Jobs Kenya

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  • Assistant Internal Audit Manager (Kericho)

    Assistant Internal Audit Manager (Kericho)

    Main job purpose
    Primary responsibilities include development and execution of Internal Audit plans, review of controls and risk management processes in the company. Additionally, the incumbent will be responsible for following up with management teams to ensure remedial audit actions have been sustainably closed. The job also requires the holder to have core skills in managing different stakeholders in order to achieve the audit objectives successfully.
    Key interactions
    Interfaces across entire organisation, functions and levels specifically Finance, Supply Chain, Customer Development, Legal and HR teams. Strong written and verbal communication skills is essential to build sustainable relationships.
    Key Accountabilities

    Ensure detailed audit programmes based on the documented procedures and best practices are developed, for each identified audit project, giving special attention to potential risk areas.
    Coordinate the implementation of internal audit strategies, policies and procedures.
    Verify documentation and review of existing accounting, administrative and internal control systems and make appropriate recommendations for improvement.
    Perform objective assessment of the design and operating effectiveness of key controls and risk management processes within the assigned business processes.
    Ensure appropriate documentation and evidence is maintained for all test of controls performed in the Internal Audit systems.
    Prepare appropriate Internal Audit reports documenting all control findings, recommendations and actions plans and aligning these with key stakeholders.
    Work with the different stakeholders and provide feedback to staff on performance of each audit assignment.
    Design and test controls to detect and prevent Fraud in the business by applying judgement on the right balance of controls that enables fraud prevention and fast execution in the marketplace.
    Review compliance with laws, regulations, Unilever policies, Code of Business principles and other external requirements.
    Support management in creating a control environment that promotes a positive attitude to risk and a well-controlled business. This involves raising control awareness and skills besides promoting a positive control culture in the East African business

    Knowledge & Skill

    Bachelor’s degree in Finance/Accounting or related field of study
    Strong background and experience with audit methodologies and techniques
    Knowledge of tools and audit software programs desired
    Prior success conducting external or internal audits
    Ability to build relationships while holding stakeholders accountable 
    Excellent written and oral communication ability
    Strong project management and organisational skills

    Experience required.
    5 years minimum relevant working experience in Audit / Compliance / Finance in a busy environment

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  • Assistant Brand Manager Home Care Innovations Category Manager Skin Cleansing

    Assistant Brand Manager Home Care Innovations Category Manager Skin Cleansing

    About the job
    Business Context& Main Purpose of the Job

    Interpret business strategy and determine innovative solutions supporting strategy implementation.
    Design and model solutions for consumer innovation and experience, identifying brand development opportunities in new markets and future markets.
    Design, research, develop, analyse and suggest new marketing concepts as well as strategies
    Manage and grow brand through brand-driven activation, innovation of current portfolio and brilliant implementation of New Product Development platforms
    Champion the consumer needs and brand purpose within the overall business
    Deliver market- and customer-knowledge driven input into innovation platform projects and brand planning to ensure requirements of the category will be met in the future
    Lead market implementation of those platforms and develop world-class activation mix

    Job Summary

    Develop and implement 12-18-month portfolio roadmap including product range & quality, brand build, value delivery for consumers, pricing & affordability, range extension.
    Pro-actively feed market, category and customer requirements into innovation platform projects
    Craft new product offerings, leading cross-functional team from consumer insight to final execution and deployment in market.
    Work with communication team to ensure single minded communication message is created in line with the brand communication plan, consistent with category needs.
    Monitor and review effectiveness of innovation and renovation programme to inform future plans. Ensure continued focus on and support of innovation platforms once launched.

    Key Requirements

    2+ years classic brand management experience in an FMCG environment.
    Business management and brand development experience an added advantage.
    Strong levels of growth mindset – a winning, competitive mindset
    Bias for actions and drive – willingness to get things done
    Consumer and customer focus – curiosity, ability to uncover relevant insights and translate these into actionable plans
    Rigour and order – ability to identify important issues and works through complex problems in an accurate and in-depth way.
    Have strong strategic, leadership and influencing skills, be comfortable working with senior stakeholders.
    Entrepreneurial mindset, challenging the status quo to have stronger impact

    Women and People living with a disability are encouraged to apply

    Unilever is an organisation committed to equity, inclusion and diversity to drive our business results and create a better future, every day, for our diverse employees, global consumers, partners, and communities. We believe a diverse workforce allows us to match our growth ambitions and drive inclusion across the business. At Unilever we are interested in every individual bring ing their ‘Whole Self’ to work and this includes you! Thus if you require any support or access requirements, we encourage you to advise us at the time of your application so that we can support you through your recruitment journey.

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  • HR Business Partner – Functions

    HR Business Partner – Functions

    Business Context& Main Purpose of the Job

    The role of HR Business Partner supports the delivery of the HR Strategy working directly with managers, advising on all HR issues and ensuring the effective execution of change.

    This role interacts with Expertise teams, HRBP community, Line Managers, Employees and HR Leadership Team.

    Job Summary

    Insights, Strategy & Solutions

    Uses insights on patterns within the organisation (For example people costs) to influence short-medium term business decisions
    Uses knowledge of emerging trends to build innovative HR solutions to respond to short term challenges and leads the HR advisors to create solutions that deliver value in line with the business and HR plans.
    Builds capability of managers to anticipate and pre-empt organisation issues
     

    Building Talent Supply

    Assesses the current and future resource and talent levels, to determine short-medium term strengths, gaps and needs.
    Uses analytical and experiential data to have an understanding of individual talent’s performance and potential
    Runs & Facilitates the talent review process, using data, reports and feedback as required.
    Provides insight to support the business with objective and diverse talent decisions

    Organisational Development

    Team and Individual Effectiveness

    Influences and challenges managers re: how to improve performance based on analysis of data relating to culture, values, environment, team effectiveness and change readiness
    Uses diagnostic tools to assess the organisation’s capabilities (such as personality assessment, team diagnostic tools, employee satisfaction tools, cultural assessments, visioning and organisational effectiveness diagnostics and so on) and uses insights to feed into functional strategy.
    Designs and facilitates team building, culture building and change acceleration events based on diagnostic data and the needs of the business.

    Change Management

    Develops a change-ready culture by engaging stakeholders, communicating a powerful vision, working in a transparent manner and creating trust.
    Translates the OD strategy into achievable plans and priorities, identifying any risks to delivery and unintended consequences.
    Leads and influences change; develops detailed project plans, risk management strategy, assess and review the impact of solutions, stays alert to changes in context and makes appropriate corrections to strategy and solutions.
     

    Organisational Effectiveness & Analytics

    Increases effectiveness and productivity with innovative organisation design and analytics
    Assesses opportunities to outsource activity to reduce cost or increase quality of work.
    Communicates to line Managers the design principles for jobs (i.e. job scope, spheres of influence, accountabilities, and internal relationships.)
    Maintains boundaries and controls around the evaluation process in order to avoid drift. Work closely with Reward & Talent to highlight concerns or insights.
    Manages the execution of structural change, movements and exits

    Coaching

    Coaches to improve individual and team performance based on deep understanding of organisational development practices
    Demonstrates and role-models high standards of personal coaching and mentoring.
    Coaches managers to assess the capability, culture and environment of the team using appropriate behaviour, attitude and culture models to build appropriate interventions to improve performance
    Works in partnership with leaders to provide challenge, legal guidance and advice in dealing with difficult people issues in a fair, straightforward manner and without delay.
     

    Learning & Capability Development

    Manages the implementation of the learning and capability building plans for teams and individuals
    Works with managers and staff to ensure that they understand the learning and capability plans, the development infrastructure and their role in delivering it.
    Provides insight on prioritisation of learning and capability needs to improve performance
    Facilitates internal learning events and workshops, delivering content as appropriate
    Works with all staff to ensure goal setting processes are embedded and work appropriately.
    Works in partnership with expertise teams to improve capability and drive efficiencies through the use of innovative learning delivery channels.
    Supports managers in activating stretching but realistic career & development plans for all.
    Connects with high potential employee and provides coaching support on their career and development plans.

    Employee Relations/Industrial Relations

    Has strong understanding of employment law
    Has strong understanding of employee relations issues and how these impact employees Facilitates potential conflict situations to achieve consensus legally and ethically
     

    Performance & Reward

    Manages the communication and implementation of performance and reward processes and policies
    Challenges Org Leaders to make appropriate performance and reward decisions
    Analyses performance and reward information and makes recommendations to business and for structural change or adjustments to market positioning to address issues and opportunities
    Supports HR leaders to roll out existing programmes to the business and manage changes to ongoing programmes

    Key Requirements

    Have at least 5 years working experience; 2 of which should be at a HR partnering level

    Ideally has had experience of HR service centre environment and/or expertise teams as well as hands-on HR management experience in the business

    Women and People living with a disability are encouraged to apply

    Unilever is an organisation committed to equity, inclusion and diversity to drive our business results and create a better future, every day, for our diverse employees, global consumers, partners, and communities. We believe a diverse workforce allows us to match our growth ambitions and drive inclusion across the business. At Unilever we are interested in every individual bring ing their ‘Whole Self’ to work and this includes you! Thus if you require any support or access requirements, we encourage you to advise us at the time of your application so that we can support you through your recruitment journey.

    Apply via :

    unilever.wd3.myworkdayjobs.com

  • Security Manager (Kericho)

    Security Manager (Kericho)

    We’re proud of our heritage, ready to innovate and are looking for top talent to join our Security team. Potential candidates who meet this profile and have proven experience are invited to submit their application for the role of Security Manager.

    Main Purpose of the Job

    Ensure that threats to personnel, assets, and business operations/activities within the area are properly identified, evaluated, and countered in a timely and cost-effective manner. Provide Oversight, coordinationand timelyadvice to management on effective security management systems within the business.

    Job Summary

    Implementproactive risk management processes in line with Business Security initiatives and liaise with Chief Security Officer for technical advice on Projects and emerging threats
    Manage operational activities and performance standards of inhouse and 3 rd Party Security contractors in adherence/compliance with agreed SLA’s.
    Responsible for coordination of immediate incident response, escalation, and immediate reporting on the Unilever Security Incident Reporting Network tool
    Support Chief Security Officer office in driving Group Security and Cluster Security Policy, Standards and procedures and periodically revise procedure in line with dynamic security threat environment.
    Periodically review and audit Security architecture as well as Internal Controls risk to ensure they are cost effective and aligned to management objectives, close on any identified gaps
    Support various investigations on detected and reported breaches of security and security incidents.
    Manage oversight of Protective intelligence through proactive information collection to avoid disruptions from violent crime or political unrest.
    In conjunction with the Chief Security Officer, implement proactive security awareness programs or processes and to protect life, corporate assets and to ensure business continuity
    Ensure Security induction and briefing of all new joiner’s international staff/visitors on in country security issues on arrival at Factory Sites and Office on the security situation in the country.
    Provide coordination and support for all high-profile visits, Events, and Functions as may be required from time to time
    Liaise with and develop relationships with various Law Enforcement, Community leaders, village elders and & Emergency Services in the event of a security incident/emergency (i.e. fire, medical, mechanical breakdown) and to ensure timely reaction to incidents
    Coordinate availability and relevant training security personnel to implement Incident response and Business contingency plans effectively
    Transact on all Security governance, enterprise resource planning and mandatory reporting systems and ensure that security transactions are closed on time.
    Implement a loss prevention programme that exhibits constant synergy between business controls and security controls so that internal loss threats are effectively mitigated.
    Ensure that the Security team has effective working tools and equipment always to maintain effective Security interventions

    Key Requirements

    Minimumten-years relevant experience within Security Management;Plantations or Corporate Security experience is an added advantage
    Minimum three years’ experience in proven ability to deploy and manage modern Security technology system solutions and management of Security Command Centre operations .
    Five years’ experience incommanding large number in-house /3P security guard personnel.
    Be a university graduate, relevant professional post graduate qualification is an added advantage.
    Sound understanding of principles in the protection of company information, including computer based and information Security measures required to achieve this
    Good judgment; analytical, emotional resilienceand problem-solving skills
    Self-driven with impeccable organizational , communication and cross functional engagement skills
    Impeccable integrity ,Sound investigations and report writing skills

    Women and People living with a disability are encouraged to apply

    Unilever is an organisation committed to equity, inclusion and diversity to drive our business results and create a better future, every day, for our diverse employees, global consumers, partners, and communities. We believe a diverse workforce allows us to match our growth ambitions and drive inclusion across the business. At Unilever we are interested in every individual bring ing their ‘Whole Self’ to work and this includes you! Thus if you require any support or access requirements, we encourage you to advise us at the time of your application so that we can support you through your recruitment journey.

    Apply via :

    unilever.wd3.myworkdayjobs.com

  • Assistant Brand Manager- Skin Care

    Assistant Brand Manager- Skin Care

    About the job
    Business Context and Main Purpose of the Job

    Supports the Brand Manager in the development of the national Brand Marketing Plan (BMP), within the category plan guidelines, to meet company goals.
    Works with the multifunctional team to implement the plan in the market place and monitors performance of the support plans.
    Participates in selected various cross-functional teams – CMI, CCP, Regional Brand Teams and externally with local support agencies such as PR, sponsorship, activation and channel.
    Assist in the brand’s day to day operational activities including monitoring of brand performance on a monthly and quarterly basis.
    Builds productive working relationship with Customer Development, CMI, regional category team Finance and Supply Chain to manage the brand’s day to day operations.

    Job Summary

    BRAND VISION PLAN (BVP)

    Supports the brand building manager in translation of the BVP into the BMP.

    BRAND MARKETING PLAN

    Supports the Brand Marketing Plan development and deployment by:

    Assisting in the execution of the integrated activity schedule ensuring consistency with Brand Key Vision and Brand Vision Plan including communication strategy
    Accountable for the analysis of brand performance and brand health by constantly evaluating performance of national support activities and in-store implementation against measurable objectives (Score Card and Brand Quarterly Tracker). This includes the monitoring of progress against key trial and awareness measures, quality of in-store support, distribution and availability per channel ie. place, pricing and promotions in-store and initiating measuring the effectiveness and ROI of key activities.
    Identifies solutions and make recommendations to improve effectiveness based on performance monitoring.
    Delivers specific brand projects eg. co-branding with a major retailer.

    INNOVATION & RENOVATION

    Assist the brand building manager in launch management; building launch plans and channel strategies (promotions, media and POS), Customer sell-in and legal & regulatory issues.

    Key Requirements;

    Bachelor degree, Post graduate business degree preferred (MBA)
    Preferred one year experience in marketing
    Experience in Project Management
    Worked in a customer marketing interface
    Creativity, Empathy, Obsession with brands & consumers, Sense of Aesthetics, Analytical Thinking & Rigour

    Women and Persons living with a disability are encouraged to apply.

    Unilever is an organisation committed to equity, inclusion and diversity to drive our business results and create a better future, every day, for our diverse employees, global consumers, partners, and communities. We believe a diverse workforce allows us to match our growth ambitions and drive inclusion across the business. At Unilever we are interested in every individual bring ing their ‘Whole Self’ to work and this includes you! Thus if you require any support or access requirements, we encourage you to advise us at the time of your application so that we can support you through your recruitment journey.

    Apply via :

    unilever.wd3.myworkdayjobs.com

  • Assistant Consumer Market Insights Growth Manager, East Africa

    Assistant Consumer Market Insights Growth Manager, East Africa

    MAIN JOB PURPOSE
    This role entails work focused on 2 key distinct job aspects – CMI & NRM, with the output being identifying and assessing relevant growth opportunities for UL East Africa from a geography, category, channel & revenue perspective.
    The job relies on working with the team using analytical abilities to deep dive into data from multiple sources to come up with relevant growth opportunities. The job also entails working with the Country Leadership Teams & the CCBTs to instill a culture of data & insight driven action and provoke action around the growth opportunities.
    The person will be part of the CMI Growth team and report into the CMI Growth Manager, East Africa.
    The CMI vision is to inspire, provoke and drive transformation action. In this role, you will contribute to delivering the CMI vision by assisting the Africa CMI team to partner the East Africa LT and help deliver the EA strategy (as part of the broader Africa strategy).  
     
    You will provide support to key marketing and CD business partners and leaderships, mainly in proactively identifying growth opportunities. The role is not only about ensuring the EA business has the right data to grow – but more importantly it is about turning this data into insights and actions that will drive strong growth. This will include strategic understanding of Markets, Categories, Customers and Channels at the regional level.
    NRM is a key growth pillar for Unilever by identifying and unlocking revenue opportunities using different pillars. The job entails working closely with the global NRM team to unlock NRM led growth opportunities for East Africa based on the NRM calendar for EA.
    JOB SUMMARY

    Support the CMI Growth Manager to deliver a holistic insight & growth plan

    Provide deep, proactive locally relevant insights & trends to power growth of the business, as well as enable trend-led innovation and strategy powered by data.
    Provide support to local CCBTs; going beyond performance management input, to partnering to drive growth by division.
    Pricing and promotional insights though ongoing insight via NRM
    Integration of Division and Country Insights in CCBT’s, CLT’s, and CDLT

    Identifying and landing cross country, cross category strategic research to shape the strategy and drive growth. For example: Retail and Channel trade and opportunities, de-averaged demographic/economic/geographic opportunities, distribution opportunities.
    Work collaboratively with CMI COEs to tap into the wealth of specialist capabilities within CMI as well as our partner agencies to maximise the impact from these specialist teams.

    Bring power of Advanced Analytics COE to power NRM/pricing as well as inputs for dynamic resource allocation (DRA) decisions.
    Partner with CMI Content and Connect COEs to transform how we “Connect” with consumers based on relevant “Content” based on deep understanding on Consumer Journeys and Path to Purchase

    Help to run consumer connection programmes to ensure that EA keeps the consumer at the heart of everything it does.

    KEY REQUIREMENTS

    Confidence and comfort in working with data / numbers and being analytically sound
    2+ yrs. of relevant work-experience: one or more of: Marketing, Finance, Analytics, CD
    Confidence in working with Business Partners and solving problems.
    Creative problem solving & ability to deploy pragmatic & innovative solutions.
    Work autonomously & make decisions independently.
    Work collaboratively – ability to orchestrate regional and cross-category level work; as well as deliver in partnership with agencies.
    Leadership: delivering strategy; driving growth through people; influencing skills; motivating others
    Strong organizational awareness & good business acumen

    Apply via :

    unilever.taleo.net

  • Strategic Assistant to the Managing Director (Nairobi)

    Strategic Assistant to the Managing Director (Nairobi)

    Main Purpose of the Job
    The Strategic Assistant will provide high-level, confidential administrative support to the office of the MD and Kenya Lead.
    Job Summary

    Support the MD and Kenya Lead in planning, directing, managing and coordinating day-to-day business activities.
    Follow up various projects involving all levels of internal management and staff.
    Arranges travel bookings, hotel, transportation, visas and coordinates with any external parties as required for the same, including travel agents, hotels, transport services.
    Facilitate visitor’s visa letters and requirements including weekly updating of International Visitors folder on the Portal.
    Organizes local and international workshops, conferences and meetings and provides support to international visitors.
    Coordinates meeting and conference schedules, venues, teleconference, presentation equipment, and other meeting requirements including food/refreshment.
    Prepare expenses form and ensure all the information is correct. Arrange payments of any expenses incurred by the MD promptly and in due time.
    Collect and distribute all incoming and outcoming correspondence.  In absence of the MD and Kenya Lead he/she must ensure all urgent correspondence or inquiries are either dealt with or forwarded to MD
    File all the documents concerning visitors’ personal data and the details of their visits in order to provide the necessary information when required.
    Prepare agendas, briefings, and preparation materials for meetings, appointments, and events; work closely with other leadership team members to gather agenda items, briefing notes, and other materials, as needed. Distribute meeting materials in advance of meetings.
    Prepare and print materials and presentations; coordinate with external event organizers with logistics and communicate needs on behalf of MD and Leadership Team.
    Collects, Compiles and Organizes Presentation and Meeting Materials for the MD and Kenya Lead.
    Monitor tasks delegated by the MD and Kenya Lead to ensure that completed work is achieved to agreed deadlines.
    Building and managing key relationships with internal and external stakeholders
    Manage multiple projects and tasks simultaneously.
    Work closely with support and professional functional heads.
    Place an order for stationery goods through corporate supplier, make sure goods are delivered in time.

    Key Requirements

    Bachelor’s Degree in Business Management, Administration or related field
    3-4 years of experience supporting Senior Executives preferred
    Superior organizational skills and meticulous attention to detail.
    International experience is an added advantage
    Experience and comfort working with multiple platforms of communication technology. i.e.Tele-conferencing , Video-conferencing , Teams
    Willingness to maintain flexibility in job function in an ever-changing environment.
    Excellent written, verbal, presentation and interpersonal communication skills to interface with all levels of management as well as external stakeholders.
    A “can-do” attitude and a willingness to go the extra mile to get the job done.
    Excellent analytical and strategic skills.
    Ability to work under pressure to tight deadlines and co-ordinate the input of others in these circumstances.
    Highly adaptable with the ability to manage change.
    Ability to work effectively with a range of partners and stakeholders.
    The ability to work in a discreet manner, maintaining confidentiality.
    Proficiency in Sharepoint or online collaboration tools,
    Ability to understand business processes.
    Internal drive to learn and adapt.

    Apply via :

    unilever.taleo.net

  • Category Planning Manager

    Category Planning Manager

    Main Purpose of the Job
    Manage the Supply Base to ensure the availability of finished product to support the forecasted customer demand requirements and new product development plans, while working against customer service level and inventory management objectives in the relevant categories.
    Job Summary

    Review the monthly demand planning data in preparation of a top-level finished goods plan to drive factory planning & scheduling, material sourcing and imported FG planning.
    Through the Central Sourcing Team, ensure that the necessary capacity and capability exists in the supply base to deliver upon the customer demands.
    Ensure that the forecasted demand is communicated to all relevant factories/ suppliers on a regular basis to ensure product availability both for Finished goods and materials to avoid supply disruptions at customer and factory level
    Position materials, prepare product structures and ensure accurate coding is in place prior to new product introduction
    Communicate supply issues and available to promise information to Order Management and Sales & Marketing Functions.
    Manage materials suppliers to ensure consistent supply of goods through monthly forecast submission, supplier payments tracking, quality issues tracking and any matters that may impact supply.
    Ensure with help of procurement contracts are in place and resilience suppliers are in place for all key materials.
    Work closely with the respective Brand Teams to ensure sound planning and sourcing to manage all product requirements and deliver the relevant sales and promotional plans.
    Work closely with the Marketing, Sales and SC teams for any new product introductions as per agreed timelines.
    Deliver on SC KPI’s as per agreed targets e.g. Dispatch Rate (DR), CCFOT (Customer Case Fill Rate), Forecast accuracy, Forecast Bias, Working Capital, Safety etc.
    Ensure system updates /projects in conjunction with Regional teams like SAP are reviewed on a regular basis to drive effective and efficiently.
    Provide leadership, coaching, development, and training plans for all direct reports assigned to you.
    Develop and maintain target inventory levels on a bi -annual basis at least for all Finished Goods, Raw and PACK materials ensure that they are adhered to, by the respective planners.
    Amend the target stocks where necessary to reflect seasonal requirements and ABC analysis Identify and maintain stocking strategies ensuring that target inventory levels for the relevant SKU’s are maintained in SAP.
    Ensure collaboration with all internal stakeholders e.g. Logistics, Warehousing, Quality, Factory, Finance, Sales and Marketing to deliver on business objectives and drive continuous improvement across the category.
    Maintain good working relationship with external stakeholders e.g. Suppliers, Government bodies etc. to ensure business objectives are achieved.
    Follow, review, develop, approve, and implement policies and procedures which lead to optimization of planning process, reduction of stock value, increase of stock turnover ratio, make decision undertaking process in the own area of responsibility accurate and efficient

    Key Requirements

    5-7 years End to End supply chain experience in an FMCG set up particularly in planning (Demand, Materials and Production)
    5 years’ experience in team management.
    Experience in Inventory management
    Experience SAP (APO, SNP, MRP ,BW)
    Bachelor’s Degree in B-Com, Business related course or Engineering
    Advanced MS Office Excel, Presentation, Projects
    APICS accreditation an added advantage
    Female candidates encouraged to apply

    Apply via :

    unilever.taleo.net

  • Category Planning Manager

    Category Planning Manager

    Main Purpose of the Job

    Manage the Supply Base to ensure the availability of finished product to support the forecasted customer demand requirements and new product development plans, while working against customer service level and inventory management objectives in the relevant categories.

    Job Summary

    Review the monthly demand planning data in preparation of a top-level finished goods plan to drive factory planning & scheduling, material sourcing and imported FG planning.
    Through the Central Sourcing Team, ensure that the necessary capacity and capability exists in the supply base to deliver upon the customer demands.
    Ensure that the forecasted demand is communicated to all relevant factories/ suppliers on a regular basis to ensure product availability both for Finished goods and materials to avoid supply disruptions at customer and factory level
    Position materials, prepare product structures and ensure accurate coding is in place prior to new product introduction
    Communicate supply issues and available to promise information to Order Management and Sales & Marketing Functions.
    Manage materials suppliers to ensure consistent supply of goods through monthly forecast submission, supplier payments tracking, quality issues tracking and any matters that may impact supply.
    Ensure with help of procurement contracts are in place and resilience suppliers are in place for all key materials.
    Work closely with the respective Brand Teams to ensure sound planning and sourcing to manage all product requirements and deliver the relevant sales and promotional plans.
    Work closely with the Marketing, Sales and SC teams for any new product introductions as per agreed timelines.
    Deliver on SC KPI’s as per agreed targets e.g. Dispatch Rate (DR), CCFOT (Customer Case Fill Rate), Forecast accuracy, Forecast Bias, Working Capital, Safety etc.
    Ensure system updates /projects in conjunction with Regional teams like SAP are reviewed on a regular basis to drive effective and efficiently.
    Provide leadership, coaching, development, and training plans for all direct reports assigned to you.
    Develop and maintain target inventory levels on a bi -annual basis at least for all Finished Goods, Raw and PACK materials ensure that they are adhered to, by the respective planners.
    Amend the target stocks where necessary to reflect seasonal requirements and ABC analysis Identify and maintain stocking strategies ensuring that target inventory levels for the relevant SKU’s are maintained in SAP.
    Ensure collaboration with all internal stakeholders e.g. Logistics, Warehousing, Quality, Factory, Finance, Sales and Marketing to deliver on business objectives and drive continuous improvement across the category.
    Maintain good working relationship with external stakeholders e.g. Suppliers, Government bodies etc. to ensure business objectives are achieved.
    Follow, review, develop, approve, and implement policies and procedures which lead to optimization of planning process, reduction of stock value, increase of stock turnover ratio, make decision undertaking process in the own area of responsibility accurate and efficient

    Key Requirements

    5-7 years End to End supply chain experience in an FMCG set up particularly in planning (Demand, Materials and Production)
    5 years’ experience in team management.
    Experience in Inventory management
    Experience SAP (APO, SNP, MRP ,BW)
    Bachelor’s Degree in B-Com, Business related course or Engineering
    Advanced MS Office Excel, Presentation, Projects
    APICS accreditation an added advantage
    Female candidates encouraged to apply

    Apply via :

    unilever.taleo.net

  • Purchase to Pay Assistant (Nairobi)

    Purchase to Pay Assistant (Nairobi)

    Terms: 1-year contract

    Job Summary

    Responsible for all accounts payable processes for Unilever Tanzania, Uganda and Kenya third party accounts.
    Ensuring all key performance metrics are achieved monthly including payment on time (POT) 95%, Purchase Order compliance (POC) 98% and first pass yield (FPY) 80% within East Africa as per the Global Unilever policy.
    Management of Key accounts especially revenue authorities and third-party vendors and customers.
    Reconciling vendor statements, and maintaining liaison with suppliers to ensure payments are made promptly and accounts stay current.
    Provide data for working capital forecasting requirements for third party debtors and creditors.
    Preparing and processing electronic transfers and payments through use of SAP, DCIW, Coupa and Online banking apps such as Citi Direct.
    Review and posting of overheads costs such as Tanzania Revenue Authority, International travel costs (AMEX) and reclassification for month end reporting to the correct general ledger and cost centers.
    Partnering with Brand Marketing Investment (BMI) Accountant to review Key BMI suppliers and internal orders to resolve payment issues.          
    Initiating tax urgent requests (URA,TRA,KRA) and one-time vendor manual payments on share point tool while guiding all users within the business to raise urgent, advance and one-time vendor payments.
    Conducting business support centre (BSC) trainings aimed at resolving all payment issues and DCIW+ invoice management tool workflow for all users within the business at specified locations helping to reduce outstanding workflow.
    Providing information and offering support to different audit requirements which have included KPMG external audit, PWC and Unilever internal audit, internal financial controls assessment and Unilever global corporate audit for PTP function.
    Ensuring third party net position is within tolerance risk levels and working capital requirements by offsetting both customer and vendor balances and sharing with the local finance leadership team.
    Flagging and advising on resolution of third party customers long outstanding debts to ensure appropriate provisions.
    Regularly communicate with shared service teams IBM and operating centers (OC) to ensure PTP service level agreements (SLAs) are met month on month.
    Check and review on shared dashboard metrics, reports for DCIW and KPIs such as vendor blocked items, vendor open debits and goods receipts not invoiced (GRNI) are achieved in accordance to the Global Financial Controls Framework (GFCF).
    Training and monitoring of travel and expenses Concur system to improve controls and efficiency on personal expenses incurred for business purposes while ensuring timely payments.
    Partnering with HR and Intercompany Accountant to ensure timely clearing of bank open items before 20th of every month ahead of the Global cut-off date.
    Ensuring that all new employees vendor accounts are created in SAP by sharing the people soft forms and vendor creation templates with the employee, MDM team and obtaining all necessary approvals.

    Key Requirements

    University Graduate in Finance or a business-related field
    Professional qualifications CPA/ACCA
    Must have a minimum of 3 years’ experience in a P2P role within a manufacturing company
    Must have SAP working knowledge
    Self-drive and agile

    Apply via :

    unilever.taleo.net