Jobs Kenya

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  • Procurement Assistant – Auction Assistant Procurement Manager- Resilience & Sustainability Process Specialist

    Procurement Assistant – Auction Assistant Procurement Manager- Resilience & Sustainability Process Specialist

    Purpose of Role
    The purpose of this role is to assist in the running of tea tasting operations, storage & disposal of tea samples, auction data receipt and management as part of the overall auction procurement process
    Qualifications & Experience Required
    Relevant Experience

    Bachelor’s Degree in Procurement or relevant field

    Key Skills

    Proficiency in Microsoft Office 365 suite and data analysis applicatiosns  
    Knowledge of Tea Tasting will be an added advantage
    Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

    Accountabilities
    Tea Tasting Process

    Liaises with tea brokers for delivery of pre-auction samples
    Prepares tasting lists for use by Saleroom Supervisor
    Coordinates tea batch preparation and sample tasting scheduling
    Supervises the preparation of weekly tea muster samples
    Ensures correct note taking for tea tasters and categorization of tea across all sourcing channels
    Ensures Tea sale room operations are conducted as per laid down Good Saleroom Practices (GSP).
    In liaison with Lead Taster, ensure select samples of purchased lots are tasted and categorized correctly in the tea procurement system
    Responsible for training new users in tasting note taking

    Pre-Auction

    Liaises with tea brokers for weekly delivery of electronic pre-auction catalogues.
    Assist Procurement Specialist Operations in compiling auction volume availability for auction buyers

    Sampling

    Coordinates dispatch of tea samples as per instruction from Unilever Asia Private Limited and advice thereof
    In liaison with Procurement Specialist- Auction, ensure purchased samples are received, tasted and archived.

    Data Management

    Authenticates tasting data prior to tea categorization of auction catalogues and upload of pre-auction catalogues in the tea procurement system
    Authenticates complete auction catalogues
    Generates catalogue pre-sort report for tea tasting exercise
    Coordinates the entry of auction buying results into the tea procurement system including data entry.
    Coordinates bidding confirmation exercise with service provider, ensuring right teas are allocated as per customer requirements

    Travel

    As per the job/site requirements, local travel likely.

    Leadership Behavior

    Should meet expectations on the Unilever Standards of Leadershipopens in a new window behaviors relevant to this work level.

    Key Interface
    Internal

    Procurement Auction team
    Procurement Finance team
    Ekaterra Tea Blending Team

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  • People Partner – Supply Chain

    People Partner – Supply Chain

    Role Purpose:

    Manage delivery of employee experience in-market, act as technical HR and Policy subject matter expert.
    The People Partner will be responsible for making the Moments that Matter come to life for Employees and Line Managers. The key Moments that Matter which span all the Employee Lifecycles that are being delivered through the different services like HR, Workplace, IT, Finance.
    The People Partner will ensure Employees and Line Managers understand the support Model that has been put in place for contact for any queries.

    Key Responsibilities:
    Joining and Onboarding:

    Escalation point for transactional issues in recruitment Complete all preparation activities before a new hire joins Owns the end to end onboarding process and guides the line manager on the role onboarding Check in with new employees on their first week, month and regular check ins to ensure the employee is adjusting

    Career Growth and Learning:

    Provide coaching and support to employees Roll out global development plans Provide guidance on using the employee learning tool and how it fits into career planning Performance Management for all work levels Unilever Future Leaders Management Support during talent forums Job Analysis Workforce planning

    Employee Engagement:

    Drive all employee engagement initiatives and communications to the business Support local HR Strategic agenda Global Employee Surveys – Cascade results and action planning with the business Change Management

    Role Moves:

    Inform HR support teams on all role moves to action Liaise with HR teams for international assignment cases to enable smooth experience for International Assignees Conduct interviews for key roles

    Pay and Benefits

    Inform HR support teams on all pay and benefit cases to process Proactively inform employees of pay related issues that have been confirmed from the Payroll team Drive communication and support during the Annual Pay Review period

    Industrial Relations:

    Manages all disciplinary enquiries for all work levels Performance Improvement resolutions Grievance resolution

    Exits:

    Guide employee and Line Manager through exit process to enable smooth implementation Conduct exit interviews for all work levels

    Skills

    Relevant Bachelors’ Degree   1-3 years of relevant Human Resource experience Proficient & broad understanding of HR systems, processes, and Third Party providers.
    Superior interpersonal and communication skills Solid customer service and relationship management skills
    Experience participating in mediations is required, as well as playing a part in alternative dispute resolution
    Comprehensive knowledge of employment laws and regulations required
    Strong analytical skills and attention to detail
    Ability to anticipate needs and solve problems proactively
    Strong multi-tasking skills with a comfort in maintaining multiple, often conflicting, priorities, and deadlines
    Demonstrated ability to work independently as well as in a collaborative team environment

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  • Audit & Risk Management Auditor (Temporary)

    Audit & Risk Management Auditor (Temporary)

    Main job purpose
    Primary responsibilities include execution of Internal Audit plans, review of controls and risk management processes in the company. Additionally, the resource 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 as guided by the audit plan, 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

    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, Experience & Skill

    Bachelor’s degree in Finance/Accounting or related field of study
    1-2 years of relevant working experience in Audit / Compliance / Finance in a busy environment is preferable.
    Ability to build relationships while holding stakeholders accountable  
    Strong analytical skills
    Excellent written and oral communication ability
    Strong project management and organisational skills
    Knowledge of tools and audit software programs desired would be preferred
    Prior success conducting external or internal audits would be preferred

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    careers.unilever.com

  • Electrical Engineering Manager

    Electrical Engineering Manager

    Purpose of Role
    The purpose of this role is to ensure supply of affordable power to the business, timely and quality maintenance of all electrical installations, accuracy of lightning management systems and smooth delivery of maintenance and repairs of all electrical jobs. It also ensures proper design, costing and implementation of electrical related projects.
    Responsibility Scope
    Areas of responsibility
    Accountable for:

    Central Engineering Workshop
    Factory workshops (electrical EJRs)
    Factory buildings electrical installations and electrical equipment
    Domestic homes electrical installations
    Office buildings electrical installations
    LDS stations
    Powerline’s systems (UTK private grid)
    Interfacing with KPLC power grid
    Powerhouses
    Power generation civil infrastructure

    Accountabilities
    Power Generation and Distribution

    Enforce adherence to proper and scheduled maintenance of all power distribution systems including poles, powerlines, transformers, and powerline furniture.
    Provide direction in management of all power generation and distribution facilities
    Accountable for renewal and maintenance of company EPRA license for power generation and distribution.
    Enforce maintenance of a library of wiring diagrams for all power lines and power generation systems.
    Ensure compliance to implementation of safety inspection procedures and standards for all power generation and distribution operations.
    Take lead in ensuring regular audits on powerlines are carried out as laid down in defined Unilever and EPRA standards.
    Enforce the PTW (Permit to Work) system in all high-risk tasks undertaken in power generation and distribution.

    Maintenance and Repairs

    Lead and provide assurance for implementation of electrical preventive maintenance and repairs of all equipment and machinery in factories, offices, domestic homes and LPS systems.
    Implement and be responsible for an effective management spares management system for electrical material and spares orders at Central Engineering transit store and factory stores to ensure timely turnaround of EJRs. (ordering correct quantities, fit for purpose, financial controls)
    Lead and direct 3P services including energy audits, motor rewinding, generator preventive maintenance service etc, and other specialist 3Ps to ensure cost effective, quality standards and time efficient.

    Lightning Safety Management

    Provide leadership and ensure effective operation of lightning management systems and standards across the business.
    Take lead in ensuring regular audits on LDS and LPS systems are carried out in accordance with the standards.
    Enforce preventive maintenance and repairs of all lighting detection and lightning protection installations across the business.
    Provide knowledge/thought leadership in all new technology covering lightning detection, lightning monitoring and lightning evacuation practices.

    Administration   

    Responsible for implementing local and Unilever standards for electrical systems
    Take lead in planning of key jobs delivered in electrical section
    Accountable for the electrical section operating budget, capex budget and enforcing financial controls.
    Responsible for fixed assets management (capital proposals, fixed assets acquisition, asset movement etc)
    Responsible for stocks and stores management and accounting (clearance and reconciliation) and upkeep for electrical section fuel and materials.
    Responsible for internal controls for all aspects of electrical section (spare parts utilisation, reconciliation of IRs, PRs, etc, audits, etc)
    Responsible for implementing internal and external controls audit actions
    Responsible for enforcement of COBP actions
    Responsible for stocks and stores security for electrical section (fuel, materials, etc)
    Responsible for performance reviews (ER/IR) of electrical section staff
    Responsible for training of electrical personnel in the business
    Responsible for process performance and control in electrical operations and correction of performance deviation.
    Responsible for ER/IR issues for electrical section
    Responsible for effective functioning of operational systems that interface with other consumers and service providers e.g. manufacturing sites, materials ordering, KPLC, etc.
    Responsible for assuring compliance to regulatory authority standards that govern electrical operations in the business.

    Capex Project and Contractor Management                                                         

    Provide leadership in implementing a contractor management system for management of electrical 3P contractors
    Give direction on management of electrical projects to ensure delivery within specifications, time and cost.
    Regularly interface with contractors/consultants to ensure compliance to company standards and regulatory authority standards.

    Safety, Health and Environment (SHE)

    Take leadership in ensuring all SHE standards and procedures are complied with. Accountable for ensuring closure of all electrical SHE actions and SHE PAR across the business.
    Implementing SHE Policies
    Ensure operationalisation of Unilever SHE Electrical Standards
    Responsible for incident investigations and closure of actions for electrical incidents
    Chair of the Electrical Safety Sub Committee at departmental level and companywide

    Technical Training and Development

    Take lead in continuous professional development.                                                            
    Plan and execute regular electrical engineering skills development for electrical engineering department.                                                          
    Take knowledge leadership in ensuring new technologies and systems for electrical operations are implemented in the business.

    Leadership

    Should meet expectations on the Unilever Standards of Leadership behaviors relevant to the work level.

    Technical Leverage

    Maintain EBK and IEK professional registration.
    Maintain EPRA license that is required for the role level
    Preferred – acquire Project Management certification to leverage requisite skills for delivering projects on time and budget

    Qualifications & Experience Required

    BSc Qualification in Electrical Engineering.
    15 years’ experience in a fast-paced environment.
    Registered with EBK as a professional engineer and holder of IEK membership certificate with EPRA licensing
    Demonstrated business acumen with proven ability to provide electrical solutions to solve business problems.
    Experience in leading an operational function.
    Experience in leading design and execution of electrical projects.
    Well versed in electrical design.
    Strong communicator in both verbal and written modes.
    Proven conflict resolution capabilities.

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    careers.unilever.com

  • Market Development Manager

    Market Development Manager

    MAIN JOB PURPOSE:
    Overview:

    Responsible for the competitive and sustainable growth and profitability of Unilever business for the markets in Tanzania, Rwanda, and East Africa emerging markets (white spaces).
    Develop these markets with Unilever brands through establishment and management of relevant Route to Market (RtM) distributors and implementation of Market Development strategies through these distributors.
    Responsible for planning and implementation of the framework for the RtM partners
    Distribution contracts
    Develop a Route to Market strategy, in partnership with the in-country Distributor, that will maximise current and future opportunities in the markets.
    Trading Terms alignment

    JOB SUMMARY

    Manage and deliver on the P&L
    Category Plans and development
    Lead brilliant in-store execution through appointed distributors
    Build and develop key talent within team
    Developing Route to Market strategy and channel strategy
    TTS Management
    Pricing Input into:

    S&OP
    Shopper Marketing plan

    Brands/platforms managed

    Implement marketing strategy to optimise the performance of brands within categories in the agreed priority channels.
    To develop an understanding of the current and future customer, and market trends and feed them into the marketing organisation.
    Input into monthly and quarterly Category planning with respect to assortment, shelf-layout, promotional strategy and price positions.
    Support development and execution of channel specific brand standards through customer business planning.
    To work closely with the Brand protection leader for the Region to ensure an adequate anti-counterfeiting plan is in place.
    Ensure KPI’s for product availability and visibility are met.

    Key Interfaces
    Internal:

    CCBT; Finance; Supply Chain (Order to Cash); Shopper Marketing; CCD

    External:

    Unilever appointed distributors (directors, sales management, field team)
    MT and GT customers (directors and buyers)
    Illicit trade agencies

    KEY REQUIREMENTS

    Bachelors’ Degree
    5 years’ experience in Customer and Distributor Management within the FMCG industry
    Understanding of in-store activity, pricing strategies and management of category specific profit and loss

    Functional Skills:

    Develop Route to Market Strategy
    Drive the Building of the
    Customer Business Plans
    Optimize TTS Investments
    Apply Shopper Marketing Plans
    Apply Integrated Brand Building plans
    Develop Distributor GtM Expertise
    Drive Retail Execution

    Other skills:

    Master Sales Fundamentals
    Develop Business Acumen
    Master Negotiations
    Manage Customer Relationships
    Develop Sales Infrastructure and Organization
    Manage Third Parties

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    careers.unilever.com

  • Legal Counsel, UTKL Marketing Lead Foods & Refreshment Kenya

    Legal Counsel, UTKL Marketing Lead Foods & Refreshment Kenya

    Purpose of Role
    To assist the General Counsel – Plantations to provide, provide legal services to the company; business partner management; handle legal related queries on communications, industrial relations, tax, finance and operating subsidiaries. Provide support on company secretarial matters.
    Stakeholders:
    Internal – Interface with all the functions at all levels (receive and understand the nature of legal requests and provide legal solutions to them)
    External – External Advocates, Court officials, State and local government officials, State law press (provide support to in terms of documentation and witnesses, attend pre-trial briefing sessions and legal meetings, liaise with state and local government officials on rates billed, deal with court officials during attendance at court sessions)
    Accountabilities
    Legal

    Identify legal risks and helps the business navigate them, providing legally compliant creative solutions which deliver competitive advantage to the business objectives taking into account compliance, reputation, cost, risk and other consequences.
    Advise various functions: General Management, operations, HR, finance, engineering and R&D on statutory obligations under the relevant legal Acts and associated legislation and regulations relating to matters such as governance frameworks.
    Development and maintenance of relationships with relevant external contacts (e.g. external lawyers, registrars, regulators, external bodies etc);
    Review legal contracts and other legal documents generally.
    Manage records of contracts, land documents, litigation files & other legal documents deposited with Legal department for safekeeping.
    Litigation support – representation of Unilever at court sessions and follow up of external advocates to deliver value for legal fees paid.
    Facilitate appropriate legal documentation and witnesses for the litigation process responsible for litigation update reports.
    Facilitate the availability of laws and regulations relevant to company operations research and review laws and regulations regulating the company advisor on all changes to laws and regulations.
    Manage the company’s lease portfolio alert the relevant functions on expiry of leases and facilitate renewal and termination of leases facilitate payment of rent and rates.

    Company Secretary

    Provide company secretarial services to the Company and ensure proper governance of all entities.
    Ensuring compliance with statutory obligations, reporting requirements and disclosures for listed companies.
    Preparing Board resolutions and minutes of Board meetings and Annual General Meetings. 
    Advising the finance team on the reporting requirements and disclosures required under the Companies Act and other relevant laws.
    Organizing the company and subsidiary’s Board meetings as well as Board Committee Meetings.
    Ensure filing of Annual Returns, and resolutions relating to appointment and resignation of Directors and Secretaries.
    Update Company Registers and manage the use of the Company Seal

    Business Integrity support from time to time

    Cascade and awareness of COBP and COBP Policies and ensure specific structured awareness and training.
    Ensure visibility and/or access to the COBP and the various reporting channels to employees, contractors and suppliers.
    Enforcing COBP between Unilever employees, its customers, contractors, and suppliers.
    Management of cases on the case management system- logging, updating and closure of cases.
    Attend specific disciplinary hearings.
    Ensure implementation of the Code Sanctions Standard when making decisions on Code cases.
    End-to-end responsibility for all Code investigations, which includes preparation of investigation plans, sanction proposal and closure of cases with the BI Committee.
    Support the local Business Integrity Committee Chair with agendas, minutes, reports and follow-up.
    Engagement with (local) procurement and high-risk 3rd parties to ensure 3rd Party compliance with relevant policies and standards; and
    Provide other ad hoc legal and compliance services as may be required from time to time.

    Qualifications & Experience Required

    A graduate of Law (LLB)
    Call to Bar (Member of Law Society of Kenya & current practicing certificate)
    Five (5)   years post- call experience in Corporate/commercial Law practice or related job experience
    Above average communication skills (oral & written)
    Above average analytical skills
    Good interpersonal skills
    Attention to details
    Above average team skills
    Appetite for learning
    Good working knowledge of the Microsoft Office suite
    Certified Company Secretary is an added advantage

    Travel

    As per job/site requirements, local travel likely.

    Leadership Behavior

    Should meet expectations on the Unilever Standards of Leadership behaviors relevant to this work level.

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  • CD Finance Operations -G

    CD Finance Operations -G

    Main job purpose
    Role holder will be required to proactively challenge and drive the business agenda, by providing financial support, guidance, and insights to Unilever Kenya business unit. In addition, he/she will ensure that financial considerations are the key criteria in all business decisions.
    Key interactions

    Customer Development team
    Business Customers/Distributors
    Finance Business Partners

    Key Accountabilities

    Robust Analytics on Distributor ROWC/ROI to identify opportunities/efficiencies (optimal cost of coverage, KD health check tool kit, ROWC Guide).
    Analyse financial risks & opportunities of different RTM models (e.g. Cost+, Fixed Margin); Trade Terms Risk Assessment (vs CD Standards) in conjunction with CD to help drive profitable distribution expansion
    Leverage Customer/Channel Value Assessment (CCVA) and Route to Market (RTM) analyses to drive sharper big bet choices, resource allocations & target alignment to UL growth model.
    Conduct regular Key Distributor Audit Activities (e.g. quarterly for KD Cost+ model).
    Partner in CD capability development & integration projects (such as Territory, Distributor, & Channel Outlet Management – TDOM, LeverEdge & Financial Module).
    Provide finance expertise in various DT initiatives and assist DT practitioners in matters relating to Finance, which include (but not limited to) inventory and debtor management, taxation, investment analysis, etc
    Fixed TTS management – Create and maintain sales deals in SAP (on invoice terms, MT enhanced margins).
    Constructively challenge business partners on core impact areas e.g. making Channel/Customer business choices/ trade investment resource allocation, simplifying business, ROWC/profitable growth mindset and performance culture.
    Respond to audit issues and implement corrective measures on actions highlighted in all audit reports.
    Maintain accurate overviews of all Customers Trade Terms and ensure that customer finance transactions teams have appropriate accruals for all off -invoice terms
    Maintains the integrity of information under their stewardship.
    Develop in-depth Retail industry (Customer/Channel/RTM) understanding with ability to apply to business operations & strategy.

    Knowledge, Experience and Skills

    Must be holder of bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance
    Must be holder of Professional qualification vis CPA, C.I.M.A or any other from recognized body.
    At least 2-3 Years’ Experience in similar or related role
    Strong knowledge and practical experience in the application of Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and Word tools.
    Good knowledge/hands on of an ERP system- SAP.
    Strong analytical skills, Excel modelling skills and attention to detail
    Commercial acumen
    Flexible, innovative, and creative thinker
    Ability to present complex information in a simplified manner
    Ability to work collaboratively with other key stakeholders
    Delivers under situations requiring high levels of integrity
    Schedules work independently and with minimal supervision

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    careers.unilever.com

  • Finance Business Partner

    Finance Business Partner

    Purpose of Role
    The Finance Business Partner – CD and Treasury is responsible for ensuring that the company has enough cash available to meet the needs of its operations. This includes end-to-end accountability of cash forecasting, working capital management, cash management, investment management, treasury risk management, credit agency relationships, bank relationships and fund raising. The role is also responsible for providing Decision Support to the Sales& Planning departments with a focus on supply chain cost management.
    Qualifications & Experience Required
    ESSENTIAL

    Bachelor’s Degree in Finance or Accounting
    CPA(K) or ACCA
    At least 4 years accounting experiencing in a manufacturing operations or Agricultural set up .
    Solid experience in Ms Office with bias to MS Excel and Powerpoint or Power BI .
    Working knowledge of an ERP system
    Ability to conceptualise and grasp ideas quickly is essential.
    Inclination to a growth mindset .
    Thorough knowledge of bank policies, procedures, products and services, retirement account plan types, and functions as well as a strong background regarding all relevant laws and regulations.
    Must be able to act independently and show sound judgment in problem resolution and make decisions based upon policies and procedures.
    Strong interpersonal, verbal and written skills are essential to ensure effective communication both internally and externally.
    Excellent time management and organizational skills to manage multiple projects in a deadline-driven environment.
    Must be able to learn new things quickly and be able to teach others.
    Must be able to critically analyze processes within the department and make recommendations for improvement to key stakeholders.
    People Management Skills

    Accountabilities
    TREASURY MANAGEMENT

    End-to-end accountability for treasury.
    Cash forecasting to gauge cash requirements 
    Foreign currency dealing – buying and selling forex for foreign currency cash requirements.
    Financing arrangements with banks including Supplier Financing, Overdraft Arrangements, Long-term loans / debentures and Credit Cards
    Treasury reporting
    Support Finance Manager in long-term strategic planning
    Engagement with Global Unilever Treasury
    Manage bank relationships (including signatories, new or changing bank facilities, etc)
    Controlling & Monitoring to guard against fraud in the Cash Office
    Ensure proper accounting of all interests payable, receivable and capex 
    Review of bank statement and reconciliations
    Ensures all relevant journals are raised, approved and posted on time.
    Ensure completeness of Intercompany postings including ledger reconciliations.
    Transactional management: Wire Transfers (Payments of Foreign currency denominated invoices)
    Booking of transactions initiated by Treasury into ledger and reconciliation of all bank accounts.
    Processing of intercompany invoices for payment, reconciliation of intercompany accounts
    Efficient operation of the department in a manner consistent with bank policy and related regulations and laws.
    Interfaces with all other functions (nature will involve processing vouchers, disbursing and receiving funds to and from other employees) .
    External – Bankers (demanding quotations, transmitting instructions, attending to or making enquiries and clarifications, following up on company’s transactions), Unilever Global Treasury Centre (attending to queries, submission of weekly and adhoc reports)
    Ensure Monthly Reconciliation of Cashbook (Banks) and all other Treasury accounts (back office management ) .
    Manage funding costs by analysing, monitoring and taking appropriate actions to minimise overall cost of funds such as overdrafts, loans etc
    Ensure proper facilities are in place with the banks for different financing needs.
    Manage forex exposure through hedging in line with the forex policy and ensure exposure is within mandated limits.
    Update the business leadership on economic changes including currency, inflation and government regulations.

    CD MANAGEMENT

    Responsible for trade debtor’s management and collections
    Ensuring that cash monies received from trade customers are allocated and posted to GL.
    Ensure all service providers are paid as per the contract terms- Approve all invoices for warehouses, Shipping agents, shipping lines, Transporters and any other supplier
    Ensure reporting is done every month as per the End month Closure timetable.
    Ensure all the provisions and accruals are fully reconciled every month
    Ensure timely intercompany invoicing is done by 22nd of every month and by 15th of a quarter end- Tanzania commissions and other charges, UAPL VP’s costs, R&D costs and TBO/UKL monthly cross charges- Debtor Accountant
    Business partner customer service & sales team in driving sales revenue.
    Responsible for the warehouse stocks in Cargill and Tea warehouses
    Prepare annual Supply chain forecast & lead monthly reviews
    Prepare Supply chain Costs analysis and commentaries /presentation for and during flash results meeting by 1st /2nd of every month.
    Ensure Reporting of Third-party sales by 1st of every month- to Reporting Officer
    Prepare and submit total sales turnover for the month plus sales commentaries for end month reporting.
    Responsible for planning, organizing & supervising the warehousing half-year and annual tea stock take exercise.
    Lead in all the strategic functions of the sections e.g. partner to win, savings initiatives and regulatory framework.
    Responsible for unit 91 budget and actual cost management.
    Business partner the supply planning & sales on cost management through effective business partnering.
    Responsible for monitoring the Order to Cash process operation and financial controls and ensure that risks are fully mitigated.
    Support annual audits by Internal and external auditors by providing reports & documents, explanations to audit queries.
    Lead in preparation of Annual budgets for supply costs, Supply planning department and unit 91.
    Assist in the contract pricing of the Green tea and Core + product prices that are shared with the Customer service team and the customer by Q1 of every year.
    Provide cash Forecast from sales to the Treasury team on a monthly basis
    Manage & monitor stock Days on Hand (DOH) and debtor days
    Provide day to day administrative support for the Mombasa operations
    Engagement & support key stake holders e.g. Warehousing, shipping lines Cos. Mombasa Hospitals, transporters etc.
    Responsible for end month closure routines during end month reporting.
    Responsible for people i.e. mentoring, coaching, 3+1 reviews, supervision of direct reports.

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    careers.unilever.com

  • CD Excellence and Operations Manager

    CD Excellence and Operations Manager

    CD Excellence and Operations is the Nerve centre of the CD Organization and is charged with the responsibility to ensure that the entire CD organization is running smoothly from a process, operations, team management, safety & Security and Performance management viewpoint in service of delivery of the CD objectives of volume, turnover, growth and savings. The role incorporates all the CORE functionalities of the CD Organization with collaboration with Channel Teams, CCD Teams, Finance, Global Sales, Procurement, GTM Quality and SC in service of Unilever Deliverables. The role is positioned to provide thought leadership to the CDLT as well as General Management in pursuit of driving a sustainable and profitable business.
    Key interactions
    The   CD Excellence & Operations Manager role will interface with the following stakeholders:

    CD Lead
    Country Director
    CSE, GTMQ and SC Teams
    Global Sales and Sustainability Teams
    Suppliers and Agencies
    CD Field and Back Office Teams
    Finance, Safety and Security Teams
    Brand and Category Teams

    Key Accountabilities
    The key accountabilities of the CD Excellence & Ops Manager are as follows:
    CD Excellence

    CD Learning Academy – Skills / Capabilities Plan and Delivery of training plans for field and 3P sales teams
    Developing winning sales incentives plan and execution
    Sales Technology / CD IT- flawless information systems
    Analytics, Scorecards – CD KPI’s – Tracking and Reporting
    Sales iQ design & deployment
    Sales compliance (policies/ procedures)
    Asset and Activities performance & tracking
    Safety and Security of CD Teams
    Audit and Governance of Process and Cadence
    Manage Costs and Savings through innovative solutions
    Identify new and improved methods of performance management
    Explore new innovative RTM and Digital solutions for the RTM
    Partner with Global Sustainability teams to identify market fit programs for pilot and deployments
    Champion Jaza Duka with external partners to provide support required for team execution

    CD Ops
    Alignment with Trade Strategy

    Supports setting the process and contribute to the definition and execution of :
    National Trade Strategy
    Customer Value Assessment
    Trade Terms Structure
    Coordinate Pricing

    Business processes & operating guidelines

    Ensure smooth processes are in place to deliver:
    Retail Strategy
    CD input into S&OP
    Annual customer negotiation strategy
    OpCo and assortment
    Set up, coordinate and structure all CD business meetings
    Sales Force Incentives SFI for Field Sales team

    Methods, tools, systems & data

    Maintain and implement supporting tools (legacy CD IT tools as well as new developments)
    Customer Hierarchy
    Sales reporting model
    EFOS data
    Coach and provide guidance to the L1 support teams
    Support Customer Service

    Communication, information, training

    Manage and facilitate internal and external CD communications
    Provide all CD information to Field Sales, other CD roles and other departments
    Identify needs and roll out training programs
    Designs and implements sales incentives model

    3rd party management & in-store execution

    Manage contracts and execution of merchandising agencies providing in store
    Execution and data measurement
    Management of effective distribution of POSM materials
    Monitor and improve CD Overheads
    Manage CD national and local events
    Management of Supplier complaints and escalations

    Standard Of Leadership Behaviours
    Standards of leadership applicable for this role are listed below in order of importance:
    Personal Mastery Purpose & Service Agility Talent Catalyst Consumer Love Business Acumen Passion for High Performance
    Experience required

    Minimum relevant professional experience in customer management or related fields of +5 years is required.
    Commercial mindset and are strong in customer management.
    Project management skills in a high pace environment.
    Good negotiator: able to influence, also in informal decision structures.
    Analytical & structured thinker.
    A person that easily connects the dots and with others.
    Good communication skills (written & verbal) and fluency in English.
    You have an entrepreneurial “can do” mindset to deliver high growth in a fast-paced environment.
    You’re not afraid to be hands-on in difficult tasks.
    You can keep focus, are able to make choices whilst keeping your stakeholders informed.
    In essence you’re humble yet rebellious, entrepreneurial, energetic and fun!.
    You embrace change, are curious, learn rapidly and easily adapt your ways of working.

    Knowledge & Skill and at which level required  ( BA, WO)

    Negotiation
    Stakeholder manager
    Excellent communication skills (oral & written)
    Excellent analytical skills
    Good interpersonal skills
    Attention to details
    Outstanding team skills
    Appetite for learning

    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 bringing 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 :

    careers.unilever.com

  • Clinical Officer – Anesthetist

    Clinical Officer – Anesthetist

    PURPOSE OF THE ROLE
    The Clinical Officer – Anesthetist’s role is majorly the administration of medicine and pain management during and after surgical procedures. They also monitor their patients to adjust the dosage as needed as well as prescribing medicine to use post-surgery. Role also includes patient management for both in and outpatient.
    ACCOUNTABILITIES

    Assess whether a patient is fit enough to undertake an operation before surgery takes place.
    Agree on an anaesthetics plan.
    Provide safe pre-operative care and pain relief to patients using anaesthetics and analgesics
    Reassure patients about what will happen during and after the operation
    Administer anesthesia in the operating theatre.
    Monitor patients while they’re under anesthesia to make sure they remain in a stable condition
    Relieve and manage post-operative pain to support patients’ recovery
    Work with a range of other health professionals, such as surgeons, operating department practitioners, theatre nurses, radiographers and radiologists to ensure patient wellbeing
    Perform administrative tasks in areas which relate to the care of patients, including summaries of patient treatment and the writing of discharge letters .
    Participate in an agreed on-call rota and take on an equal share in providing emergency cover.
    Train, teach and supervise more junior staff in both critical care and anesthesia.

    Management of patients

    Examination, diagnosis and treatment of patients .
    Admission and follow up of patients in the wards for better management until discharge.
    Use diagnostic services like the laboratory and X-ray as appropriate.
    Provide preventive, curative and diagnostic services to the company employees, their dependants and patients/clients seeking services at our medical facilities.
    Administer and prescribe treatment of drugs.
    Order and execute various tests and analysis concerning the employees’ health and their dependants.
    Perform minor surgeries.
    Inoculate and vaccinate patients to immunize them from communicable diseases.
    Admit patients and ensure that medical care is provided
    Conduct examination to assess the physical fitness of company employees as required.
    Ensure the proper recording and maintenance of medical records by eliciting and recording information about patient’s medical history.
    Oversee maintenance of case history, health examination reports and other medical reports.

    Preventive health care

    Organize and participate in healthcare programs such as breast and cervical cancer screening. Implement employee wellness programs.
    Carry out occupational health and Safety trainings.
    Carry out medical examinations such as entry, periodic and exit checks for workers.
    Provide counseling services.
    Advise on workplace environment safety.

    Administration

    Develop, update and enforce emerging ways of disease management.
    Initiate and control drug Management system in the medical centre.
    Mentorship of peers and all direct reports on management of patients.
    Prepare and monitors continuous medical education to Unilever Tea Kenya employees.
    Supervise safe transportation of patients.
    Maintenance of the medical centre equipment inventory.
    Represent the company in court for medical legal issues.

    Reports

    Maintain medical records within the clinic.
    Supervise daily clinic activity reports and submit returns for action planning.
    Carry out disease surveillance.
    Prepare and submit monthly reports to relevant government bodies and partners in health care.

    QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE REQUIRED
    Essential

    Diploma in Clinical Medicine and surgery
    Higher diploma in Anaesthesia.
    5 Years’ Experience in a busy hospital set up.
    Sound knowledge of anaesthetics and procedures .
    Ability to organise and prioritise your workload
    Strong communication skills, both written and spoken
    Steady hand-eye coordination
    Knowledge of your clinical and professional strengths and limitations
    Great team-working skills
    Ability to work well under pressure
    Compassionate attitude towards patients
    Quick decision-making and problem-solving skills
    Situational awareness.
    Technical knowhow
    Valid Practising Licence

    TRAVEL

    As per job/site requirements, local travel likely.

    LEADERSHIP BEHAVIOUR

    Should meet expectations on the Unilever Standards of Leadership behaviors relevant to this work level.

    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 bringing 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 :

    careers.unilever.com