Jobs at PepsiCo

Responsibilities

What we’re looking for:

• Were looking for a Debtors Account Supervisor for our Britos Bakery plant. The successful incumbent will supervises the accounting function of the unit. Responsible for the maintenance of accounting and financial practises / policies. Liaises with uni in preparation of budgets and financial reports. Other functions include, internal audits, training, master data maintenance, financial process control, and authorisation control.

Accountabilities: 

Debtors Supervision

• Perform reconciliation and analysis of COD. Route Bulk, Drivers, collectable accounts and ensure recovery of drivers short payments
• Handle price validity i.t.o. client claims
• Evaluate, deadlines, systems & adjustments
• Open and control debtors accounts, allocate and process account payments
• Investigate and take necessary action iro debt recovery on Driver to pays
• Resolve POD queries
• Unblock accounts with credit blocks on SAP
• Maintain credit limits per business rules & report on exceptions
• Assisted with the completion of Credit Application forms for submission to the SSC
• Administer Drivers (Assets sold) Accounts
• Responsible for IDC Driver accounts

People Growth and Leadership

• Achieve functional and project objectives
• Manage performance of own team
• Manage performance of own team

Systems, Procedures and Practices

• Maintain functional policy and legal framework
• Implement functional best practices
• Utilise SAP functionality
• Report functional information
• Utilisation of functional resources

Relationship Results

• Shared Service Centre Sales Administration and Credit Management contact at unit level
• Satisfy 'customers'
• Utilise service provider network
• Maintain interdepartmental relations at bakery unit level

Continuous Improvement

• Manage change processes
• Initiate continuous improvement

Qualifications

• BCom Accounting or Equivelent Degree 

Previous Experience

• Experienced accounting background (preferably 5 years and above)
• Knowledge of beverage business or comparable FMCG/retail businesses
• Experience of PepsiCo Reporting, Planning and Control processes
• 5 years financial experience in FMCG environment
• Computer literacy (MS Advanced Excel / Word / SAP / SAP Business Intelligence Portal)
• Ability to work under pressure, accurately and independently

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Responsibilities

• Dismantled, fitted & assembled machinery and parts
• Executed pneumatic, hydraulic and mechanical repairs
• Performed planned maintenance on machinery & equipment
• Fitted, inspected, tested and repaired MCC, circuits & wiring systems and electrical equipment
• Used, installed and applied fault finding on programmable logical control circuits (PLC's)
• Used, installed and setup variable speeds drives (VSD’s)
• Used, installed and calibrated instrumentation equipment
• Installed and commissioned machinery and equipment
• Used, faultfinding on burner controls

Qualifications

• Qualified artisan with a Millwright Trade Test Certificate & Matric
• Sound understanding and application of OHSA regulations
• Knowledge of technical drawings
• Knowledge of pneumatics, hydraulics & basic electronics
• Machine tool maintenance skills
• Problem solving skills

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Responsibilities

Equipment Maintenance

• Serves as a mechanical artisan on repairing, installing, replacing and testing mechanical circuits, equipment, and appliances.
• Diagnoses and performs mechanical maintenance and repairs on a variety of mechanical equipment (Process, Packaging, and Palletizing)
• Supports the site Utilities maintenance team with mechanical work.
• Performs mechanical preventative maintenance inspections and repairs on a variety of mechanical equipment.
• Provides troubleshooting and demand maintenance work on a variety of equipment and systems along with other equipment related to production and facility operations.
• Conducts tests to troubleshoot and test gearboxes, pumps, drives, valves, hydraulics, pneumatics and other mechanical devices for defects.
• Reviews and updates equipment maintenance schedule requests and specification changes.
• Diagnoses and corrects mechanical systems and equipment malfunctions; test, adjust, sequence, synchronize and align such systems and equipment as hydraulic, pneumatic actuators, reducing valves, geared motors/pumps, generators and valves.
• Interface with Control System Specialist and Mechanical Specialist for equipment specification and product/process flow optimisation.

Continuous Improvement

• Complete continuous improvement initiatives to support equipment reliability, IPS and food safety agenda.
• Tracks and documents CI improvement initiatives executed and process improvement challenges when they arise
• Ensures that scheduled maintenance in terms of Engineering plans is conducted as prescribed following defined protocols and compliance to GMPs
• Completes job cards and parts requisition documents timeously to improve on mean time to repair thus ensuring high plant availability

Technical

• Comprehensive knowledge of the methods, tools, and equipment used in the repair of mechanical and process equipment to include procedures for diagnosing malfunctions as well as the operation of equipment.

Safety

• Thorough knowledge of current and accepted occupational safety and health practices and principles to include safety and equipment design regulations.

Behaviour/Skill

• The person should be a self-starter with innovative technical abilities.
• The person has to have analytical abilities to resolve mechanical plant breakdowns with permanent solutions.   
• The endurance level of this individual has to be above average because of long hours and sometimes-physical activities.
• Ability to work shifts
• The person must be a team player with a

Qualifications

• Qualified/trade tested fitter.
• Minimum 2 years maintenance experience in the FMCG environment.
• Computer literate with knowledge of MS Office and maintenance software (CMMS Systems -SAP/On Key/JD Edwards etc). 

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Responsibilities

• Achieve maximum Revenue profitability, volume growth and Channel penetration within a defined Wholesale customer base by effectively selling the company's products.
• Establish and maintain contact strategy with internal and external stakeholders.
• Build effective long lasting customers relationships
• Successfully execute promotional campaigns
• Improve in stock availability to achieve 95% service levels and support NPD speed to market excellence
• Implement EDGE principles in all stores (Every Day Great Execution)
• Liaise with external merchandising services to achieve the most effective merchandising practices/principles.
• Increase Market share%

Qualifications

• Three year tertiary qualification in relevant field
• 5-7 years "current" experience in Sales/Business Development in the enterprise - Wholesale experience is a must
• The ideal candidate should bring with them strong networking sales background and significant connections in sales Arena.
• Must be able to demonstrate a strong track record of achievement.
• Self-starter who is able to successfully work both independently and as part of a team.
• Integrity, Intelligence, “I can do it” attitude
• Strong motivation for closing business and meeting sales targets.
• Must possess excellent written and oral communications skills.
• Outstanding presentation skills required.
• Experience with direct selling is preferred.
• A deep understanding of marketing principles and great negotiation skills

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Responsibilities

Conducts diagnosis of equipment failures

• Works with and through technicians and other employees to establish mechanical and equipment performance before breakdowns were reported.
• Establishes whether the equipment breakdown is related to a missed planned maintenance or part failure or human interference.
• Uses any of the problem (finding and) solving techniques like 5-Whys, RCA, decision trees etc to pin point the real problem behind failures/breakdowns.
• Completes job card in consultation with the Maintenance Planner/Store Controller and requisitions a part or modifies mechanical parts depending on the outcome of the above.
• Interpret components (e.g. shaft/bushes) structural failure, material specifications and reproduce the technical drawings of the components.
• Complete material purchase requisition in line with required scope of the diagnosis and spares to be machined.

Conducts preventative maintenance

• Performs defined and/or ad hoc condition monitoring on mechanical equipment on a daily basis when on shift.
• Completes documentation relating to work done for future reference in the event of failures.
• May replace parts in the event of noted probable failures to ensure continuous equipment running.
• Continuous reference to equipment drawings, engineering standards and GMPs in the performance and closing out of jobs done.
• Generate component drawings as required for all adhoc parts during equipment overhaul.
• Machining, drilling, cutting and polishing of equipment components.
• Manage machined components/spares in the Machine shop to ensure adequate cover for Planned Maintenance activities.
• Managing and servicing of Machine shop equipment (Lathe machines, Drilling machine, Hydraulic press) and housekeeping.

Planned Maintenance

• Ensures that scheduled maintenance in terms of Engineering plans is conducted as prescribed following defined protocols and compliance to GMPs.
• Ensures that machined spares are available as and when required and shall schedule time to execute this one.
• Completes job cards and parts requisition documents timeously to improve on mean time to repair thus ensuring high plant availability.
• Ensure that all schedule maintenance are completed in the prescribed time and that all necessary information are completed in order to be closed on the CMMS by the Store Controller/Maintenance Planner.

Plant Breakdowns

• Attends to all mechanical plant breakdowns following or informed by diagnosis conducted under point 1 above.
• In the event of mechanical modifications, follows defined procedures in updating relevant documentation and equipment records.
• Proactively escalates equipment problems to ensure minimal or eliminate time stoppages.
• Maintains IPS standards on the respective lines.
• Clearly demarcates workstation in accordance with procedures in the event of major work to minimise disruptions and possible injuries as a result of human traffic and area being used as thoroughfare.
• Adheres to AIB and relevant food safety programmes and environmental protocols.
• Completes documentation of work done and close out on ad hoc call outs.
• Update parts/spares records in conjunction with the stores (OEM, machined and generic spares/parts).
• Monitors equipment performance after attending to and fixing problems.

Other

• Closing all near misses and safety related tasks.
• Ensure that all audits are prepared well in advanced to minimise any findings.
• Keep records and documentation up to date ,such as weekly, monthly inspections etc.
• Assist in training of apprentices and operators.
• Improvements of machinery in his/her responsible areas.
• Ensure maximum of 2% downtime on the above responsible areas and the entire factory.
• Weekend work shall be compulsory as and when required.
• Standby for the entire site in the event of any Mechanical emergencies after hours or weekends.
• Due to operational requirement adhoc work shall be issued over and above their normal day to day tasks and need to be in timeously.

Qualifications

• Qualified Trade Tested Fitter and Turner.
• Min N3 Engineering Qualification.
• Min 3 years post Trade Test experience within a manufacturing environment.
• Good mechanical, hydraulic and pneumatic fault finding skills.
• Ability to prepare and read mechanical schematics.
• Design and manufacture mechanical components.
• Welding and basic plate work required.
• Solid knowledge and experience on Lathes and Milling Machines.
• Fully conversant with Environmental, Health and Safety Standards.
• Responsible for Technical Assets.
• Computer literate with knowledge of MS Office and maintenance software (SAP preferably).

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Responsibilities

Key accountabilities for the role include:

Lens Innovation Leadership

Provide unique, 3-Lens leadership expertise 

• Across the Desirability, Feasibility & Viability lenses at Hopper, pipeline & project level. Identify the key tensions between a winning consumer proposition, the ability to make/move/sell and the financial viability for PEP & retailers from the outset to deliver a winning, sustainable proposition. This enables key trade-offs to be made early and ensures the Hopper is human centric, strategically sound & affordable and that project teams are set up for success from the start. Ensuring that pep+ is front & center of the 3-Lenses is also a key responsibility of the role.

Intentionally Scale Human Centric Solutions

Identify winning innovations from across the enterprise that can be Lift & Scaled 

• Across the BU by leveraging PepsiCo’s digitalized, always-on innovation Hopper, and connectivity with sector functional peers. Support the Desirability assessment of the innovations (category readiness, strategic brand fit, concept appeal) in partnership with Sector/BU marketing teams, drive the Feasibility & Viability assessments, and develop an E2E roll-out master plan and associated capability investments. Define the appropriate governance to ensure delivery to roadmap.

Drive Bold Choices & Winning Execution

• Define the role of innovation within the BU growth algorithm that is consistent with the portfolio & brand growth strategies. Embed & drive PepsiCo’s key innovation KPIs, including: incremental, profitable growth (incr NR & GM) ; Hopper/Pipeline sufficiency (Inc NR vs algo need) ; stickability (HH penetration, ROS, NR growth); Simplify to Grow (incr NR per project).
• Creatively orchestrate the development of the BU Innovation Hopper, in partnership with Marketing, R&D & Supply Chain, with particular focus on ensuring innovation sufficiency, scalability, identifying critical platform capability investments and driving trade-offs / phasing.
• Enable best-in-class BU calendar development across the primary focus areas (e.g. innovation, Positive Choices, Planet Positive, PPA), ensuring the pipeline delivers against SDD priorities and AOP growth & profitability targets, is affordable & executable. Play the E2E leadership role on commercialization readiness of Calendars for AOP & Customer Sell-In, and ensure intentional pre & post-launch governance of calendar critical projects
• Drive winning execution of the calendar. Assessing calendar readiness, highlighting risks, mitigations and trade offs and engaging with Sales to ensure the appropriate focus against each project. Optimizing execution plans to minimize the overall cost of change and complexity and driving focus on stickability of prior year launches
• Deliver best-in-class innovation project management expertise. Managing the scope, milestone & critical path analysis, risks, stakeholder engagement and project budget & P&L. Bring together all elements across Marketing, Sales, R&D, Supply Chain & Finance to deliver projects to agreed scope, on budget, on time. Rapidly identify & course correct risks & opportunities both pre & post launch to maximize scale & success of the project
• Own BU Innovation governance and the Stage Gate decision making forum to ensure that all projects are cross-functionally aligned and appropriate trade offs are made between initiatives, brands and categories. Lead regular performance reviews and ensure learnings are built into future projects and calendars.

Deliver Best In Class Capabilities

• Partner with the AMESA Innovation & Commercialization Capability lead to identify key capability requirements for the BU that informs the Sector Capability road-map. Drive BU change management, roll-out & embedding. Examples of capabilities include: always-on digitalized Innovation Hopper; 3-Lens digitalized innovation Stage Gate, differentiated by archetype & risk; program & project management excellence, leveraging waterfall & agile methodologies; LEAN methodologies to drive process effectiveness & speed to market

Qualifications

• Minimum 8+ years business experience, preferably in consumer, commercial or supply chain roles
• Minimum Bachelors Degree education, ideally in business studies, engineering or finance
• High level of business acumen – must be commercially & organizationally savvy and financially astute. Understanding of the E2E innovation process, from idea to launch, including knowledge of P&L fundamentals, Supply Chain & GTM an advantage
• Results-oriented with a high degree of personal initiative and leadership – can operate well within a low resource, fast-paced cross-functional environment
• Exceptional leader with strong communication and collaboration skills, ability to influence at all levels and comfortable managing conflict
• Proven commercial project leadership/management skills, ability to manage complex functional interdependencies in project timelines
• Strong process thinker committed to driving process efficiency, strength in data analysis and interpretation in order to develop business recommendations and strong analytical thinking to comprehend potential challenges, and propose feasible solutions

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Responsibilities

What we're looking for:

We're looking for a Payroll Manager to join our team. Successful incumbent will

• Identify payroll requirements based on financial, benefits, and HR policies.
• Administer payroll and oversee services of outsourced payroll service provider.  
• Conducting reconciliations to ensure payroll integrity. Manage financial postings.
• Reporting on payroll information.
• Operate controls and monitor compliance with internal controls policies and procedures.
• Manage people.

Accountabilities: 

• Before the pay cycle, identify payroll requirements based on financial, benefits, and HR policies - recognizing the employee requirements for compensation based on the financial, benefits, and HR policies of the organization and legislative changes.
• Administer payroll- managing the sum of all financial records of compensation for an employee, including pay, bonuses, earnings and deductions. Use a payroll management system to deal with the financial aspects of employees' compensation, allowances, deductions, gross pay, net pay, etc.
• Manage payments- managing the total payments made in employees’ payroll, including bonuses and compensation.
• Process and distribute payments- processing and distributing compensation to all employees. Execute the payroll management function through the dispensation of employee compensation.
• Manage and process Expat payroll
• Manage and process Independent Contractor payroll
• Manage and process payroll taxes- deducting and paying taxes from employees' compensation. Requesting tax directives.
• Paying tax according to appropriate deductions made from compensation- calculate and pay the tax liabilities according to the compensation and tax regulations of employees. Filing EMP201 with SARS.
• Conducting reconciliations to ensure payroll integrity- payroll, GL account, banking, UIF, SDL PAYE reconciliations.
• Manage financial postings- understanding account structures & codes; vendor payments, payments to UIF & treasury notification, and clearing 3rd party vendor accounts.
• Reporting on payroll information; leave & bonus provisions, allowances, FI expenses, and outstanding tax amounts. Submitting statutory declarations and COIDA reports. (Decision making accountability- Financial Control)
• Operate controls and monitor compliance with internal controls policies and procedures.
• Monitor control effectiveness. Remediate control deficiencies. Implement and maintain technologies and tools to enable the internal controls-related activities.
• Filing and e-filing of payroll control documents for audit compliance.
• Manage complex inquiries- handling instances where a stakeholder desires clarification. (Providing support- Employee compensation & benefits)
• Supervise system performance- evaluating and handling the performance of payroll processes. Provide training to process owners. Measure and report the performance of the payroll system.

People management (Decision making accountability- HR) -

• Screen and select candidates. Evaluating and selecting potential employees through interviews.
• Manage employee performance. Defining individual performance objectives. Review performance to provide appraisals.
• Manage employee development. Establishing employee development guidelines. Manage the development of their skills to enhance their skills, ability, and knowledge.
• Manage employee relations. Assisting general management in developing, maintaining, and improving employee relationships. This is accomplished through communication, performance management, processing grievances, and/or dispute. Interpret and convey organizational policies.

Qualifications

Expert knowledge of

• law e.g. BCEA, PAYE, UIF, WCA, Skills Levy Act, ETI
• regulations e.g. retirement, tax, loans, Retrenchments and CCMA
• HR and Finance policies
• and collective agreements
• Expert experience of relevant SAP modules and supporting technology
• Expert organnisational knowledge of structures and business units
• Commerce Degree, preferably a post-graduate qualification
• People and service organizational experience
• Commercial or Payroll experience of more than 10 years including strong accounting work experience preferably FMCG 

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Responsibilities

• Achieves maximum revenue profitability, growth and Channel penetration within an assigned territory and/or market segment (Forecourts) be effectively selling the company’s products.
• Communicate to and educate all customers in Category management systems and become the category champion within area of operation through forward share management.
• Implementation of EDGE principles
• Increase Market share % in PepsiCo categories in assigned territory

Qualifications

• 5 – 7 years experience in Sales/Business Development in the enterprise
• 3 year tertiary qualification - Diploma / Degree minimum preferable
• A deep understanding of Marketing principles and great negotiation skills
• Must be able to demonstrate a strong track record of achievement
• Self-starter who is able to successfully work both independently and as part of a team.
• Integrity, Intelligence, “I can do it” attitude
• Strong motivation for closing business and meeting sales targets
• Must possess excellent written and oral communication skills
• Outstanding presentation skills required
• Experience with direct selling is preferred
• Must possess valid Drivers licence