PepsiCo is a global food and beverage leader with net revenues of more than $65 billion and a product portfolio that includes 22 brands that generate more than $1 billion each in annual retail sales. Our main businesses - Quaker, Tropicana, Gatorade, Frito-Lay and Pepsi-Cola - make hundreds of enjoyable foods and beverages that are loved throughout the world. PepsiCo's people are united by our unique commitment to sustainable growth by investing in a healthier future for people and our planet, which we believe also means a more successful future for PepsiCo. We call this commitment Performance with Purpose: PepsiCo's promise to provide a wide range of foods and beverages from treats to healthy eats; to find innovative ways to minimize our impact on the environment by conserving energy and water and reducing packaging volume; to provide a great workplace for our associates; and to respect, support and invest in the local communities where we operate. In recognition of its continued sustainability efforts, PepsiCo was named for the sixth time to the Dow Jones Sustainability World Index (DJSI World) and for the seventh time to the Dow Jones Sustainability North America Index (DJSI North America) in 2012. Specialties manufacturing, sales, marketing, brand management, gatorade, tropicana, quaker oats, frito-lay, pepsi, mtn dew, doritos, mirinda, pepsi max, tostitos, aquafina, sierra mist, fritos, lipton, cheetos, and 7up Responsibilities What we're looking for: Inventory Management - responsible for managing inventory levels in the DC and ensuring that stock levels are maintained. Includes ensuring orders are placed for items running low on weeks cover with the customer's Replenishment Planner. Order Fulfilment - Involvement in the co-ordination of fulfilment of orders - aligning recovery dates and when orders are placed. Ensuring PO's are still valid and have not fallen off customer system. Feedback to the business for orders rejected and the reasons thereof, missed deliveries and the communication thereof. Reporting - daily report on KVI lines and days of cover and when the next order is coming in to ensure KVI lines are always well stocked. Promotional activity - a month's forward view on promotional lines and adequate stock to support promotions and call out any risk SKUs that are on upcoming promotion with low stock levels and recovery after promotion has broken Achievement of Sales Targets: Manage sales targets Obtain relevant sales information Assist with promotional plans and implementation thereof within DC Communicate out of stocks to relevant stakeholders regarding: Company out of stocks DC out of stocks Relevant production information and recovery times Negotiate bulk orders at DC and Key Franchise stores. Effective administration: Provide management listing, including: Ranging De-listing Item numbers NPD listing and activation Provide weekly reports to management on the following: Allocations Late deliveries Queries Out-of-stock Service levels Short dated lines Overstocks Problem stores Ranging issues Customer and company Liaison Assist with arranging of Trade shows to ensure proper representation Develop and maintain effective customer relationships Develop and maintain effective relations with Franchise Owners & Managers Develop and maintain internal company relationships and co-operation Meet and liaise with Customer replenishers Meet with company KAM`s and customer Buyers Meet with company Regional Sales Operations Managers Meet with 3rd party sales and merchandising agents Meet with Catman Managers Effective management and distribution of Company products Meet on a regular basis with DC Management Team Meet with Customer Buyers on a regular basis Supply Operational Team with timely and accurate feedback Manage deliveries: Booking slots Order numbers Co-ordination Tracking and feedback Emergencies and fill in orders Order configuration and Truck load mix Liaison with Company delivery expeditors Follow up on picking slips. Ensure effective housekeeping of product categories Liaise with call center Liaise with DC Management Communicate buy-in objectives with 3rd party Field Managers Resolve and escalate queries Effective Teamwork and self-management. Follow through to ensure that personal quality and productivity standards are consistently and accurately maintained. Demonstrate consistent application of internal procedures Plan and prioritize, demonstrating abilities to manage competing demands Demonstrate abilities to anticipate, adapt to, and manage change as required Demonstrate flexibility in balancing own objectives with understanding and responding to Company objectives Qualifications What will qualify you for the role: 3 years related sales and merchandising experience in FMCG Environment Relevant National Diploma/NQF level 6 certification Teamwork & collaboration Relationship building Agility Performance and results driven Continuous growth and improvement Resilience and stress management Service excellence Analysis & problem solving Planning and prioritisation Quality & detail excellence