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  • Product Marketing Manager

    Product Marketing Manager

    Details:
    Main purpose of the position: 
    To create policies and procedures to manage the direct & indirect selling of our products & services in our chosen markets. Creating, Managing & Developing channels to market along with selecting & developing the right products and the right time & place are critical success factors.
    Key responsibilities:

    Identify product opportunities for evaluation
    Market Analysis & evaluation of those opportunities
    Select the right products at the right time & place for optimum profitability.
    Develop new product lines, solutions & channels to market for those opportunities.
    Work within the business to ensure those channel partners are adequately trained & that the supply chain is optimized for the delivery of our chosen solutions.
    Manage the Product creation pipeline for continuous development & sales growth
    Create procedures & policies on what type of channel partners we want, where, when & why including processes to remove non-performing partners.
    Develop strategies to energize & motivate our channel partners that enhance our brand & business position & optimize long term profit. 

    Qualifications required:

    Minimum academic qualification:  Bachelor Business or Marketing degree,
    Qualifications as an added advantage:  MBA or related course or experience

    Experience required:

    General work experience (years): >5 years in the channel or product development
    Leadership/Influencing people – A proven ability to positively influence people towards potential new solutions.
    Organizational – An ability to engage with internal & external people & departments to obtain support & enthusiasm for new ideas & concepts.
    Industry: Any

    Key Competencies and Technical Skills:

    Experience in channel management for franchised products & services
    Experience in product development processes & procedures.

  • Export Sales Manager-COils

    Export Sales Manager-COils

    Details:
    Main purpose of the position: 

    Manage sales of Aluminium Zinc Coated Coils, Pre-painted Coils, CRCA Coils and Sheets.
    Identify strategies for the products growth and forming short term and long term strategies to achieve the growth objectives. 
    Work closely with the Marketing team and other customers (Group & Non-Group) to ensure the Company’s Coil products are maximised within the assigned territory of the Export Market.
    Drive sales in the Export market to achieve the sales targets and also drive coil sales to Non-group customers. 
    Drive sales to meet set sales targets and goals (including supporting Marketing activities where required particularly in the Specifier/Project/Architect communities). 
    Identify new product markets and ensure Coil Product Development plans are understood and implemented in supporting new product and market growth in export markets.
    Sales planning to meet customer requirements.

    Reporting into this position (designation and level)Routine/Direct: Customer Service & Dispatch Coordinators, Account Manager CRCA Exports officer,  
    Key responsibilities:Sales Development

    Gather market intelligence for competitiveness.
    Establish competitor activities. Monitoring competition closely and provide regular reporting with respect to competitor strategy, products and prices.
    Develop coil sales growth strategies and implementation. 
    Identify new markets for Seconds Coils sales for the Export Market.
    Establish new third party customers Aluminium Zinc  Coated Products, Pre-painted Coils, CRCA Coils and Sheets sales

    Product Development 

    Actively research market for new product opportunities outside current core Sectors.
    Support project team with influencers, developers, architects and Specifiers to ensure MRM Coil products are specified on all projects.
    Work with Marketing team to develop and train on new Coil products in the Export Market 

    Sales Forecast

    Achieve volumes & realization as per budget.
    Coordinate and provide input for planning for raw materials, production, so as to achieve full capacity utilization of coil plants.
    Develop full Sales management practices as guided by management including Key Account Plans. 
    Work with Group Companies to achieve targets, ensure influencer support and project specification for coil product training and marketing/after sales support is provided together with new product implementation.
    Monitor and submit weekly, monthly quarterly and annual Sales MIS.
    Manage performance of customer service and dispatch team.

    Product realization 

    Monitor contribution by product and customer.
    Establish profitability in realization to volume per customer.
    Set price parameters in accordance to guidelines and with the understanding of market trends.
    Develop full Sales management practices in conjunction with management including Key Account Plans.
    Monitor competition closely and provide regular reporting with respect to competitor strategy, products and prices.

    Cash collection & debtors management

    Ensure customer accounts are within credit limits, Cash collection & debtor’s management.

    Customer complaint management

    Address customers’ complaints as per company guidelines.
    Keep track of feedback received from customers in respect to timely supplies, quality issues and coordinate with respective sections for improvements and resolution.
    Ensure regular customer visits and provide reports to management on customer concerns
    Ensure After Sales Service support is provided when required, manage claims and service delivery issues efficiently and effectively
    Continually review delivery processes to strengthen internal controls, documentation requirements and truck movements for efficiency and improvement. 
    Maintain good customer relations at all times.

    Budgetary responsibility:

    Draw up budgetary sales targets based on the BPP

  • Electrical Technician Electrical Engineers

    Electrical Technician Electrical Engineers

    Job Description

    MRM Mariakani is seeking to hire a qualified Electrical Technician. The candidate must have the ability to work independently with minimal supervision, demonstrate high intergrity and professional ethics and make decisions on the role in a prudent manner. This position reports to the Electrical Engineer.
     
    Key Performance Areas:

    Assemble, install, test and maintain electrical or electronic wiring, equipment and fixtures.
    Timely carry out Autonomous maintenance (AM) and Planned Maintenance (PM) in order to minimize downtime.
    Inspect electrical systems, equipment, and components to identify hazards, defects, and the need for adjustment or repair.
    Diagnose malfunctioning systems, apparatus and components, using test equipment and hand tools, to locate the cause of a breakdown and correct the problem.
    Ensure timely attendance to all electrical breakdowns.
    Ensure that the working environment is safe in relation to electrical installations and good housekeeping standards are maintained.
    Ensure proper utilization of available spares and keep record of used spares after appropriate services/repairs.
    Ensure work professionalism is adhered to and familiarize with existing production operation procedures.
    To ensure proper description, specification and quantity of machinery spares are forwarded to the store keeper for requisition as well as properly utilize available spares.
    Adherence at all times to all applicable department and professional standards.

    Minimum Qualifications and Experience Requirements:

    Diploma in Electrical or Electronic Engineering from a recognized institution of tertiary education.
    Minimum 3 year’s practical experience as an electrical maintenance technician in a busy manufacturing company.
    Proficiency in trouble-shooting, repair and servicing electrical installations.
    Able to understand and interpret electrical plan and drawings.
    Computer proficiency.
    Ability to understand and interpret plc basic ladder programs.
    Ability to work independently and exhibit right leadership.
    Ability to plan, prioritize workload in order to meet required deadlines.

     
    The Group subscribes to market-related remuneration. The Remuneration for this position will be commensurate with the applicant’s level of experience and qualifications. 

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  • Laboratory Technician Diabetic Nurse Diabetic Counselor Ophthalmic Theater Nurse General Medical Practitioner Dental Surgeon Clinical Officer – Ophthalmology

    Laboratory Technician Diabetic Nurse Diabetic Counselor Ophthalmic Theater Nurse General Medical Practitioner Dental Surgeon Clinical Officer – Ophthalmology

    Job Description
    Job Summary:

    Preparing clients for collection of specimens; receiving, collecting ,labeling and registering of specimens
    Receiving and scrutinizing laboratory requisition forms and specimens;
    Disaggregating specimens for processing and analyses; preparing reagents
    Examining specimen; writing and recording of results
    Dispatching the results for use in clinical management; performing blood grouping; 
    Familiar with appropriate staining for specific specimen 
    Issuing blood and blood products to peripheral health facilities; and
    Storing blood products according to their requirements
    Familiar with waste disposal.

    Qualification & Experience

    At least two years’ experience in a busy lab set-up 
    Diploma in Medical Laboratory Sciences or any other equivalent qualification from an institution recognized by the Kenya Medical Laboratory and Technologists Board.
    Registration Certificate Issued by the Kenya Medical Laboratory Technicians and Technologists Board (KMLTTB)
    Valid practicing license from the Kenya Medical Laboratory Technicians and Technologists Board.

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  • Product Marketing Manager – Coils East Africa

    Product Marketing Manager – Coils East Africa

    Job Description
    Key responsibilities:

    Manage the marketing function for Domestic and Export customers for Group and non-Group customers, including all influencing communities (specifiers, architects & developers across the East Africa Coils Market).
    Oversee the East Africa Coils marketing, branding, advertising, merchandising, promotional activities and plans for Coils in line with local and Group plan.
    Identify and develop new market segments for coated products including market analysis, competitor profiles, product profiles and segment marketing plans.
    Provide market information on competitor activities locally and on imports.
    This includes monthly reporting and pricing intelligence.
    Work cross-functionally in ensuring new product development implementation and broad organizational understanding of key market drivers and needs.
    Support the Corporate Public Relations strategy and support the Group’s Foundation fundraising and communication plans.
    Manage corporate information including the development of thought leadership, materials and technology updates across the Industry Globally.
    Manage and implement the company’s Coils Digital Marketing plans and support the Group’s Foundation Online strategy.
    Represent Coils Business Unit across Relevant Government Bodies influencing market demand and products.
    Ensure robust use of CRM for Project tracking, Project ‘flyers’ and other marketing materials.

    Minimum Qualifications and Experience Requirements :

    A Business Degree in Marketing from a recognized university.
    A Masters in Business Administration or Post graduate in Marketing/Commerce will be an added advantage.
    Member of the Marketing Society of Kenya.
    Minimum 10 year experience 7 years of which must have been spent leading a marketing team in a large organization.
    Knowledge in domestic and international economic/trade, political and commercial competitive environments marketing concepts, strategy development/deployment and commercial processes/practices.
    Excellent understanding of marketing principles in detail including Segment Value Propositions and Brand marketing.
    Excellent communication, negotiation and planning skills as well as capability to work across Business Units and functionally in a Matrix environment.

  • Mechanical Engineers

    Mechanical Engineers

    Overall Purpose of the Position:
    Responsible for effective Maintenance of plant equipment/machinery and improving the overal plant performance in line with the management approved guidelines.
    Key Performance Areas:

    Develop and implement the overall mechanical works strategy for the mechanical maintenance
    Identify gaps in the mechanical processes and implement strategies to close gaps, improve equipment reliability, sustainability and reduce maintenance costs
    Ensure mechanical installations for the plant conform to approved standards to eliminate breakdowns
    Implement and manage projets to improve equipment and safety performance, sustainability to reduce cost
    Ensure that all mechanical equipment are installed and functional to support the production team
    Scheduling and assigning work to meet maintenance completion dates, undertake effective planning and prioritisation of workload whenever necessary
    Works closely with operations team in providing solutions to problems and advice on technical issues
    Analyse all machine failures (breakdown, unplanned corrective maintenance) and implement corrective measures to prevent re- occurrence of failures and safety incidents
    Establish and coordinate the maintenance and safety procedures, service schedule, and supply of materials required to maintain machines and equipment in the prescribed condition
    Conduct Root Cause Analysis (RCA) when required in line with the agreed format
    Investigate equipment failures and difficulties to diagnose faulty operation and to make recommendations to maintenance team
    Supervise, guide and review activities of staff under your supervision in the structure on technical duties
    Inspection of work performed by outside contractors to ensure it meets management expectations as per the scope of the work assigned
    Ensure observance of safety rules, regulations and practices

    Minimum Qualifications and Experience Requirements:

    Bachelors degree in Mechanical Engineering- Plant Option
    Minimum 8 years experience in similar position in a busy manufacturing company
    Knowledge in RCA methodology
    Posses good knowledge in identifying and managing spare parts
    Good working knowledge of machines in process industry, hydraulics and pneumatics is desirable.
    Computer proficiency especially in PM module in SAP – ERP.
    Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings as well as use of Auto CAD.
    Ability to work independently and exhibit right leadership.

    The Group subscribes to market-related remuneration. The Remuneration for this position will be commensurate with the applicant’s level of experience and qualifications.

  • Systems and Erp Administrator

    Systems and Erp Administrator

    Job Description
    MRM is seeking to recruit a suitable individual to work as a Systems & ERP Administrator reporting to the ICT Manager. This position is based in Mariakani-Near Mombasa. Main purpose of the position: To design, Implement, organize and support MRM ICT & ERP systems
    Key responsibilities:

    Ensure efficient delivery of IT services through optimal support and administration of the IT infrastructure
    Troubleshoot and analyze emerging issues regarding the ERP system, business processes & other interfacing environments
    Coordinate with ICT Support Team to implement server & desktop solutions that utilize industry best practices to meet company objectives.
    Ensure adherence to established IT policies and assist in development and maintenance of procedures, guidelines in line with the policies
    Protect data integrity through security appliance monitoring, system backups and virus mitigation
    Recommend, schedule, and perform software and hardware improvements, upgrades, patches, reconfigurations as and when necessary.
    Assist the procurement department in selection of IT equipment in line with required

    Minimum Qualifications and Experience Requirements :

    Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science/Management Information Systems from a recognized university.
    7 to 10 year experience
    General knowledge of business processes, preferably in manufacturing industry · IT certifications such as MCSA/E, ITIL will be an added advantage
    Exposure to SAP ERP, HP Blade infrastructure & other core communication technologies
    Worked in a large, diversified IT environment for at least 3 years
    Passion for the job & excellent communication skills
    Ability to work independently & manage a team

  • Production Managers

    Production Managers

    Job Description

    MRM Mariakani is seeking to hire Two Production Managers. These positions report to the Operations and Planning Manager as part ofour Capacity Building and Succession Planning
    Overall Purpose of the Position
    To schedule, coordinate and control production process and activities efficiently within the established business plan to meet business objectives. Formulate operational stategies to achieve business goals and provide technical support to the production teams.
    Key Performance Areas

    In charge of overall production and quality management in the production area that will be assigned
    Efficiently and cost effectively manage the production process and activities
    Set and meet production targets as per business plans
    Ensure the production is at optimal levels and institute corrective actions to eliminate deficiencies that may arise in the systems
    Implement best practices in engineering in order to optimize operations
    Ensure consumption control of consumables as per budget targets
    Manpower management by ensuring discipline across the shop floor and reduction of avoidable manpower costs
    Responsible for maintenance of production equipment through the maintenance function in the company
    Identify and implement methods to improve safety of our production operations
    Ensure compliance to Quality, Environment, Health and Safety Standards in line with our policies
    Any other work that may be assigned by the management from time to time

    Key Competencies

    A degree in Mechanical, Production or Mechatronic Engineering or its equivalent qualifications
    A registered member with the Engineers Board of Kenya
    Proficiency in SAP ERP Production Planning modules preferred
    Age 35 – 40 years with proven track record and working knowledge in manufacturing industry
    Good communication and Interpersonal skills
    Knowledge and experience in ISO 9001; 14001; 18001and EHS & OSHA Systems

    The Group subscribes to market-related remuneration. The Remuneration for this position will be commensurate with the applicant’s level of experience and qualifications.
    Closing date for applications is 15th June 2018.  Please note that only short-listed candidates will be contacted for interview.

  • VB6 Programmer/Developer

    VB6 Programmer/Developer

    Job Description
    We are seeking to recruit A VB6 Programmer/Developer. The ideal candidate must have a strong background in software development and programming as he/she will have an enhanced facility with the Windows operating system and associated hardware. The candidate should be a hard-working individual who has a creative but analytical mindset. He or she should be self-motivated and self-supervised, demonstrate high intergrity and professional ethics and make decisions on the role in a prudent manner.
    Overall Purpose of the Position:
    To design, modify, test, document, implement and maintain customized Engineering Design Software for the Building & Construction Industry which utilizes Cold Formed Steel Sections and various Roofing, Walling and ancillary accessory items.
    To ensure design criteria are compliant with relevant Building and Statutory Codes at a Country specific level in addition to ensuring overall product cost reduction, enhanced ease of use, compliance, speed and an improved Customer experience through enhancement of the front end Web based user environment.
    Key Performance Areas:

    Design, develop, configure and test new Building Design software application specifically for the Building & Construction Industry.
    Enhance front end User experience (Web Based) based on ease of use, speed, accuracy and efficiency
    Maintain and manage the application and current code.
    Recommend changes or modify current application and all relevant input databases.
    Build modules and features to reduce processing time.
    Create and code new functionality where required.
    Develop and implement solutions to complex problems.

    Minimum Qualifications and Experience Requirements:

    Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science/IT. Visual Basic 6 Certified.
    Masters in Computer Science or related course is an added advantage
    6 to 8 years as Software Engineer/Analyst in Engineering applications and specifically Visual Basic 6
    Working experience in a manufacturing set up will be an added advantage
    Extensive knowledge of Microsoft Technologies including:

    Personal Attributes specific to work requirement:

    Strong oral & written communication skills with an ability to express complex technical concepts in business terms. An ability to explain technical information to non-technical people
    Able to adapt and work effectively with a variety of situations, individuals, and technologies.
    Methodical and analytical approach
    Excellent communication skills
    Good business, market and customer understanding
    Team-working and team management experience
    Excellent project management skills
    Good organization and problem solving skills
    Attention to detail, Initiative, Reliability, Stress tolerance

  • Sales Officer

    Sales Officer

    Job Description
    This position is based in Athi River Office-Nairobi. Applications to be made online. Canvassing will lead to disqualification. No phone calls or drop-ins please. Key
    Performance Areas:

    Sales Development – Gather market intelligence for competitiveness and support the Sales Manager to develop coil sales growth strategies and implementation.
    Optimal and expanded product mix – Actively research market for new product opportunities outside current core Sectors and work with Marketing team to develop and train on new Coil products
    Sales volumes – Achieve sales volumes & realization as per budget while monitoring the market closely and provide regular reporting in respect to competitor strategy, products and prices.
    Cash collection & debtors management -Ensure customer accounts are within credit limits, Cash collection & debtor’s management in line with established guidelines.
    Customer complaint management- Address customers’ complaints as per the company guidelines, provide after Sales Service support when required, manage claims and service delivery issues efficiently and maintain good customer relation.
    Any other official assignments that may be delegated by the management from time to time.

    Minimum Qualifications and Experience Requirements :

    Bachelor of Commerce or a Business related degree from a recognized university.
    Ideal age is below 27-35 years with at least 5 years’ experience.
    Passion in sales and marketing.
    Excellent communication skills with strong commercial awareness.
    Ability to work independently and as part of a team.