Process Lead

Company Description

Fiji Water is bottle at source in a world class facility with state of the art equipment located at Yaqara and is inviting applications from suitably qualified persons for the open positions.

Job Description

• Oversee and manage the team responsible for material procurement, for MRO related activities.
• Develop and execute a strategic plan for material procurement and purchasing, focusing on cost optimization, timely delivery, and efficient inventory management.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with suppliers to ensure timely and cost-effective material delivery.
• Identify and implement cost reduction strategies in procurement processes to improve the company's bottom line.
• Collaborate with NPD and Sourcing teams to source and cost new materials required for product development.
• Assist in the development of supplier quotations, negotiations, and contract management.
• Ensure that administrative responsibilities related to procurement and inventory management are executed accurately and efficiently.
• Oversee the accuracy of data entry into the inventory system and ensure that raw material procurement and indirect material issues are well-documented.
• Monitor and lead efforts to implement effective stock rotation strategies, such as First In First Out (FIFO+FEFO), to minimize waste and obsolescence.
• Coordinate and lead stock-taking activities in collaboration with the factory accountant to ensure system accuracy and compliance with regulatory requirements.
• Develop and implement standard housekeeping and stacking procedures in compliance with regulatory standards.
• Address and escalate issues beyond the team's capabilities and collaborate with senior management to maintain adequate stock levels.
• Work with LA planners to correctly reflect plan on raw materials planning file and place orders for raw materials.
• Implement material management strategies based on LEAN manufacturing principles.
  

Qualifications

• A Bachelor of Science or Bachelor of Arts degree, or previous experience in Logistics, Supply Chain, and Finance.

• Minimum of 3 plus years of work experience.

• Proficiency in order management systems, with a preference for expertise in Oracle and Oracle Transportation Management.

• Exceptional communication, writing, and proofreading skills.

• Capability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.

Preferred

• Proficient with MS office application

• Competency in using lean problem-solving tool.

• Demonstrated strength in leadership, relationship building, and communication abilities.

Additional Information

If you are keen to develop your career in an exciting business with a well-regarded brand, then this could be for you.

Successful applicants must be able to work shift work with a shift pattern that includes nights, afternoons and weekends, have good work ethics, self-motivation, proven problem-solving capacity and sufficient experience in manufacturing, be able to meet the fast pace of the nature of business demands with a “can do” approach and be committed to delivering outputs within timelines, punctual, a team player, reliable and can work with minimum supervision; supports organisational philanthropic, quality and environmental initiatives and models Company’s core values: Do What’s Right; Working Together; Nourish and Develops; Adapt and Grow.

Please submit your applications through the link provided.

FIJI Water thanks all potential applicants and advises that only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.

NWVL is an Equal Opportunity Employer that provides opportunities for advancement. We are committed to creating a diverse workforce that embodies a deep culture of acceptance, equity, and inclusion. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, physical or mental disability, age, or other protected categories outlined by local legislation.

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