Company Address: Address P. O. Box 271, 00204, Athi River, Kenya

  • Procurement Officer

    Procurement Officer

    Job Description
    Responsible for efficient Procurement of local material and services.
    Specification

    Liaise with other departments to forecast on demand of materials and services.
    Establish good contact with all material and service providers and negotiate better Purchasing Contracts and Payment & other Purchasing Terms.
    Analyze and recommend Make/Buy or Rent/Buy decisions.
    Follow up on orders entries with suppliers and continuous correspondence on availability of stocks & shipments.
    Correspond with Finance department on payment to vendors & Reconciliation of Vendors Accounts.
    Set and plan how to achieve supplier accreditation and service level management.
    Recommend Outsourcing Strategy and related Management.
    Establish prices of goods and services prevailing in the local market for bench marking and to serve as guidance for user budgetary planning.
    Develop strategy to negotiate prices for regular supplies at competitive pricing.
    Establish & maintain an effective filling system for easy reference at all times.
    Maintain a chronological numbering of Purchase Orders and be able to keep records of all local purchase for purposes of determining financial expenses on material.
    Review purchase policy periodically and recommend changes if required.
    Manage purchase information and systems, and purchasing services.
    Prepare and submit Daily/Weekly and monthly reports as required to seniors for Open/Closed PR’s and PO’s, consumables, stocks, vendor management, price and material management among others.
    Document all purchases regardless of amount and maintain all purchase records.
    Recommend high spent/high usage items to process owners, managers for corrective actions on regular basis.
    Ensure all subordinates are trained on SCM processes and SAP.

    Requirements

    Degree in Business Management, Supply Chain Management or equivalent qualifications from a recognized University.
    At least 5 years working experience in a similar work environment.
    Membership of KISM or CILT or CIPS is preferred
    Strong verbal and written communication skills.
    Experience with ERP programs preferably SAP
    Proficiency in MS Office applications especially MS Excel and MS Word programs

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  • Employee Relations Manager (Mariakani) 

Financial Accountant (Mariakani)

    Employee Relations Manager (Mariakani) Financial Accountant (Mariakani)

    Job Description
    MRM is seeking to recruit a professional and experienced Employee Relations Manager. The ideal candidate must posses excellent communication and organisational skills. The position reports to the Human Resources Manager and will be based at our Mariakani Plant. Responsible for implementing a range of employee relations activities, promoting employees’ welfare and well-being and the key engagement manager with Union Leadership.
    Specification
    Promote a harmonious work environment to increase the productivity of the employees through shop floor engagements
    Develop action plans to support the implementation of employee engagement initiatives
    Actively drive new shop floor initiatives and advise on creative ways of driving employee engagements
    Drive resolutions of ER issues and ensure compliance of the disciplinary process leading to closure of disciplinary cases within 5-7 days
    Coordinate investigation of workplace incidents on misconduct, ensure timely follow-up and accurate documentation to closure of the incidents
    Manage and maintain a cordial industrial relationship between the company and Union leaders in compliance with the law
    Manage all union related activities, drive Employee Relation Council meetings and follow up on issues of concern in all our operations.
    Clearly communicate management position on routine union issues and escalate those that may need senior leadership guidance
    Manage staff exits including exit interview sessions and prepare feedback reports for management review
    Liaise with contractors on site in addressing issues of concern to ensure compliance and adherence of the law and company policies
    Provide guidance to managers, supervisors, and employees on labour laws, policies, procedures and best practices related to employee relations matters
    Work with the Learning & Development Manager to develop Employee Relations related curriculums for the workforce training and awareness
    Requirements
    Minimum academic qualification: Bachelor’s Degree In HR or related discipline
    Qualifications as an added advantage: CHRP
    Professional registration: IHRM
    Experience required: General work experience: 8 years with Minimum 6 years’ experience specific to the position
    Additional/specific work requirements:
    Good knowledge of employment laws
    Exceptional emotional intelligence with great critical thinking skills
    Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to convey complex information in a clear and concise manner
    Ability to work independently as well as in a team environment and exercise good judgment with excellent follow-through
    Ability to keep abreast with the industry practices

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  • Production Planner

    Production Planner

    Overall Purpose of this position: To ensure production planning for all special orders as per sales requirement with minimum costs through batch building for order execution.
    Specification    

    Daily planning of received orders with building solution customer service coordinator.
    Plan and release machine execution plans as per the sales requirement.
    Analyze Kanban requirement and give painting requirement to CCL as per FI FO/priority-wise for painting.
    Initiate the order execution/profiling plan as per sales priorities FIFO.
    Ensure achievement of agreed order lead time.
    Liaise with the customer service coordinator on their requirements and advise on availability and production status of both MTO and MTS materials
    Provide feedback to customer service coordinator on SO status and production plans.
    Monitor Kanban stocking models and profile accordingly for replenishments required.
    Ability to analyze the market trends and advise management on material planning and profiling needs.
    Participate in monthly and annual stock take exercise.
    Ensure SAP master data and BOM details is configured correctly as per the actual consumptions .
    Compliance and utilization of SAP PP, SD and MM modules in ERP program.
    Ensure effective implementations of continual improvement systems
    Any other duties assigned by the immediate supervisor/manager.

    Requirements    

    At least a Bsc. in Engineering or an equivalent
    At least 3 years relevant working experience with 1 year in a similar role
    At least 2 years’ experience in the Manufacturing industry

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  • Financial Accountant

    Financial Accountant

    Job Description
    MRM Mariakani is seeking to recruit a professional and experienced Financial Accountant. He/She must posses excellent communication and organisational skills. The position reports to the Finance Manager.
    Specification

    Maintain control of the following areas; General ledger, expense report, billing and payroll
    Assist in coordinating preparation of the Audited Financial Statements and income tax returns
    Monitor and correct any accounting discrepancies on monthly basis
    Prepare and scrutinize GL schedules on monthly basis
    Analyse transactions, preparing required journals and ensuring that all accounting entries are well supported
    Ensure timely reconciliations of all bank accounts.
    Handle company Insurance policies and claims process
    Maintain Fixed Assets register
    Prepare VAT Return workings and related reconciliations
    Manage inventory reconciliation
    Assist in annual budgeting process
    Assist in providing data for the Board pack.
    Keep up to-date with financial policies, practices and regulations
    Any other work that may be assigned by the management

    Requirements
    Qualifications Required:

    Minimum academic qualification: BBA/BCOM – Finance/Accounting option
    Qualifications as an added advantage: CPA (K), CFA, ACCA, CA, or equivalent
    Professional registration: ICPAK

    Experience required:

    General work experience (years): 10 – 15 years
    Specific to the position (level/discipline/years): 10 years
    Industry: Manufacturing
    Knowledge and use of SAP will be an added advantage

    Key competencies and skills:

    An analytical mind
    Decision making skills
    Exceptional verbal and written communications skills and the ability to interact effectively with others, both internally and externally
    High on initiative and ability to manage ambiguity
    Negotiation skills and the ability to develop strong working relationships
    Deadline-orientated and an ability to stick to time constraints
    A keen eye for detail and desire to probe further into data
    Skilled in strategy and business development
    Strong organizing & planning skills

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  • Product Manager – Building Solutions 

Product Manager – Coated Steel & Influencer Marketing 

Product Marketing Officer

    Product Manager – Building Solutions Product Manager – Coated Steel & Influencer Marketing Product Marketing Officer

    Job Description
    To oversee the product management for assigned brands and be responsible for developing and implementing approved marketing plans that drive equity awareness, penetration and profitability
    Specification

    To manage the product management process for the assigned brands in terms of product launches, Product marketing communication, Positioning, Pricing strategy, Maximizing contribution and ensuring required product penetration is achieved in the defined market segments.
    To coordinate and execute all marketing communication plans for assigned products
    Execute agreed advertising plans across various media platforms, measure effectiveness and capture feedback on Marcom programs.
    Implement focused marcom programs for various stakeholders like Architects, Building Engineers & Surveyors, contractors and Roofing installers.
    Develops new product ideas, changes and activities which contribute towards achieving brand objectives and enhance brand equity.
    To oversee the long term product development plans, conduct timely review and ensure the execution as per approved plans.
    To plan and implement various promotional activities and campaigns for MRM products including all Below the Line programs including trade schemes, exhibitions, and professional engagements.
    Solicits brand sponsorships for relevant events and activities in line with the brand profile
    Generates advertising briefs and objectives to the agencies for various brand advertising campaigns
    Determines gaps in the market and seeks ways to fill them with the information derived from research.
    Monitors competition while developing brand game plans to enhance brand equity and counter the competition
    Continually develop Roofing Solutions through combination of product and service offerings and creating differentiation in the market.

    Requirements

    At least a Bachelor’s Degree in Marketing or an equivalent
    MBA will be an added advantage
    At least 7 years relevant working experience with 5 years in a similar role
    At least 3 years’ experience in the Manufacturing/FMCG or related consumer industry
    Knowledge in international trade, marketing concepts, strategy development/deployment and commercial processes/practices is required
    MSK/CIM Membership

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  • Human Resource Officer 

Human Resource Business Partner 

Sales Executive – Counter

    Human Resource Officer Human Resource Business Partner Sales Executive – Counter

    The position is based in Nairobi.
    Overall Purpose of the Position: Support HR Service Delivery and partner with other business functions to achieve operational excellence and business growth.
    Specification

    Employee Services:

    Establish and maintain employees services log
    Coordinate staff transport
    Process owner of all Employee Services-related processes and standard operating procedures and service level agreements (SLAs)
    Track outstanding issues/queries and ensure that they are resolved satisfactorily within targeted time periods
    Manage delivery of HR services according to agreed budget
    Provide timely information to support core HR processes.

    HR Services Management:

    Ensure necessary support structures (systems and processes) are in place to carry out and deliver quality HR services
    Monitor process flows for quality and efficiency, and identify areas for process improvement
    Manage third party service vendors ensuring they meet agreed service levels and delivery within agreed cost, quality and time requirements.
    Focus on customer service and satisfaction when addressing queries and requests from all stakeholders and employees
    Keep abreast with latest HR practices and ensuring that these practices can be incorporated into the delivery model
    Actively contribute to HR initiatives and projects by providing support to the overall HR function in continuous improvement initiatives.
    HR Information System (Records Management and Time & Attendance):
    Support use of HR Information System including inputting data onto the system, generating relevant reports, attending to queries, liaising with payroll to resolve queries etc
    Independently process time and attendance data and resolve data discrepancies for payroll processing
    Ensure the accuracy and integrity of the automated time and attendance reports for payroll processing
    Review and verify employment records of new and current employees to ensure accurate determination and documentation of staff data in the system
    Respond to inquiries from managers, employees, and other stakeholders on a variety of Human Resources questions, referring more complex questions to the appropriate resource.

    Database Administration:

    Coordinate printing and issuing of staff IDs
    Coordinate and ensure enrolment of new employees in HRIS

    HR Analysis & Reporting:

    Prepare monthly HR reports with a detailed analysis to assist in management decisions
    Support with HR metrics and analytics to support internal and business focused HR reporting.

    Requirements

    At least a Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resource Management/ Business Management or an equivalent
    Postgraduate qualification in HR/ CHRP or an equivalent
    At least 3 years relevant working experience
    IHRM Membership

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  • Shift Engineer (Mariakani)

    Shift Engineer (Mariakani)

    Overall Purpose of the Position:
    Responsible for Scheduling, coordination, supervision and control of Colour Coating process to ensure efficient production of coated steel coil products at the right cost, acceptable quality levels and timely delivery.
    Specification

    Oversee the Colour coating Line process, ensuring quality and cost effective production.
    Ensure maximum utilisation of line capacity to achieve production targets.
    Monitor priorities during planned schedules; other aspects affecting execution of the schedule and resolve
    Ensure daily checks and fill the checklist on production parameters
    Monitor and report equipment health to maintenance team; actively participate in finding solutions for repetitive equipment failures.
    Work with Quality team during product complaints and implement corrective action preventive action(CAPA).
    Monitor availability and track usage of production consumables, including control of consumption of paints, LPG, Rolls, and Power.
    Report all incidences, participate in investigations and RCAs .
    Manpower management this includes on the job training, team discipline, shift scheduling and overtime control.
    Implement compliance to Quality, Environmental, Health and Safety and 5K/S activities.

    Requirements

    Bachelors degree in Industrial, Mechanical, Chemical Engineering or equivalent qualifications
    Minimum 3 years experience in similar position in a busy manufacturing company
    Knowledge in RCA methodology
    Computer proficiency – Knowledge in ERP- SAP
    Previous experience steel industry is and added advantage

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  • Operator

    Operator

    MRM Mariakani is seeking to recruit a professional and experienced individual to fill the position of an Operator. The position reports to the Production Engineer.
    Overall Purpose of the Position:
    Responsible for effective day to day operation of the Annealing plant and equipment.
    Specification

    Control the annealing process – loading, purging, heating, soaking & cooling operations.
    Read production schedule to determine processing sequence and furnace temperatures for coils to be annealed.
    Ensure furnace is at the optimum operating conditions for annealing process.
    Monitor the annealing furnaces to ensure safe operations and handle unsafe conditions to ensure the safety of all employees
    Measure, record and document batch activities in the charge sheets/daily report.
    Maintain all annealing parameters – temperature, gas flow & correct sequence of annealing activities to guarantee quality production.
    Unloading of annealed coils from the bases.
    Inspect material to ensure required quality standards.
    Report immediately any equipment issues to the production Engineer & the respective maintenance teams for resolving.
    Perform 5S activities to ensure an organized and clean work place.

    Requirements

    Minimum academic qualification: Craft Certificate in relevant engineering discipline
    Minimum of 3 years’ relevant work experience in Machine Operations in similar work environment

    Key competencies and skills:

    Knowledge on use of measuring equipment such as callipers, micrometres, thermos-guns and tape measures.
    Ability to comprehend mechanical principles of heat treatment and annealing operations.
    Record keeping & data interpretation skills.
    Basic arithmetic and analytical skills.

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  • Export Sales Officer

    Export Sales Officer

    MRM is seeking to recruit a suitable individual to work as an Export Sales Officer reporting to the Sales Manager. This position is based in Athi River – Nairobi
    Main Purpose
    To generate Cold Rolled Coil Annealed (CRCA) and Cold Rolled Coil (CRC) export sales across the East Africa markets of South Sudan, DRC Congo, Burundi, Rwanda, Tanzania, Ethiopia and Uganda.
    Specification

    Management of sales Volume in East Africa Market – Generate business and ensure that sales volume as per budgeted /targeted basis are achieved on a consistent monthly basis.
    Market development – Actively research market for new product opportunities outside current core Sectors and introduce MRM and its brands to prospective clients within the region.
    Collection, analysis and dissemination of information on all competition activities – Provide timely sales and marketing intelligence reports through regular customer and market visits, establishing, and maintaining a clear competitive edge over the competition to gain and secure market share.
    Cash collection & debtors’ management – Ensure all accounts are within the stipulated credit limit, fulfil credit formalities with personal guarantee forms and reconcile all accounts within stipulated period.
    Any other official assignments that may be delegated by the management from time to time.

    Requirements

    A business degree from a recognized university.
    At least 5 years’ experience in similar role.
    Knowledge in ERP systems (SAP).
    Manufacturing Industry Experience will be an added advantage.
    Good understanding of Export and Import Market Regulations in the East African market.

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  • Credit Control Officer

    Credit Control Officer

    Specification

    Assist in the setting up of the credit control systems, policies and procedures.
    Prepare monthly collection forecast for assigned customers/region and follow through achievement of set targets.
    Circulate daily collection reports as required
    Ensure that debts are paid in a timely manner via follow ups and DSO is within agreed levels
    Meet cash & debtor day targets set by the company
    Regular meetings with relevant stakeholders to ensure all relevant debts are managed as necessary
    Identify changes in payment patterns and proactively propose action to avert indebtedness
    Ensure that all transactions are compliant with set regulations
    Handle disputed bills and negotiate to bring payment within the agreed terms
    Provide accurate advice and timely resolution on billing queries
    Propose write off of irrecoverable debt and undertake account reconciliations as required
    Send out monthly client statements/letters as may be agreed from time to time
    Keep the business up to date with new credit management techniques and practices    

    Requirements

    Bachelor’s Degree (Finance/Accounting option) or any other relevant degree.
    CPA (K) or ACCA.
    SAP – FICO module and some knowledge in SD modules would be added advantage
    Outstanding knowledge in Microsoft Excel & PowerPoint
    Must have a good understanding of Bank/ Personal Guarantees & Letter of Credit
    5 years general working experience with 3 years in a similar position

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