Deputy Manager – Operations (Kenya)

Job Description

Operation team is responsible for directing a group of operations in the overall fulfillment of distribution centre (DC) operations.
They ensure that strategic operational plans are developed and implemented within the site, and analyze and report on the achievement of site key performance indicators (KPIs).
The Job

Take part at monthly planning meetings, ensuring plant loading occurs as per budget whilst considering the allocated product mix, order sizes, production feasibility, technical, machinery and skill requirements
Ensure that all production processes as per the plan are available for the initiation of production by the Pre-Production Meeting and liaise with Merchandising, Raw Material Stores, Fabric Technology, PCU, Cutting and Finished Good Stores to ensure that all materials are released for production on time
Monitor and confirm raw material deliveries are as per the purchase orders and ensure any discrepancies in raw material and other resources deliveries are promptly informed to the merchandisers in order to fulfill customer order requirements
Ensure availability of resources, apply techniques / methods / systems for process improvement of stores operations, implement customer compliance strategies / systems in order to ensure continuous improvement in stores operations
Check embellishment! special requirements of the planned styles, coordinate with embellishment teams to secure embellishment capacities whilst monitoring the embellishment loading plan and output plan in order to provide an uninterrupted input flow to production

Qualifications

Possess full/part qualification ¡n a recognized accounting body (CIMA/ CA/ ACCA) or following a Degree in Finance and Accounting at a recognized university
Work experience of minimum 4-5 years preferably in the Apparel Industry covering areas of Finance, Planning and Supply Chain Management
Those with an experience working in a FMCG or Manufacturing industry are encouraged to apply.