Want to help us bring happiness to the world? Want to join an ambitious and fast growing global biscuits and confectionery business investing heavily in iconic global brands, infrastructure and people? Then this is the place for you.

As proud bakers and chocolatiers and custodians of iconic global brands, we don’t compromise on the quality of ingredients in our products or on the people we hire. We are looking for entrepreneurial spirits who share our passion for bringing happiness to our consumers and who embody our Winning Traits.

To succeed at pladis you need to be purpose-led, resilient and positive to succeed here because we expect pace and agility, we insist on collaboration and demand accountability. If that is your thing, then pladis offers global ambition, a clear Vision and roadmap for success, challenge, and unrivalled opportunities to learn and make an impact

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Why join our team?

As proud bakers and chocolatiers and custodians of iconic global brands, we don’t compromise on the quality of ingredients in our products or on the people we hire. We are looking for ambitious spirits who share our passion for bringing happiness to our consumers and who embody our Winning Traits.

What will this role achieve?

As Sales Operations Executive you will contribute to pladis success through providing world-class administrative support to the sales function, through accurate and timely execution of all customer administration.

What will be your key results?

As Sales Operations Executive, your responsibilities will include (but are not limited to) the following:

Deductions inputting
Manage invoicing queries (admin) customer resolution with sales team and Genpact
CSP management in SAP
Accrual management in SAP (STR/STPP admin)
Price claims
Age of stock administration
Accurate completion of new line forms
SNAFs, orders vs forecast, technical requests, new customer set up
Coordinating samples orders
Image requests
Raising purchase orders in SAP
Attending admin and sales operations forums
Attending account team meetings when needed
Refreshing BW reports where needed

What do you need for this role?

Essential Attributes

Experiences:

Detailed and accurate
Dedication and positive attitude
Proven track record to follow process and deliver against deadlines
Logical mind and eye for detail
We work as a close-knit team so need a great teammate!
Experience in an administrative role
Solution orientated

Desirable Attributes

Knowledge of SAP
Experience in FMCG
Experience in a sales administrative role

Our winning traits and behaviours

Purpose-Led - Energised by our promise to deliver happiness to the world with every bite
Agile - Ever evolving, never satisfied and never standing still
Collaborative - Willing to work with others for mutual success
Resilient - Quick to adapt to change, fast learner and persistent in the face of setbacks
Positive - Self-motivated, optimistic, fearless, and inspiring

Diversity and inclusion is central to everything we do and is reflected across our business. pladis brings together brands and people from around the globe – and this diversity is our phenomenal strength.

We’re an equal opportunities employer and believe in encouraging an inclusive environment where we celebrate diversity of thinking and respect everyone’s distinctive qualities and perspectives.

We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform key job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.

pladis is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to hiring a diverse workforce. All openings will be filled based on qualifications without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, marital status, veteran status, disability, age, religion or any other classification protected by law.

We operate a strict Preferred Supplier List. If you are a recruitment agency and wish to submit candidate to be considered for this vacancy, you must have agreed to, and signed, our terms of business.
We will not accept CVs from any other sources other than those currently on our PSL. We will not pay a fee for any candidate that has not been represented by a provider on our PSL.

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