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Trade Quality Specialist

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    Full-time
    Entry Level
  • Johannesburg

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Immediate Superior: Trade Quality Manager
Job Grade: 10
Location: Gauteng
Function: Supply Chain
Sub Function: Supply Chain Production: Quality Management
Type of Contract: Permanent
Reference Number: 122952
Closing Date: 05/11/2024

Applications are invited for the above-mentioned position in Supply Chain Production in the Quality Management department based in Gauteng. The successful incumbent will report to the Trade Quality Manager.

The Purpose of the Job: To provide strategic and systemic guidance and robust Trade Quality systems to ensure quality product delivery to the end user.

Key Responsibilities:

  • To assure compliance with trade quality governance systems.
  • To provide trade quality competence and capability.
  • Adherence to good quality practices in Depots.
  • Ensure internal and external customer and consumer satisfaction.
  • Provide innovative solutions to reduce the cost of poor quality.

Education, Skills and Experience Required:

  • Relevant Degree.
  • 5+ years relevant experience in an FMCG environment (with 2 at a leadership level). Experience in the beverage industry will be a strong advantage.
  • Strong communication skills (written, verbal, presentation).
  • Problem-solving and the facilitation of problem-solving processes.
  • Influencing skills.
  • Ability to thrive in complex, pressurised environments.
  • Previous experience in managing quality management systems (QMS), e.g., IFRS, BRC, ISO, or HACCP.
  • Excellent self-management skills.

The Company’s approved Employment Equity Plan and Targets will be considered as part of the recruitment process. As an Equal Opportunities employer, we actively encourage and welcome people with various disabilities to apply. Heineken Beverages (South Africa) (Pty) Ltd) is committed to an organisational culture that recognises, appreciates and values inclusion and diversity. You must be fully eligible to live and work in South Africa to apply.

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Retail & Consumer Goods
Industry
10,001+
Employees

Mission & Purpose

HEINEKEN - the world's most international brewer. It is the leading developer and marketer of premium beer and cider brands. Led by the Heineken® brand, the Group has a portfolio of more than 300 international, regional, local and speciality beers and ciders. We are committed to innovation, long-term brand investment, disciplined sales execution and focused cost management. Through "Brewing a Better World"​, sustainability is embedded in the business and delivers value for all stakeholders. HEINEKEN has a well-balanced geographic footprint with leadership positions in both developed and developing markets. We employ over 80,000 employees and operate breweries, malteries, cider plants and other production facilities in more than 70 countries.