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  • Data Scientist Unilever Future Leaders Supply Chain Unilever Future Leader Supply Chain – Engineering

    Data Scientist Unilever Future Leaders Supply Chain Unilever Future Leader Supply Chain – Engineering

    Main job Purpose
     
    We 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

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  • Occupational Health Specialist

    Occupational Health Specialist

    Main Job Purpose

    To ensure quality health and social well-being of Unilever employees.
    Minimise and possibly eradicate exposure to occupational health diseases on site.

    Job Summary

    Implement the OH site work plans and deliver on KPIs
    Ensure OH surveillance is carried out and implement interventions
    Ensure site meets Unilever standards on OH
    Ensure site meets all Government legislation on OH
    Ensure provision of primary health care on site
    Developing and implementing health and safety programs
    Developing wellbeing and disease prevention programs such as exercise, smoking cessation, nutrition programs
    Documenting all employee injuries and tracking illnesses within the workplace
    Observing and assessing the work environment for potential dangers and hazards
    Treating injuries and minor illnesses for employees, including follow-ups and referrals
    Overseeing and implementing emergency and disaster preparedness programs and planning
    Counseling employees on physical and mental health issues and guiding them toward available resources and employee assistance programs
    Monitoring the health status of employees and ensure site lamplighter & HIV/AIDs programmes are implemented
    Conducting research on the effects of hazardous work conditions or workplace exposures

    Key Requirements

    Diploma in Clinical Medicine or Nursing (KRCHN)
    Registered with respective council with a valid certificate for 2019
    Diploma /Certificate in Occupational Health
    Certificate in Counselling will be an advantage
    Experience working in a factory/industry setting for at least 1 year

  • Sales & Marketing Unilever Future Leaders Finance Unilever Future Leaders

    Sales & Marketing Unilever Future Leaders Finance Unilever Future Leaders

    Job description

    How would you position a new product in a competitive market? How would you persuade retailers to take it on, to put up new displays, to take the risk of buying lots of stock for something new and unfamiliar? What will you do? How exactly do you make some of Unilever’s most popular brands even more popular? How do you take products that in some cases have a 100-year heritage behind them and bring them bang up to date? What will you do?We are behind some of the world’s most recognizable brands but resting on our laurels isn’t going to keep us competitive.You will learn your craft hands-on over the course of various placements – and you’ll also receive some of the best marketing and sales training around.Who is it for? Any work in this area demands a lot of motivation and an ability to tackle tough situations. After all, you’ll be on the front lines, working as an ambassador for our products, making sure people forget the competition and think of Unilever first. You will need self-motivation, passion to win and the ability to build strong relationships.
    Key Responsibilities

    Building relationships with the “customer”
    Developing promotions
    Negotiating and developing understanding of shoppers
    Challenge your understanding of both our business and our consumers
    Closely engaging with consumers to develop a deep understanding of their preference and needs
    Lead assignments that build business and brand equity.
    Engaging with consumers, through our brands, to communicate and engage consumers in our sustainability mission.

    Minimum Qualifications

    Minimum of a Bachelor’s degree (Upper Second Class Honors) and a strong academic track record
    One-year corporate experience
    Flexibility and adaptability
    Good communication and interpersonal skills
    High levels of motivation, enthusiasm and personal initiative and drive
    Strong analytical skills
    Passion for pace and competitiveness of the retail market

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  • Sales & Marketing Unilever Future Leaders Finance Unilever Future Leaders

    Sales & Marketing Unilever Future Leaders Finance Unilever Future Leaders

    Job description

    How would you position a new product in a competitive market? How would you persuade retailers to take it on, to put up new displays, to take the risk of buying lots of stock for something new and unfamiliar? What will you do? How exactly do you make some of Unilever’s most popular brands even more popular? How do you take products that in some cases have a 100-year heritage behind them and bring them bang up to date? What will you do?We are behind some of the world’s most recognizable brands but resting on our laurels isn’t going to keep us competitive.You will learn your craft hands-on over the course of various placements – and you’ll also receive some of the best marketing and sales training around.Who is it for? Any work in this area demands a lot of motivation and an ability to tackle tough situations. After all, you’ll be on the front lines, working as an ambassador for our products, making sure people forget the competition and think of Unilever first. You will need self-motivation, passion to win and the ability to build strong relationships.
    Key Responsibilities

    Building relationships with the “customer”
    Developing promotions
    Negotiating and developing understanding of shoppers
    Challenge your understanding of both our business and our consumers
    Closely engaging with consumers to develop a deep understanding of their preference and needs
    Lead assignments that build business and brand equity.
    Engaging with consumers, through our brands, to communicate and engage consumers in our sustainability mission.

    Minimum Qualifications

    Minimum of a Bachelor’s degree (Upper Second Class Honors) and a strong academic track record
    One-year corporate experience
    Flexibility and adaptability
    Good communication and interpersonal skills
    High levels of motivation, enthusiasm and personal initiative and drive
    Strong analytical skills
    Passion for pace and competitiveness of the retail market

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  • Controls and Process Improvement Lead

    Controls and Process Improvement Lead

    Employment terms: Temporary
    Duration: 1 Year
     
    Main Job Purpose
    The role is responsible for active risk management and controls, leading this vital agenda across the business and ensuring process excellence. Critical leadership role in implementation of global initiatives such as IFRS 16 as well as further initiatives to eliminate, simplify or automate transactional finance work in partnership with other functions. In addition, the role oversees internal audit; Self review, Financial Controls Assessment (FCA) and Corporate audits.
     
    Job Summary
    Risk Management

    Lead risk identification across the business
    Drive business to ensure the controls are designed and operated adequately to mitigate key risks.
    Risk Identification; Orchestrate creation of a view of unit’s key risks  
    Risk Mitigation; Drive effective risk governance
    Ensure ownership across the business for all key risks
    Ensure review of effectiveness of risk mitigation activities
    Use business knowledge to challenge; adequacy of control design and effectiveness of control operations 

    Drive Compliance and Audits

    Hold employees accountable for operating financial controls outside of unit responsibility
    Ensures that all GFCF controls under unit responsibility are operated
    Seeks assurance from Operating Centres that all other GFCF controls are operating
    Proactively seeks exceptions from GCAD if not applying some controls
    Completes FCA testing requirements as determined by GCAD
    Owns ‘Living the Model’ compliance 

    Key Requirements

    Accounting qualification preferably BCOM or similar accounting qualification with experience in Financial, Controls and Audit/Accounting
    CPA (K) and Audit experience advantageous

  • Overheads Lead

    Overheads Lead

    Job description
    Main Job Purpose

    To manage workflow in all aspects of overheads.
    Building and maintain relationships with budget holders and key stakeholders, through reviews of their business areas challenging where appropriate.
    Provide leadership, drive and own continuous business improvement and behaviour change as growth enabler to create competitive advantage and sustainable growth.

    Job Summary

    Provide leadership and guidance to the team.
    Partnering key stakeholders and various functions in making business decisions and controlling expenditures.
    Drive Zero Based Budgeting (ZBB) as strategic tool to create competitive advantage and sustainable growth.
    Participate in financial planning, budgeting and forecasting processes.
    Identify opportunities for process improvement with business partners in overheads accounting.
    Build and maintain relationships with budget holders and stakeholders through regular reviews to aid and increase understanding of their business areas and make challenges where appropriate.
    Provide training to new and existing staff as required.
    Work with each direct report to establish goals and objectives for each year and monitor and advice on the progress to enhance the professional development of staff.
    Handle personnel issues relating to staff conflicts, absenteeism, performance issues, leave, succession planning, development etc.
    Collaborates with the other finance department managers to support overall department goals and objectives.
    Exercise judgment to determine appropriate course of action and prepare business recommendations based on sound financial analysis.
    Establish and enforcing proper accounting methods, policies and principles.

    Key Requirements

    Experience working with MRP and/or ERP systems (SAP )
    Progressive Financial Analysis experience preferred
    Ability to direct and supervise.
    Ability to effectively lead/manage/develop teams.
    Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance desired but not a must.
    Holder of Professional qualification vis CPA, C.I.M.A or any other from recognized body.

  • IT Manager

    IT Manager

    The main purpose of the Geography-based IT Manager role is to support the IT Director as a representative for the whole of IT, including the IT Service lines, IT Service Delivery & Global Innovation, with the cluster business teams.
     
    JOB SUMMARY

    Proactively develop a strong relationship with the customers – The business teams in the cluster, and the suppliers, Global IT Innovation, ES IT Service Line Owners and IT Service Delivery.
    Responsible to ensure that the requirements of the business are understood, the strategy and plans for IT are clearly communicated and the overall IT plan and priorities within areas of responsibility are clearly articulated and agreed.
    Manage projects to support local business growth programs as aligned with overall IT and business plan – working with appropriate Service Lines to ensure achievement of these programs.
    Support the Service Delivery team as the point of coordination of Urgent Incidents within his/her scope of responsibility for Integrated Services including problem management activities
    Provide full application management service for Legacy and Heritage (L&H) applications as determined by scope of area of responsibility.
    Support the activation of the global innovation programs to support plans in the cluster based on area of responsibility
    Ensure the review and proactive identification of improvements of all existing IT Services within area of responsibility.
    Ensure alignment to IT Compliance and governance framework, and provide appropriate input to and management of IT Costs
    Support to deliver on the Digital Supply Chain Agenda and digital Business processes aligned to Tea Plantation Strategy Plan.

    KEY REQUIREMENTS

    Be a University Graduate in IT, Computer Science and equivalent Professional qualification
    At least 8 years’ experience in Business Security Management biased towards Business partnering
    Proven track record in delivering business application projects to the business and partnering a large equivalent large country/multi-country organization with key interfaces to management and senior management in the organization.
    Experience in managing direct reports.

  • Logistics Clerk

    Logistics Clerk

    Job description
    Main Job Purpose
    An incumbent at this level will perform routine manual and/or routine clerical
    functions in receiving, handling, storing and delivering stock. Work performed is
    in accordance with instructions and procedures received from the immediate
    supervisor.
    Job Summary

    Efficient tracking of shipments from country of origin to sea and air clearance and final delivery of product to different offloading points.
    Cross boarder clearance, transport and delivery of express shipments through Mombasa port and border clearance to customers’ final delivery point in 10 days from vessel arrival to final delivery point and return of empty container.
    Ensuring proper and relevant customs documentation is in place to ensure timely clearance of shipments.
    Ensuring timely loading- and tracking of both air and sea freight shipments.
    Controlling and monitoring supply logistics to required delivery points as per demand plans.
    Ensuring proper documentation of inbounds with a keen eye on minimizing exposure to risk and stock outs.
    Conduct training on Incoterms, customs tariffs and HS classifications to avoid penalties and delays in clearance as a result of misrepresentation of the product
    Registering and preparing Import Declaration Form
    Call off of daily cleared shipment from both Airport and sea Port.
    Application of KEBS ISM stickers
    Confirm accuracy of HS CODE and authenticity of finished product and spares during import duty as well as all other supporting documentation.
    Work with contracted assemblers Customs Bond Keeper and Customs representative to ensure seamless flow of finished product to the market
    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 poor documentations that would delay clearance thus storage and demurrage costs.
    Ensure that all aspects of Quality within the area of responsibility are in accordance with local Quality procedures to protect and promote the brand and product.
    Promote the development of a highly effective team through effective communication, leading by example whilst keeping focused on goals and targets.
    Great teams and great leaders will achieve superior performance.

    Key Requirements

    Must be flexible within pattern of shift work to accommodate factory shutdowns, training courses and emergency cover
    Elementary school education, preferably with Engineering warehouse or stockroom experience.
    Knowledge and understanding of the key principles of WCM-PM and the impact this has on the Key Performance Indicators in the production area (PQSCDMI); must understand the critical inter-relation factory performance and RPM availability.
    Problem Solving – Has the ability to identify, prioritise and address problems using appropriate tools and techniques that eliminate recurrence.
    Post Apprenticeship Skill level in Mechanical and Electrical Engineering (as graded by national standards).
    Formal manufacturing qualification in WCM.
    Ability to acquire knowledge of basic stock keeping procedures.

  • Distribution Requirement Planner

    Distribution Requirement Planner

    Job description
    MAIN JOB PURPOSE

    Fully responsible for stocks conformance at all ESA (East and Southern Africa) distribution centers (ensure stock norms are kept.)
    To maintain finished goods stock levels on consolidation warehouse as per the inventory policies individually set for storage location/SKU.
    To create distribution model and deployment plans for new/modified product launches/promo campaigns.
    To maintain and analyze tolerances for supply alerts.
    Manage innovations across the ESA distribution centers.
    Participate in costing exercise of the finished products.
    Ensure ICSA, ICQA and SLAs are in place with Unilever SU’s (Intercompany Sourcing Agreement/Intercompany Quality
    Agreement and Service Level Agreements).
    Responsible for optimizing overall stock holding by reviewing stock model for finished goods into the specific ESA country.
    Drive Business Waste improvements and supply distribution cost reductions.
    Generate cost savings by transport optimization.

    Job Summary

    To deliver the finished goods replenishment plan for export markets by calculating replenishment requirements on all levels of the primary supply chain on a weekly & monthly basis based on market demand.
    To ensure availability of timely and accurate information for the replenishment requirements and deployment plans for the export markets.
    Identify potential inventory liabilities / issues and escalate.
    To manage exceptional requests through the supply chain to ensure the most effective response whilst balancing the needs of the end market, other customers and Operations.
    To contribute to regular reviews of inventory policies for finished goods and on storage location/SKU level.
    Reduce distribution center freight costs resulting from coordinated shipments.
    Reduce inventory levels by accurately determining what product is needed and by when.
    Decrease warehouse space requirements because of inventory reductions.
    Reduce customer freight costs because of fewer back orders.
    Improve inventory viability and coordination between logistics and manufacturing.
    Enhance budgeting capability by effectively simulating inventory and transportation requirements under multiple planning scenarios.
    Work with planning and marketing department to improve ability to anticipate shortages in advance and mitigate them.
    Improved inventory coordination with other enterprise functions by facilitating a common set of planning numbers.
    To ensure the distribution plan provides high product availability whilst maintaining the most optimal stock levels and resource utilization.
    To prepare reports on Inventory planning data to enable the control cycle to be executed on time.
    Maintain relevant planning data in SAP to facilitate accurate planning and execution
    Align distribution plans across Service and NPI Functions and be aware of all product/EM requirements to ensure smooth transition during project changes
    Highlight any shortfalls or risks on delivering exceptional customer requirements
    To effectively build, manage and improve upon relationships between the Planning function, Service team, end market supply/distribution teams and NPI.
    Continually seek out opportunities for improvement within operations to deliver improved business results and the elimination of financial waste within the cluster

    Key Requirements

    Bachelor’s Degree: Operations, Logistics, Business Administration, Supply Chain or any other relevant subject.
    At least 4years supply chain experience preferably in exports transport planning
    Strong SAP knowledge and skills especially Order to Cash
    Previous experience of transport planning ideally in the FMCG or manufacturing environment
    Strong IT systems knowledge and skills including advanced Excel skills
    Understanding of country specific export regulations for East & Southern Africa.
    Knowledge and experience in inventory management
    Good understanding of supply chain processes and their interdependencies
    Understanding of supplier relationships and some experience of working with suppliers
    Knowledge on lean techniques and continuous improvement program may be advantageous
    Commitment to work towards professional accreditation with an industry related body

  • Stores Clerk Technician Craft Multi-Skilled Lab Analyst

    Stores Clerk Technician Craft Multi-Skilled Lab Analyst

    Job description
    MAIN JOB PURPOSE
    An incumbent at this level will perform routine manual and/or routine clerical functions in receiving, handling, storing and delivering stock and ensure that the work performed is in accordance with instructions and procedures received from the immediate supervisor.
    Job Summary

    Establish the optimum Spares requirements and maintain Stock holdings equipment’s and factory consumables.
    Checks stock against packing slips or invoices determining if there are shortages, damages, missing goods, etc., and may sign for same.
    Removes items from stock to fill orders from authorized requisitions.
    Delivers and/or may pick up stock or other items to departments or offices concerned.
    Assists in counting and recording inventory.
    Assists in keeping stockroom, warehouse and loading area in a clean and orderly condition.
    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 the correct management of waste and hazardous materials.
    Ensure that all aspects of Quality within the area of responsibility are in accordance with local Quality procedures to protect and promote the brand and product.
    Promote the development of a highly effective team through strong communication, leading by example whilst keeping focused on goals and targets. Great teams and great leaders will achieve superior performance.

    Key Requirements

    Post Apprenticeship Skill level in Mechanical and Electrical Engineering (as graded by national standards).
    Formal manufacturing qualification in World Class Manufacturing.
    Must be flexible within pattern of shift work to accommodate factory shutdowns, training courses etc and emergency cover.Qualifications in Reading and Comprehension, Writing and Mathematics. This will support report writing, data analysis, leadership and communication skills amongst others.
    Knowledge and understanding of the key principles of WCM-PM and the impact this has on the Key Performance Indicators in the production area (PQSCDMI); must understand the critical inter-relation between PM and AM in WCM.
    Has the ability to identify, prioritise and address problems using appropriate tools and techniques that eliminate recurrence.

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