Our Client is a medium sized company based in Nairobi that imports and distributes a wide range of pesticides to farmers and farms in Kenya. They seek to hire an efficient, competent and reliable Operations manager.
Responsibilities
Develop and implement operational systems, processes and policies in support of the business including reporting, information flow and management, business processes and planning.
Daily running of operations and people management
Fleet management and quality control including maintenance of vehicles
Fleet performance and oversight
Reviewing and Managing Budgets
Manage relationships with 3rd party service providers
Co-ordination and management of field staff and activities
Oversee custom clearance for imported products
Ensure logistics team follows stock control policies and processes
Develop and implement a business strategy so that both execution and KPIs are effectively managed and well accomplished.
Continuously evaluating operational processes to enhance the efficiency and quality of deliverables
Ensure the effective monitoring, control and support of service delivery, ensuring best practice systems, methodologies and procedures are followed by the teams
Qualifications
A Degree in any business related field preferably Logistics or Operations Management.
5-7 years’ experience in operations or logistics management
Demonstrated commitment to high professional ethical standards and honesty.
Excellent people management and supervisory skills, open to directives and commitment to get the job done efficiently.
Past experience in operations management.
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
Team player with strong organizational and coordination skills; able to effectively establish optimal work schedules
Analytical, factual, and ability to look at situations from several points of view.
Able to drive initiatives and implement best practices in operations management
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