Title:  Trade Quality Specialist

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Immediate Superior: [[Mariska Van der Merwe]] 
Location: [[Kwazulu-Natal]]
Function: [[Supply Chain]]
Sub Function: [[SHERQ]]
Type of Contract: [[Permanent]]
Reference Number: [[120182]] 
Closing Date: 13/09/2024

The Purpose of the Job:

To provide strategic and systemic guidance and robust Trade Quality systems to ensure that quality product is delivered to the end user.

Key Responsibilities:

1.To assure compliance to trade quality governance systems

2.To provide trade quality competence and capability.

3.Adherence to good quality practices in Depots

4.Ensure internal and external customer and consumer satisfaction.

5.Provide innovative solutions to reduce cost of poor quality

Education, Skills and Experience Required:

- 5+ year’s relevant experience in FMCG environment (with 2 at a leadership level). Experience in beverage industry will be strong advantage.

- Strong communication skills (written, verbal, presentation)

- Problem solving and the facilitation of problem-solving processes

- Influencing skils

- Ability to thrive in complex, pressurised environments

- Previous experience and management of Quality Management Systems (QMS), e.g. IFRS or BRC or 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.