Latest Jobs at RCL Foods

Job Description    

• A vacancy exists for a Diesel Mechanic Assistant at our Nelspruit Bakery. The successful incumbent will report to the Transport Manager and will be responsible for mechanical /auto-electrical repairs within the Transport Department.

Minimum Requirements    

• Grade 12
• Preference will be given to candidates who have a recognized Tertiary Qualification especially in the auto-electrical field
• Attention to detail
• Sound numerical ability
• Strong people orientation
• Good written and verbal communication Accuracy essential
• Strong routine administrative skills
• Strong routine administrative skills
• Problem solving skills
• Computer literacy – Syspro and Excel

Duties & Responsibilities    

• Review all auto electrical repairs due on Fleet to Transport Manager
• Review all mechanical repairs due on Fleet to Transport Manager
• Assist Manager in controlling Transport costs while maintaining the quality standards.
• Assist Manager in controlling Transport costs while maintaining the safety standards.
• Be able to diagnose & repair Isuzu faults as per Isuzu fault finding system.
• Be able to check/repair alternators & starters as required.
• Be able to diagnose & repair auto electrical faults on demand.
• Be able to diagnose & repair mechanical faults on demand.
• Review job orders and accordingly establish priorities and service schedules
• Plan and monitor auto electrical component movements to ensure continuous operations.
• Plan equipment &material needs for job card & service orders
• Work with Manager to prepare auto electrical jobs & mechanical jobs on time within specifications

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Job Description    
The RCL FOODS Talent Acquisition Team is searching for an experienced Distribution Manager to join our Baking business unit, based in Benoni.

• As the Distribution Manager, You will report in to the General Manager, and will be responsible for organizing the storage and distribution of goods as well as managing and controlling a Cost-Effective Distribution Systems for the Bakery and depots (Witbank, Welkom and Secunda depots).
• You will also manage the bakery and depot bread receiving and dispatch departments effectively to ensure no stock losses and ensuring all policies and procedures are strictly adhered to.

Minimum Requirements    

• Diploma/Degree in Logistics /Supply Chain Management preferred
• 4-7 years Distribution and/or FMCG Supply Chain experience
• At least 4 years’ experience managing large teams
• Continuous improvement, quality and safety experience in a manufacturing/warehouse environment
• Exposure to shop floor within a unionized environment
• Valid Code EB drivers' license

Duties & Responsibilities    

• Enhance High performance culture in the Distribution/Dispatch Environment
• Management of Staff to ensure they deliver on their set targets
• Control Driver cash Shorts and keep them to the minimum
• Control all Waste (Stock in Van & Write Offs) to acceptable levels
• Implement all safety procedures and ensure adherence
• Use IT systems to manage stock levels, delivery times and transport costs.
• Use associated information systems to coordinate and control the order cycle.
• Use data from IT systems to evaluate performance and quality and to plan improvements.
• Allocate and manage staff resources according to changing needs;
• Ensuring all trucks are dispatched timeously and in full.
• Ensuring that there is sufficient Distribution/dispatch Resources daily
• Ensuring that the dispatch recon document is completed daily and balances, any variances to be investigated.
• Ensure that Dispatch and depot teams maintain prescribed records of goods received and dispatched.
• Enhance excellent customer service in the dispatch/depot departments
• Ensure all trucks are profitable by optimizing all the routes and ensuring that routes run with the most cost-effective cents per kilometer possible.
• Develop business by gaining new contracts, analysing logistical problems and producing new solutions.
• Continually try to improve and develop business performance within the constraints of legislation, fuel costs and rising environmental pressures.
• Use specialist knowledge, such as mechanical-handling systems, to provide consultancy services.
• Continuously strive for Innovation ways through technology
• Conduct risk management processes to improve the risk profile of distribution/dispatch and depot departments.

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Job Description    
The RCL FOODS Talent Team are recruiting for a Transport Manager to join our Logistics Division, based at our Depot in Midrand A.

• As the Transport Manager, you will be responsible for optimizing the transport operations at the Midrand depot thereby facilitating effective deployment of stock in accordance with customer service levels at the lowest cost; managing and maintaining the fleet and transport team ensuring that productivity and performance are maximized.

Minimum Requirements    

• Minimum of a degree or diploma in logistics management, supply chain or industrial engineering
• Valid Code EB drivers' license
• A minimum of 5 years in a transport/fleet management environment
• Supply chain principles and methodologies
• Company and Group economics (supply and demand)
• Transport and road regulations and bylaws
• Transport performance benchmarks
• Vehicle specifications

Duties & Responsibilities    
Strategy Execution

• Work in conjunction with the National Transport planning Manager to co-create the national and provincial transport management framework.
• Work closely with the Warehouse Management to ensure the delivery of an integrated supply chain benefit and strategic target achievement.
• Drive the implementation of improvements in transport operations to achieve significant gains in efficiency.
• Ensure the implementation of transport operations and maintenance policies and procedures across the region.

Fleet Optimization

• Ensure effective forward planning through direct and regular interaction with cross-functional planning and operations teams.
• Build effective relations with key retailers and wholesalers, specifically their receiving managers and controllers to facilitate TAT
• Monitor exception and utilization reports on a daily basis and follow up on non-conformances or inefficiencies to ensure fleet optimization.
• Ensure vehicle maintenance programs adhere to company policy and manufacturer specifications.
• Direct investigations to verify and resolve customer complaints.
• Conduct investigations in cooperation with government agencies to determine causes of transportation accidents and to improve safety procedures.
• Analyze regional transport costs and other financial information in order to implement plans, budgets and interventions that increase profits and improve services.
• Negotiate and authorize contracts with equipment and materials suppliers, and monitor contract fulfilment.
• Participate in daily management meetings to ensure alignment across operations.

Risk Management

• Ensure the conformance criteria for vehicle performance and maintenance are adhered to.
• Ensure compliance with applicable laws and regulations governing vehicle safety, environmental controls on fuel emissions, driver hours, customs requirements, and food, livestock and hazardous goods transportation.
• Investigate and report all Injuries on Duty (IOD’s).

Cost Management

• Manage and monitor the operating and maintenance costs associated with the fleet and ensure they are in line with accepted benchmarks.

Team Management

• Monitor team performance and provide regular performance feedback.
• Coach and support the team where necessary to achieve objectives.
• Lead the team towards meeting the strategy and targets through regular communication and utilization of the full

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Job Description    
Are you ready to take on a new challenge in your career?

• RCL FOODS is currently searching for a Management Accountant to join our Sugar team based in Malelane. The role reports to the Commercial Manager and requires an analytical individual who wants to gain commercial experience

Minimum Requirements    

• B.Com./B.Compt. Accounting degree (minimum).
• Minimum of 4 years’ sound financial experience for non – CA(SA) or CIMA Qualified applicants.
• Management accounting experience, including commercial costing and exposure to processing or manufacturing environments will be advantageous.
• Advanced MS Excel is a prerequisite.
• SAP experience will be an added advantage.
• The ability to pay attention to detail and accuracy is critical to this position
• The individual should be action-orientated and self-starting with well-developed communication skills.
• To be considered for appointment, candidate must be a South African citizen.

Duties & Responsibilities    

• Support Financial Management of RCL Foods Sugar within our Cane Operations.
• Cost Control through liaison with Department Managers.
• Maintain Production Process on SAP system.
• Enforcing Company Policies and Procedures.
• Compiling Monthly Management and Deviation Reports.
• Compiling Annual Business Plan, periodic forecasting and identifying risks and opportunities.
• Assist with capital applications and report on progress with capital expenditure.
• Focus on compiling Management Reports including Balance Sheets and Cash Flow.
• Compiling Weekly and Monthly Cash Flow Forecast.
• Assist Line Management with Decision Making Models.
• Compiling board packs when applicable.
• Assisting Line Management with the Management of Service Contracts.
• Keep a schedule of Financial Operating Procedures.

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Job Description    

• A vacancy exists for a Tyre Fitter at our Nelspruit Bakery. The successful candidate will report to the Transport Manager and will be responsible for all tyre fitter related duties. The incumbent should possess time management skills and have knowledge of tyre technology.

Minimum Requirements    

• Grade 12
• At least 2 years’ experience in Tyre fitting
• Must be energetic, self-motivated and a hard worker
• Must be responsible, trustworthy and able to work without constant supervision
• Must be able to work as part of a team
• Must be reliable and punctual
• Strong physical and mental ability essential

Duties & Responsibilities    

• Repairing, replacing and fitting vehicle tyres
• Repairs, pressures of tyres and use of audit tool and survey of the fleet’s tyres
• Control of tyre store and help with tyre breakdowns
• Checking and adjusting wheel balance, alignment and rotation
• Inflating vehicle tyres
• Ensuring work areas and tools are kept tidy and in good working order

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Job Description    
The RCL FOODS Talent Team are recruiting for a dedicated and dynamic Customer Service Excellence Executive to join our pioneering Groceries Business Unit!

• The role reports in to the Managing Director for the Groceries business unit, and the team are flexible with location requirements (travel will be required).
• As the Customer Service Excellence Executive, You will be responsible for leading the Supply Chain (Planning and Distribution) as well as the Sales and Operations Planning process for the Business Unit, driving the optimal balance within the supply chain, whilst ensuring the delivery of customer service, profit maximization and cost minimization.

Minimum Requirements    

• Relevant tertiary qualification
• A minimum of 10 to 15 years’ experience within the supply chain function, 5 to 7 years of which has been at a management level.
• Senior management experience (3 years minimum senior experience) within a Supply Chain discipline
• Hands on operating experience in other areas of the supply chain, eg: farms planning, supply planning, procurement, distribution (eg 3-5 years)
• Experience in implementing or leading an established Sales and Operations Planning process within the organization

Duties & Responsibilities    

• Demand and Supply Planning:
• Lead the demand planning process for the business/operating unit, driving a culture of a demand driven business whilst still balancing the supply push within the network.
• Ensure appropriate stock holding policies throughout the network to meet the business customer service and working capital targets.
• Ensure sufficient warehouse space and transport demand is negotiated with the Distribution Service providers, particularly over periods of low demand (higher stock holding) and peak demand periods (eg: December and Easter).

Sales and Operations Planning:

• Lead the S&OP business process to facilitate its full implementation within the business unit, working closely with the Centre of Excellence – Customer Service Excellence Executive (CSE).
• Work closely with the CSE Centre of Excellence to enable the change management process required in order to implement and optimise S&OP
• Lead the S&OP business planning cycle with the leadership team, ensure delivery of the “one number” for that business/operating unit.

Customer Service Excellence:

• Ensure that business processes within the Supply Chain team are aligned to maximize customer service requirements, at minimum cost
• Drive integrated activities across the functional teams to ensure that the customer service requirements are understood and implemented within the operating framework of the business
• Drive the delivery of a customer service excellence program for the business unit, working alongside the Centre of Excellence.

Distribution:

• Ensure delivery of the distribution process by owning and managing the service level agreement with the distribution service providers (eg: Vector Logistics, Value Logistics) and/ or in-house distribution to ensure national delivery of KPI’s and financial targets.
• Identify opportunities within the Supply Chain team (planning and distribution) where supply chain efficiencies, increased revenue or cost savings can be made and drive these improvements through to completion.

Innovation and Discontinuation:

• Ensure the supply chain delivers new innovation efficiently into the supply chain and trade. This includes the management of innovation planning, production planning and managing the introduction, discontinuation or bleed-out of old products.

Operational Planning Management

• Manage direct reportees as appropriate to ensure that the team attains the CSE targets.
• Influences and advises on strategy and tactics to maximise the delivery of the key Strategic targets across supply planning.

Information and Data management

• Suggest system changes to ensure the ongoing relevant and accuracy of information.
• Share relevant data with management team to enable reliable business decision making.

Technical Expertise

• Provide supply chain expertise in business planning meetings with management and external suppliers.
• Together with the Centre of Excellence provide technical expertise for the compilation of training material and Best Operating Practices/ Business Processes to ensure
• knowledge transfer.

Functional Strategy into Action:

• Work in conjunction with MD/ME & COE to co create supply chain planning strategy for the OU, based on a 1 to 3 year view of requirements.
• Determine operational capacity required across both the medium and the long term and plan required asset utilisation and capex requirements accordingly.

Provide Leadership

• Lead the Customer Service Excellence team (Supply Planning, including Packaging and Ingredients Stores, and Distribution) towards meeting strategy and targets through regular communication and utilisation of full organisational talent management tool set.

Management of Safety Health Environment and Quality (SHEQ)

• Guides the CSE team to ensure that all legislative standards are achieved and timeous action is taken where required to ensure that there are no areas of noncompliance.
• Follows up on requirements for compliance ensuring that it is continuously maintained and adhered to

Financial Management

• Manage costs to enable lowest cost production and the optimal utilisation of assets.
• Act on weekly actual KPI’s versus budget reports and work with team to address and areas of non-conformance or concern proactively and timeously.
• Report on and manage all input costs within the team manage any over or underspend appropriately to ensure that issue are addressed before significant financial loss occurs.

Projects:

• Identify and lead projects within the OU that will deliver best practices into the supply chain in line with the COE strategy.

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Job Description    
The successful incumbent will be responsible for quality monitoring and food safety of the product within a food manufacturing environment to ensure a high standard of product is produced.

KEY JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

•  Perform daily Shelf life testing of product
•  Monitoring and verification of product quality
•  Plant daily Start up, Pre-cleaning inspection and Post cleaning inspection
•  Monitoring and recording information of metal detector
•  Performing regular micro sampling /swabbing
•  Monitoring and recording the temperature and weight of product
•  Monitoring and evaluating bread on the production line
•  Conduct training of staff in areas of Food Safety
•  Perform hygiene inspections
•  Foreign object hunt
•  Conduct Quality and Food Safety training on SOP’ & policies to the employees
•  Partake in Mock Recall & traceability exercises as well as External Audits
•  Control of non-conformity and corrective actions
•  GMP/PRP Monthly auditing.
•  Employees will be required to do and to carry out any reasonable duties over and above their core duties.

Minimum Requirements    
QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

•  Tertiary qualification in Food Safety and Technology is advantageous.
•  A minimum of 2 years’ experience in quality control in an FMCG environment
•  Sound knowledge of HACCP, Food Safety and ISO 22000, FSSC 22000 is critical

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS REQUIREMENTS

•  Good knowledge of food safety and food manufacturing
•  Good written and verbal communication skills
•  Computer literate
•  Basic report writing and good communication skills
•  Assertive
•  Attention to detail is essential
•  Proficient in Excel
•  Problem solving and trouble shooting

Duties & Responsibilities    
KEY JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

•  Perform daily Shelf life testing of product
•  Monitoring and verification of product quality
•  Plant daily Start up, Pre-cleaning inspection and Post cleaning inspection
•  Monitoring and recording information of metal detector
•  Performing regular micro sampling /swabbing
•  Monitoring and recording the temperature and weight of product
•  Monitoring and evaluating bread on the production line
•  Conduct training of staff in areas of Food Safety
•  Perform hygiene inspections
•  Foreign object hunt
•  Conduct Quality and Food Safety training on SOP’ & policies to the employees
•  Partake in Mock Recall & traceability exercises as well as External Audits
•  Control of non-conformity and corrective actions
•  GMP/PRP Monthly auditing.
•  Employees will be required to do and to carry out any reasonable duties over and above their core duties.

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Minimum Requirements    
• Diploma or Degree in Human Resource Management or related
• Valid Code EB drivers’ license
• 2 years’ experience in a similar environment.
• SAP experience essential.
• Demonstrate sound HR Administrative or general administrative experience.
• Demonstrate a high degree of computer literacy
• Preferably have experience in the HR generalist or related field, or in an administration intensive environment
• Be stress tolerant
• Ability to work in an environment characterized by conflicting deadlines
• Good communication skills
• Tenacious and result driven
• Good organizational and time management skills
Duties & Responsibilities    
• Provide all recruitment administration support for A and B appointments.
• Ensure all reference and criminal record checks are carried out fully and in a timely manner.
• Announce new appointments.
• Manage the new joiner process from offer letter through to joining instructions and induction.
• Provide HR support and advice to employees and line managers, explaining policies and procedures in a timely and effective manner.
• Handle maternity, paternity, adoption and parental leave processes and queries.
• Handle health, safety and IOD processes and queries.
• Administer the performance management system.
• Enter data into the HR system so that accurate records are maintained.
• Provide data for and prepare management information reports.
• Liaise with payroll and distribute the payslips.
• Process medical aid / fund entries and withdrawals.
• Process death and disability claim documents.
• Capture disciplinary records into SAP.
• Administer the recording of absence.
• Administer the recording of vacation leave.
• Administer the probationary review periods.
• Maintain the personnel filing system and safeguard the files and documentation.
• Manage the leave administration process.
• Provide support in investigations for disciplinary and grievance procedures.
• Distribute/disseminate policies and convey related communication.
• Administer employee/study loan and bursary documentation.
• Answer all channelled HR administration-related queries from employees and managers in the business and ensure their resolution in accordance with service

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Job Description    
Are you someone that can “MOVE” with our ambition? If that’s you, our Talent Team at RCL FOODS is currently on the hunt for an innovative Logistics Manager based at our Depot in COEGA; Port Elizabeth.

• The Logistics Manager will report in to the Operations Executive, and will be responsible for managing the overall logistics operations, both inbound and outbound, at the COEGA, East London and George Depot’s.

Minimum Requirements    

• Bachelor’s Degree/Diploma in Logistics Management, or relevant tertiary qualification.
• A minimum of 5 years in a warehouse and distribution environment in a management role
• Valid Code EB drivers' license

Duties & Responsibilities    

• Strategy Execution
• In conjunction with the Regional Operations Executive, co-create the regional operations strategy
• Ensure the delivery of an integrated supply chain benefit and strategic target achievement
• Drive the implementation of improvements in operating processes and systems to optimize warehouse and transport efficiencies
• Determine operational capacity requirements and plan required asset utilization and capex requirements
• Use growth and investment opportunities to ensure warehouse design and flow are optimized
• Stay abreast of latest international trends by visiting facilities (local and international) and integrating best practice into future solutions
• Identify bottle necks and opportunities and develop solutions
• Maintain an accurate record of planning forecasts for the week to enable accurate decision-making and longer-term planning

Logistics Management

• Integrate business systems to support operational processes
• Monitor the quality, quantity, cost and efficiency of the movement and storage of stock
• Control stock accurately across all single depot functions
• Initiate and manage stock loss reduction programmes
• Deliver system support to all internal and external customers
• Ensure continuous improvement in reverse logistics systems and processes
• Drive a culture of commitment to key performance indicators
• Have regular team meetings to promote continuous improvement and best practice daily
• Work closely with Principals to ensure inbound and outbound alignment
• Work closely with customers to develop solutions that best fit customer needs as well as suit warehouse and transport capabilities at the lowest cost.

Risk Management

• Mitigate risks against people and physical assets and ensure consistent application of the Group risk management policy
• Drive the risk committee process and activities by having monthly meetings, analyzing findings and ensuring corrective action is undertaken.
• Ensure full legal compliance with all relevant legislation.
• Re-evaluate the risk profile of the single depot on an annual basis.
• Measure and manage sustainability practices across the single depot.
• Maintain and implement food safety standards and ensure that enhancements are implemented
• Ensure that security is maintained and that appropriate investigations take place where incidents occur.

Information and Data Management

• Ensure the team accurately and regularly captures operating data onto the information system for reporting, data and trend analysis
• Analyze management information daily to ensure productivity and logistics/distribution targets and standards are being met.
• Suggest system changes to ensure the ongoing relevance and accuracy of information.
• Share relevant data with the management team to enable reliable business decision making.

Maintenance Management

• Manage the formulation of a maintenance plan that is aligned to the operational plan for the depot.
• Drive sustainable maintenance practices throughout the depot.
• Ensure that maintenance practices are aligned to business standards.

Financial Management

• Compile the annual distribution budget for each depot and ensure GL accounts are reconciled
• Ensure lowest cost storage and distribution and the optimal utilization of assets
• Report on a weekly basis on actual KPI’s versus budget and work with the relevant teams to address areas of non-conformance
• Report on and manage all input costs and manage any over or under-spend appropriately to ensure that issues are addressed before significant financial loss occurs.
• Authorize expenses within the level of authority and monitor spending activity within teams
• Implement and encourage cost cutting initiatives and accountability for budget and spend
• Mitigate business risks within budgetary constraints through the allocation of spend to areas of high priority
• Ensure correct operational planning to meet budgeted volumes across a 2-3-year time horizon
• Review and authorize capex documentation and align the proposals with the long-term strategy, considering ROI and sustainability
• Manage external supplier relationships and ensure SLA’s are met

Leadership

• Lead the management team and workforce to meeting strategic objectives and targets
• Maintain a stable IR climate through a constructive relationship with unions
• Manage and deliver on succession plans to enable the development of a future generation of leaders and specialists
• Ensure optimal turnover and retention levels are maintained.
• Drive employment equity to ensure that diversity is achieved, and statutory targets are met
• Champion training and development of the team
• Develop and manage high performance multi-disciplinary teams to solve problems
• Conduct weekly management meetings, ensure records are kept and shared and that targets are met
• Manage the employee relations climate and ensure corrective action is taken where required

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Job Description    
This specific position that we are recruiting for is in the SIQALO Foods business, a subsidiary of Remgro and sister company of RCL FOODS.

• SIQALO Foods based in Boksburg is currently looking for an HR Practitioner to join their team and ensure effective Human Resources support to the business unit/factory through adequate delivery of HR Services, practices, procedures. The role will report into the HR Executive and provide support to the Spreads Business.

Minimum Requirements    

• Degree in Human Resource Management
• Valid Code EB drivers’ license
• Must have at least 3-5 year’s experience as a HR generalist

Duties & Responsibilities    

• Employee Relations
• Provide advice to line managers regarding the conduct and misconduct management processes.
• Provide advice to line managers and investigate/process disciplinary cases.
• Provide advice to line managers and investigate/process grievances.
• Review practices to ensure statutory compliance and regularly provide guidance to line managers.
• Manage the housing and SQ allocations and associated evictions.

Participate in consultations with organised labour.

• Coach Line Managers on effective delivery of Disciplinary hearings
• Represent the organisation at CCMA ( Conciliation and Arbitration)
• Attend the monthly meetings with Shop Stewards and Site Leadership.
• Manage and coordinate employee wellness including coordination of clinics, KKS, and capacity in meetings.

Resourcing

• Process permissions to recruit (workflow).
• Process the offers of employment/negotiation.
• Ensure that the Resourcing process is adhered to and jobs are timeously advertised on the eRecruitment and tracked.
• Manage and conduct interviews with Line Managers and selection test and make recommendations to Line for all C Band and lower positions.
• Supervise the orientation of new employees.
• Manage probationary reviews, employee evaluations and terminations.
• Ensure that the site job profiles are relevant and up to date and where job evaluation is required necessary arrangements are made with Line Manager and HRBP

Talent Management

• Coach Line Manager on Performance Management Process and Talent & Org Review process.
• Facilitate Consistency Reviews and Talent & Org Review meetings.
• Coordinate the performance appraisal documents and consolidate performance ratings.
• Drive the succession planning for the site/ region.
• Facilitate employment equity target setting and monitor profile.
• Facilitate Talent Review sessions and implement succession planning for critical skill roles.

Health and Safety Compliance

• Manage the IOD/minor injury treatment process and reporting.
• Assist Risk Officer in monitoring IOD cases.

Organizational Design

• Liaise with Line Managers to get rationale for proposed positions, draw up
• new proposed org and submit to HRBP for sign off.
• Manage and update business organizational structure on SAP and ensure that all structures are up to date.
• Drive change management initiatives in line with the business and organizational objectives

Training Development

• Compile training matrix from Appraisal doc.
• Facilitate HR training including adhoc refresher for employees and Line
• Managers.
• Drive Development Plans for all employees in C Band positions.

Employment Equity

• Drawing quarterly reports and discuss at EE meeting also using the same reports of appointments
• Drive staff profile as per agreed KPI for the site by effectively engaging and advising Line Managers.

HR Administration

• Manage new employee on-boarding process.
• Manage terminations and exit interviews.
• Manage the capturing of HR information and data into the relevant systems and assure the integrity of the data.
• Provide advice and information to management and employees on HR policies and procedures, including equal opportunity, anti-discrimination and occupational health and safety programmes.
• Advise management on work matters, career development, personal problems and industrial matters.
• Counsel employees on policies and rules relating to employment policies and programmes, and on the company’s rules and regulations.
• Prepare and process employment and personnel reports and surveys.
• Provide advice and assistance to staff members regarding possible discrimination on the basis of race, religion, non-relevant physical or mental disability, sex and age.
• Quarterly checks on allowances and compare with actual employees working in department.
• Run and analyze HR reports, and discuss with business (to update monthly dash board)

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Job Description    
At RCL FOODS we see and do things differently, we think bigger, work smarter and as a team, collectively work towards achieving our ambition; more food to more people, more often!

Our Talent Team are currently looking for a dynamic Channel Marketing Manager to join our Food Partners Team. The role will be based in Westville and report into the Customer Marketing Executive.

RCL Foods entrusts the Channel Marketing Manager to:

• Drive the profitable growth of all RCL Categories within specified Channels
• Specialise in turning data driven insight from sales and other data in channel into motivating marketing mixes, that can efficiently be delivered by the sales teams and that drive sales and consumption growth.
• Direct the strategy of the development of the Channel in line with company and Category Objectives, align the Category developments in product and promotion to the needs of the Channel and vice versa.

Minimum Requirements    

• BCom degree in Business Management and/or Marketing.
• Valid Code EB drivers’ licence.
• 5 years' experience in a Foodservice function that includes managing brands or channels, with at least 5 years in a management role.

Duties & Responsibilities    

• National Strategy Formulation and Implementation:
• Formulate short- and long-term (3-year) Channel strategies to deliver sustainable, profitable growth by key customers and free trade in your channels.
• Be involved with the National Account Managers in the joint business planning process; designing long term business plans with leading trade customers.
• Ensure alignment across plans, Category and Channel and with the key accounts.
• Participate in the S&OP product forecast process to drive improved forecast accuracy for the business.
• Determine the tone and direction the Channel Team takes in its approach to working with your key customers.
• Formulate the brand SIA targets in consultation with the Food Solutions Channel Business Partners and ensure alignment with the national targets.
• Drive the achievement of Channel SIA operational targets.
• Operationalise and implement the marketing strategy in the market place and with the customer development team.
• Have a significant involvement in the Cycle Planning process that will convert the Marketing Plans into action through the sales teams.
• Ensure that mixes are very strongly tailored for effectiveness in your channel.
• Drive the brand building execution programme with the customer development teams.
• Evaluate and monitor competitors and their activities and formulate proactive responses when required.
• Perform rigorous investment analysis and allocate budget accordingly.
• Participate in the Foodservice commercial planning process through the development of an annual Channel business plans that support Brand Plans.

Manage National Account Relationships:

• Grow business by participating in joint business planning (JBP) process with key partners that delivers clear achievable plans to service end use key accounts.
• Build and maintain a reputation as RCL Foods’s leading expert on your Channels, the Customers and their operational needs.
• Analyse sales statistics and market trends to determine business growth potential.
• Review key account performance, set targets and develop activity plans to improve growth
• Plot the annual and long term objectives for responsible channels and ensure all volume, distribution and profit target are met.
• Develop channel and customer specific activities, including promotions, POS, site training/briefing information, merchandising solutions and even products that generate real sales growth.

Provide support required for the customer managers and teams working on your channels:

• Provide clear and efficient information and considered tools that ensure that the Outlet Operations Team can effectively drive new SKU penetration of accounts in your channels.
• Work closely with National Accounts so they can deliver more effective mixes that grow the profitability of your Channels by building joint knowledge
• Work closely with the National Sales Trainer to ensure that SOP for your outlets are well understood and being translated via our Outlet training programmes and delivering sustainable quality preparation.

New product Development:

• Participate in Foodservice division decision making process around new product launches. Key area of input: Channel requirements at a SKU and Outlet level
• Work closely with National Account Mangers and cross-functional teams on customised NPD projects within your channel and try leverage their relevance across the channel.
• Lead Customised NPD if channel relevant not individual customer led.
• Ensure all launches have strong motivating marketing mixes and all essential education and training materials for the Internal (Sales Teams) and External Key Account and Outlet contacts.

Marketing and Promotion:

• Participate in the formulation of the Channel Plan in collaboration with the Channel Business Partners and Brand Managers.
• Drive and assess trade promotions investment in your channel to ensure maximum profitable growth.
• Work with brand marketing and Customer management to develop suitable solutions for warmer/cabinets or other fixed hardware.

Market and Customer Insight Maintenance:

• Analyse and track market, customer and channel trends and in-market measures at the customer and channel level, such as distribution, share, price, and merchandising performance.
• Identify business implications and make recommendations.
• Act as the Channel customer expert, understanding what drives purchase needs and customer behaviour.

Pricing Guidelines Management:

• Participate in setting new product pricing to extract maximum value for RCL Foods and key account customers.
• Track RCL brand and competitive prices across customers.

Supply Chain Distribution Management:

• Provide holistic forecasting information to the necessary Demand Planning team in the S&OP process.

Financial Management:

• Lead in the formulation of RCL Foods growth targets for your Channel with your Channel Business Partner.
• Manage and control the Channel expenditure budget.

Organisational Efficiency:

• Drive efficient working relationship with the other Foodservice Teams namely; Trade Team, Customer Outlet Operations, Channel teams and Marketing to ensure effective delivery of your channel strategy through their teams.
• Participate in the Cycle Planning Process and ensure your channel has a body of activity at necessary levels for each quarter, covering innovation and activation for the outlets in your channel.
• Implement and simplify appropriate business processes to increase organisational effectiveness and efficiency.

People Management:

• Lead and develop staff within the context of the Labour Relations Act, Employment Equity Act, Basic Conditions of Employment Act and the Skills Development Act.
• Manage staff activities, ensuring service levels are met and protocols are adhered to.
• Coach and support staff where necessary to achieve objectives.

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Job Description    
The purpose of the role is to provide key support to the business and extract maximum value from the information technology platform, specifically its SAP system. Provide first (1st) line SAP BW support and assist the business to implement new projects and system enhancements.
Minimum Requirements    
- Relevant IT/Business educational qualification (Bsc, Bcom Degree/ Diploma).
- Must be Computer literate (MS Office, Excel, Word)
- At least 3-5 years’ experience in SAP BW or similar Business Intelligence tool will be advantageous
- Two years business analysis experience
- Experience in an FMCG environment. Excellent understanding of sales and logistics execution processes
- Knowledge of management principles and practices
- Excellent end user knowledge in the following SAP modules (BW,) Excellent Super user knowledge on SAP BW Module
- Advanced end user computer skills (MS Office, Project, Visio)
- Excellent business process and system analysis skills
- Extensive experience in SAP BW development, design and administration including ABAP.
- High skill level in Business Intelligence and Reporting with particular focus on SAP BW BEX.
-Exposure to various SAP data sources advantageous.
Development in other BI tools including MS PowerBI advantageous
Duties & Responsibilities    

• Provide SAP end user support:
• Develop and maintain reports in BW Bex Analyzer as requested by the business.
• Resolve calls as logged on service management system within agreed SLA.
• Monitor for and resolve technical SAP BW errors.
• Provide End-user support.
• Perform integrity checks and reconciliations to resolve any user queries.
• Manage and coordinate IT related business projects.
• Drive Continuous Business Improvement (CBI) initiatives.
• Act as Super user for Vector / RCL End-users.

Perform BW development and administration functions:

• All system enhancement requests channelled through the Business Analyst who draws up functional specification documents, designs the solution and implements the development work through to execution and user acceptance.
• New report development in SAP BW/BI.
• Create / Maintain BW Info Providers and objects across the following SAP modules: SD, MM, FI, CO, CRM and other external systems. To this end it is helpful that there is prior knowledge of these SAP source items.
• General Housekeeping including DB size management and PSA maintenance.
• SAP BW System Monitoring & Administration.
• Performance tuning of reports and data providers.
• Information Broadcasting (Workbooks & Web Templates).
• Measuring and testing the impact of any transports in ECC on BW.
• Conduct integrity checks and reconciliations in order to validate BW data vs. SAP ECC.
• Draws up business process flow charts.
• Manage and execute BW system upgrades.

Conduct BW end user training:

• Conducts end user training on existing and new BW reports.
• Creates and maintains user training manuals.

SAP BW Roadmap and planning:

• Determine and implement roadmap and best practices for BW and BI environment.
• Work with internal teams on Microsoft PowerBI integration and streamline reporting and datasets to allow this. PowerBI knowledge advantageous.