Latest Opportunities at Tiger Brands

THE JOB AT A GLANCE

You will be responsible for the successfully development of good quality, sustainable, and cost-effective products that are informed by a clear NPD brief. You will be expected to deliver on tasks on multiple project work streams within confined timelines, taking the lead role for supplier interface within the business/category, supporting and occasionally standing in for the NPD Manager to prioritise and drive projects to completion.

RESPONSIBILITIES

WHAT YOU WILL DO

• Work with suppliers to develop and source new raw materials that are specifically suited to the product ensuring that the raw materials have the necessary Certifications (Halaal / Kosher etc.)
• Play a strong role in external customer interface
• Provide Category Marketing with all key information necessary for designing consumer product research 
• Develop formulations based on product concepts provided by Category Brand teams with claims and regulatory restrictions in mind and make a prototype of the product
• Calculate NI’s and GDA’s and ensure back panel of packaging is correct
• Determine plant requirements and aid with capex (capability) requirements
• Draw up development recipes and submit to Finance for approval, after which ensure all recipe data is loaded into our R&D system
• Conduct ambient and accelerated shelf-life tests
• Send samples for micro testing and for independent lab testing to ensure claims can be met
• Correct and timeous completion of documentation and ensure it is filed correctly (Raw Material
• Circulation form, Trial request, trial report etc.)
• Conduct pre-trial meetings with the unit and thereafter conduct online trials to determine capability of the plant. Ensure that the prototype developed is able to run online.
• HACCP studies – communicate any sensitive raw materials / changes to the plant or processes
• Interface strongly with Supply Chain to prioritize and execute CI and process optimization projects
• Identify opportunities for the substitution of new raw materials in current products
• Work with outsourced manufacturers for 3rd party projects
• Employ sustainable design techniques in the development of new products (e.g. life cycle design, design for recycling, reduced waste, etc.)

WHAT YOU WILL BE MEASURED ON

• Time to deliver technical project
• Successful execution of NPD Briefs
• Number of new concepts adopted
• Documentation management
• Savings from Sustainability projects
• Ability to plan and conduct competitor benchmarks 

QUALIFICATIONS

WHAT YOU’LL BRING TO THE TABLE

Key attributes and competencies

• Technical Knowledge – knowledge of the science behind developing a new product. Subject matter expertise required
• Team work– ability to work well within your team and with other disciplines internally and externally
• Analytical and problem-solving skills;. Systematic problem solving and ability to summarize, share and implement learnings
• Decision Making: - Ability to review experimental outcomes and decide on best option forward based on information received
• Time management and organisational skills – ability to prioritise, especially when handling multiple projects
• Communication:  Ability to conduct presentations to external parties such as customers and suppliers

Experience

• ND, BSc, BTech in Food Science, Food Technology Biochemistry or Chemistry
• 6 – 8 years’ Experience in Product development within an FMCG environment

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THE JOB AT A GLANCE:

You are accountable for managing the Profitable Sales and Operations Planning (PS&OP) process for a 24 month rolling planning horizon that includes the demand, production and material plans for all units within the category. Understand the financial implications of the various plans and manage opportunities/risk through scenario planning and risk mitigation plans. The demand plan includes an unconstrained forecast with opportunities and risks regularly revised to reflect the best estimate of future customer demand.  Variations of demand vs plan must be managed to ensure optimal category support and risk assessment.  Define and manage a 24 months rolling unconstrained & constrained Master Production Plan across categories, using demonstrated and future expected (Internal/ external) manufacturing, logistics and supplier capacities and capabilities. Manage and lead the analysis of critical demand-supply imbalances as input to the S&OP process : Reflecting  opportunities & vulnerabilities / risks regularly revised In order to meet projected customer demand at an optimized costs, working capital and targeted customer service level.  You also drive to deliver superior customer service level by ensuring all the plans are geared towards delivering what the customer demands on time and in full (OTIF).  Drive continuous improvement in demand planning, supply planning, standardization of processes and adoption of new supply planning tools/practices

RESPONSIBILITIES

WHAT YOU WILL DO:

• Manage and lead the demand planning process with include the Demand Review.  Ensure full participation, tracking of KPI’s, reviewing of opportunities/risks and suggested mitigation plans and escalations.
• Manage and lead the supply planning process that include the Supply Review: Ensure full participation and tracking of KPI’s. 
• Mange the supply  risks and the development of contingency plans to close the gaps. All actions to highlight impact details and trade-offs.
• Manage the development and maintenance of the inventory model by ensuring that there are  process & tool to define inventory policies for the categories  in consultation with Group Policies.
• Manage and lead the S&OP process for the category. This includes  highlighting all the gaps (supply and demand) and proposed actions to close them with the trade-offs as well
• Drive continuous improvement by reviewing  inventory levels, production plans, actual versus planned,  service levels and  from the review identifying areas of improvement and proposing  corrective actions with the relevant teams.
• Drive for standardisation across the category with regards to the planning processes and working closely with the group S&OP team 
• Support the S&OP Director in preparing for the Portfolio & IBR process with relevant EXCO teams by providing insights on the Category plans; key assumptions; risks & opportunities
• People Management:  Ensure that Set/review objectives and conduct performance appraisals/IPA, Manage administrative tasks (leave…),Develop and manage supply team, Provide input to succession planning for Sales & Operations team

QUALIFICATIONS

ESSENTIAL SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS:

• Academic – Conceptual /Analytical Skills, Commercial Acumen, Problem solving, Decision making, Degree / Diploma in Industrial Engineering & BCOM-Logistics.
• Leadership – Collaboration, Conflict management, business partnering, Accountability and responsibility, planning and organizing, Result focussed
• Personal Effectiveness – Effective communication, Interpersonal skills, Integrity, Creativity, Continuous learning

Experience

• Function – 7+ experience in planning, Experience in retail & make to stock environment desirable
• Industry – Experience in FMCG industry desirable

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THE JOB AT A GLANCE:

The Safety manager has overall responsibility for managing safety performance within the integrated supply chain and manage safety related initiatives. The role is also responsible to define and implement Safety policies and standards across the integrated supply chain by collaborating with site level SSE* coordinators / officers. This role will act and provide functional leadership for all site level SSE officers. This role is also responsible for developing the site level Safety Strategy and improvement plans along with site specific resources in order to achieve sustainable Safety excellence

RESPONSIBILITIES

WHAT YOU WILL DO:

• Define and deploy the group Safety strategy, policy and standards at the site to achieve firm’s target ensuring compliance to the country’s rules & regulations and other promulgated codes & standards
• Responsible for the design & updation of a Tiger Brands Safety system leading to uniform standards within all sites; Design and drive implementation through Site SSE officers, firm’s organizational Safety policies and regulations to ensure a compliant safe and environment.
• Monitor site legal compliance & provide advice on national Safety legislation requirements & implement relevant procedures and policies.
• Work closely with Occupational Health personnel to identify & mitigate risks that may lead to occupational ill health. Advise line managers on all accident / incident investigations plus providing support on investigation on incidents reported to Workman’s Compensation Commissioner. 
• Define with site leaders the process to be followed to develop and lead internal crisis committees and safety committee; Support the site leader in leading serious incident investigation and analysis.
• Develop a thorough understanding of the TB Behavior Based Safety Program and drive deployment in the site. Influence senior management and drive safety and environmental leadership through line management.

QUALIFICATIONS

ESSENTIAL SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS:

Academic 

• Health and safety legal compliance, Analytical skill, Project management, Risk management, Problem solving, Decision making, 
• Diploma in Occupational Health and Safety Management (IOSH, NEBOSH); Qualification in Legal aspects of the Occupational Health and Safety Act
• Leadership – Leading with Integrity and respect, Influencing others, Managing change, Owning it!, Thinking Innovation, Embracing Diversity, Staying a Step-Ahead
• Personal Effectiveness – Effective communication, Interpersonal skills

Experience:

Function – 10+ yrs. experience in Legal aspects of the Occupational Health and Safety Act; Exposure to supply chain function.

• Industry – Experience in FMCG Industry desired

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THE JOB AT A GLANCE:

You will support price to consumer and promotional optimization, and portfolio development activities for BU(s). You will build and maintain decision tools (leveraging the profit waterfalls built by the Customer Pricing Analyst) and execute the appropriate calendar of activities to achieve this. You will report to the Managing Director and RM Director but your daily work will be within the BU team. You will drive the implementation of a RM mind-set (and methodologies) demonstrating financial impact in a way that builds credibility.

RESPONSIBILITIES

WHAT YOU WILL DO: 

• Support the Managing Director of BU by providing high quality analyses and insightful recommendations on an array of commercial topics (e.g. prices, promotions, portfolio development) with a strong focus on consumers and/or shoppers. You will build and continuously improve decision tools to that effect
• Support the Managing Director with robust business casing for relevant pricing and portfolio decisions considering both internal and external data/information
• Support Managing Director in the preparation of RM executive committees (Category/Exco)
• Assist the RM Director to embed and manage the activities contained in the RM calendar of activities, extend RM best practices and support knowledge sharing across the organization.
• Occasionally you will also help drive strategic initiatives. 
• Support customer team in identifying pricing and promotions opportunities by monitoring relevant KPIs and updating a predetermined set of analyses and reports 
• Support customer team in shaping recommendations and developing a story to the trade for their timely execution.
• Provide customer and marketing teams with sophisticated RM input such as price thresholds analysis, price pack discount curves, elasticity calculations, etc.
• Query multiple databases and consolidate data from multiple, disaggregated sources to build robust decision-making tools (e.g. Nielsen, consumer panel, retailer sellout, etc.)
• Support product portfolio development by assessing multiple dimensions (financial, competitive, channel) to identify opportunities to innovate, and by participating in the NPD process
• Conduct competitor pricing intelligence analysis to develop a robust understanding of TigerBrand’s position in the market relative to price and awareness of our price competitiveness
• Manage vendors and 3rd party suppliers of data and information (ad hoc basis)
• Develop regular and timely updates to track commercial performance according to a robust monitoring plan, and generate recommendations to the Managing Director accordingly

QUALIFICATIONS

ESSENTIAL SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS:

• Intellectual curiosity & analytic capability – build and maintain decision making tools
• Creativity – an ability to identify price and portfolio opportunities and develop recommendations leveraging incomplete and sometimes conflicting information
• Business savviness – you understand the potential implications of price changes, SKU listings, etc. on consumers and customers
• Proactiveness– “Fire in your belly” to source, structure & analyze data from multiple, disaggregated sources and execute the RM calendar of activities
• Change management– You are resilient, not afraid to challenge senior people and gain their buy-in

Experience

• Revenue Management– 3 to 5 years experience within the
• FMCG industry preferred
• Sales or Marketing experience is a plus, but not essential
• Financial and Commercial aptitude
• Modelling & analytics – up to 3years experience in building and
• maintaining decision tools
• Preferred Qualifications – Masters in economics, Business
• Administration

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THE JOB AT A GLANCE

Your main responsibilities include overseeing the operations of a given manufacturing plant, scheduling employees and managing workload and projects.

RESPONSIBILITIES

WHAT YOU WILL DO

• Management of and reporting of out-of-control situations, e.g., budget, safety, quality, manpower shortages, industrial relation etc. 
• Planning of the manufacturing operation and manage all manufacturing operation on site. 
• Maximize productivity and quality
• Implementation of corrective actions where non-conformities were found
• The management of health and safety, production efficiency, quality, stock management and demand. 
• Consistently review the needs of the site introducing new technology as well as setting out the capital investment requirements in line with Group best practice policy
• Managing performance, training and development of staff 
• Empower team through care and growth of people by providing people with the means the ability and accountability
• Ensure the Plan adherence Schedules target is achieved 
• Investigate stock variances and implement countermeasures 
• Clarify roles and tasks – Develop and empower team members
• Full World Class Manufacturing (WCM) function: Manage and expand WCM strategy at plant level, maintaining a consistent approach and ensuring targets including cost reduction are met

QUALIFICATIONS

WHAT YOU’LL BRING TO THE TABLE

Key attributes and competencies

• Ability to work under pressure
• Good communication & service orientated skills
• Planning skills with a high degree of control to complete items quickly and efficiently.
• Ability to think strategically
• Leadership Managing change; influencing others; leading with integrity and respect; owning it; embracing diversity

ESSENTIAL SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS

• Grade 12 / Matric & Degree in Engineering/ Production
• Oracle knowledge and experience
• Computer Literate – MS Office Suite
• Labour Management
• Awareness of ISO international standards and systems
• 5 years’ experience in manufacturing environment in a 24 /7 running plant
• Understanding of Safety and Human Resource management
• 3 years management/ supervisory experience within FMCG
• Proactive Management Activities (TPM, TQC, WCM) 

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THE JOB AT A GLANCE:

As a Brand Manager for Grains Category comprising of top brands Jungle, Tastic, Morvite, and ACE among others, you will report into a Marketing Manager.  You execute brand plans while trying to achieve sustainable and profitable growth for your brands. You will achieve this by leveraging consumer and shopper insights to craft brand/s that consumers love, and by executing compelling brand plans that are delivered through exceptional brand experiences in terms of innovation, communication and activation. On a daily basis this involves articulating and delivering the full marketing mix for your brand. You will work with the Marketing centres of excellence, leveraging their expertise to optimise pricing, promotions, product innovation, packaging and marketing mix.

RESPONSIBILITIES

WHAT YOU WILL DO:

• Translate marketing insights and analysis of key issues and opportunities into  clear & compelling Brand Plans - detailing execution of Category Strategy, Pricing & Channel Strategy, Promotions Plan and Innovation Plan to deliver agreed  growth agenda (volume, value, profit)
• Identify, define, develop, deliver & track insight-driven innovation and renovation that is accretive to the brand and category (volume, value, profit). This includes defining the product & packaging solution, for customer team the trade solution, and for consumers compelling communication
• Partner with the Consumer Insights team to generate brand-relevant insights from all touch-points; including market & internal analytics, competitive intelligence, consumer behaviour, trend data and other appropriate sources
• Lead creative agency through the Communication Strategy process for your brand(s), culminating in the deliver of a Communication Strategy sign off and campaign judging and sign off of above-the-line and below-the-line campaigns vs the agreed brand blueprint  
• Ensure key day-to-day Brand Management tasks are executed fully and to a high level of quality including S&OP forecasting, media planning, customer promotion tracking, Marketing Investment spend and management, quality tracking, brand health and share tracking and range management

QUALIFICATIONS

ESSENTIAL SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS:

• Well-rounded consumer goods experience – spanning Marketing and preferably Customer roles
• Consumer obsession and insights-driven – a thirst for understanding how consumers operate within your category and use that to drive strategy and decision making
• Strategic savviness and financial acumen – with the ability to shape a plan to grow your category, drive its execution, and understand the trade offs involved in pulling various levers
• Route to market know how – a robust understanding of both modern and general trade

Experience

• 2+ years brand and marketing experience with a proven track record of working across functions to deliver marketing excellence and brand growth
• B Bus Sc/BCom  preferable
• Proven record of successful brand development and Idea to Market strategies
• Demonstrated ability to develop innovative consumer goods propositions based on rich consumer insights

WHAT YOU WILL BE MEASURED ON:

• Brand(s) growth
• Marketing ROI
• Brand health
• Market share (%)
• Net Sales volume and value growth
• Brand profit / Gross margin
• Weighted / numeric distribution
• Team development and feedback
• Innovation Performance
• Environment created
• Promotion performance
• Innovation performance
• Strategic insight

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THE JOB AT A GLANCE:

To repair and maintain plant and machinery in order that optimal production can be realized.

RESPONSIBILITIES

WHAT YOU WILL DO:

• To ensure that machinery used in the mill and packaging is correctly maintained, and is safe to operate
• To reduce breakdowns and increase machine availability
• Provide technical support and training to machine operators
• Conduct routine maintenance inspections
• Follow the Preventative maintenance program
• Compilation and updating of equipment registers (safety gear)
• Maintain critical spares list
• Maximise performance on all equipment
• Complete job cards; log books and inspection reports
• Compile electrical drawings/schedules for plant

QUALIFICATIONS

ESSENTIAL SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS:

• Qualified, trade tested electrician 
• At least 2 years’ electrical experience in manufacturing environment 
• Maintenance experience of milling and packaging machinery will be an advantage
• Computer literacy, including exposure to computerised maintenance management systems