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Company Address: Address KWAL House,Enterprise Road, Industrial Area, Nairobi.

  • Customs Declaration Clerk Store Controller- Bonded Warehouse Machine Operator- Utilities

    Customs Declaration Clerk Store Controller- Bonded Warehouse Machine Operator- Utilities

    Introduction    
    The job holder will be responsible for originating all relevant customs documents in order to facilitate the sales and stock movement processes and timely execution/lodging of customs entries and duty payment thereof as per the prevailing customs regulations and laid down policies and procedures.
    Specification    

    Prepare and submit for approval accurate ex-warehousing/removal customs entries (W720) as per approved sales orders.
    Process/lodge approved orders in the simba system and follow-up through to finality and advise Bond promptly upon passing of entries by KRA’s DPC.
    Prepare re-warehousing entries promptly when due in liaison with Bond and ensure follow up for approval.
    Prepare Customs Security Bond cancellation vouchers (C26) when due and promptly from time to time.
    Prepare excise refund/remission/rebate claims (E16) in liaison with Bond on local brands qualifying for BIF refund on case to case basis.
    Prepare transfer of ownership documents between customs bonded warehouses – inter bond stock transfers (C16).
    Booking and raising of duty free sales orders upon due approval by Export and Finance dockets.
    Prepare removal entries of local Duty Free customers/shops – W710, W720 as per approved orders.
    Custodian of PRO1As’ and responsible for booking and processing of diplomatic orders upon due approval as per prevailing procedures and regulations.
    Custodian of mother entries register and responsible for release of the same to designated and authorized staff/Agent upon due approval of order processing or following appointment of a third party Agent in case of export sales/intercompany transfers.
    Attend to customs simba system queries timely and promptly.
    Participate in the scheduled and or annual stock takes and responsible for the system data inputting – Bond 71/111
    Embrace ISO 9001:2008 compliance for continued improvement.

    Requirements    

    A diploma in a business related field.
    Attained East Africa Customs and Freight Forwarders Practicing Certificate (EACFFPC – mandatory).
    At least one (1) years’ experience with exposure in custom declaration environment.
    Practical experience in use of MS packages and ERP systems.

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  • RO- Machine Operator Procurement Manager

    RO- Machine Operator Procurement Manager

    Introduction    
    The Job Holder is responsible for effective operation of RO Water Plant to deliver the required Quantity and Quality of water for use in Blending and CIP processes. This position is also responsible for asset care and inventory control of RO Machine related inputs
    Specification    

    Area 1: RO Machine Operation
    Operate and Maintain Reverse osmosis Plant to produce optimum Quality and Quantity of potable water
    Inspect, service and repair components of the water treatment plant including water intakes, pipes, water storage vessels, chemical treatment equipment controls, circulation pumps, and valves
    Maintain general administration of Ro Operations to ensure adequacy of water supply for Blending and CIP Processes
    Prepare Job cards for servicing and repairs
    Inspect the RO Plant on a continuous basis to ensure effective operations
    Establish & Implement CIP and Autonomous Maintenance Plans
    Ensure conformance to Preventive Maintenance Plans
    Maintain Operational logs and Maintenance reports and provide the same to Line Manager/Engineering on a daily basis
    Management of RO Inventory

    Area 2: Reports

    Cleaning logs
    RO input/ output reconciliation reports
    Machine operation logs
    Equipment Maintenance Reports
    Processed Water Quality Reports
    5s reports
    Safety reports

    Area 3: Safety

    Work in line with the requirements of the Best Safety, Occupational, Health and Good Manufacturing
    Identify work place hazards for permanent removal

    Requirements    

    A Diploma or Degree in Mechanical / Electrical Engineering, Instrumentation and Control Engineering, or Related field
    At least one (2) years’ experience in Ro Operations
    Practical experience in use of MS packages.
    Mechanical aptitude and the ability to solve problems intuitively
    The Operator should be competent with experience of Ro Operations for a minimum of 2 years
    Operator must have the ability to apply data to formulas that determine treatment requirements, flow levels and concentration levels.
    Computer knowledge

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  • Revenue Growth Manager

    Revenue Growth Manager

    Introduction    
    The job holder will be responsible for developing and managing sound portfolio and revenue management strategies to maximize the potential of KWAL brand portfolio and drive sustainable profitable growth. He/ she will also will be in charge of developing and analyzing key financial information to facilitate data driven decision making.
    Specification    

    Coordinate and collate all information required for the annual Budget and Planning exercise in of volume, revenues, positions, staff costs, operating costs and capital expenditures to facilitate timely preparation of budgets.
    Develop master budgets along with multi-years financial projections and plans aligned to the organizational goals and objectives.
    Develop financial feasibilities of capital expenditures, investments and new services along with report and recommendations to support proper decision making.
    Provide reasons for variances from budget, identify added – value reporting opportunities for trend analysis and commentary to assist forecasting and budgeting requirements.
    Work with warehousing to ensure stock controls are in place and that variances are investigated and explained in order to preserve value. To coordinate periodic stock counts.
    Champion cost controls for overheads both through review of actuals and driving forecasting of overheads.
    Support the head of department in managing the human capital in the section through day to day supervision, performance management, training needs assessment and overall staff motivation.
    With Support from the Finance Business Partners, drive data-driven, consumer-backed Portfolio Strategy development in collaboration with key business unit managers and support processes supporting pricing, promotions and trade term strategy development.
    Track the impact of Revenue Management strategies on the overall business performance, profitability mix and long-term margin sustainability, and recommend actions as appropriate.
    Drive implementation of best-in-class technology solutions that provide clear and consistent data that enables quick decision making.
    Ensure commercial rationale for all innovations is sound and provide recommendations for new innovations to rationalize the portfolio and ensure entry price of new SKU’s is optimized.
    Develop promotion strategy and supporting tactics and guardrails to drive brand and commercial targets (including type, depth, frequency, duration, etc.)
    Work with key functions to develop category and brand insights to unlock sustainable value and volume growth.
    Prepare and submit weekly, monthly and quarterly management reports along with comparisons with budgets for decision making support.

    Requirements    

    Bachelor Degree in a business-related study or equivalent
    Professional qualification in Finance or Accounting such as CFA, CPA, ACCA.
    At least six (6) years’ experience in a similar position within a medium to large organization.
    Practical experience in use of MS packages and ERP systems.
    Experience in FMCG industry is an added advantage
    Planning and Strategic Development.
    Financial Accounting.
    Financial Reporting.
    Industry Standards, Tax and Compliance.
    Risk Management.
    Business Analytics (Cost Management, Budgets, Pricing and Performance)

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  • Key Accounts Manager Finance Intern

    Key Accounts Manager Finance Intern

    Introduction    
    Responsible for driving volume and profit growth in the key accounts they manage and on annual, monthly, customer and brand basis as well as manage relationships with the key accounts.
    Specification    
    Area 1: Key Accounts Strategies Development

    Develop and implement strategies and tactical plans for key accounts to ensure sustained business growth in the assigned customer market in line with the overall Commercial Division plans.
    Effectively gather, interpret and utilize multiple information sources to develop customer-specific tactical plans and programs.
    Collaborate with marketing teams regarding strategies to develop understanding of product distribution, placement, pricing and promotional initiatives

    Area 2: Trade Development

    Achieve product availability targets through identifying and negotiating listings and targets for strategic focus brands to drive and maintain numeric distribution by brand category.
    Enhance product accessibility through identifying and negotiating SOVI(Forward Share Inventory and limit Out of Stocks) and achieving cold and ambient space targets by channel and brand category
    Promote product affordability on price by ensuring adherence to Recommended Retail Price (RPP) guidelines per strategic focus brand by channel and outlet type.
    Identify, negotiate, plan and execute activation opportunities such as promotions and tastings with customer in line with national sales plan
    Using the SFA tool to analyse the market in terms of demand and use this information to manage metrics including calls, strike rate targets, outlet expansion, sales volume, profit, and expenses associated with selling products to the key accounts.

    Area 3: Key Distributor Management

    Work in collaboration with distributors to ensure that the key accounts are fully serviced as per agreed SLAs.
    Execute key distribution, placement, pricing and promotion initiatives within assigned accounts to achieve target sales revenue in a profitable manner.

    Area 4: Relationship Management

    Establishing and managing winning trading relationships with the key contacts in the allocated portfolio for the overall benefit of the business.
    Aligning sales functional excellence to changing market demands to the market need of the assigned portfolio to ensure sustained business operations and growth

    Area 5: Team management

    Organize and manage the available human capital within the department through training, development, performance management and proper positioning to ensure optimal productivity and high value services to internal and external customers.

    Requirements    

    Bachelor degree in Business field.
    A Master’s degree in a relevant field will be an added advantage.
    A minimum of 5 years’ experience in retail and experience with key accounts
    Practical experience in use of MS packages and ERP systems

    Job Closing Date 06/04/2022

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  • Key Accounts Manager Finance Intern

    Key Accounts Manager Finance Intern

    Introduction    
    Responsible for driving volume and profit growth in the key accounts they manage and on annual, monthly, customer and brand basis as well as manage relationships with the key accounts.
    Specification    
    Area 1: Key Accounts Strategies Development

    Develop and implement strategies and tactical plans for key accounts to ensure sustained business growth in the assigned customer market in line with the overall Commercial Division plans.
    Effectively gather, interpret and utilize multiple information sources to develop customer-specific tactical plans and programs.
    Collaborate with marketing teams regarding strategies to develop understanding of product distribution, placement, pricing and promotional initiatives

    Area 2: Trade Development

    Achieve product availability targets through identifying and negotiating listings and targets for strategic focus brands to drive and maintain numeric distribution by brand category.
    Enhance product accessibility through identifying and negotiating SOVI(Forward Share Inventory and limit Out of Stocks) and achieving cold and ambient space targets by channel and brand category
    Promote product affordability on price by ensuring adherence to Recommended Retail Price (RPP) guidelines per strategic focus brand by channel and outlet type.
    Identify, negotiate, plan and execute activation opportunities such as promotions and tastings with customer in line with national sales plan
    Using the SFA tool to analyse the market in terms of demand and use this information to manage metrics including calls, strike rate targets, outlet expansion, sales volume, profit, and expenses associated with selling products to the key accounts.

    Area 3: Key Distributor Management

    Work in collaboration with distributors to ensure that the key accounts are fully serviced as per agreed SLAs.
    Execute key distribution, placement, pricing and promotion initiatives within assigned accounts to achieve target sales revenue in a profitable manner.

    Area 4: Relationship Management

    Establishing and managing winning trading relationships with the key contacts in the allocated portfolio for the overall benefit of the business.
    Aligning sales functional excellence to changing market demands to the market need of the assigned portfolio to ensure sustained business operations and growth

    Area 5: Team management

    Organize and manage the available human capital within the department through training, development, performance management and proper positioning to ensure optimal productivity and high value services to internal and external customers.

    Requirements    

    Bachelor degree in Business field.
    A Master’s degree in a relevant field will be an added advantage.
    A minimum of 5 years’ experience in retail and experience with key accounts
    Practical experience in use of MS packages and ERP systems

    Job Closing Date 06/04/2022

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  • Sales Representative Tax Accountant

    Sales Representative Tax Accountant

    Introduction    
    The job holder will be responsible managing and servicing existing outlets while prospecting and developing new accounts with a focus on building long term customer relationships and increasing sales revenue.
    Specification    

    Conduct client visits for existing and potential outlets in the assigned territory in order to achieve the territory given sales targets and ensure sustained business growth.
    Achieve product availability targets for the assigned territory through identifying and negotiating listings and targets for strategic focus brands to drive and maintain numeric distribution by brand category.
    Enhance product accessibility through identifying and negotiating SOVI (Forward Share Inventory and limit Out of Stocks) and achieving cold and ambient space targets by channel and brand category.
    Promote product affordability on price by ensuring adherence to Recommended Retail Price (RPP) guidelines per strategic focus brand by channel and outlet type.
    Identify, negotiate, plan and execute activation opportunities such as promotions and tastings with customer in line with the territory sales plan.
    Achieve required customer visit hit rate; call effectiveness and minimum order quantities and/ or values in order to drive sales in volume and value.
    Pro-actively manage the cash and credit resources of the customer to drive growth of KWAL brands in terms of volume and value.
    Monitor and manage company assets such as fridges, vehicles within the KWAL policies and procedures to ensure optimal use.
    Receive, follow up and resolve all customer queries and complaints in collaboration with the customer service team in an efficient manner.
    Prepare and submit accurate and timely reports to the territory manager to facilitate proper planning.

    Requirements    

    Bachelor Degree in a business related studies or equivalent.

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  • Wine Making Assistant Machine Operator Spirit Clerk Machine Operator RO Warehousing Manager

    Wine Making Assistant Machine Operator Spirit Clerk Machine Operator RO Warehousing Manager

    Introduction
    The job holder tends to the day-to-day Wine Making and Blending processes. The position follows standard work methods and practices safe work habits to ensure Wine Making process is as efficient and safe as possible.
    Job Functions Plant & Workshop
    Industries Fmcg (Fast Moving Consumer Goods Sector)
    Specification

    Area 1: Blending and Wine Making Processes

    Under moderate supervision, performs basic, routine wine making and blending tasks including but not limited to: cleaning and sanitizing Cellar fittings, hoses, fixed process lines, tanks, pumps, filters and water processing equipment.
    Bulk product movements including racking –set up and transfer of wine, spirit and juice to and from tanks, drums and tanker trucks
    Blending of bulk for packaging in line with instructions provided and Making corrections to blended bulk wine, spirit and juice as guided
    Operate pumps, plate and frame filters, centrifuge, and water processing equipment.
    Participate and deliver on the Winery E2 & MDWT requirements
    Measure and calculate routine workplace data.
    Keep confidentiality on product related formulations and information
    Responsible for compliance with the requirements of SOPs, policies and corporate operational efficiency/environmental measures cascaded to this position. This is done by supporting programs at each location for conservation, energy efficiency, and recycling, which are critical for our operations to achieve tangible results
    Follow safe operating procedures, support safety programs and policies to safeguard product/ personal safety, company property, environmental and team member’s safety
    Monitor Wine making Process, related equipment and report deviations as soon as they occur.
    Proper identification of product in tanks
    Filtration and subsequent blending of wine and RTD
    Retain necessary process documents for all tasks undertaken at different process steps

    Area 2: Reports

    Cleaning logs
    Works order input/ output reconciliation reports
    Machine operation logs
    Wine status and Process records
    Material Receipt Reports
    MDWT reports
    5s reports
    Safety reports

    Area 3: Safety

    Work in line with the requirements of the Best Safety, Occupational, Health and Good Manufacturing
    Identify work place hazards for permanent removal

    Requirements

    A Degree in Food Science, Microbiology, Industrial Chemistry or Related field
    At least one (1) years’ experience in a production setting in a similar organisation.
    Working technical knowledge in a Wine Making set up is an added advantage.
    Practical experience in use of MS packages.
    Prior experience in Wine Making is an added advantage

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  • Sales Representative- HORECA Legal Intern

    Sales Representative- HORECA Legal Intern

    Introduction
    The job holder will be responsible for managing and servicing existing outlets while prospecting and developing new accounts with a focus on building long term customer relationships and increasing sales revenue in the HORECA Segment.
    Job Functions Sales
    Industries Fmcg (Fast Moving Consumer Goods Sector)
    Specification

    Area 1: 4 A’s Execution in HORECAS

    Achieve product availability targets for the assigned outlets through identifying and negotiating listings and targets for strategic focus brands to drive and maintain numeric distribution by brand category.
    Enhance product accessibility through identifying and negotiating SOVI (Forward Share Inventory and limit Out of Stocks) and achieving cold and ambient space targets by channel and brand category.
    Promote product affordability on price by ensuring adherence to Recommended Retail Price (RPP) guidelines per strategic focus brand by channel and outlet type.
    Identify, negotiate, plan and execute activation opportunities such as promotions and tastings with customer in line with the territory sales plan.

    Area 2: Sales Revenue Growth in HORECAS

    Conduct client visits for existing and potential outlets in order to achieve the given sales targets and ensure sustained business growth.
    Achieve required customer visit hit rate; call effectiveness and minimum order quantities and/ or values in order to drive sales in volume and value.
    Pro-actively manage the cash and credit resources of the customer to drive growth of KWAL brands in terms of volume and value.
    Monitor and manage company assets such as fridges, vehicles within the KWAL policies and procedures to ensure optimal use.
    Receive, follow up and resolve all customer queries and complaints in collaboration with the customer service team in an efficient manner.
    Prepare and submit accurate and timely reports to the territory manager to facilitate proper planning.
    Identify Potential New Accounts and open the accounts directly with Kwal to grow business and Drive Volumes.

    Area 3: Debt Management

    Ensure Account payment and Reconciliations are done on Time to avoid supply inconsistencies.
    Ensure HORECAs Accounts operates within the stated credit limits.

    Area 4: Relationship Management.

    Build, manage and maintain good strong long term customer Relationship with Kenya Wines Agencies and the key partners.
    Ensure Timely address of Customers queries.
    Ensuring Immediate Customer Feedback

    Requirements

    Bachelor degree in business a business related course.
    Membership in a professional body would be an added advantage.
    A minimum of 3 years’ experience in retail and experience with HORECAS preferably in a beverage environment.

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  • Software Technician Route To Consumer Manager

    Software Technician Route To Consumer Manager

    Job Summary 
    Kenya Wine Agencies Limited is currently seeking a suitable candidate for the following position: KWAL Software Technician.  
    The job holder is responsible for maintenance of plant machines electronics, software and control systems for effective operation of manufacturing unit.,  
    Specification, 
    updated inventory (Electrical Spare parts)

    Maintain an updated inventory of all plant controls, PLCS and HMI’s, Drives, programming language, programming language, Ethernet addresses and communication cables. 
    Ensure that all the machine software backups are safely stored in the designated server location. 
    Manage access to software systems through password protection and version control software available. 
    Coordinate maintenance and update of machine software, electronics and controls

    Problem Solving

    Manage the implementation of modifications on automation, controls and software, conducting the acceptance test and documenting the modifications. 
    Maintain and troubleshoot all PLC, Drives and Control systems in the Plant 
    Rewrite and test multiple machine PLC code and automation for safety, operability, reliability and ease of trouble shooting. 
    Work with OEM to develop platform for controls and data acquisition of plant machinery system. 
    Edit HMI screens to aid in engineering and production tasks. 
    Assist maintenance teams on the breakdowns to minimize downtime. 
    Perform regular inspections of software systems status and spares to identify defects and replacements. 
    Determining machine automation test criteria before the final installation 
    Overseeing the successful installation of PLC programs in all new machines. 
    Developing and installing machine programs using automation software and custom coding languages. 
    Ensure update information for all control and software drawing and manuals for all machines. 
    Lead the fault-finding on electronic, software, automation and control systems by building a comprehensive knowledge base on complex equipment and liaising with original equipment suppliers to provide support. 
    Coordinate maintenance of plant SCADA system in conjunction with IT. 
    Assist production personnel with data acquisition and reporting during fault-finding exercises. 
    Monitor equipment / process quality performance and availability and document downtime events, duration and reasons. 
    Adhere to all relevant policies, procedures, work instruction and SOPs at all times including risk, health and safety procedures and statutory requirements.

    Compliance

    Ensure that COC’s (Certificate of compliance) are in place for all automation, software and electronics installations., 

    Requirements 

    Diploma in Electrical Engineering or Diploma in Electronics Engineering or Diploma in Instrumentation, Automation and Controls 
    At least five (5) year experience in Automation and Controls maintenance within a manufacturing organization. 
    Experience in a FMCG organization.

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  • Blender (Re-Advertisement) Machine Operator (Re-advertisement) Quality Safety Health & Environment (QSHE) Intern

    Blender (Re-Advertisement) Machine Operator (Re-advertisement) Quality Safety Health & Environment (QSHE) Intern

    The job holder is responsible for planning, control and execution of all day to day aspects of wine making, spirit/ juice blending, monitors daily winery operations, and oversees the operation of winery processing equipment, co- leading processes and manpower to deliver efficient output at the desired quality.
    Job Functions    Biotechnology
    Industries    Fmcg (Fast Moving Consumer Goods Sector)
    Specification    

    Wine making-fermentation, fining, racking, filtration.
    Co-lead temporary and machine operators to attain set goals.
    Monitor Winery jobs in progress and provide leadership in execution.
    System generation of Works orders as per production plan, Material issuance and system completion.
    Plan and avail raw materials for blending.
    Lead in blending of bulk for packaging at the desired quality, time and cost effectively.
    Review and approve blended bulk for packaging.
    Review and approve material reconciliation for completed Works orders.
    Review processing equipment logs.
    Taste and evaluate the final product to ensure the desired quality is achieved.
    Work with warehousing department to ensure required inputs are available in good time and the reorder levels adhered to avoid stock outs.
    Ensure all raw materials returned to inventory have the right quantity and containers are in good condition in line with the internal policies and procedures.
    Perform weekly, monthly and quarterly stock takes and order consumables timeously to ensure continuity in winemaking practices.

    Requirements    

    A Diploma in food science and technology
    Certificate in winemaking is an added advantage
    At least five (5) years’ experience in a manufacturing company, three of which must be in a winery department.
    Practical experience in use of MS packages and ERP systems

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