Job Vacancies at RCL Foods

Minimum Requirements    

• Matric 
• Marketing and sales degree or diploma (preferable) 
• Valid Code EB drivers’ licence 
• 1 to 2 years direct selling experience 

Knowledge: 

• Business unit processes. 
• Employment and labour legislation. 
• Customer & personnel services. 
• Sales & marketing. 

Duties & Responsibilities    

Customer engagement

• Where not defined, establish an effective route plan to achieve maximum call rate efficiencies each day for the
• Conduct research, preparation and planning to achieve the relevant objectives for both Vector and the customer. This includes:
• Analysis of the customer’s micro (business objectives, operational capacity, storage facilities, wastage etc) and macro environment (trends, competitors, economic climate etc).
• Analysis of Vector products and capabilities so that the right solutions can be matched to the gaps or opportunities found in the customer analysis.
• Setting SMART call objectives for each customer (at least 2 per call).
• Preparation to handle potential objections.
• Preparation of questions to gain insight and lead customer to the right 
• Securing the necessary resources to demonstrate to the customer the relevant solution (g. products needed for demonstrations, financial tools, product brochures etc.)
• Based on the above analysis, put together a quarterly planner that shows potential revenue and new line listings, by customer, to deliver against set targets. Where relevant use the IT system to assist in planning quarterly.
• In call, follow up previous sold solutions and present new opportunities based on real insight from the research and analysis done.
• Take orders of new line listings and other relevant solution products.
• Launch new products into assigned customers.
• Conduct planned promotions with assigned customers.

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Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelor of Commerce/Economics or Supply Chain degree, or related Supply Chain or BEng (Industrial Engineer).
• 2-3 years of supply and/or demand planning experience, including depot/stock replenishment and forecasting.
• Experience on SAP and SAP BW is essential.
• Advanced Excel experience required.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Strategic Planning:

• Execute forward planning as defined by management, spanning short to long-term periods.

Sales Analysis:

• Analyze weekly and monthly sales data, generate forecasts, and drive continuous improvements.
• Gain consensus with cross-functional teams on the forward forecast, considering both base and event scenarios.

Base Demand Planning and Forecasting:

• Analyze historical demand, remove anomalies, and identify statistical forecasting models.
• Generate base demand plans using appropriate forecasting algorithms.

Events/Promotions Forecasting:

• Collaborate with the customer team to determine promotional activities volume.
• Question and refine promotional volume based on past successes/failures.
• Consolidated Demand Forecast and Continuous Improvement:
• Present forecasts with assumptions, ensuring transparency and one set of numbers.
• Use forecasting KPIs to drive improvement and minimize volatility.

Innovation Management:

• Develop forecasts for new products with input from sales, supply planning, and procurement teams.
• Track and publish KPIs for each new innovation.

Portfolio Management:

• Analyze data to provide input into portfolio management discussions.
• Recommend opportunities to remove SKU's from the portfolio.

Sales and Operations Planning:

• Collaborate with the Demand Planning Manager and finance team to deliver the Sales and Operations Planning pack.
• Work with supply planning to improve customer service and provide insights into stock holding by branches.
• Master Data and Hierarchy Maintenance:
• Contribute to the maintenance of master data and hierarchies.

Project Coordination:

• Participate as an integral member of cross-functional teams to deliver business projects.

Administration:

• Oversee filing and safeguarding of records within the area of responsibility.

Reporting:

• Report on demand by principal and compile other reports as set out by management.

Team Coordination:

• Take ownership and accountability for tasks, demonstrating effective self-management.

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Minimum Requirements    

• N3 or equivalent (trades related) (± 40% Electrical and 60% Mechanical)
• 1 years’ valid experience
• Valid Code EB Drivers’ Licence

Duties & Responsibilities    

• Monitor that power tools, hand tools maintenance equipment are kept in good working condition and stored safely.
• Report broken tools/equipment to the Maintenance Manager and, where possible repair broken maintenance tools.
• Identify the types of tools, equipment and materials
• Once work has been completed, request that the supervisor inspect the
• Perform duties as per requirements to eliminate down time or eliminate hazards / safety
• General Repairs and Maintenance
• Replace faulty globes and
• Repair and/or replace all electrical equipment (where qualified to).
• Fix any safety
• Assemble and repair furniture and other
• Install appliances and
• Do plumbing and
• Liaise with contractors and other