminal record
  • Negotiation skills
  • Project Management skills
  • Change Management skills
  • Fostering relationship with regulatory authorities and bodies
 
Duties & Responsibilities      
  • Business Context and Main Purpose of the Job
  • Co-ordination, management, supervision, and advice to sites’ Senior Management on effective security management systems and solutions, within the business scope.
  • Ensure that threats to personnel, assets, and business operations/activities within each site are properly identified, evaluated and mitigated in a timely and cost effective manner.
  • Secure Lactalis Southern Africa’s personnel, properties and assets from internal and external security breaches as well as co-ordinate the activities of 3rd Party Security Contractors.
  • Ensure a hands on ownership of security solutions within Lactalis Southern Africa Zone operations across all sites
  • Support an effective Zone Control Room that is geared for both monitoring as well as Incident response.
  • Support the Legal, Risk and Audit Director and the Country Managers in driving Cluster Security Initiatives.
  • Drive standardization across all sites
  • Ensure compliance with Lactalis Southern Africa Zone Site Security Standards
 
You will be based in South Africa & will report to the Legal, Audit and Risk Director.
 
Main Accountabilities
  • Advise management on any specific threats to company personnel, assets & information, and business operations/activities as they become known.
  • Ensuring implementation of security policy, approved security plans and procedures and revising them where necessary.
  • In conjunction with the respective business Leadership Teams, develop and implement security awareness programs or processes and to protect life, corporate assets and to ensure business continuity.
  • Devising and co-ordinating appropriate security training for security personnel & other nominated personnel
  • Establish an anti-counterfeiting programme for the Zone
  • Managing effective investigations on detected and reported breaches of security and security incidents.
  • Provide briefings for the international staff/visitors on in country security issues on arrival and on the security situation in the province.
  • Advise on the development and strategy for technical projects involving the sites, including security technology, equipment requirements and simplification processes
  • Support leadership’s response to business disruptions and crisis situations
  • Initiate and co-ordinate an immediate response to security incidents where there is a threat to Company employees and assets to ensure minimised loss or injury. If necessary, to respond personally to these threats.
  • Ensure safety and security of employees whilst on Company premises
  • Report all incidents to respective stake holders
  • Liaise with and develop relationships with various Law Enforcement & Emergency Services in the event of a security incident/emergency (i.e., fire, medical, mechanical breakdown) and to ensure timely reaction to incidents
  • Ensure availability of highly trained security personnel to implement contingency plans effectively.
  • Ensuring security reports are submitted on time.
  • Manage and transact on all mandatory reporting systems
  • Participate and guide security associated committee on their functions and focus areas
  • Manage constant synergy between business controls and security controls so that internal loss threats, are effectively mitigated.
  • Effectively audit, maintain and guide contracted security service providers in terms of fit for purpose performance and adherence/compliance with agreed SLA’s.
  • Manage the key focus areas as per Group Security Directives inclusive of protection and securing of personnel, assets, and processes.
  • Ensure the execution of the approved Site Security Plans.
 
Policy
We are committed to Employment Equity when recruiting internally and externally. It is company policy to promote from within wherever possible. Therefore, please be aware that internal candidates will be considered first before reviewing external applicants, provided that this supports achievement of our Employment Equity goals.
 
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REGIONAL SALES CO-ORDINATOR
 
Details
Closing Date2024/01/31
Reference Number PAR230719-1
Job Title Regional Sales Co-ordinator
Department Other
Job Type Classification Permanent
Location – Province Gauteng
Location – Operations Centurion
Location – Country South Africa
 
Job Description
Join Lactalis at our offices in Gauteng / Eastern Cape / Western Cape / KwaZulu Natal and take on the challenge role as the Regional Sales Representative. You will be responsible for overseeing the daily and long-term operations of a company's stores across a geographic region, setting, and adjusting sales goals based on deep knowledge of individual store selling patterns.
 
Required Skills
  • Degree or Diploma in Sales/Commerce/Marketing.
  • 3-5 Years’ experience in similar role.
  • Excellent customer relations.
  • Strong project management skills.
  • Solution orientation mindset.
  • Ability to negotiate and proactively service our customers.
 
Duties & Responsibilities
  • Management of 3rd party merchandising partner within the defined region
  • Grow Volume & Market Share in an extremely competitive environment
  • Reduce trade returns to min acceptable levels.
  • Drive in trade execution excellence 
  • Brand building initiatives within outlets to drive volume
  • Weekly / monthly KPI reporting 
 
 
Policy
We are committed to Employment Equity when recruiting internally and externally. It is company policy to promote from within wherever possible. Therefore, please be aware that internal candidates will be considered first before reviewing external applicants, provided that this supports achievement of our Employment Equity goals.
 
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CATEGORY MANAGER: CHEESE
 
Details
Closing Date 2024/01/31
Reference Number PAR231121-3
Job Title Category Manager: Cheese
Department Marketing
Job Type Classification Permanent
Location – Province Western Cape
Location - Operations Stellenbosch
Location – Country South Africa
 
Job Description
Join Lactalis at our offices in Stellenbosch and take on the challenge of managing the Trade Marketing execution on Cheese. Your role is to be the link between Marketing and Sales, turning our brand strategies into winning customer plans that deliver profitable growth. Successful candidates need to have 5-7 years’ experience within a Marketing/Sales/Trade Marketing environment. FMCG experience preferable.
 
Required Skills
  • 3-year Marketing & Sales Diploma/Degree
  • 5-7 years within an FMCG environment would be advantageous
  • Working knowledge of Category Management tools (Excel; IRI/AC Nielsen; Dunhumby)
  • Strong project management and presentation skills
  • Ability to communicate at all levels (business & customer interface)
  • Interpret & understand complex financial, consumer and shopper data
  • Initiate cross functional business approach & collaboration
  • Ability to work independently  
 
Duties & Responsibilities
  • Driving the Commercial Planning process
  • Build and develop channel plans aligned to the marketing strategy and objectives
  • Develop and drive quarterly promotional activity grids with Key Account managers
  • Build effective relationships and processes between Marketing/Sales teams
  • Oversee the deployment of the marketing plan to the Sales and Field Sales teams, including monthly/quarterly cycle planning
  • Monitor and track the implementation of pricing/promotional strategies
  • Overseeing Trade marketing activation
  • Develop and implement the trade marketing strategy and budget
  • Develop winning channel specific POP solutions to drive brand visibility and sales
  • Develop & implement trade and brand activation plans to drive shopper engagement
  • Implement the Go-To-Market strategy for NPD, including developing the trade proposition, distribution targets, merchandising guidelines and launch plan execution
  • Translate brand strategies into Customer speak to WIN at the POP
  • Driving Category management with Customers
  • Drive the Category Management agenda with customers, focusing on long-term category growth, distribution, ranging and space management
  • Provide support to the Key Accounts team by conducting regular business analyses and presentations to ID opportunities and deliver incremental growth
  • Utilise shopper research and market intelligence to develop the Category Plan as well as strategic Customer/Top to Top reviews
  • Drive the implementation of Merchandising guidelines, including training Field sales team
  • Provide selling arguments for product-ranging and distribution targets for NPD
 
 
Policy
We are committed to Employment Equity when recruiting internally and externally. It is company policy to promote from within wherever possible. Therefore, please be aware that internal candidates will be considered first before reviewing external applicants, provided that this supports achievement of our Employment Equity goals.
 
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PACKAGING DEVELOPMENT MANAGER
 
Details
Closing Date2024/01/31
Reference NumberPAR230904-2
Job Title Packaging Development Manager
Department Other
Job Type Classification Permanent
Location – Province Western Cape
Location – Operations Stellenbosch
Location – Country South Africa
 
Job Description
The Packaging Development Manager is responsible for all aspects of packaging development for new dairy products, from concept to commercialisation, while ensuring adherence to quality, safety, and regulatory standards. You will support the Packaging Development activities for all relevant markets.  This role requires a creative and strategic thinker who can collaborate with cross-functional teams, leverage market insights, technical trends and developments within the entire product development lifecycle.
 
Required Skills
  • A Degree in Food Science, Dairy Technology, or related field
  • Diploma/degree in packaging technology or related qualification.
  • Minimum 8 years of experience in packaging development in the food industry, with a strong track record of bringing new products to market. Dairy experience would be an advantage.
  • In-depth understanding of processing, ingredient functionality, and product formulation.
  • Proven track record of successfully bringing new products to market.
  • Excellent project management skills with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
  • Understanding of regulatory requirements and quality standards related to dairy products.
  • Innovative mindset with a passion for exploring new technologies and techniques.
  • Creative thinker with a passion for innovation and keeping up-to-date with industry trends.
  • Proficiency in using software tools for project management, data analysis, and presentations.
  • Ability to manage and develop a high performance team.
 
Duties & Responsibilities
  • Responsible for driving packaging innovation and providing technical packaging expertise to the business, for both existing and new materials, ensuring on-time and on-budget delivery in support of NPD, Innovation and Renovation strategy
  • Provide innovative options for new products and packaging upgrades
  • Ensure that all packaging for new products meets with customer and business expectations whilst adhering to legislative, quality, safety and environmental standards.
  • Drive continuous improvement through value engineering and cost-effective material alternatives
  • Robust Packaging governance to ensure it continues to meet the needs of the business and external stakeholders.
  • Set requirements and specifications for new packaging solutions that are sustainable.
  • Efficiently deliver Packaging Technology and supporting processes which help step change and differentiating our business and optimising product distribution.
  • Conduct product / packaging compatibility, stability testing and transit trials for performance under various
  • Sign off artwork to ensure printability, brand integrity and compliance within relevant legislation and where applicable, approve and sign off final packaging print online.
  • Provide technical support to marketing, design houses, procurement, various Lactalis factories and production teams.
  • Generate and Proactively respond to market dynamics, adjusting current packaging solutions within current statutory/ legislated, cost and production constraints, in collaboration with relevant internal stakeholders, that meet the needs of diverse consumer segments.
  • Identify and evaluate new packaging solutions, considering feasibility, profitability, and alignment with the company's strategic goals.
  • Trouble shooting quality and operational issues with existing products and implementing corrective actions plans.
 
Project Management:
  • Create and manage project timelines, milestones, and budgets for new product initiatives.
  • Coordinate cross-functional teams including R&D, marketing, operations, procurement and quality to ensure seamless execution of projects.
 
Sustainability:
  • To support Corporate Sustainability Program in the Food Packaging domain.
  • Collaborate with the company’s internal departments to develop a co-ordinated packaging and sustainability plan.
  • Work with suppliers, material and recycling industry experts to encourage the best practices to deliver our Sustainability plan and governance.
  • Develop the business case to address packaging sustainability issues and ensure sustainability plan enhances business performance and supports the long-term interests of the company
 
Market Analysis:
  • Stay updated on relevant industry trends, consumer preferences, and competitor products to identify opportunities for product innovation and differentiation.
  • Complete trade visits to monitor our packaging performance, keep abreast of latest packaging developments, innovations, trends and track competitor activity.
  • Analyse market data and insights to make informed decisions about product positioning and development priorities.
 
Regulatory Compliance:
  • Ensure that all packaging development activities adhere to relevant food safety and quality requirements, regulations, as well as internal standards.
  • Collaborate with regulatory affairs to secure necessary approvals for new product launches and renovated products.
 
Collaboration and Communication:
  • Effectively communicate project updates, challenges, and successes to senior management and cross-functional teams.
  • Foster a collaborative environment that encourages idea sharing and open communication among team members.
  • Lead and collaborate with cross-functional teams comprising R&D, marketing, manufacturing, procurement and quality to ensure seamless execution of projects.
  • Facilitate effective communication and collaboration among team members, guiding them toward a shared vision and project goals.
  • Coordinate and prioritise tasks, set milestones, and manage project timelines to meet deadlines.
  • Work closely with suppliers and vendors to source high-quality ingredients and packaging materials for new dairy products.
 
Documentation and Reporting:
  • Maintain detailed records of packaging development processes, testing results, and project status, including financial implications for new developments and product upgrades
  • Provide regular updates and reports to senior management on project progress, milestones, and challenges.
 
 
Policy
We are committed to Employment Equity when recruiting internally and externally. It is company policy to promote from within wherever possible. Therefore, please be aware that internal candidates will be considered first before reviewing external applicants, provided that this supports achievement of our Employment Equity goals.
 
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SUSTAINABILITY MANAGER
 
Details
Closing Date 2024/01/31
Reference Number PAR231113-3
Job Title Sustainability Manager
Department Other
Job Type Classification Permanent
Location – Province Western Cape
Location – Operations Stellenbosch
Location – Country South Africa
 
Job Description
Join Lactalis at our offices in Western Cape and take on the challenge role as the Sustainability Manager. The incumbent will be responsible for the sustainability strategies for LSA, including the managing the fourteen suitability pillars as aligned to the group.
 
Required Skills
  • Tertiary (Bachelor) degree in Environmental Management or associated disciplines
  • At least 8 years' relevant experience in similar environmental or sustainability or similar space
  • Excellent communication and consultation skills
  • Strong attention to detail
  • Project management experience
Fostering relationship with regulatory and compliance bodies
 
Duties & Responsibilities
  • Develop and implement policies, strategies, processes and action plans to ensure implementation of the business sustainability strategies.
  • Manage all sustainability programs with the relevant business units through research, analysis and advise to support our corporate sustainability strategies.
  • Manage the coordination for all the fourteen sustainability pillars which includes, Health & Safety, Animal Health and Welfare, Energy and Environment, Climate and Carbon Footprint, Transport & Logistics, Responsible Packaging and Circular Economy, Nutrition and Responsible Marketing, Food Safety & Quality, Human Resources, Responsible Sourcing, Biodiversity & Forest Footprint, Milk Supply, Food Waste and Environmental Information and Life Cycle Analysis.
  • Support the analytical needs of the sustainability and CSR teams inclusive of cleansing, mapping, statistical inferences, and reporting required for each programme/pillar.
  • Develop specific environmental policies and procedures.
  • Propose strategies to address various environmental concerns e.g., energy and water usage, waste management etc.
  • Take charge of all Environmental Impact Assessment required for various business projects.
  • Ensure regulatory compliance in relation to Trade Permits, Water Use Licenses and Waste Licensing
  • GHG emission reporting and EPR processes
  • Environment Monitoring and Compliance; physical monitoring, auditing
  • Document ESG data gathering and quality assurance processes.
  • Ensure periodic capturing, analysis and reporting of ESG indicators.
  • Monitor key ESG indicators to track progress against targets.
  • Establish and support the building of an ESG reporting platform/system.
  • Establish an ESG dashboard with data visualizations to be used for internal and external reporting.
  • Complete ESG rating agencies’ questionnaires and provide supporting documents.
Review and improve internal quality assurance processes of data in collaboration with the audit teams
 
 
Policy
We are committed to Employment Equity when recruiting internally and externally. It is company policy to promote from within wherever possible. Therefore, please be aware that internal candidates will be considered first before reviewing external applicants, provided that this supports achievement of our Employment Equity goals.
 
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HR MANAGER
 
Details
Closing Date 2024/01/31
Reference Number PAR231124-2
Job Title HR Manager
Department HR
Job Type Classification Permanent
Location – Province Western Cape
Location – Operations Bonnievale
Location – Country South Africa
 
Job Description
This exciting career opportunity at Lactalis SA will enable you to play your part in ensuring that the company achieves its challenging objectives during the next phase of its growth in South Africa.
 
Required Skills
  • Tertiary Qualification in HR/ Industrial Psychology/Labour Law or Social Sciences.
  • At least 5 years generalist HR experience in a FMCG environment.
  • Proficient in English and a Valid Code 08 driver’s license.
  • A keen interest in Industrial Relations, creating a culture of performance and discipline
  • Experience in representing the company at the CCMA and interaction with Unions.
  • Proven track record in HR management
  • Results driven
  • Business acumen and good decision making skills with strong leadership skills.
  • Proven customer orientation, assertiveness and problem solving skills in a high pace and demanding business environment.
  • Willing to work Irregular hours.
  • Accuracy and attention to detail.
  • Ability to work independent as well as part of a team.
  • Advance MS Excel skills.
 
Duties & Responsibilities
  • Proximity: Provide HR advice and support on all people decisions in order to enhance team performance, morale, productivity, culture, diversity, promote sound industrial relations and physical shop-floor presence.
  • Budget Control: Work with line management and head office HR to estimate HR costs for annual budget. Monitor costs and positions within agreed budget parameters. Compile action plans with plant management for FTE/Labour cost savings initiatives.
  • Employee Relations: Effectively managing Industrial/Employee Relations activities to support business continuity. Fully understand and apply the collective agreements. Interaction with Union at Site level.
  • Change Management: Effectively assist in managing the transformation process and ensure achievement of set targets. Involvement in continuous business improvement initiatives
  • Employee Engagement: Improve employee engagement at site through continuous identification of new engagement opportunities. Implement all actions as agreed on site engagement plans with clear timeframes. Ensures that the communication structures are maintained to address management/employee issues and to communicate appropriately.
  • Plan, Recruit and Select staff followed by an on boarding/Induction Process
  • Business partnering: Collaborating with other managers in the business, to ensure the smooth running of the Distribution Centre and Warehouse from a people perspective.
  • HR Reporting to Plant Management and Head Office HR
  • HR Administration (includes payroll, All labour related authorisation)
  • Ensure timeous, consistent and quality delivery of HR services.
 
 
Policy
We are committed to Employment Equity when recruiting internally and externally. It is company policy to promote from within wherever possible. Therefore, please be aware that internal candidates will be considered first before reviewing external applicants, provided that this supports achievement of our Employment Equity goals.
 
PLEASE APPLY HERE
 
 
 
 
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HR MANAGER
 
Details
Closing Date 2024/02/29
Reference Number PAR231123-3
Job Title HR Manager
Department HR
Job Type Classification Permanent
Location – Province Gauteng
Location - Operations Kyalami
Location – Country: South Africa
 
Job Description
These exciting career opportunities at Lactalis SA will enable you to play your part in ensuring that the company achieves its challenging objectives during the next phase of its growth in South Africa.
 
Required Skills
  • Tertiary Qualification in HR/ Industrial Psychology/Labour Law or Social Sciences.
  • At least 3-5 years generalist HR experience in a FMCG environment.
  • Proficient in English and a Valid Code 08 driver’s license.
  • A keen interest in Industrial Relations, creating a culture of performance and discipline
  • Experience in representing the company at the CCMA and interaction with Unions.
  • Proven track record in HR management
  • Results driven
  • Business acumen and good decision making skills with strong leadership skills.
  • Proven customer orientation, assertiveness and problem solving skills in a high pace and demanding business environment.
  • Willing to work Irregular hours.
  • Accuracy and attention to detail.
  • Ability to work independent as well as part of a team.
  • Advance MS Excel skills.
 
Duties & Responsibilities
  • Proximity: Provide HR advice and support on all people decisions in order to enhance team performance, morale, productivity, culture, diversity, promote sound industrial relations and physical shop-floor presence.
  • Budget Control: Work with line management and head office HR to estimate HR costs for annual budget. Monitor costs and positions within agreed budget parameters. Compile action plans with plant management for FTE/Labour cost savings initiatives.
  • Employee Relations: Effectively managing Industrial/Employee Relations activities to support business continuity. Fully understand and apply the collective agreements. Interaction with Union at Site level.
  • Change Management: Effectively assist in managing the transformation process and ensure achievement of set targets. Involvement in continuous business improvement initiatives
  • Employee Engagement: Improve employee engagement at site through continuous identification of new engagement opportunities. Implement all actions as agreed on site engagement plans with clear timeframes. Ensures that the communication structures are maintained to address management/employee issues and to communicate appropriately.
  • Plan, Recruit and Select staff followed by an on boarding/Induction Process
  • Business partnering: Collaborating with other managers in the business, to ensure the smooth running of the Distribution Centre and Warehouse from a people perspective.
  • HR Reporting to Plant Management and Head Office HR
  • HR Administration (includes payroll, All labour related authorisation)
  • Ensure timeous, consistent and quality delivery of HR services
 
 
Policy
We are committed to Employment Equity when recruiting internally and externally. It is company policy to promote from within wherever possible. Therefore, please be aware that internal candidates will be considered first before reviewing external applicants, provided that this supports achievement of our Employment Equity goals.
 
PLEASE APPLY HERE
 
 
 
 
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HR GENERALIST
 
Details
Closing Date 2024/02/29
Reference Number PAR231121-1
Job Title HR Generalist
Department HR
Job Type Classification Permanent
Location – Province Western Cape
Location – Operations Stellenbosch
Location – Country South Africa
 
Job Description
These exciting career opportunities at Lactalis SA will enable you to play your part in ensuring that the company achieves its challenging objectives during the next phase of its growth in South Africa.
 
Required Skills
  • Tertiary Qualification in HR/ Industrial Psychology/Labour Law or Social Sciences.
  • At least 3-5 years generalist HR experience in a FMCG environment.
  • Proficient in English and a Valid Code 08 driver’s license.
  • A keen interest in Industrial Relations, creating a culture of performance and discipline
  • Experience in representing the company at the CCMA and interaction with Unions.
  • Proven track record in HR management
  • Results driven
  • Business acumen and good decision making skills with strong leadership skills.
  • Proven customer orientation, assertiveness and problem solving skills in a high pace and demanding business environment.
  • Willing to work Irregular hours.
  • Accuracy and attention to detail.
  • Ability to work independent as well as part of a team.
  • Advance MS Excel skills.
 
Duties & Responsibilities
  • Proximity: Provide HR advice and support on all people decisions in order to enhance team performance, morale, productivity, culture, diversity, promote sound industrial relations and physical shop-floor presence.
  • Budget Control: Work with line management and head office HR to estimate HR costs for annual budget. Monitor costs and positions within agreed budget parameters. Compile action plans with plant management for FTE/Labour cost savings initiatives.
  • Employee Relations: Effectively managing Industrial/Employee Relations activities to support business continuity. Fully understand and apply the collective agreements. Interaction with Union at Site level.
  • Change Management: Effectively assist in managing the transformation process and ensure achievement of set targets. Involvement in continuous business improvement initiatives
  • Employee Engagement: Improve employee engagement at site through continuous identification of new engagement opportunities. 
  • Implement all actions as agreed on site engagement plans with clear timeframes. Ensures that the communication structures are maintained to address management/employee issues and to communicate appropriately.
  • Plan, Recruit and Select staff followed by an on boarding/Induction Process
  • Business partnering: Collaborating with other managers in the business, to ensure the smooth running of the Distribution Centre and Warehouse from a people perspective.
  • HR Reporting to Plant Management and Head Office HR
  • HR Administration (includes payroll, All labour related authorisation)
  • Ensure timeous, consistent and quality delivery of HR services.
 
 
Policy
We are committed to Employment Equity when recruiting internally and externally. It is company policy to promote from within wherever possible. Therefore, please be aware that internal candidates will be considered first before reviewing external applicants, provided that this supports achievement of our Employment Equity goals.
 
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SECONDARY DISTRIBUTION SPECIALIST
 
Details
Closing Date 2024/01/31
Reference Number PAR230904-1
Job Title Secondary Distribution Specialist
Department Other
Job Type Classification Permanent
Location – Province Western Cape
Location – Operations Stellenbosch
Location – Country South Africa
 
Job Description
Join Lactalis South Africa at our offices in the Western Cape and take on the challenging role of Secondary Distribution Specialist. In this role, the incumbent will work closely with the DC’s and support their Secondary Distribution planning optimisation to drive productivity. The successful incumbent will model initiatives to determine impact on Cost and support Analytics Drive and Projects.
 
Required Skills
  • Relevant University degree (Logistics / Finance / Engineering) - Data science qualification is preferable
  • A clear understanding of Logistics either through study or experience.
  • Ability to work independently or in a team.
  • Demonstrate logical analysis and problem-solving skills through organization and prioritization (Ability to manipulate and understand data)
  • Demonstrate superior listening, written and oral communication skills, effectively and clearly communicates, reflecting an appropriate sense of urgency
  • Build and maintain productive relationships with cross-functional teams
  • Computer Literacy:
    • MS Office (advanced Excel)
    • Roadshow (working knowledge)
    • Qlik Sense (working knowledge)
 
Duties & Responsibilities      
 
Manage the day-to-day operations of the distribution planning department
  • Monitor / assess / measure & optimize all outbound secondary distribution planning and execution.
  • Conducting strategic optimisation routing exercises.
  • Propose cost reduction initiatives while maintaining productivity and Customer Service (Volume smoothing & Fleet Mix)
  • Mentor DC Distribution planners (Train, evaluate, motivate & monitor activities)
  • Support DC & Distribution Managers to evaluate the daily load plan to ensure execution at least cost
 
Monitor Costs
  • Ensure that cost budgets are met by increasing productivity, efficiencies and utilizing systems proficiently (planning, execution, controlling)
  • Participate in Secondary Distribution Budget Setting process.
  • Monitor High Level KPI’s and identify corrective actions.
  • Understand Logistics Monthly book and KPI’s.
 
 Analytics & Data Modelling
  • Support analysis and modelling of new initiatives to understand cost impact
  • Strong interest in data analysis and modelling demonstrated through development of new analytical models after careful business evaluation.
  • Exploiting analytical opportunities to provide management accounting insight and reporting.
  • Back-up and support for Qlik Sense environment
 
Computer Literacy
  • Ensure that all software systems are fully operational,
  • Distribution Planners hardware is adequate to run applicable systems (Roadshow, System Access, Remote access, BPCS, etc.)
 
Master Data Accuracy
  • Ensure Master Data Accuracy – verifying Sectors, GPS, and NDD’s
  • Ensure accuracy of allocation to DC’s and XDOC’s
 
 Social Systems
  • Ensure that the communication lines with internal and external suppliers and customers are sustained and that Reports are generated.
  • Analyse Reports and communicate within the specified timelines.
  • Attend all relevant social meetings to identify possible impact on Distribution Planning (i.e. Customer Frequency changes)
  • Work in compliance with company policies and procedures.
  • Assist in risk assessment and mitigation activities
  • Manage relationship with Vendors
  • Support implementation of new Projects – (e.g. OASIS, Debriefing & Recon optimization)
 
 
Policy
We are committed to Employment Equity when recruiting internally and externally. It is company policy to promote from within wherever possible. Therefore, please be aware that internal candidates will be considered first before reviewing external applicants, provided that this supports achievement of our Employment Equity goals.
 
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TREASURY ACCOUNTANT
 
Details
Closing Date 2024/01/31
Reference Number PAR231212-2
Job Title Treasury Accountant
Department Finance
Job Type Classification Permanent
Location – Province Western Cape
Location – Operations Stellenbosch
Location – Country South Africa
 
Job Description
Join Lactalis at our site in the Western Cape and take on the challenge of a Treasury Accountant.   The purpose of the role is to provide financial support to the Lactalis Southern Africa and African business within the statutory accounting, treasury and tax department.  The end result is to drive the Lactalis Southern Africa and African business objectives while supporting accurate and timeous financial reporting and financial governance.
 
Required Skills
  • CA or similar
  • At least 1 to 2 years post qualification experience in a financial function, preferably in a corporate environment within FMCG.
  • A resilient individual with excellent interpersonal and clear communication skills
  • Result driven, business acumen and good decision-making as well as strong leadership skills
  • Accuracy and attention to detail
  • Ability to work independently as well as part of a team
  • Advanced MS Office skills (Excel & PowerPoint)
 
Duties & Responsibilities      
 
Treasury
  • Daily cash management for all countries, including reconciliation and forecasting
  • Management of investment decisions for countries with surplus cash with a view to optimisation across African countries
  • Management of cash pooling process and reporting requirements
  • Management of finance costs across countries
  • Management of current loan payables/ receivables within the group
  • Management of foreign exposure and hedging implementation where required
  • Management of diapason
  • Standardisation of treasury processes across countries
  • Backup releasing of payments
 
Reporting
  • Intercompany reconciliations, monthly reporting and confirmations
  • Sundry invoicing – divisional and across ROA
  • Assist with the AFS preparation
  • Involvement in interim and final external audit process
  • HFM reporting assistance
 
 
Policy
We are committed to Employment Equity when recruiting internally and externally. It is company policy to promote from within wherever possible. Therefore, please be aware that internal candidates will be considered first before reviewing external applicants, provided that this supports achievement of our Employment Equity goals.
 
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COMMERCIAL MANAGEMENT ACCOUNTANT
 
Details
Closing Date 2024/01/31
Reference Number PAR231212-1
Job Title Commercial Management Accountant
Department Finance
Job Type Classification Permanent
Location – Province Western Cape
Location – Operations Stellenbosch
Location – Country South Africa
 
Job Description
Our company is seeking a highly skilled Commercial Financial Manager with experience in FMCG to join our team. The successful candidate will be responsible for overseeing financial analysis and forecasting for the commercial aspects of our business. You will work closely with the sales, marketing, and operations teams to provide critical financial insights and analysis to support decision-making and drive profitable growth.
 
Required Skills
  • Minimum B Com (Hons) or CIMA.
  • Experience in a Commercial environment.
  • Knowledge of BPCS System or similar ERP System and Reporting Tools.
  • Preference to experience within the Dairy Industry.
  • At least 5 years post qualification experience in a financial function.
  • Collaborative Management Style.
  • A resilient individual with excellent interpersonal and clear communication skills (English & Afrikaans).
  • Customer oriented, assertiveness and problem-solving skills.
  • Result driven, business acumen and good decision-making as well as strong leadership skills.
  • Accuracy and attention to detail.
  • Ability to work independently as well as part of a team.
  • Advanced MS Office skills (Excel & PowerPoint).
 
Duties & Responsibilities
 
Financial Reporting and Analysis:
  • Prepare accurate and timely financial reports.
  • Conduct in-depth financial analysis to identify trends, variances, and opportunities for improvement.
  • Provide insights into the financial health of the organization, helping stakeholders make informed decisions.
 
Budgeting and Forecasting:
  • Collaborate with various departments to develop annual budgets and forecasts.
  • Monitor budgetary performance, analyze deviations, and recommend corrective actions.
  • Assist in the development of long-term financial plans to support strategic objectives.
 
Cost Management:
  • Analyze costs drivers in the Overheads area.
  • Identify cost-saving opportunities and efficiency improvements.
  • Implement cost control measures and monitor their effectiveness.
 
Financial Compliance:
  • Ensure compliance with financial regulations and accounting standards.
  • Collaborate with auditors to facilitate internal and external audits.
  • Develop and implement internal controls to safeguard financial assets.
 
Variance Analysis:
  • Investigate and explain variances between budgeted and actual financial results.
  • Work closely with operational teams to understand the drivers behind financial performance discrepancies.
  • Make recommendations for adjustments or improvements based on variance analysis.
 
Management Reporting:
  • Prepare financial reports for management, highlighting key performance indicators.
  • Provide insightful commentary on financial results, offering recommendations for strategic decision-making.
  • Develop customized reports based on management's specific informational needs.
 
Business Partnering:
  • Collaborate with various departments and business units to understand their financial needs.
  • Act as a strategic partner, providing financial insights to support decision-making.
  • Participate in cross-functional teams to drive business performance improvements.
 
Continuous Improvement:
  • Identify opportunities to streamline financial processes and enhance efficiency.
  • Implement best practices in financial management and reporting.
  • Stay abreast of industry trends and changes in accounting standards.
 
Ad-hoc Analysis and Projects:
  • Undertake special financial analysis projects as needed.
  • Provide financial support for strategic initiatives and business development projects.
  • Respond to management inquiries and provide ad-hoc financial information as required.
 
 
Policy
We are committed to Employment Equity when recruiting internally and externally. It is company policy to promote from within wherever possible. Therefore, please be aware that internal candidates will be considered first before reviewing external applicants, provided that this supports achievement of our Employment Equity goals.
 
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TEMP ASSISTANT ACCOUNTANT
Details
Closing Date 2024/01/31
Reference Number PAR230620-2
Job Title Temp Assistant Accountant
Department Finance
Job Type Classification Contract
Location – Province Western Cape
Location – Operations Stellenbosch
Location – Country South Africa
 
Job Description
Join Lactalis at our offices in Western Cape and take on the challenge role as the Temp Assistant Accountant. You will be responsible for supporting the department by completing routine clerical and accounting tasks.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      
 
Required Skills
  • Accounting degree or relevant Tertiary qualification.
  • Experience in a financial function will be advantageous.
  • Knowledge of BPCS is advantageous.
  • A resilient individual with excellent interpersonal and clear communication skills.
  • Accuracy and attention to detail.
  • Ability to respect the deadlines.
  • Ability to work independently as well as part of a team.
  • Computer Literate (MS Office, Word & Excel)
 
Duties & Responsibilities      
  • Three-way matching and processing of invoices.
  • Reconciling vendor accounts and preparing documentation for payment of creditors.
  • Complete documentation and arrange for new vendors to be created on the system and maintaining vendor terms.
  • Matching all balances in the Debtors bank account with amounts in the General ledger.
  • Involvement in the month end process, including journal preparation and posting.
  • Reconciliation on transport charges and recoveries.
  • Balance sheet reconciliations of selected accounts.
  • Involvement in the income tax preparation process
  • Filing and archiving of documents.
  • Ad Hoc financial reporting requests and tasks as required
 
 
Policy
We are committed to Employment Equity when recruiting internally and externally. It is company policy to promote from within wherever possible. Therefore, please be aware that internal candidates will be considered first before reviewing external applicants, provided that this supports achievement of our Employment Equity goals.
 
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CHANNEL MANAGER: E-COMMERCE
 
Details
Closing Date 2024/01/31
Reference Number PAR230612-1
Job Title Channel Manager: E-Commerce
Department Marketing
Job Type Classification Permanent
Location – Province Western Cape
Location – Operations Stellenbosch
Location – Country South Africa
 
Job Description
Join Lactalis and take on the challenge of developing and implementing the E-Commerce strategy for the business to grow our market share and profitable revenue in this channel.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                 
 
Required Skills
  • 3yr Marketing/Commercial degree
  • 5-7yrs Brand, Channel or Commercial experience (FMCG Manufacturer or Retail ideal)
  • Strong numerical, analytical and presentation skills
  • Ability to build relationships and collaborate with internal and external stakeholders
  • Innovative thinker and passionate about all things digital 
 
Duties & Responsibilities
  • Grow volume, net sales, market share and profitability for E-Commerce channel
  • Work with Marketing and Sales stakeholders to build and implement the E-Commerce strategy
  • Build strategic relationships with customers (Shoprite, PnP, Spar) to position Lactalis as the key partner to grow the dairy category sales online
  • Grow our digital presence and engagement on the key customer platforms (eg Sixty60, ASAP), developing brand campaigns with Marketing team and customer Media owners (eg Rainmaker)
  • Build Promotional strategy and Customer Activity calendar for E-Commerce platforms, ensuring alignment with Brand and Key Account strategies
  • Coordinate with Key account management and customers to ensure Lactalis product portfolio and ranging is optimised to drive customer experience and grow the dairy category
  • Manage trade marketing budget, pricing and promotional investment for E-Commerce channel
  • Oversee data analysis, identifying insight to enhance the customer experience on E-Commerce channels and further drive sales revenues
  • Enhance the E-Commerce knowledge and capabilities amongst the Marketing and Sales teams
 
 
Policy
We are committed to Employment Equity when recruiting internally and externally. It is company policy to promote from within wherever possible. Therefore, please be aware that internal candidates will be considered first before reviewing external applicants, provided that this supports achievement of our Employment Equity goals.
 
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SENIOR COST ACCOUNTANT
 
Details
Closing Date 2024/01/31
Reference Number PAR230322-2
Job Title Senior Cost Accountant
Department Other
Job Type Classification Permanent
Location – Province Western Cape
Location – Operations Stellenbosch
Location – Country South Africa
 
Job Description
Join Lactalis SA and take on the challenge as a Senior Cost Accountant. You will be responsible for providing financial support to the business, within the specific function (Industrial), through the relevant analysis of information using insight and judgement. The end result is to drive the business objectives while supporting improved quality decision making.
 
Required Skills
  • BCom Management Accounting Honours / CIMA
  • Minimum 5 years’ experience preferably dairy or FMCG
  • Previous costing experience would be advantageous
  • Demonstrates a strong sense of urgency to get things done and is driven in his/her work.
  • Collaborate cross functionally to deliver better results.
  • Ability to translate departmental goals and targets into practical daily outputs
  • Seeks to continuously improve quality and efficiency on execution and takes initiative about suggesting and implementing opportunities for improvement.
  • Takes responsibility and shows willingness to be accountable for his/her actions.
  • Can positively adapt to changes within the Company, that are introduced to meet our performance targets.
  • Can participate when the team makes a decision and then practically implement it – in other words he/she is able to “discuss, decide and do”.
 
Duties & Responsibilities
 
Profit & Loss calculations / Costings:
  • Profit and Loss calculations for Lactalis South Africa.
  • Working cross functional in determining costing of new and existing products.
  • Comparing international prices for Cheddar, Butter and SMP with local prices.
 
Industrial / Milk Collection / Rest of Africa:
  • Support, training and development of Plant Financial Managers and Production Accountants in South Africa. 
  • Site visits to support the local finance staff.
  • Support the Milk Collection department as part of industrial / milk collection environment.
  • Support to the Africa Australe countries (Zambia, Botswana, Eswatini and Mozambique) to ensure the bill of material are accurate.
  • Assistance with drafting of the annual budget process to ensure accurate pricing is uploaded.      
  • Accuracy of the Industrial Budget - ensure PCI is calculated accurately within the different levels from bulk, intermediate, final product with overhead cost allocation.
 
Bill of Materials:
  • Ensure the BOM that is set-up on the system is aligned to the activity in the operation.
  • Support the project on simplifying the workshops and cost allocations.
  • Ensure the overhead cost in the budget is aligned to the activity in the plant.
  • Split per plant the overhead costs split between fixed and variable component.
 
Stock Valuation:
  • Review the stock valuation on a quarterly basis based on annual average cost to ensure PCI movement at beginning of the year is aligned with year-end stock valuation.
 
People Management:
  • Support the succession planning process.
  • Support with expertise and assist in the operational activities at Plants South Africa and Africa Australe. 
  • Cross functional training of Management Accountant on costing, BPCS and other requests from the departments.
  • Support to the Africa Australe countries co i.e. Country Controller and Head Office Reporting team.
 
 
Policy
We are committed to Employment Equity when recruiting internally and externally. It is company policy to promote from within wherever possible. Therefore, please be aware that internal candidates will be considered first before reviewing external applicants, provided that this supports achievement of our Employment Equity goals.
 
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FINANCIAL ACCOUNTANT
 
Details
Closing Date 2024/01/31
Reference Number PAR230111-1
Job Title Financial Accountant
Department Finance
Job Type Classification Permanent
Location – Province Western Cape
Location – Operations Stellenbosch
Location – Country South Africa
Job Description
The purpose of the role is to assist in the financial processing, reconciling and reporting of financial information of a factory within a centralized accounting environment.
 
Required Skills
  • B.Com or equivalent with CA (SA)
  • 2 - 3 years' relevant experience
  • Good analytical skills.
  • High accuracy and attention to detail.
  • Good problem solving skills.
  • Ability to work independently and under pressure in a fast-paced environment.
  • Supervision experience necessary
  • Must be computer literate, have integrated system experience and advanced excel knowledge will be advantageous.
 
Duties & Responsibilities
  • Supervision of Accounts payable staff, and review of accounts payable reconciliations.
  • Assuming responsibility for the financial function and processes of the plant up to trial balance.
  • Assisting the Financial Manager in monthly cost analysis exercises.
  • Assisting the Financial Manager in ad hoc projects relating to the finance function.
  • Preparing and processing of month end journals.
  • Performing general ledger reconciliations
  • Assume responsibility for the financial administration of fixed assets information
  • Ensuring adherence to company policies and procedures
  • Checking that effective internal control procedures are on all financial functions.
  • Weekly information preparation and assisting in financial reporting
 
 
Policy
We are committed to Employment Equity when recruiting internally and externally. It is company policy to promote from within wherever possible. Therefore, please be aware that internal candidates will be considered first before reviewing external applicants, provided that this supports achievement of our Employment Equity goals.
 
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