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  • Supply Chain Finance Business Partner

    Supply Chain Finance Business Partner

    Main job Purpose
    Key business partner to supply chain leadership team whose main responsibilities are:

    Translate Supply chain strategies into financial plan
    Business performance management delivering high quality insights facilitating effective decision making
    Scenario analysis on innovations and capital investments

    Job Summary

    Translate Supply chain strategies into financial plan and monthly financial forecast
    Ensure weekly tracking of supply chain performance against forecast
    Identify value opportunities that require a intervention / project support from Finance Business Partner resources
    Evaluate projects in process to ensure they have a favourable payback and return on investment
    Drive better decision making around resource allocation and budget setting
    Undertake major performance interventions if needed
    Support supply chain team at the key decision gates of innovation business cases
    Review impacts of performance interventions
    Identify major risks and opportunities
    Facilitate development of corrective actions to close gaps to targets
    Facilitate identification and implementation of savings opportunities
    Ensure that a robust Capex expenditure process is in place and enforced
    Collect data for base assumptions and liaise with Supply Chain, and relevant cross functional teams to build the base business case and sensitivity analysis
    Perform Business Case modelling (or facilitate self service) and articulate business case characteristics to non-Finance stakeholders
    Provide support in innovation funnel review analysis
    Embed the rigour, discipline and continuous improvement around Post-Launch Evaluations (PLEs) for implemented projects
    Provide insights to MCOs and Categories on innovation performance, contribution to company growth, PLE earnings and innovation trends
    Act as subject matter experts in building Innovation Business Cases
    Track Business Case (BC) progress including CAPEX projects
    Own the BC tool and seek continuous improvement, simplification & standardisation
    Build proactive Innovation Performance Management capabilities – maintain and continuously improve self-service tools and reports to track delivery of Innovation Business Cases (e.g. in market performance of key launches)
    Provide training to Business Partners on standard Business Case tools
    Develop a knowledge repository of best practices and share learnings with categories and countries

    Key Requirements

    University Graduate with CPA K/ACCA qualifications.
    4-6 years’ experience with a minimum 3 years in manufacturing finance.
    Experience with the identification of risks & opportunities in the P&L.
    Experience in driving P&L performance improvements (e.g. closing gaps vs. target) and holding others accountable (particularly peers and senior leadership).
    Significant experience managing a large and complex set of stakeholders.
    Experience in presenting to and communicating with senior Finance and non-Finance stakeholders.
    Stakeholder management.
    Strong analytical skills, Excel modelling skills and attention to detail.
    Strong organisational and prioritisation skills.
    Strong engagement, presentation and communication skills.
    Ability to present complex information in a simplified manner.

  • Finance Distributioon Lead Finished Goods Import/Export Operations Manager

    Finance Distributioon Lead Finished Goods Import/Export Operations Manager

    To provide business partnering support to the warehouse and distribution (W&D) and supply chain indirect (SCI) terms, ensure timely close of month reports and reporting as well as provide insightful analysis performance and KPIs.
    Job Summary
    Warehousing & Distribution/ Supply Chain Indirects Business partnering

    Analyse and understand monthly W& D and SCI spend
    Provide timely reporting and analysis of monthly results to W&D and SCI teams
    Monitor KPIs and highlight areas of concern or cost reduction opportunities (VIPs)

    Monthly Results

    Support the W&D and SCI teams with their monthly accrual process through analysis of OTM tool and continually identifying opportunities to improve accuracy in the transport management tool.
    Ensure accurate and complete capture of monthly W& D/ SCI costs
    Sign off on balance sheets reconciliations completed by CG monthly and ensure balance sheet control for W&D and SCI spend accounts.

    Forecasting

    Continuous improvement on forecasting for transport and warehousing via support to ensure that W&D SC teams have good forecast process in place
    Maintain monthly SCI forecasting process and improve forecast accuracy
    Maintain SAP quarterly operating planning process within SAP for W&D and SCI.

    Cost Saving

    Support W&D teams in identifying cost saving initiatives such as lane efficiency analysis
    Review annual spend and identify opportunities for improvement
    Provide detail financial calculations for actuals and forecasts of W&D savings projects
    Finance lead for distribution cost saving projects
    Liaise with local teams to ensure that savings projects are on track per project management schedule.

    Key Requirements

    Bachelors of Commerce or business-related degree
    Must be a CPA(K)/ ACCA holder
    Excellent interpersonal skills
    Excellent problem-solving skills
    Strong team commitment and result driven orientation
    2-3yrs experience in Finance (Costing experience preferred)

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  • Utilities Technician

    Utilities Technician

    MAIN JOB PURPOSE
    Preventive maintenance and focused improvement specialist engaged to optimize the running and maintenance of equipment within the factory, on occurrence of a breakdown, the technician will act to diagnose and troubleshoot faults and where necessary will recommend design improvements as well as be intimately involved with setting the maintenance strategy for the respective production area.
    JOB SUMMARY

    Knowledge and application of technical skills and expertise to ensure the provision of effective engineering support within team focused on delivering performance targets. Directly contributes to improved safety, quality, sustainability and cost.
    Preventive maintenance specialist and user of condition-based monitoring.
    Fully operational knowledge and experience of refrigeration and air conditioning, fuel boilers, steam and compressed air systems.
    Basic skills in troubleshooting electrical circuits safely.
    Basic instrumentation and control skills in compressed air, steam and refrigeration.
    Demonstrate an understanding of internal and external architecture of HFO boilers and Air compressors.
    Knowledge of SHE environment and safety regulatory compliance requirements.
    Utilize all appropriate safety and environmental procedures for people, processes, materials, products and equipment to ensure a safe working environment for the whole team.
    Reduce costs due to waste and minimize impact to health, safety and the environment through working to eliminate waste and through the correct management of waste and hazardous materials.
    Ensure that all aspects of quality within the area of responsibility are in accordance to with local quality procedures a to protect and promote brand and product.
    Makes and implements technical decisions which can impact the plan for the week.
    Has the ability to prioritize and address problems using appropriate tools and techniques that eliminate recurrence.
    Knowledge and understanding of the key principles of WCM and the impact this has on the key performance indicators in the production area and must understand the relation between WCM and TPM.
    Use performance measures to identify and prioritize losses in production area as well as apply rigorous cost deployment and the zero-loss concept to eliminate losses.
    Promote the development of a highly effective team through strong communication, leading by example whilst keeping focused on goals and targets.

    KEY JOB REQUIREMENTS

    Diploma in engineering with disciplines in either: mechanical, electrical or instrumentation and controls.
    Working knowledge of operation and maintenance of refrigeration systems (Atlas Copco GA Compressors, Fuel Boilers and Chiller units)
    Knowledge of environment regulations and OHS
    Able to carry out RCAs
    Strong coaching and communication skills
    Experience of working as part of an extended team in a manufacturing sector.
    Proven analytical skills
    Programme logic control qualification
    Experience in manufacturing in a FMCG company.

  • Assistant Field Manager Warehouse Clerk Product Cost Accountant

    Assistant Field Manager Warehouse Clerk Product Cost Accountant

    Job description
    Main Job Purpose
    To be responsible for effective management/performance of Tea Division in at the Estate and ensure the Division is managed to highest Agricultural standards & productivity is maximized.
    Job Summary

    Deliver crop volumes, quality, while embracing good agricultural practices in the Division.
    Participate in the preparation of estate budgets & performance of the division.
    Responsible for cascading Company information and communication to the employees in the division.
    Implement all company policies and procedures in the division
    Coordinate the recruitment, training & development of employees in the division.
    Manage industrial/employee relations at the Division and report any incidents.
    Ensure safety, health and environment (SHEQ) requirements are adhered to.
    Implement all the welfare projects/activities in the division and ensure that welfare facilities in general are maintained to the standard.
    Deliver the business targets aligned to Unilever business strategy in the Division.

    KEY REQUIREMENTS

    Bachelor’s degree in Agriculture, Horticulture, Agricultural Engineering or any other related field.
    At least two years’ experience in a horticulture or plantations set up, experience in tea agronomy will be an added advantage

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  • Warehouse Clerk

    Warehouse Clerk

    Main Job Purpose
    Perform clerical functions of handling, storing and delivering stock using Systems, Applications and Products (SAP) ERP program. As well as identify and establish the optimum spares requirements, maintaining stock holding equipment and factory consumables depending on the mix of engineering.
    Job Summary

    Receives and ships stocks
    Check stocks against packing slips or invoices determining if there are shortages or missing goods and might sign for the same.
    Places stock in designated storage areas.
    Removes items from stocks to fill orders from authorized requisition
    Delivers and/or may pick up stock or other items to departments or offices concerned
    Assist in counting and reporting of inventory
    Assist in keeping stockroom, warehouse and loading areas in a clean and orderly condition.
    May have contact with public or government departments regarding shipments.
    Perform other related duties as assigned.

    Utilize appropriate safety and environmental procedures for people, processes, materials, products and equipment to ensure a safe working environment for the whole team.
    Reduce costs due to overstocking and minimize impact to health, safety and the environment through working to eliminate waste and through correct management of waste and hazardous materials.
     Ensure that all aspects of quality within the areas of responsibility are in accordance with the local quality procedures to protect and promote the brand and the product.
    Promote the development of a highly effective team through strong communication, leading by example while keeping focused on goals and targets.
    Knowledge and understanding of the key principles of WCM- PM and the impact this has on the key performance indicators in the production area, must understand the interrelation between the PM and AM in WCM.
     Use performance measures to identify and prioritize losses in production area due to lack of spares and apply rigorous zero loss concept to eliminates losses.

    Key Requirements

    At least a Diploma in any related field
    Must have SAP working knowledge
    Formal manufacturing qualification in WCM
    Basic stock taking procedures
    Knowledge of report writing skills, data analysis, leadership and communication skills.
    Must be flexible with pattern of shift to accommodate factory shutdowns or training courses.

  • IT Business Partner & Technology Analyst

    IT Business Partner & Technology Analyst

    Job description
    Main job purpose
    The main purpose of the IT Business Partner & Technology Analyst role is to act as a representative for the whole of IT, including the IT Service lines, Global functional Business partnering and Innovation, with the geography business teams.
    Job Summary

    Engage with business teams within his/her area of responsibility to communicate and scope the IT plan aligned with overall IT plan
    Undertake activation activities for Global IT Innovation & Service Line activation programs as required by IT Manager
    Undertake the relevant project execution and management activities to support Local Growth Programs working with Service Lines in the delivery of these projects
    Work with Global Innovation to provide necessary integration activities with applications to support Global innovation programs
    Undertake the necessary project management and application development activities for L&H Innovation projects within scope responsibilities
    Effectively work with and manage vendors in delivery of application management of Applications
    Undertake necessary activities to ensure achievement of applications improvement plans within area of responsibility.
    Ensure high level understanding off overall system architecture well understood and documented.
    Support the IT Manager to ensure effective delivery of day to day IT operations, ensuring that IT services delivered are as per business requirements
    Input to review of Global services within area of responsibility and help develop action plans for these and track achievement of action plans within area of responsibility
    Inputs to and helps define Geography demand for Services and communicates these to Service Lines
    Work with Global & Local vendors in delivery of Global services where appropriate
    Manage the delivery of out-of-scope activities and maintenance of out-of-scope infrastructure as appropriate within scope of responsibilities
    Assist with communication and coordination of status of Urgent Incidents within the Geography and understanding impact to support resolution of these incidents
    Participate in problem management activities within area of responsibility as required to support Service Line/Operations teams in resolving problems
    Work with business teams to ensure that the benefits of the existing services and new/updated services within area of responsibility are achieved
    Assist with input of cost drivers to budget process including assisting in IT hardware and software requirement planning and budgeting
    Supports hardware and software asset management activities as appropriate within area of responsibility within scope of responsibility
    Work with country manager to ensure input of key PMO activities for projects such as project status and clarity processes occur on time

    Key Requirements

    Bachelor’s degree in IT or a related field
    3 years minimum relevant working experience as an IT Analyst in an FMCG environment.
    Desirable experience in Project Management, SAP ERP support Networking and cloud server support, senior stakeholder engagement and partnering
    ITIL certification
    Data analytics and/or Project management certification
    Power BI and/or Tableau reporting competence
    Client focused, and support orientated
    A logical and systematic approach to problem resolution across a broad spectrum of technologies
    Communication and interpersonal skills, both written and verbal
    Analytical decision-making skills

  • Human Resources Business Partner-Sales and Marketing

    Human Resources Business Partner-Sales and Marketing

    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.

    Organisational Development

    Influences and challenges managers on 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.
    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.

    Organizational 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

    University graduate (post graduate qualification will be an added advantage)
    Should be a Certified HR Professional or a member of the IHRM
    Have at least 10 years working experience; 5 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
    Builds and delivers professionalism through combining commercial and HR expertise to bring value to the organisation, stakeholders and peers.
    Consistently leads by example. Acts with integrity, impartiality and independence, balancing personal, organisation and legal parameters.
    Has a deep sense of own core values and operates within personal boundaries
    Applies sound personal judgement in dealing with sensitive or critical information, respecting confidentiality.

  • Payroll Specialist

    Payroll Specialist

    The main purpose of the Payroll Specialist is to prepare and run the payroll month on month On Time In Full (OTIF) and ensure that the same is posted in the right ledgers as well as make all statutory payments as required.
    JOB SUMMARY

    Maintain payroll information by collecting, calculating, and capturing data;
    Ensuring timely processing of monthly payroll.
    Update payroll records by capturing changes in exemptions, allowances, insurance coverage, savings deductions and any other changes that may occur within the month.
    Prepare reports by compiling summaries of earnings, taxes, deductions, leave, disability, and non-taxable wages amongst other reports.
    Ensure that the statutory reports such as PAYE, NSSF, NHIF, NITA and HELB are submitted to the Finance department by the end of every month
    Resolve payroll discrepancies after analyzing information
    Provide payroll information when required and address any payroll related complaints that may arise
    Maintain payroll operations by following policies and procedures; advise on any changes required;
    Protect payroll operations by keeping all information confidential
    Ensure that the company is compliant to all laws that relate to payroll processing
    Contribute to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.

    KEY REQUIREMENTS

    Hold a University Degree in a business-related field with an emphasis in Finance/Accounting
    A minimum of 3 years’ experience in payroll management
    Experience in payroll systems technical know how
    Experience in ‘pool’ payroll management
    Financial Accounting / Association of certified chattered accountant (ACCA) / Certified public accounts is an added advantage
    Interpersonal skills /Customer Service
    High sense of confidentiality and integrity
    Project management skills & proficiency in Payroll Software
    Demonstrate strong analytical skills.

  • Data Scientist

    Data Scientist

    Main job PurposeWe are looking for a Data Scientist who will support our product, sales, leadership and marketing teams with insights gained from analyzing company data. The ideal candidate is adept at using large data sets to find opportunities for product and process optimization and using models to test the effectiveness of different courses of action. The right candidate will have a passion for discovering solutions hidden in large data sets and working with stakeholders to improve business outcomes.Job Summary

    Work with stakeholders throughout the organization to identify opportunities for leveraging company data to drive business solutions.
    Mine and analyze data from company databases to drive optimization and improvement of product development, marketing techniques and business strategies.
    Assess the effectiveness and accuracy of new data sources and data gathering techniques.
    Coordinate with different functional teams to implement models and monitor outcomes.
    Develop processes and tools to monitor and analyze model performance and data accuracy.

    Key Requirements

    Degree in a quantitative field
    Knowledge of advanced statistical techniques, concepts and experience with applications.
    Excellent written and verbal communication skills for coordinating across teams.
    Someone with 2-4 years of experience manipulating data sets and building statistical models
    Data Oriented Personality with ability to translate data Insights into Stories
    Deep knowledge of Excel
    Strong problem-solving skills

  • Assistant Divisional Manager

    Assistant Divisional Manager

    To be responsible for effective management/performance of Tea Division in at the Estate and ensure the Division is managed to highest Agricultural standards & productivity is maximized.
     
    JOB SUMMARY

    Deliver crop volumes, quality, while embracing good agricultural practices in the Division.
    Participate in the preparation of estate budgets & performance of the division.
    Responsible for cascading Company information and communication to the employees in the division.
    Implement all company policies and procedures in the division
    Coordinate the recruitment, training & development of employees in the division.
    Manage industrial/employee relations at the Division and report any incidents.
    Ensure safety, health and environment (SHEQ) requirements are adhered to.
    Implement all the welfare projects/activities in the division and ensure that welfare facilities in general are maintained to the standard.
    Deliver the business targets aligned to Unilever business strategy in the Division.

    KEY REQUIREMENTS

    Bachelor’s degree in Agriculture, Horticulture, Agricultural Engineering or any other related field.
    At least two years’ experience in a horticulture or plantations set up, experience in tea agronomy will be an added advantage