Business Process Specialist (BPS)

Nestlé; Mossel Bay; On-site; ZAR 350,000 - 520,000; Full time

Job summary

Nestlé Mossel Bay Factory is seeking a Business Process Specialist to optimize production administration, planning control, stock management and SAP data integrity. You will ensure Globe template alignment with business requirements and support end users on DMO modules, while coordinating with FICO and QA for effective implementation and maintenance.

Responsibilities cover daily process order management, PSA stock checks, weekly variance meetings, and rework management, with a focus on accurate

Qualifications

• National certificate in Production Management or deg/ diploma in accounting, finance or production.
• Minimum 2 years’ experience in production and knowledge of stock management.
• Experience with SAP and factory end-to-end processes.
• Ability to train and support end users on SAP, GLOBE and DMO modules.
• Able to work under pressure with multidisciplinary teams.

Responsibilities

• Manage process orders, release daily and advise planner on alternatives.
• Order from Warehouse and replenish raw and packaging materials.
• Capture DMO for downtime and run time, ensure accuracy.
• Ensure daily output capture, HALB labelling, and 100% PI closure.
• Close daily work and reconcile MUV, hours and reservations.
• Investigate and reconcile FERT with external warehouse data.
• Train end users in daily capturing and problem resolution.

Skills

SAP

Stock management

Production planning

GLOBE application

Training end users

Education

National certificate in Production Management

Degree or Diploma in Accounting, Finance, Production

Tools

GLOBE Template

DMO modules

SAP data management

Job description

Location: Mossel bay Factory

Company: Nestle

Qualification: National certificate in Production Management/ Degree or Diploma in Accounting, Finance, Production

Experience: Minimum 2 years’ experience in production and knowledge of stock management

Closing Date: 20 August 2026

Position Summary:

With a history spanning over 150 years, Nestlé did not become the world’s leading food and beverages brand by chance. Perfection is at the heart of what we do, and our people are always looking for the next big idea to cement our status. We are now looking for a Business Process Specialist also known as an Operations/Process Excellence Specialist to be based at Mossel bay Factory.

As a Business Process Specialist in Mossel Bay, you will ensure the efficient operation of the production section by managing administration, planning control, best practices, PSA stock management, and maintaining SAP data accuracy. It is essential to ensure that the GLOBE template and T&P processes align with business requirements. You will also advise, train, and support Team Leaders and End Users on how to effectively utilize the GLOBE Application Template as well as the DMO modules to meet specific business needs, as well as assist in its implementation and maintenance. Additionally, you will establish formal communication channels with FICO and QA.

A day in the life of a Business Process Specialist:

T&P Tasks:

• Manage process orders
• Release process orders daily and instruct factory planner with alternatives
• Order from Warehouse & Replenish (stage for) raw and packaging materials
• Supervise the capture of DMO for downtime; run time and all stoppages
• Ensures the Capture of the daily consumption of raw and packaging materials against the correct process order (use scanning where applicable)
• Ensure accurate capture of daily output and labelling of HALB
• Close off PI sheet daily with 100% accuracy.
• TECO process orders after all checks and balances is place for daily reconciliation. (Check MUV, hours, clearance of material reservations: MRP)
• Investigation, Reconcile FERT with 3d party external Warehouse M’ment. [Audit requirement] including follow up resolution discrepancies.
• Train end user to do daily capturing and assist in any problems

Financial control and Stock management:

• Perform daily stock check and ensure that SAP system stock and physical stock matches (Material number, Quantity, Batch number and SSC Label). Differences in theoretical and actual stock must be reconciled immediately prior to process end, Responsible for training the operators on the methodology including competence assessment.
• Weekly and monthly stock counting of PSA (141,145 & 172)
• Monthly Stock verification with management accounting department.
• Chair and manage weekly variance meetings with costing (ADMIN) department
• Control variances (labour and material) and implementation of appropriate action

Rework:

• Supervise the declaration and movement of rework
• Ensure that daily stock checks are performed and that SAP system stock and physical stock matches (Material number, Quantity, Batch number and SSC Label)
• Weekly and monthly stock counting of PSA - Stock verification with management accounting department
• Train end-users in Rework Management according to T&P, MH BP

What will make you successful?

• 2-year national certificate in Production Management or IP. [NQF 5}.
• Minimum of 2 years experience in Production and knowledge of stock management
• Degree or Diploma in Finance, accounting or production (Advantageous)
• SAP
• Experience with process definition within the T&P application environment (SAP).
• Formal Knowledge of Factory end-to-end processes
• Be able to work under pressure with multidisciplinary teams