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Mondelez International Stores Leader (Warehousing Manager) in Port Elizabeth, South Africa
Job Description
Are You Ready to Make It Happen at Mondelēz International?
Join our Mission to Lead the Future of Snacking. Make It Possible.
You will execute warehouse operations in term of service, cost, health and safety, quality, food defense, sustainability, legal requirements and policies compliance. You will also work collaboratively with key internal and external (third-party logistics vendors) business partners to ensure effective management, timely solutions and execution. You will also be responsible for activities such as inventory management (iDoc management, stock reconciliation), interfaces monitoring, track and trace, claims management, invoice management, compliance execution (HSE, quality, risk management), tenders support, third-party performance management, pallets management.
How you will contribute
You will:
Review and analyze stock inaccuracies and guarantee accurate stock alignment between SAP and the warehouse management system based on available information among stakeholders. Analyze and verify capacity utilization, performance and KPI monitoring, and introduce corrective measures in case of missing KPIs and the need to reduce additional capacity
Work with our service providers to ensure the delivery of our trading partners in terms of punctuality and completeness, taking into account quality and HACCP guidelines
Monitor inbound, outbound, co-packing, warehousing and distribution activities to ensure shelf-life monitoring and management, supports reduction of write offs and constantly looks for opportunities to improve productivities
Conduct project-related and ad hoc tasks, in particular in connection with continuous improvement projects and tenders and peak management
Build and provide full-cost analysis (yearly budget), risks and opportunities
What you will bring
A desire to drive your future and accelerate your career and the following experience and knowledge:
Experience with Microsoft applications, especially highly experienced with excel
Enjoys team work
Experience in logistics operations, procurement or supply chain function in general as an asset
Analytical thinking
Good knowledge of ERP, preferably SAP R3
More about this role
What you need to know about this position:
Customer Service and Logistics forms a key element of the Cost, Service, Safety and Controls Agenda on the Port Elizabeth Site. The role of the Stores Leader is to oversee the correct receipt and storage of FG into the Port Elizabeth facility and facilitate hand over between manufacturing and warehousing. Ensure that all areas are compliant in all aspects of Quality, Safety and Business Processes. This role will also be responsible to drive and contribute to the IL6S CBN deliverables.
Job specific requirements:
System Processes and Standards
Ensure that standards laid out in processes are maintained and adhered to:
Quality - ensure that all warehouses and stores comply with QP.
Safety - ensure compliance with all legislative elements within stores environment.
Financial control - ensure compliance to controls against CSA (control self assessment) standards.
Deliver superior outputs in relation to cost and service
Material Management
Maintain stock accuracy within the warehouses or stockroom.
Investigate all losses and close out with appropriate RCA's and ensure that corrective actions are in place.
Ensure that obsolete material is cleared out of warehouse and in SAP in timely manner as laid out in the business process.
Manage and control CHEP pallets and system house keeping
People management
Co-ordinate team work activities to ensure alignment to functional and business strategy.
Manage people related issues including performance management, people development, disciplinary issues, absenteeism, recruitment and coaching.
Financial Control
- Manage operational costs and resources (labor equipment, infrastructure maintenance) within committed budgetary spend.
IL6S Principles
- Use the IL6S Tools in driving KPI achievement and problem solving.
Education / Certifications:
Relevant tertiary qualification diploma / degree in Logistics / Warehouse Management or similar
Minimum two to five years' experience in a Warehousing / Stores Environment
Minimum two years' experience in a Warehousing / Stores Managerial Position involving people and 3rd Party Management
Demonstrated experience in the control, support and operation of a budget (labour, material, RM, PM and Consumables, infrastructure and material handling equipment) for Stores and Warehousing.
Complete and thorough knowledge of SAP Warehouse and Inventory Management (OTC)
Computer Proficiency in MS Office package at advanced level (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook,)
Excellent verbal and written communication, interpersonal, presentation, facilitation, project management, pro-activeness, good decision-making and change management are also essential to the performance of this position.
What extra ingredients you will bring:
Able to work well under pressure and maintain deadlines.
Auditing Skills
Attention to detail
Strong organizational skills
Strong analytical ability
Problem solving ability
Proactive attitude
Ability to manage various projects and tasks simultaneously
Excellent interpersonal skills
Able to work well under pressure and maintain deadlines
It is expected that you will:
Carry out the role accountabilities within the operating and process frameworks that apply to the company
Work together with all your peers and customers. A key part of your performance review each year will be based on their input.
Exemplify the company’s Higher Purpose & Values in practice – this will be a key part of your annual development cycle.
Work schedule:
- Standard Business Hours
No Relocation support available
Business Unit Summary
Mondelēz International’s Sub Saharan Africa Business Unit is made up of three key focus areas namely Southern Africa, West Africa and the Rest of Africa Markets. The Business Unit is home to approximately 1000 Makers and Bakers who strive to bring only the best quality and loved brands to our consumers. Mondelēz International in Sub Saharan Africa is proud to house global legacy brands including Cadbury Dairy Milk, Oreo, Halls and Bournvita, together with local jewels such as Cadbury LunchBar, Chappies, TomTom and Dentyne. The Business Unit’s Markets have consistently been awarded Top Employer certification, and has been recognised as a Top Employer in Africa.
Mondelēz International is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation or preference, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Job Type
Regular
Warehousing & Logistics Operations Management
Customer Service & Logistics
At Mondelēz International, our purpose is to empower people to snack right through offering the right snack, for the right moment, made the right way. That means delivering a broader range of delicious, high-quality snacks that nourish life's moments, made with sustainable ingredients and packaging that consumers can feel good about.
We have a rich portfolio of strong brands – both global and local. Including many household names such as Oreo, belVita and LU biscuits; Cadbury Dairy Milk, Milka and Toblerone chocolate; Sour Patch Kids candy and Trident gum. We are proud to hold the number 1 position globally in biscuits, chocolate and candy as well as the No. 2 position in gum
Our 80,000 Makers and Bakers are located in our operations in more than 80 countries and are working to sell our products in over 150 countries around the world. They are energized for growth and critical to us living our purpose and values. We are a diverse community that can make things happen, and happen fast.
Join us and Make It An Opportunity!
Mondelez Global LLC is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law. Applicants who require accommodation to participate in the job application process may contact 847-943-5460 for assistance.