ARE YOU READY TO JOIN A COMPANY WHERE REAL PEOPLE DO EXCEPTIONAL THINGS?

Are you an enthusiastic graduate ready to make an impact? Are you ready to take charge of forecasting and planning to ensure our inventory is always spot-on? Do you have a knack for crafting and executing production plans that hit the mark? Then apply today to join AVI Limited. We are seeking a dynamic individual to join our NATIONAL BRANDS team as a PLANNING GRADUATE to be based at our Head Office in Bryanston, Gauteng. As the PLANNING GRADUATE, you will form part of the National Brands Head Office Team that supports our 5 factories enabling us as a business to leverage our scale effectively. Be part of the team that’s shaping the future of South African favourites and kick-start your Planning career with us. 

National Brands Limited (NBL) operates 5 world-class manufacturing facilities located in Isando (Johannesburg), Rosslyn (Pretoria), Westmead (KZN) and Durban (KZN). We’re proud to be the home of some of South Africa's most beloved brands, from our renowned teas, coffees, and creamers (Five Roses, Freshpak, Trinco, Ellis Brown, House of Coffees, Hug in a Mug, Frisco and Koffiehuis) to our irresistible range of savoury and sweet biscuits and mouth-watering snacks (Bakers, Pyotts, Pro-Vita, Baumann's, Willards, Cheese Curls and Flings, Big Korn Bites, Crinkle Cut, Original Cut, Flanagan’s Irish Kettle fried chips, Cheasnaks, Jumpin Jack and Diddle Daddle). 

Why You Should Join NBL:

• Innovative Environment: Work in world-class manufacturing facilities that are at the forefront of the industry
• Beloved Brands: Be part of a company that produces some of South Africa’s favourite products.
• Career Growth: Opportunities to grow and develop your skills in a dynamic and supportive environment. 

Why join AVI Limited & NBL as a Graduate?

Our meticulously designed 24-month AVI-Graduate Programme incorporates:

• Comprehensive hands-on experience and opportunities to develop your technical, leadership, and business skills
• Real exposure and practical learning in actual working environments
• Constant mentorship, guidance and support
• Exposure to a host of diverse operational and business situations spanning from:
  • Improvement projects
  • CSI Initiatives
  • Skills training
  • Behavioural development

What you will be doing:

• Forecasting & Planning: Drive supply and demand forecasting and planning to ensure optimal inventory levels.
• Production Planning: Develop and execute production plans to meet market demands.
• Deployment Planning: Coordinate product deployment across various sites.
• Customer DC Planning: Manage and optimise customer distribution center planning.
• Logistics Mastery: Gain deep insights into distribution, warehousing, reverse logistics, and factory inbound/outbound logistics.
• KPI Analysis: Analyse key performance indicators like stock levels, forecast accuracy, and sales rates.
• Reporting: Prepare and present daily, weekly, and monthly reports as required. 

What you will need to be considered:

Qualifications:

• A Bachelor of Commerce, Bachelor of Science, Bachelor of Engineering or Bachelor of Technology in either of the following disciples: Logistics Management, Supply Chain Management, Statistics or Quantitative Analysis or Industrial Engineering
• A Diploma of Procurement and Supply: Chartered Institute In Procurement and Supply (CIPS) would be highly advantageous
• A minimum average of 60% in the final year of studies 

Additional Requirements:

• Relevant Experience: Any vacation experience or part-time work is valued.
• Tech-Savvy: Proficiency in Microsoft Excel
• Experience Bonus: Vacation or part-time work experience is a plus
• Effective Communicator: Ability to relate to and communicate confidently across various organisational levels.
• Adaptability: Ability to adapt quickly and ask questions in a fast-paced factory environment, embrace different approaches and thrive in a dynamic environment.
• Mobile: Must have a valid driver’s license and own vehicle.
• Report Preparation & Presentation: Communicate your findings and recommendations.
• Open-mindedness: Identify opportunities for improvement and suggest innovative solutions.
• Problem-Solver: Hands-on approach to finding solutions 

What makes you an exceptional fit for the role?

• Practical Problem Solver: You use your hands-on skills and logic to tackle challenges head-on.
• Fact-Finder: You focus on documenting facts to understand the logic behind problems.
• Composed Under Pressure: You remain calm and composed during important or stressful events.
• Reliable and Deadline-Focused: You consistently complete your work on time and meet deadlines.
• Detail-oriented: You deliver high-quality work by being meticulous and detail-focused.
• Risk Mitigator: You follow policies and procedures to manage and mitigate risk.
• Productive and Master Multitasker: You maintain productivity and comfortably handle multiple tasks.
• Determined and Persistent: You aim for fantastic results by being determined and persisting through challenges.