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  • Upfield Foods- Nairobi Factory HRBP Upfield Foods-Administrative Assistant

    Upfield Foods- Nairobi Factory HRBP Upfield Foods-Administrative Assistant

    On the 2nd July 2018 Unilever completed the sale of the Spreads Business and it is now under the new ownership of KKR as “Upfield”, therefore any successful applicants will be employed by “Upfield Foods” not Unilever. For more details on Upfield, please click here.Do you know your Kale from your Quinoa or the difference between a Flexitarian to a Regenerative Grazer? We are looking for top talent for an exciting new movement within the Food Industry.About Upfield!
    Upfield is a global leader in plant-based nutrition with a great history and a portfolio of iconic brands that people have used and trusted for generations. This includes Flora, Rama, Becel, Blue Band, Country Crock, I Can’t Believe it’s not Butter and ProActiv.We are a global food company with 6 business units operating in 95 markets. We have the mind-set of a start-up. This makes us fast, agile, entrepreneurial, cost conscious and accountable for our products – from seed to serving at the breakfast, lunch or dinner table.We take quality seriously and around the world we taste products every 30 seconds. We take our consumers seriously and more than 150 people will taste test each of our new innovations before they hit the shelves.Your Role
    The purpose of this role is to develop and utilize strong business understanding to create new insight to influence business unit decisions.Main Responsibilities

    Contribute to the development of the HR strategy and translate business goals into operating plans.
    Deliver short-medium term talent plans which prioritise identifying, attracting and selecting people who can create competitive advantage.
    Lead and influence organizational change across all business units through designing, developing and leading implementation of short-medium term HR solutions.
    Design jobs and organization structures to deliver objectives in the short and long term; ensuring structural change increases productivity and effectiveness.
    Take Financial and Budgetary responsibility for HR to achieve savings in people costs through resource optimization and productivity improvements.
    Work with leaders to ensure people possess the skills, capabilities and experiences to fulfil business needs through continuous learning.
    Create a positive Employee Relations climate in the organization to drive employee motivation and performance.
    Build a performance culture which rewards critical skills, competencies and delivery.
    Manage complex service delivery issues in conjunction with service delivery leaders.
    Work closely and effectively with cross-border HRBP’s, HR Services and expertise teams to identify best practice and use it to define effective business interventions.
    Collaborate with business leaders to develop and implement OD plans.

    Skills Experience and Qualification

    University Graduate
    Strong knowledge of key HR processes, roles and responsibilities
    Skilled at managing any conflict between personal values and those of the organization
    Experience of embedding significant organization change
    Possess standard leadership behaviors: growth mind-set, consumer & customer focus, bias for action, accountability & responsibility.

    Your Personal Power! :-
    At Upfied we want you to bring your ideas, your motivation and desire to succeed! This part of the role is up to you to complete.
    Mission Statement
    At Upfield our purpose is clear……Making people healthier and happier with great-tasting, healthy and natural plant-based products which are good for our planet!If you are an entrepreneur at heart and have a passion for winning, a strong understanding of the FMCG business, ad would like to join us, apply and speak to one of our Talent Matchmakers!

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  • Key Account Manager

    Key Account Manager

    Job Description
    MAIN JOB PURPOSE:

    Develop and execute the ‘Shoprite welcome plan’ and set up the Shoprite business for Unilever Kenya.
    Must train local team on the Shoprite ways of working.
    Professionalize our ways of working with all customers in the International Modern Trade channel i.e. Carrefour, Choppies, Game and Shoprite.

    JOB SUMMARY

    Manage and develop the relationships
    Develops the customer strategy
    Work out a joint customer business plan
    Execute the plan, monitor and review
    Provide customer and channel understanding
    Manage the customer P&L
    Negotiate trade terms and trade funding
    Manages customer operations

    KEY REQUIREMENTS

    Must be able to work in a dynamic environment
    Needs self-confidence to manage an extremely unpredictable market
    Shoprite National Account Management experience
    Necessary experience in dealing with the Shoprite systems i.e. listing documents, prop docs etc
    Proven track record in dealing with formal retail

  • BCS-Logistics Specialist

    BCS-Logistics Specialist

    Your RoleYour Main Responsibilities: –

    Define and implement the logistics set-up in line with the new Upfield Foods route-to-market.
    Coordinate with factories, warehouses, suppliers, carriers, customer service and 3Ps.
    Support Customer Service for any transport or stock issues, special shipment, late notice and any other request/claims.
    Support Capacity Planning and monitor the aging of the stocks in the warehouse and help the business to sell out stocks before expiry.
    Monitor the logistics cost development, identify and implement performance improvement opportunities on Cost and Service.
    Support the evaluation and selection of new 3PLs when relevant, validate and approve their invoices for payment.
    Maintain the logistics master-data, monitor the interface with logistics providers, prepare for stocktake and coordinate stock write-offs while ensuring simplification of the processes.

    Skills, experience and qualifications: –

    Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited university
    Minimum 2 to 4 years Supply Chain and/or Logistics experience in FMCG, or other relevant industry Retailer or 3PL environment
    Results-oriented, proactive, innovative thinker with a focus on continuous improvement
    Strong verbal and written communication skills to effectively interact with all levels of management and the ability to function effectively as part of a team to gain cooperation of individuals across the organization
    Ability to work in a challenging business environment, to demonstrate flexibility by managing numerous priorities concurrently and ability to work under pressure to meet deadlines
    Strong attention to detail and analytical skills
    Experience using advanced Microsoft Excel and comfort using integrated computer systems

    Your Personal Power! :-
    At BCS we want you to bring your ideas, your motivation and desire to succeed! This part of the role is up to you to complete.Culture
    We are a highly entrepreneurial fast-paced team running a multi-billion Euro business across 60+ countries with the mind-set of a start-up! We are agile, creative, fast-to-market and obsessed with customers and consumers.If you are an entrepreneur at heart and have a passion for winning, a strong understanding of the CPG business, ad would like to join us, apply and speak to one of our Talent Matchmakers!

  • Field Technology Officer

    Field Technology Officer

    Job description
    Main Job Purpose
    To be responsible for driving and reviewing company field mechanization strategies in Unilever Tea Kenya plantations.
    Job Summary

    Responsible for building and reviewing Mechanical Harvesting (MH) strategy
    Responsible for the availability and serviceability of all harvesting and pruning machinery and equipment.
    Ensure adherence to all relevant Policies, Standard Operating Procedures and continuously review the procedures as necessary.
    Jointly with quality assurance team, link factory and field to match MH quality of raw material to that of made tea to deliver products to Unilever quality specifications
    Lead initiation and implementation of projects linked to mechanization of field operations like tea harvesting and pruning.
    Provide field technology advisory services to agricultural teams in Unilever Tea Kenya.
    Participate in supplier identification, selection process and approval of relevant documents in mechanization.
    Responsible for field technology assets, equipment and spares stock inventory.
    Responsible for monitoring and evaluation of MH key performance indicators and maintenance of good harvesting in the mechanized fields.
    Explore and advise on available latest field technologies in the market which can deliver competitive cost of production and product quality

    Key Requirements

    Undergraduate degree in Agriculture, Horticulture, Agricultural Engineering, or any other related subject.
    Experience in handling and managing agricultural harvesting technology and equipment’s will be an added advantage.
    Over 4 years hands on experience in a similar role as per the job requirements stated above.

  • Dispatch Clerk

    Dispatch Clerk

    Job Description
    Role: Clerk
    Department: Savoury
    Job Group: Unionisable
    JOB SUMMARY

    End to end Inventory management including Stock take, MUV and Traceability
    Posting relevant entries on SAP
    Housekeeping operations in the day store

    KEY REQUIREMENTS

    A Diploma/Degree in Business/SC related field
    Excellent Computing Skills and excellent excel skills
    Communication and interpersonal skills with attention to detail
    SAP working knowledge an added advantage

  • Manufacturing Director

    Manufacturing Director

    Job description
    MAIN JOB PURPOSE
    The Manufacturing Director is responsible for operating a factory (or factories) as per agreed standards. S/he leads manufacturing activities in the factory to achieve desired service levels on time. The Director delivers site targets following the supply chain and category strategies including targets on service, costs, productivity, quality, innovation and OSHE.
    Job Summary

    Deploy and Deliver to annual plan and financial results including targets on service, costs, productivity, quality, innovation and OSHE
    Recommend long term site strategic plans to the Regional Category and Supply Chain teams
    Lead site to develop and implement continuous improvement plans to deliver site targets – manufacturing performance management
    Manage and deliver the site’s financial results: annual budgets, Sourcing Unit Result, conversion costs and create programmes to deliver financial results
    Engage and facilitate the implementation of innovations on site, for products, ways of working, service models and supply chain models
    Propose, agree with Category Technology and implement the necessary capital investments to meet the planned production requirements, safety, environmental and cost targets
    Pursue a site long term plan, including restructuring, re-engineering and retrofitting as agreed by VP SC Category; prioritize and plan resources development and deployment
    Ensure that the technical standards of all manufacturing and non-manufacturing fixed assets are maintained. Enable the factory operation to achieve high level of Customer Service at optimal cost
    Co-ordinate and direct the factory and co-packer operations to achieve the agreed production plans at the specified product quality with optimum labour, energy and materials utilization.
    Ensure Working Capital management systems are effectively used, and deliver inventory targets set with Regional Category
    Planning Directors and Regional Supply Management Directors.
    Co-ordinate and direct the quality management in line with QA system and ISO 9000 procedures.
    Lead HR policy deployment and implementation on sites, including management of employee relations.
    Ensure effective local stakeholder management and community issues aligned with Unilever policies
    Lead Supply Planning

    Key Requirements

    A Technical Degree
    Minimum 9 years’ experience in Supply Chain (Make/Technology, SHE, Quality are must, additionally Plan, R&D an advantage)
    FMCG experience a must
    Female candidates encouraged to apply

  • Technical Apprenticeship Programme

    Technical Apprenticeship Programme

    MAIN JOB PURPOSEThe range of Technical Machine Operator roles varies between categories and technologies, but generally sits within the Filling, Forklift and Material Transfer, Mixer, Packing, Reporting, Shaping and Water Machinery Job Families. The Technical Machine Operator is responsible for the safe operation of production equipment to deliver customer requirements through completion of the production plan, adhering to quality standards and maximising cost effectiveness, optimal running and equipment efficiency. She/he is expected to carry out cleaning and inspection activities and record any issues/problems with the equipment to pass to the Technical Operator to resolve. The Machine Operator should master the operation of a series of machines in order to provide factory resilience.JOB SUMMARY

    Knowledge and application of technical skills to Operate machinery safely and effectively in order to meet the production plan. Conduct cleaning and lubrication as required. Possess a basic knowledge of the principles of mechanism, motion and pneumatics.
    Maintain machinery to the prescribed standards and levels of cleanliness.
    Understand properties of materials being handled. Able to perform correct adjustment and setting.
    Proactively work with Professional Maintenance and Quality Control staff to achieve zero breakdowns and zero defects.
    Carry out product and process changeovers/wash-outs to maintain quality standards whilst minimizing the impact to the production plan.
    Utilise all appropriate safety and environmental procedures relating to the Sourcing Unit and allocated equipment to ensure a safe working environment for the whole team. Understand the legal responsibility placed upon individuals.
    Reduce costs due to waste and minimise impact to health, safety and the environment through working to eliminate waste and through the correct management of waste and hazardous materials.

    KEY REQUIREMENTS

    A minimum of National Diploma or Higher National Diploma in either Electrical, Chemical, Mechanical or Mechatronic Engineering
    Applicant must be a committed team worker with a strong sense of responsibility and good attention to detail. Effective problem solving skills and an agile mind are essential.
    This programme is open to individuals of 26 years and below
    IT Skills –Must be competent in the use of Microsoft Office; Excel and Word programmes.
    Female candidates encouraged to apply
    The programme duration is 1 year

    MAIN JOB PURPOSEThe range of Technical Machine Operator roles varies between categories and technologies, but generally sits within the Filling, Forklift and Material Transfer, Mixer, Packing, Reporting, Shaping and Water Machinery Job Families. The Technical Machine Operator is responsible for the safe operation of production equipment to deliver customer requirements through completion of the production plan, adhering to quality standards and maximising cost effectiveness, optimal running and equipment efficiency. She/he is expected to carry out cleaning and inspection activities and record any issues/problems with the equipment to pass to the Technical Operator to resolve. The Machine Operator should master the operation of a series of machines in order to provide factory resilience.JOB SUMMARY

    Knowledge and application of technical skills to Operate machinery safely and effectively in order to meet the production plan. Conduct cleaning and lubrication as required. Possess a basic knowledge of the principles of mechanism, motion and pneumatics.
    Maintain machinery to the prescribed standards and levels of cleanliness.
    Understand properties of materials being handled. Able to perform correct adjustment and setting.
    Proactively work with Professional Maintenance and Quality Control staff to achieve zero breakdowns and zero defects.
    Carry out product and process changeovers/wash-outs to maintain quality standards whilst minimizing the impact to the production plan.
    Utilise all appropriate safety and environmental procedures relating to the Sourcing Unit and allocated equipment to ensure a safe working environment for the whole team. Understand the legal responsibility placed upon individuals.
    Reduce costs due to waste and minimise impact to health, safety and the environment through working to eliminate waste and through the correct management of waste and hazardous materials.

    KEY REQUIREMENTS

    A minimum of National Diploma or Higher National Diploma in either Electrical, Chemical, Mechanical or Mechatronic Engineering
    Applicant must be a committed team worker with a strong sense of responsibility and good attention to detail. Effective problem solving skills and an agile mind are essential.
    This programme is open to individuals of 26 years and below
    IT Skills –Must be competent in the use of Microsoft Office; Excel and Word programmes.
    Female candidates encouraged to apply
    The programme duration is 1 year

  • Assistant Media Manager

    Assistant Media Manager

    MAIN JOB PURPOSE:The Assistant Media Manager assumes ultimately, responsibility for the development and execution of the Media strategies within East Africa and in the context of all Unilever’s categories. The role includes active leadership, dynamic management and operational involvement in the Media value chain and acting as a strategic business partner to various senior stakeholders.JOB SUMMARY

    Develop and execute an environment-relevant Media strategy in specified market/s that actively helps deliver on the country and category ambitions and objectives.
    Manage and oversee day-to-day and operational relationships with our Media agency and Digital agency partners as well as Media Owners and Publishers where required.
    Act and be regarded as the ‘Subject Matter Expert’ and ‘Trusted Advisor’ working closely and in ongoing consultation with various country and category marketing teams as well as regional and global media teams; and organisational leadership.
    Consistently drive the development and execution of channel ideas, furthering brand engagement with consumers in highly relevant, effective, cost-effective ways.
    Actively engage, lead and leverage our internal and external partners and stakeholders to foster a culture of agility and hyper-responsiveness in developing media/channel strategies that deliver brand, category and business growth.
    Support development of brand engagement ideas, specifically provide and use local country consumer / media insights. Integrate and execute these brand ideas across communication platforms.
    Lead our ongoing focus on delivering Effectiveness and Efficiency by consistently evaluating / measuring the effectiveness of media investment and optimising the brand communication / engagement / conversation based on insights from data analytics, with an emphasis on “real time” campaign management.

    KEY REQUIREMENTS

    Relevant Tertiary Qualification, i.e. Bachelors’ Degree
    3 – 5 years of relevant experience (Media Agency or Marketing role in a Medium to Large corporate environment)
    A strong technical understanding of Media Strategy, Planning and Buying Processes (Traditional Media specifically. Digital Media planning and execution experience is advantageous)
    Digital Media and Marketing Understanding and Capability
    Media Value Chain Management
    Budget-setting and management (including ‘trade-offs’, ‘sacrifices’ and consequence analysis and ‘alternatives-design’)
    Deep Brand and Consumer understanding
    Data interpretation leading to actionable insights
    Stakeholder management and consultation (internal / external & at all levels)

  • Payroll Specialist Bcs-Local Deploy Technician Bcs-Head Of People Africa Bcs-Marketing Manager Sea Bcs-Research & Development Manager Africa Bcs – SHE Coordinator Bcs – Make Supervisor BCS-Logistics Administrator Bcs-Key Account Manager Bcs-Engineering Specialist Bcs-Quallity Specialist

    Payroll Specialist Bcs-Local Deploy Technician Bcs-Head Of People Africa Bcs-Marketing Manager Sea Bcs-Research & Development Manager Africa Bcs – SHE Coordinator Bcs – Make Supervisor BCS-Logistics Administrator Bcs-Key Account Manager Bcs-Engineering Specialist Bcs-Quallity Specialist

    MAIN JOB PURPOSETo manage, supervise and deliver the country payroll within the given timelines.JOB SUMMARY

    To process accurate and timely payroll for country remittance of data to bank through accounts payable
    Executes payroll accounting and reconciliation
    Delivers payroll services by managing payroll personnel
    Generates monthly reports and SLAs for payroll
    Monitors payroll processes to meet legal compliance and COBP requirements
    Provides payroll KPIs reports and data as required
    Manages processing of statutory deductions and remittance of data to finance for payments to institutions and retirees
    Participates in pension cycle briefs – support preparations for pension annual general meetings and cascades to country
    To input to payroll systems against new reward cycle, new collective Bargaining agreement, Time and Attendance data / payment related calculations for payroll accuracy
    To process statutory deductions report and remit to finance for pay-outs i.e. tax, National Social Security, Pension, Co-operatives

    KEY REQUIREMENTS

    University graduate,
    2-3 years in payroll processes
    Relevant experience in pensions and tax matters
    Attention to detail
    Highly Analytical
    Interpersonal and Communication
    Confidentiality & HIGH integrity

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  • Laboratory Services Supervisor Workshop Supervisor Production Assistant Bcs-Senior Marketing Manager Bcs-Assistant Procurement Operations Manager Bcs- Warehousing Coordinator Bcs- Supply Planner Bcs- Supply Chain Lead Africa Bcs- Secondary Transport Coordinator Bcs- Demand And Supply Planner Bcs- Planning Lead Bcs-Assistant Marketing Manager East Africa Bcs-Distribution Finance Lead Bcs-Customer Development Operations Manager East Africa Bcs-Territory Manager BCS-Customer Development Director East & South East Africa

    Laboratory Services Supervisor Workshop Supervisor Production Assistant Bcs-Senior Marketing Manager Bcs-Assistant Procurement Operations Manager Bcs- Warehousing Coordinator Bcs- Supply Planner Bcs- Supply Chain Lead Africa Bcs- Secondary Transport Coordinator Bcs- Demand And Supply Planner Bcs- Planning Lead Bcs-Assistant Marketing Manager East Africa Bcs-Distribution Finance Lead Bcs-Customer Development Operations Manager East Africa Bcs-Territory Manager BCS-Customer Development Director East & South East Africa

    MAIN JOB PURPOSE:
    To analyse experimental and production support samples – foliar, soil and water. To carry out research on new analytical methods and general scientific inquiry while ensuring quality assurance and Hygiene in the Laboratory.JOB SUMMARY

    In charge of all chemical/biochemical analysis in the laboratory – soil, foliar, water, black tea chemical analysis
    In charge of maintenance of the laboratory analytical machines – ICP, AAS, spectrophotometer (Flame and UV)
    Responsible for providing mini/micro -manufacturing of black tea to support various R&D projects
    Implement Safety, Health, Environment and Quality (SHEQ) policies in the laboratories and within experimental sites
    Coordinate sampling, sample preparation, coding, analysis, and archiving reference sample material
    In Charge of laboratory quality control – responsible for preparation/acquisition of appropriate chemical standards of reagents
    Responsible for calibration of analysts and analytical methods
    Collate laboratory and other research data analysis and prepare reports
    Collaborate with the Research & Development (R&D) agronomist in designing and analysis of Tea nutrition trials
    In charge of updating and archiving laboratory database
    Coordinate laboratory equipment calibration and maintenance
    Coordinate the participation in international & local ring tests to maintain standards and for benchmarking
    Research and report on new analytical methods and equipment
    Prepare relevant data for annual laboratory budget preparation
    Train and supervise laboratory analysts and research assistants

    KEY REQUIREMENTS

    Degree in Analytical Chemistry or equivalent from a recognized institution of higher learning.
    Over 5 years of experience in a research laboratory.

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