Commercial Manager

4 days ago


Pretoria, Gauteng, South Africa RCL FOODS Full time

We are a deeply rooted South African business and we believe our country will thrive when we collectively grow what matters. Our purpose is anchored in a culture of empowerment and accountability, with uncompromising integrity at its heart. We are inspired by our unwavering commitment to "Grow What Matters," placing People, Growth and Sustainability at the forefront of everything we do.

We have the opportunity within our Commercial Function for a Commercial Manager – Supply Chain.

The successful incumbent will provide commercial support and insight into the operations and performance of the various Operating Units, across the Supply Chain. Analyze financial performance and make recommendations based on the findings and outcomes of the analysis. Leverage the use of technology/ AI in driving automation and efficient processes. Consolidation and analysis of group Capex plans and quarterly forecasts. Provide direct commercial support and insight to the Supply Chain teams. Work with the Supply Chain and Strategy Commercial Executives in driving the ROIC agenda across Continuous Improvement, Capital Allocation & Planning workstreams. Facilitate commercial engagement with the various Business Units on monthly performance and various other Commercial initiatives.

Minimum Requirements
  • BCOM + Qualified CA (SA) or CIMA (non-negotiable)
  • Experience working in a cross functional manufacturing business
  • Minimum 5 years' experience, including commercial costing, operational financial support and reporting
  • SAP & Syspro experience critical along with exposure to a FMCG and/or manufacturing environment
  • Power BI & other MS Power tools
Duties & Responsibilities

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Contribution and Execution
  • Consolidation and Analysis of in year budgets and 5-year Business Capex plans.
  • Operationalising group strategic initiatives and driving implementation.
  • Providing Commercial input in Strategy formulation and Continuous improvement initiatives.
Budgeting and Forecasting - Capex
  • Co-ordination and consolidation of Capex Plans across the 5-year, Annual Plans and quarterly forecasting processes and associated cash flow forecasts.
  • Supporting the Supply Chain teams in monitoring and tracking capex implementation.
  • Provide analysis and insight into monthly and quarterly movements.
  • Drive system and process improvements to streamline process and visibility, including automation opportunities.
  • Compiling presentations for quarterly Capital Committee meetings
Supply Chain Monthly Reporting
  • Providing in depth analysis across Distribution, Raw Materials and Cost of Production
  • Linking into KPI dashboards on a daily/weekly/monthly basis.
  • Various Ad Hoc reports across Stock, Returns, Pallets and other key supply chain metrics
  • Identify opportunities for improvement and linkage into Business unit continuous improvement pipeline.
  • Streamlining and automating reporting where applicable, working closely with BI teams
  • Consolidation and analysis of continuous improvement pipeline projects.
  • Providing visibility and analysis across Working Capital initiatives, in conjunction with CSE supply chain teams
Ad Hoc BU Support
  • Providing support into BU Commercial teams in driving key initiatives across capital planning and continuous improvement workstreams
Staff Management
  • Lead and develop staff across supply chain analysts.
  • Monitor staff performance and provide regular feedback.
  • Manage staff activities, ensuring service levels are met and protocols are adhered to.
  • Coach and support staff where necessary to achieve objectives.
  • Champion staff training and development through the utilisation of available training opportunities or contributing to the development of new training solutions in collaboration with national training specialists.
  • Conduct regular performance appraisals with subordinates.
  • Develop and manage high performance multidisciplinary teams in order to solve problems within the commercial arena.
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