Jobs Kenya

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

  • Machine Operator Blender

    Machine Operator Blender

    The job holder will be responsible for ensuring that the assigned machine runs optimally in terms of quality and quantity within a safe working environment.,  
    Specification

    Perform the adjustments and setting of the assigned machine to ensure quality output at their station and reduction of product wastage while upholding safety and product quality standards. 
    Prepare all necessary tools, equipment and materials required for the assigned machine in compliance with the approved processes and procedures. 
    Operate the assigned machine in accordance with the operating procedures to ensure proper operation of the machine and safe working environment. 
    Inspect inputs and outputs for quality to identify causes of defects and rectify to ensure product quality and minimize wastage. 
    Comply with all applicable quality, safety, health and environmental standards such as ISO 9001, ISO 14001, BRC, IFS, HACCP, Organic, ISO 17025, SANS 1841) where applicable 
    Carry out minor/routine maintenance of the respective machine, ensure that cleaning is done before and after every production run, and comply with plant/equipment scheduled maintenance. 
    Liaise with maintenance for major breakdown and to ensure that the machines are serviced on time and routinely to reduce plant down time. 
    Participate in the actual change over process to ensure the product quality is upheld in the next shift. 
    Prepare and submit reports to the Line Controller of downtime and the product quality index at their station with the aim of driving enhanced performance. 
    Inspect the quality of dry goods to ensure conformance to the established standards for a high-quality product index. 
    Minimize waste 
    Responsible for volume control on the process control (filler) 
    Record all breakdown 
    Inspect Quality of dry goods

    Requirements 

    A Certificate in Electrical, Mechanical or Production Engineering 
    At least two (2) years’ experience in a production setting in a similar organization. 
    Working technical knowledge on basic machine operations and maintenance is an added advantage. 
    Practical experience in use of MS packages. 

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  • Internal Audit Intern

    Internal Audit Intern

    Reference #    HR/IARC/IAI 2021
    Duration    6 Months
    Introduction    
    The job holder will be responsible for supporting the Internal Auditor in performing continuous monitoring of the company processes to enhance improvement and timely resolution of exceptional items by use of audit tools and techniques.
    Job Functions    Auditing
    Industries    Fmcg (Fast Moving Consumer Goods Sector)
    Requirements    
    Bachelor of Commerce/Accounting/any business related degree and CPA (finalist/continuing)

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    kwal.jb.skillsmapafrica.com

  • Store Clerk

    Store Clerk

    Reference # HR/SC-WH/S.Clerk 2021
    Published 05/11/2021
    Introduction
    The job holder will be responsible for the timely receiving and dispatch of dry goods, finished goods or bonded goods while keeping proper safe custody of the finished/materials stock and records as per the laid down policies and procedures.
    Job Functions Supply Chain,Warehousing
    Industries Fmcg (Fast Moving Consumer Goods Sector)
    Specification

    Receive all the in-bound stock items from contracted suppliers (dry materials, imported finished and bulk goods) or production /other warehouses (Finished goods) into the store after due evaluation in line with the laid down policies and procedures.
    Confirm that the received stock items against approved LPOs/Indents conform to the set quality standards requirements and are correctly and promptly posted into bin cards and system.
    Collate and submit all payment receipts, delivery notes, Goods Receipt Notes, Inspection & Acceptance Forms, and invoices to finance in a timely manner to facilitate update of customer balances and processing of payments.
    Promptly issue items held in stock to the relevant recipients in correct quantities in accordance with the approved policies and procedures.
    Advice the Store Controller when the stock levels reach the re-order levels as per procedure/work instructions.
    Facilitate regular/quarterly stock takes in the assigned stores and account for any variances.
    Prepare and complete all necessary paperwork or data entry for production, quality, and safety records relating to the store.
    Ensure goods received are properly arranged/stacked in accordance with pre-marked lot/batch numbers with clear gangways left between adjacent stacks to facilitate an effective stock rotation/FIFO.

    Requirements

    A diploma in stores management or related field
    At least 2 years’ stores management experience in a similar environment. .
    Practical experience in use of MS packages and ERP systems.

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    kwal.jb.skillsmapafrica.com

  • Sales Representative – Key Accounts

    Sales Representative – Key Accounts

    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.
    Job Functions Sales
    Industries Fmcg (Fast Moving Consumer Goods Sector)
    Specification

    Area 1: 4 A’s Execution

    Achieve product availability targets for the assigned out 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

    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 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.

    Area 3: Debt Management

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

    Area 4: Relationship Management.

    Ensuring orders are delivered OTIF.
    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.
    Ensuring OTIF through Timely liaising with Customer Service Department and delivery team.

    Area 5: Merchandising

    Ensure products are clean and presentable at all times
    Prepare the orders at Branch level.
    Check on the slow moving items and advise their heads on the same.
    Check on overstocks in the branches, liaise with the relevant account representatives to return to the warehouse.
    Checking on the short expiries in the branches and informing their key reps on the same in order to get a perfect solution.(communicate expiries three months in advance)
    Ensure shelf prices are correct, well-marked and shelf labels are properly marked.
    Remove any damaged stocks from the shelves and arrange for returns to their warehouse for credit notes to be issued.
    collect market intelligence.(reporting competitor activities)
    Report customer complaints so that action can be taken by development and marketing team

    Area 5: Prospect, Open and Develop New Opportunities/Customers

    Identify Potential New Accounts and open the accounts directly with Kwal to grow business and Drive Volumes.

    Area 6: Timely Reporting and Feedback.

    The Key accounts Representative should give feedback on time for purposes of planning and forecasting.
    Gather and Report market intelligence.

    Requirements

    Bachelor degree in business a business related course.
    A minimum of 3 years’ experience in Sales within a similar environment, preferably dealing with Supermarkets.
    Membership in a professional body would be an added advantage.
    Must possess a clean and valid driving license.
    Practical experience in use of MS packages and ERP systems.

    Apply via :

    kwal.jb.skillsmapafrica.com

  • Store Controller

    Store Controller

    The job holder will be responsible for the effective stock control/management and offer an effective and efficient customer service delivery to all stakeholders in the supply chain and other regulatory requirements.

    Specification

    Receive in-bound finished goods/packaging materials and bulk concentrate vide approved SANs/Indents/LPOs from the suppliers, Production/other warehouses to confirm the accurate transfer and condition of goods as per the stock policy and inspection of goods procedures.
    Ensure the goods received are properly arranged or stacked in accordance with pre-marked lot/batch numbers with clear aisles / gangways left between adjacent stacks.
    Coordinate and accurately maintain and update (real-time) bin cards and system posting for all the stock movements goods in the assigned stores at all times.
    Accurately dispatch out-bound goods to the various company warehouses/stores, client’s Duty Free and or export trade on approved orders / customs entries, and correctly raising the Stock Advise Notes (SANs) and or Materials Stock Requisition Issue Notes (MSRNs), for each dispatched consignment and duly signed by the recipient promptly.
    Coordinate requisitioning for the KRA Tax Stamps from the Finance Department and overseeing the application or affixing of the same on identified products – where applicable.
    Coordinate reconciliation of Revenue Tax Stamps applied/affixed on identified products and ensure claims raised by outsourced/contracted entity/firm on stamps applications are accurate always before presenting them for approval and payment.
    Keep proper custody of all stocks and store keys in the assigned store, responsible for opening and closing the store at the start and end of every day shift in line with the warehousing policies and procedures.
    Plan and oversee the arrangement and cleaning of the assigned warehouse/store at all times as per the Healthy, Safety and Environment requirements.
    Ensure proper stock rotation is practiced in the warehouse at all times and that First-in-First-Out (FIFO) rule is strictly observed and adhered to eliminate expiries on shelf-life products as per stock policy/procedures.
    Conduct regular stock checks and quarterly stock-takes of all stocks in the warehouse and account justifiably for any observed stock variances promptly as per laid down stock procedures.
    Carry out daily and or weekly ‘cross referencing’ on stock reconciliation/movements and ensure that the physical stocks, Bin Cards and the System stock status/history transactions tally at all times. Any variances so detected must be reported to the respective Assistant Warehousing Manager at once with full justifications thereof for corrective action.
    Coordinate compilation of monthly ‘Excise Input Tax Return/summaries’ for all locally packaged goods dispatched ‘1A/1B’ and or duty free / export channels and related removals as at 10th every month using the KRA requisite forms and submit them for review/authenticity before final approval and filing with KRA as per the Excise Act regulations.
    Keep track record and generate/submit weekly reports on stock movements to include; transferred/fulfilled orders, slow moving stocks, non-conforming stocks, out of stock list, quarantined stock items, nearing expiry stock etc. through your controlling manager for appropriate corrective action (CAPAs).
    Compile annual bond returns/summaries for all customs goods balances in bonded warehouses at the end of every financial year, as at 30th June, for review by the Warehousing Supervisor and dispatching to KRA’s customs services department as per compliance/regulations.
    Coordinate and prepare weekly analysis on work plans and resources mobilization/requirements in liaison with controlling Manager including accomplished tasks, pending tasks, scheduled assignments and stock order cycles.
    Coordinate effectively handling of customer product returns from customer service/sales as per product return guidelines and customer complaint policy/procedures.

    Requirements

    A Bachelors’ degree in a business related field.
    Attained East Africa Customs and Freight Forwarders Practicing Certificate (EACFFPC – mandatory for store controllers under Bonded Warehouses category).
    At least three (3) years’ experience in stock management with at least one (I) year being in a supervisory position in a similar organisation.
    Practical experience in use of MS packages and ERP systems.

    Apply via :

    kwal.jb.skillsmapafrica.com

  • Sales Representative – Key Accounts Territory Sales Representative

    Sales Representative – Key Accounts Territory Sales Representative

    Reference #    HR/S&D/TSR-KA 2021
    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.

    Job Specification    

    Area 1: 4 A’s Execution

    Achieve product availability targets for the assigned out 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

    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 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.

    Area 3: Debt Management

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

    Area 4: Relationship Management.

    Ensuring orders are delivered OTIF.
    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.
    Ensuring OTIF through Timely liaising with Customer Service Department and delivery team.

    Area 5: Merchandising

    Ensure products are clean and presentable at all times
    Prepare the orders at Branch level.
    Check on the slow moving items and advise their heads on the same.
    Check on overstocks in the branches, liaise with the relevant account representatives to return to the warehouse.
    Checking on the short expiries in the branches and informing their key reps on the same in order to get a perfect solution.(communicate expiries three months in advance)
    Ensure shelf prices are correct, well-marked and shelf labels are properly marked.
    Remove any damaged stocks from the shelves and arrange for returns to their warehouse for credit notes to be issued.
    collect market intelligence.(reporting competitor activities)
    Report customer complaints so that action can be taken by development and marketing team
    Area 5: Prospect, Open and Develop New Opportunities/Customers
    Identify Potential New Accounts and open the accounts directly with Kwal to grow business and Drive Volumes.

    Area 6: Timely Reporting and Feedback.

    The Key accounts Representative should give feedback on time for purposes of planning and forecasting.
    Gather and Report market intelligence.

    Requirements    

    Bachelor degree in business a business related course.
    A minimum of 3 years’ experience in Sales within a similar environment, preferably dealing with Supermarkets.
    Membership in a professional body would be an added advantage.
    Must possess a clean and valid driving license.
    Practical experience in use of MS packages and ERP systems.

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    Use the link(s) below to apply on company website.  

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  • Machine Operator

    Machine Operator

    The job holder will be responsible for ensuring that the assigned machine runs optimally in terms of quality and quantity within a safe working environment.
    Industries    Fmcg (Fast Moving Consumer Goods Sector)
    Specification    

    Perform the adjustments and setting of the assigned machine to ensure quality output at their station and reduction of product wastage while upholding safety and product quality standards.
    Prepare all necessary tools, equipment and materials required for the assigned machine in compliance with the approved processes and procedures.
    Operate the assigned machine in accordance with the operating procedures to ensure proper operation of the machine and safe working environment.
    Inspect inputs and outputs for quality to identify causes of defects and rectify to ensure product quality and minimise wastage.
    Comply with all applicable quality, safety, health and environmental standards such as ISO 9001, ISO 14001, BRC, IFS, HACCP, Organic, ISO 17025, SANS 1841) where applicable
    Carry out minor/routine maintenance of the respective machine, ensure that cleaning is done before and after every production run, and comply with plant/equipment scheduled maintenance.
    Liaise with maintenance for major breakdown and to ensure that the machines are serviced on time and routinely to reduce plant down time.
    Participate in the actual change over process to ensure the product quality is upheld in the next shift.
    Prepare and submit reports to the Line Controller of downtime and the product quality index at their station with the aim of driving enhanced performance.
    Inspect the quality of dry goods to ensure conformance to the established standards for a high quality product index.
    Minimize waste
    Responsible for volume control on the process control (filler)
    Record all breakdown
    Inspect Quality of dry goods

    Requirements    

    A Certificate in Electrical, Mechanical or Production Engineering
    At least two (2) years’ experience in a production setting in a similar organisation.
    Working technical knowledge on basic machine operations and maintenance is an added advantage.
    Practical experience in use of MS packages.

    Apply via :

    kwal.jb.skillsmapafrica.com

  • Brand Manager

    Brand Manager

    The Brand Manager is responsible for developing and executing brand strategies for the specific product segment to build brand equity and drive revenue and increase market share.
    Industries    Fmcg (Fast Moving Consumer Goods Sector)
    Specification    

    Area 1: Brand Management

    In collaboration with the Marketing Manager, develop and execute successful 3-year Brand Strategies, Annual Brand Plans as well as Activity Recommendations aligned to the overall organizational objectives.
    Develop through the Line executions guidelines to ensure the plans are brought to life in the outlet level. Lead in the execution of the approved cycle activities by ensuring all cycle activities are well communicated to the Sales and Marketing Operations Teams.
    Be the Brand/Category Ambassador in the business to positively drive the respective KWAL’s Category Agenda to internal and external stakeholders

    Area 2: Marketing Campaigns Development & Execution Management

    Develop and support brilliant execution of marketing campaigns for the assigned Brands within the targeted consumer/channel segment to enhance brand visibility and drive growth in sales.
    Oversee the creation and management of Through the Line Marketing mix in line with approved Brand plans; this include all appropriate ATL, BTL and Digital solutions that generate leads and facilitate the selling process while being consistent with the branding strategy.
    Drive the rigour of measurement and evaluation of the approved cycle initiatives to ensure brilliant execution and course correction of any concepts to ensure positive return to the business.
    Work closely with the Marketing Operations Manager and Sales Managers to embed correct channel focus and PICOS (picture of success) across the wider sales team in line with the respective Brand Plans and consumer typologies

    Area 3: New Product Development

    Responsible for mapping and developing new innovation and renovation projects for the current portfolio in line with potential new consumer segments
    Managing the Innovation process for existing portfolio using the Stage Gate Process from Conceptualization to Commercialization.
    Identifying, assessing and developing the marketing mix elements that will successfully commercialize the innovation projects.
    Adopt the New to World brands post successful handover from the Innovation team 12 months after launch.

    Area 4: Marketing Resource Management

    A&P management in line with planned Business deliverables
    Analyze and report on the return on investment of marketing campaigns and use this information to enhance returns on investment for all marketing initiatives.
    COGs management of existing portfolio of brands to ensure sustained delivery within the desired business GM targets

    Requirements    

    A Bachelor’s degree in a business related field.
    Membership to a relevant professional body will be an added advantage.
    A least five (5) years’ experience in a FMCG marketing firm, advertising agency or within any similar organization.
    Practical experience in use of MS packages and ERP systems.

    Apply via :

    kwal.jb.skillsmapafrica.com

  • Head of ICT Sales Representative – HoReCas

    Head of ICT Sales Representative – HoReCas

    We are looking for an experienced Head of ICT to oversee the use of Information technology (IT) in our company. You will be the one to devise the company’s IT strategy and ensure that all systems necessary to support its operations and objectives are in place.
    An excellent Head of ICT must have a solid IT background and consistently keep up-to-date with advancements of the field. Apart from their education and experience, they must have every quality of a leader and strong strategic and business acumen.
    The goal is to ensure that information technology adds the maximum value to our company so as to facilitate the success of our business.
    Specification

    Area 1: ICT Technology development

    To ensure sustained business at KWAL’s by proactively implementing appropriate ICT infrastructure and providing ICT products and services that create efficient service delivery and support KWAL’s performance.
    Lead overall technology engagements/projects/programs to successful completion, on time, on budget in line with desired outcomes.
    Develop and implement an organization-wide information technology (IT) strategy and Enterprise Architecture that aligns with the organization’s vision and its current and long-term business objectives.
    Contribute to business planning at the top executive level so that future IT opportunities and challenges can be considered so that the organization’s IT strategy is aligned with other business strategies.
    Establish and maintain the ICT reputation and credibility with key business stakeholders.
    Ensure stable and optimised SDLC across all application
    Alignment with Distell Ltd Enterprise Architecture and Governance Framework

    Area 2: Leadership & Innovation

    Contribute to the general business understanding of the business value of ICT in the organization and business leadership
    Propose new/enhanced functionality with regard to methods, systems and work processes, which lead to higher quality or better results or reduced cost
    Stay abreast of current developments in industry best business practices
    Fulfil role of futurist and trusted advisor relating Digital advances that will impact KWAL

    Area 2: ICT Policies & Guidelines

    Lead the development, implementation and enforcement of ICT related policies and procedures to ensure focus to the overall strategy and objectives.
    To develop, implement, monitor and maintain policies and procedures to guide the ICT operations of KWAL.
    Manage ICT Audit activities and subsequent actions.
    Alignment to Distell Ltd Governance Framework

    Area 3: ICT Security

    Develop an overall IT security strategy and ensure that appropriate IT security systems and processes are in place to protect the privacy and integrity of the organization’s information and related intellectual property.
    Actively manage Cyber Risk and response strategy

    Area 4: Team Development

    Establish systems to attract, develop, engage, and retain talented individuals and create an environment where they can realize their full potential and contribute to the attainment of departmental and organizational goals.
    Organize and manage the available human capital within the department through training, development and proper positioning to ensure optimal productivity and high value services to internal and external customers by leveraging on synergies and good communication.

    Requirements

    A Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or equivalent.
    Professional qualification in ICT will be an added advantage.
    A Master’s Degree in a relevant field is an added advantage.
    At least eight 8 years’ experience in an ICT Department in medium to large organisation, five (5) of which must be in a management position.
    FMCG industry will be an added advantage.

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  • HORECA Manager (Nairobi)

    HORECA Manager (Nairobi)

    The job holder will be you will be responsible for driving volume and profit growth on annual, monthly & brand basis in the hotels & Restaurants as well as manage relationships with the HORECA accounts.
    Specification

    Area 1: HORECA Strategies Development

    Develop and implement strategies and tactical plans for HORECAS 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 analyze 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 HORECAS.

    Area 3: HORECAS Management

    Ensure that the HORECAS 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.
    Recruit and serve HORECA outlets to the satisfaction of outlet owners and meet the company’s objectives.
    Debt management within the approved credit policies

    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 a business related field.
    A Master’s Degree a relevant field will be an added advantage.
    A minimum of 5 years in retail and experience with HORECAS preferably in a beverage environment.
    Practical experience in use of MS packages and ERP systems.

    Apply via :

    kwal.jb.skillsmapafrica.com