Jobs Kenya

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  • CMI, NRM and Growth Analytics Manager

    CMI, NRM and Growth Analytics Manager

    Main Job Purpose

    This role entails work focused on 2 key distinct job aspects – Consumer Market Insights (CMI) & Net Revenue Management (NRM), with the output being identifying and assessing relevant growth opportunities for Unilever East Africa from a geography, category, channel & revenue perspective. The work will be done by a small team & this team will be lead by the Growth Analytics & CMI Manager. The job relies on working with the team using analytical abilities to deep dive into data from multiple sources to come up with relevant growth opportunities. The job also entails working with the Country Leadership Teams & the Country Category Business Teams (CCBTs) to instill a culture of data & insight driven action and provoke action around the growth opportunities.

    The person will lead a small team and have dual reporting into the CMI Director, Africa and Manager Director (MD), East Africa.

    The CMI vision is to inspire, provoke and drive transformation action. In this role, you will contribute to delivering the CMI vision by assisting the Africa CMI Director to business partner the East Africa Leadership Team (LT), and help deliver the EA strategy (as part of the broader Africa strategy).

    You will provide support to key marketing and Customer Development (CD) business partners and leaderships, mainly in the area of proactively identifying growth opportunities. The role is not only about ensuring the EA business has the right data to grow – but more importantly it is about turning this data into insights and actions that will drive strong growth. This will include strategic understanding of Markets, Categories, Customers and Channels at the regional level. Along with Channel and Category Development (CCD) CMI Director, you will also be responsible for the leading the relationship with our key agency partners.

    NRM is a key growth pillar for Unilever by identifying and unlocking revenue opportunities using different pillars. The job entails working closely with the global NRM team to unlock NRM lead growth opportunities for East Africa starting with Home Care as the lead category and then for BPC & F&R categories.

    Job Summary

    Support the CCD CMI Director to deliver a holistic insight & growth plan

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

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

    Bring power of Advanced Analytics COE to power NRM/pricing as well as inputs for dynamic resource allocation (DRA) decisions
    Partner with CMI Content and Connect COEs. to transform how we “Connect” with consumers based on relevant “Content” based on deep understanding on Consumer Journeys and Path to Purchase
    Partner with CMI U-Innov8 to embed new tech-enabled research techniques (relevant to EA), to deliver the mission of 2X impact in ½ the time and ½ the cost

    Run consumer connection programmes to ensure that EA keeps the consumer at the heart of everything it does

    Key Requirements

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

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

    Unilever is an organization 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.

    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

  • Mechanization Tea Harvesting Maintenance Supervisor

    Mechanization Tea Harvesting Maintenance Supervisor

    Purpose of Role
    The role is responsible and accountable for proper professional maintenance of the MTH machines and other powered field technology equipment for grass cutting, pruning, weeding and digging of holes and others as and when they are introduced in the field.
    Key Responsibilities

    To develop a service schedule, plan the AM/PM of all MTH machines and other field technology equipment in the company ensuring full adherence to outlined guidelines as per manufacturer’s recommendation.
    Identify skills gaps of the Estate Mechanics and work with Field Technology Officer with the support of HR to develop a skills plan on annualbasis for continuous skills improvement. 
    To carry out required repairs to all MTH machines for use in the field and closely monitor availability of spares required for continuous operation and availability of MTH machines.
    Oversee the maintenance teams in all units and ensure that standard procedures and instructions for repairs are implemented. 
    Ascertain proper repairs, necessary testing and adjustments to control quality of repair work to accomplishment.
    Carry out fabrication of gliders, frameworks and any other parts as may be required for operational or safety purposes for fitting to MTH and other field technology machines.
    Assembly and testing of newly acquired MTH and other field technology machines.
    Visiting of MTH estate workshopsat the units to check adherence to maintenance, proper use and safety. Advise on proper operation and maintenance to all units.
    Participate in new designs for modifications and accurately maintain all project details drawings / designs and specification for regularly updating and quality assurance. 

    Qualifications and Key Skills 

    Diploma in mechanical engineering or related field from a recognized institution 
    3 Years’ relevant experience.
    Planning Skills
    Analytical Skills
    Project Management
    People Management
    IT Skills

    Apply via :

    careers.unilever.com

  • Area Sales Manager – Coast

    Area Sales Manager – Coast

    MAIN JOB PURPOSE:
    Lead the regional Field Sales Force in achieving the sales objectives for the sales area as set in the Channel Category Plans and Customer Business Plans. Co-develop Field Sales Force Strategy together with National Sales Manager. Lead and plan sales resources in sales area. Lead sales force projects.
    JOB SUMMARY

    Ensure ambitious target setting and monitor closely for performance
    Coach the Field Sales force for Performance in relation to the targets set and build a winning spirit within his/her team
    Lead the Field Sales Force by showing the example
    Ensure streamlined implementation of the customer strategy at POS in order to further build market share
    Prepare and lead the Sales Team Meetings with focus on results vs. targets set. Together with the sales team, identify & implement actions for closing possible results gaps in the concerned POS when they occur
    Define guidelines for coverage planning
    Follow up of field budgets versus incremental sales per rep
    Build excellent relationships with the regional/local responsible manager of the concerned Customers
    Gather and provide competitive information to head office on a regular and continuous basis
    Ensure adequate management of sales resources during illness/vacation
    Evaluate sales reps and territory managers on personal performance and contribution based on facts and observable data

    KEY SKILLS

    Develop Customer Investment Strategy
    Drive the Building of the Customer Business Plans
    Optimize Promotional Investments
    Understand and Apply Shopper Insights
    Apply Integrated Brand Communications
    Manage Customers’ Supply Chain Interface
    Develop Category Management Expertise
    Implement the Customer Plan
    Drive Retail Excellence

    RELEVANT EXPERIENCE
    Essential:

    2 to 3 years relevant field sales force experience

    Desirable:

    Two years Marketing experience is an advantage
    Two years of Trade Category Management is an advantage

    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

  • Head of Tea Procurement – Africa

    Head of Tea Procurement – Africa

    Unilever is proud of its Tea business, the biggest in the world, with world class purpose driven brands such as Lipton, PG tips and Pukka. Recently, Unilever decided to separate the Tea business to ensure it can best achieve its potential. Unilever is currently reviewing several options for separation, including a demerger, an initial public offering, a disposal or through partnership models. The Tea businesses in India and Indonesia, and the partnership interests in the ready-to-drink Tea joint ventures will be retained.

    The balance of the Tea brands and geographies and all Tea estates, with generated revenues of €2 billion in 2019, is growing and profitable with proven potential both pre- and post-COVID-19. As a standalone entity, the Tea company remains number one in the world and is even better positioned to lead the industry and take full advantage of the opportunities in the category, with more focus and entrepreneurship driving greater growth and value.

    The current vision for the Tea company is to champion a tastier, healthier, more sustainable world of plant-based drinking. Purposeful thinking will be the core anchor of the business, its brands as well as its culture, and enables simple and agile decision making, supports an entrepreneurial mindset and is driven by passion for our consumers.

    As we move through this journey towards separation, we are seeking employees with a passion for exciting entrepreneurial experiences, who want to pursue unique career opportunities and have a desire to be an integral part in building the bright future of this plant-based company.

    Role Expectations

    To drive efficiency in Mombasa Tea buying Cost
    Lead the team for correct tasting and classification of Teas and categorization as per Tea Lingo for auction and non auction channel
    Forecast Kenya Market prices and trends.
    Support on strategic stocking decisions.
    Delivery as per OP including forecasting of blend prices
    Procurement KPI’s of Material Cost % TO, Savings, NMI
    Supply Chain KPI’s of OTIF, blend quality as per standard, Days on Hand
    Build Tea skills and capabilities in Mombasa TBO
    Additionally, to link with the Global Tea network in providing all demand requirements for raw tea in the region working with the APS and SAP Supply systems.
     

    Key Responsibilities

    Lead the team in weekly correct tasting and classification of Teas in auction and non auction channels.
    Forecast Tea prices on weekly basis.
    Drive buying efficiency
    Executing the buying plan on a weekly basis in auctions and non auctions
    Entering into Long and Short term contracts
    Spot buying of Tea
    Meeting OTIF targets for shipping from Kenya
    Delivering on procurement KPIs in cost, quality and service
    Providing competition insights
    Providing crop estimates accurately

    Procurement

    Stakeholder Management and Interfaces:

    Tea buying teams of other regions
    Tea Blending teams
    Tea Planning Team
    Procurement Leadership Team

    Supply Chain

    Manufacturing
    Quality
    Inbound Logistics

    Finance

    Procurement Finance Teams
    SC Finance Teams

    External

    Suppliers
    3rd Party Manufacturers
    3rd Party Service Providers
    Auction Brokers
    Trade Bodies

    Essential Requirements

    University degree ( preferably in business or agriculture)
    Fully Operational Tea Taster at least 8-10 years with below requirements
    Can assess and evaluate in detail tea samples at differing brew strengths eg consumer strength, technical strength
    Acts as a lead taster in their space/team.
    Is engaged in the ongoing development of GTP/Tealingo
    Classifies tea samples into Tealingo items as a matter of course
    Scores above the minimum pass mark in an unguided taste test on average over a 1-year period
     

    Blending Skills With Below Requirements

    Evaluates the new blends as per Tasting Room SOP to pass/fail vs a blend specification or standard
    Evaluates blends on both physical, visual and sensory parameters
    Understands and exploits the interaction between different tea types to achieve a blend end result
    Understands and exploits the interaction between base blend and additives such as aroma/flavour (choice, dosage etc)
    Can construct a blend in a live system in accordance with a prescribed recipe and/or specification
    Can make the necessary changes to a blend if it has not passed the evaluation to ensure it meets the specification
    Procurement skills including financial acumen
     

    Skills And Experience

    5 to 10 years of relevant experience including:
    Min of 3 to 5 years Relevant procurement experience in international environment in Strategic Sourcing and Tea Business
    Relevant supply market knowledge of Tea Market
    Experience in supply and portfolio strategy development
    Experience in working in a virtual team and regional/global scope
    Experience in leading a team and people management
    Experience in change management projects
     

    Travel required : 20% or limited travel. Now limited due to CV19 restrictions

    Women and People living with Disability encouraged to apply.

    Unilever is an organisation committed to equity, inclusion and diversity to drive our business results and create a better future, every day, for our diverse employees, global consumers, partners, and communities. We believe a diverse workforce allows us to match our growth ambitions and drive inclusion across the business. At Unilever we are interested in every individual 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

  • Intercompany and Bank Accountant

    Intercompany and Bank Accountant

    Main job purpose

    Credit management and reporting of intercompany transactions.

    Key interactions

    Interfaces with; –

    Internal – Interfaces across Auditors, Supply Chain, Finance, IT, Customer Service, HR, (Master files control) and Brand Building (Result commentaries and evaluations) in Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania and Ethiopia.
    External – Regional Contacts, Controllers team and the various finance operational hubs

    Intercompany

    Key Accountabilities

    Contact person for all intercompany queries from central team – provides commentary, assists on reconciliation queries, incoming payment clearing, providing details for outgoing payments and mismatch resolution
    Raises invoice requests through BMC for all charges out of Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania, Ethiopia and Rwanda. We have not had any service invoicing out of Djibouti so far
    Co-ordinates all IC collections for Kenya’s exports. This involves liaising with treasury to make forex deals
    Creation and extension of all IC vendors in East Africa

    Working Capital

    Provides frequent updates on WC position to the group for timely action on gaps, focus currently being on stocks. This includes reconciling and providing support for Intercompany mismatches
    Monthly reporting of WC actuals and forecast submission to the SA team. WC forecast upload into Ifinance is a quarterly task.

    Rwanda

    Month end tasks including bank, AP (accounts payable) and AR (accounts receivable) revaluation.
    Update of monthly closing rates into SAP. This involves liaising with treasury to get the rates, and update them in the system monthly
    Transfer of costs incurred in Rwanda to Kenya. This is a monthly task, has tasks such as calculation of management fees (which means she must liaise with MR team for the month’s Turnover before transferring costs to Kenya)
    Reconciliation and clearing of payroll accounts
    Posting of bank statements, reconciling and clearing BOI – works with the Rwanda person

    Bank

    Country contact for bank open item queries. Assists CG reconcile judgemental transactions (e.g., offline payroll, monthly statutory submissions), provides bank statements where CG has no access
    Posting of payroll CBVs (and these are quite many – payments for exits statutory submissions journal postings
    Now prepares and submits closing rates to the CG team for update into SAP (previously used to be done by Janet)

    3rd party invoicing

    Preparation of Nairobi garage invoices and follow up of payments
    Verification and clearing of receipts from scrap sales and raw material customers (including Cargil receipts – this is a tea buying customer)

    Knowledge & Skill

    Qualified Accountant
    Management/Financial Accounting experience in an FMCG business.
    Experience in a multinational company will be ideal.
    Strong knowledge and practical experience in the application of Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint and Word tools.
    Decision Support and Analytical Skills
    Performance Monitoring and Management of Business Planning Processes
    Good knowledge/hands on of an ERP system- SAP.
    Accounting graduate & Chartered Accountant.

    Experience Required

    Strong analytical power, complex problem-solving techniques
    Excellent Communication and Presentation Skills

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

    Unilever is an organisation committed to equity, inclusion and diversity to drive our business results and create a better future, every day, for our diverse employees, global consumers, partners, and communities. We believe a diverse workforce allows us to match our growth ambitions and drive inclusion across the business. At Unilever we are interested in every individual 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

  • Brand Protection Manager & Legal Counsel

    Brand Protection Manager & Legal Counsel

    Main job purpose
    Responsible for all operational brand protection work in the respective Operating Company and Markets in East Africa.
    Responsible for implementing the agreed Africa Brand Protection strategy and Priority Action Plans with the objective of halting the importation, distribution, and sales of counterfeit Unilever products in these markets, and the prevention of local production and inter -country exports. All to be implemented in East Africa.
    In addition to the core role the successful candidate will assist the General Counsel to provide legal services to the total company. Business partner to management, communications, industrial relations, tax, finance, and operating subsidiaries.
    Key interactions

    East Africa Leadership Team
    Country Directors
    Legal
    Communications
    Customer Development Teams
    Brand Managers
    Quality
    Security
    KEBS

    Key Accountabilities
    1.Understand the Market

    To have an in-depth understanding of the way of working of the genuine market, including understanding where loopholes existing that could be exploited by counterfeiters.  The BP Manager also needs to understand local manufacturers, importers, traders and the supply chain “modus operandi” for counterfeits into the market.  The BP Manager will evaluate, interview and make recommendations on the best investigators to use within markets in East Africa.

    2.Understand the law

    To understand the laws pertaining to Trademark infringements within each country and to liaise with the Head, Brand Protection Africa and local Legal team to evaluate the best options, and most practical route to detection and prosecution of offenders and destruction of goods and effective deterrence and sentencing in the country.
    Networking within the Organization
    Must build a strong working relationship with preferably a cross functional team to help in effecting an overall appreciation and effectiveness of the BP work across East Africa.
    Collaborate with Quality team, Communication team as part of the steering committee agenda to drive BP agenda in East Africa.

    3.Training and Networking with the Authorities

    Arrange regular training programmes for Customs and other key enforcement officials within each market in East Africa. Work with Senior BP Manager, Africa to evaluate whether an MOU would be operationally and strategically beneficial. 
    Identify all key freight entry (sea and land) points and ensure that training is provided in line with risk for each point. 
    Work with Legal to ensure Trade Mark is recorded with Customs across all Markets in East Africa.
    Prepare and distribute update information and support documents to help officials identify potential counterfeits.  Ensure that key colleagues within Packaging R&D in country /in South Africa and other BP managers across Unilever are available to assist with prompt verification.

    4.Working with Manufacturers Associations and other Multinationals

    The role is responsible for developing relationships with other relevant Multinationals or FMCG Companies in East Africa and identifying where joint actions can be planned and learning shared in a more structured manner. 
    Local Manufacturers Associations should be utilized to create or enhance a focused IP protection / anti-counterfeiting group, but where other active trade associations exist, they should also be evaluated to consider which organization will deliver optimal benefit.

    5.Information Flow

    The role requires a full understanding and capability of use of the Global BP Tools; deliver rapid cross flow of information with (a) retained investigators; (b) Brand Protection Head, Africa; and (c) Other members of the wider Brand Protection teams in Africa and other Clusters.
    Create updated brand difference files on an ongoing basis and share them with the Global / Cluster Teams as appropriate.
    Report all raid actions and ensure that retained investigators and CD personnel report all sightings of new counterfeits into the Global Database ‘GUARD’. (Training will be delivered by the Global Brand Protection Team working with the Brand Protection Head, Africa).

    6.Managing the Brand Protection Team.

    The Brand Protection Manager may be responsible for one or two staff members and manage a budget; part of this budget will be spent on  (a)  training, (b)  activations and also on one or more (c)    Third party contractors who are responsible for investigations.
    The majority of these suppliers will be on annual contracts, although there will be some ad hoc activities and actions being run through other suppliers.
    Manage and control these suppliers, ensuring that they meet their individual targets within the overall budget requirements.
    Be aware of Unilever’s Code of Business Principles, and their application, particularly in regard to these third party investigative agencies and ensure that they are all signed up to appropriately locally modified (by local Legal) Guidelines to Private Investigators acting for Unilever.

    7.Working with Customer Development.

    Ensure all employees especially those of CD (Customer Development) are regularly up to date on BP issues; reporting requirements when any counterfeits are found in the trade.
    Arrange training sessions for the CD & KD (Key Distributor) teams and ensure that they are fully aware of the problem and are able to understand the basic indicators and report any product suspected to be counterfeits & grays from Unilever genuine products.
    Train and supervise the field sales operators on how to use the report a suspect product tool. Also include all new employees from time to time.
    He/She is also to work with the KDs through the (Field Sales Representatives)  and coordinate BP activities in the trade which includes training the DSRs (Delivery Sales Representatives) and Merchandisers to constantly conduct on-the job education of retailers on BP responsibility/value and conduct qualitative checks at each retail calls.

    8.Legal Support

    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.
    Contracts and other legal documents –Review and draft legal contracts and other legal documents
    Litigation Support – Unilever representation 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
    Legal review – 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
    Services Management/ Rates & Rents – Insurance and licensing 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.

    Standards of Leadership Behaviors
    Standards of leadership applicable for this role are listed below in order of importance:
    Bias for action Accountability and responsibility Building talent and teams Growth mindset Consumer and customer focus
    Experience required

    A self-starter with strong motivation to deliver a great job, even when working in some degree of isolation.
    An agile and hands on person
    Comfortable working with virtual team members.
    The candidate should have a keen interest in the area, a good understanding of brands and a basic understanding of the legal issues.
    The candidate should be able to communicate fluently in English (spoken and written) with a wide range of people both internally and externally.
    He should also be currently working at an Assistant management level in any of the following fields; Sales, Marketing, Security, Legal or Finance departments.
    Ability to create strong relationships with all the key regulatory/ enforcement Agencies and external investigators. Ability to add value in managing relevant third party partners is critical.
    Flexible on working hours as 9-5 is rarely achievable both in terms of operational requirements and liaison with other Cluster teams elsewhere in the world.

    Knowledge & Skill

    A graduate of Law (LLB)
    Call to Bar (Dip KSL)
    Preferably a Certified Public Secretary (CPS)
    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

  • Tax Lead (Kericho)

    Tax Lead (Kericho)

    Purpose of the Role
    The Tax Lead will be responsible for the end-to-end tax management by providing comprehensive oversight of Tax accounting operations for the business through developing and implementing the key tax policies to ensure compliance of the Kenya tax regulations and to support the business in providing Tax advisory for decision making.
    Key Responsibilities

    Provide Tax advisory services to business stakeholders.
    Carrying out research on corporate tax matters using available knowledge, tools and UTK tax partners.
    Preparing and delivering internal as well as external presentations on Tax.
    Manage the company Transfer pricing policies and reviews them regularly to ensure compliance.
    Develop Tax reporting or management tools/systems for the business
    Keep up to date with current tax legislation of the country and prepare regular updates for the Finance teams, as well as organizing continuous Tax trainings for relevant staff.
    Own the Tax policy documentation and ensure their implementation e.g., the intercompany transaction services that is subject to Tax service
    Manages end to end Monthly/Annual tax matters e.g., compliance across the business viz PAYE, Company income tax, withholding tax, investment deduction, VAT, VAT refunds e.t.c
    Filing and reconciliation of all the Tax returns for the business.
    Liaise with other Finance operations to ensure the business pays the correct taxes on time.
    Coordinate all the Tax audits for UTK.
    Interpret new tax statutes and determine implications for the business
    Examine business compliance with tax laws and explore opportunities for more tax efficient ways of operation.
    Liaise with the company tax consultants on all the Tax support that maybe required from time to time.
    Develop an internal control framework for Tax to Ensure adherence to company policies to minimize tax exposures
    Attends to general queries from the Kenya Revenue authority
    Support the payroll team in tax aspects of all employee payments

    Key Requirements

    Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting/Finance or equivalent professional qualifications
    CPA K/ACCA
    Minimum of 4 years’ experience in a professional Tax services is a must.
    Excellent understanding of the business Tax regime in Kenya
    Sound knowledge of Accounting principles and practices
    Excellent planning and organization skills
    Strong analytical and Microsoft Excel skills desired.
    Should be a good Team Player.

    Apply via :

    unilever.wd3.myworkdayjobs.com

  • Route To Market and Operations Manager

    Route To Market and Operations Manager

    Main job purpose
    CD Operations is responsible for a smooth and cost-effective operation between the company, customers, and specific third parties. The key challenge of the role is to develop consistency and adherence in the day-today operation of the CD organisation, thus enabling account, field and customer marketing teams to focus on core selling roles
    Key Accountabilities
    Business processes & operating guidelines

    Ensure smooth processes are in place to deliver:
    Fleet and Asset Management
    Audit and Improvements
    OTC Implementation
    Set up and structure all CD business meetings
    Sales Force Incentives SFI for Field Sales team

    2. Methods, tools, systems & data

    Maintain and implement supporting tools (legacy CD IT tools as well as new developments
    Customer Hierarchy
    Sales reporting model
    Business Reporting
    EFOS data
    Support Customer Service

    3. 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

    4.. 3rd party management

    Manage contracts and supplier management    
    Execution and data measurement
    Responsible for distribution of  materials to field sales
    Monitor and improve CD Overheads

    5. Manage and Organize the  CD national and local events
    6.  Responsible for implementing CSHEQ and Security policies and management systems relevant to the function.
    Standard Of Leadership Behaviors

    Bias for action
    Accountability and responsibility
    Building talent and teams
    Growth mindset
    Consumer and customer focus

    Experience required
    Essential:

    Minimum of two to three years working experience within the CD function
    Strong experience in designing and managing processes
    Business planning experience
    Project management experience

    Desirable:

    Customer Facing Experience

    Apply via :

    unilever.wd3.myworkdayjobs.com

  • Mechanization Tea Harvesting (MTH) Maintenance Supervisor

    Mechanization Tea Harvesting (MTH) Maintenance Supervisor

    Purpose of Role
    The role is responsible and accountable for proper professional maintenance of the MTH machines and other powered field technology equipment for grass cutting, pruning, weeding and digging of holes and others as and when they are introduced in the field.
    Key Responsibilities
    To develop a service schedule, plan the AM/PM of all MTH machines and other field technology equipment in the company ensuring full adherence to outlined guidelines as per manufacturer’s recommendation. Identify skills gaps of the Estate Mechanics and work with Field Technology Officer with the support of HR to develop a skills plan on annual basis for continuous skills improvement. To carrying out required repairs to all MTH machines for use in the field and closely monitor availability of spares required for continuous operation and availability of MTH machines. Oversee the maintenance teams in all units and ensure that standard procedures and instructions for repairs are implemented. Ascertain proper repairs, necessary testing and adjustments to control quality of repair work to accomplishment. Carry out fabrication of gliders, frameworks and any other parts as may be required for operational or safety purposes for fitting to MTH and other field technology machines. Assembly and testing of newly acquired MTH and other field technology machines. Visiting of MTH estate workshops at the units to check adherence to maintenance, proper use and safety. Advise on proper operation and maintenance to all units. Participate in new designs for modifications and accurately maintain all project details drawings / designs and specification for regularly updating and quality assurance.
    Qualifications and Key Skills

    Diploma in mechanical engineering or related field from a recognized institution
    3 Years’ relevant experience.
    Planning Skills
    Analytical Skills
    Project Management
    People Management
    IT Skills

    Apply via :

    unilever.wd3.myworkdayjobs.com

  • Assistant Procurement Manager

    Assistant Procurement Manager

    Purpose of the role
    The Assistant Procurement Manager seeks to develop a protocol that outlines how UTKL purchases goods and services, custodians all company policies relating to procurement to ensure that purchasing is managed consistently throughout the organization, making it easier to stay on budget and receive budget approval. The Procurement manager owns strategy to find cost-effective deals and suppliers to ensure sustainability.

    Integrating global / regional sourcing strategies with business and plant demands, balancing timing and conflicting interests. 
    Required breadth of knowledge of a large portfolio of CAPEX, MRO, raw and packaging materials, suppliers and ERP system.
    Working in their country of responsibility and EA with multiple strategic Procurement teams each with a different culture and processes .
    Implement the Buying Procedure and Ways of Working.
    Maintains supplier relationships by resolving supplier issues such as supplier payment overdues, responds to queries and requisitions for samples and information
    Evaluates, monitors and communicates to supplier’s performance on deliveries, material or service rejection
    Completes information request sheets such as volumes forecasts for buying contracts, buying form for material forecasts through the buying form to the finance team, provides explanations to price variances.
    Arranges / facilitates supplier review meetings, quality audits and safety evaluations and visits.
    Generates and provides reports on supplier spends quarterly, risks on CCFOT (Customer Case Fill on Time) arise from supplier risks to the regional compatibilities team monthly.
    Supports early Procurement involvement in category innovation and supply chain projects (facing & integrating with the Category/Geography, acting as the point of contact in brand / category / SC teams) within Business Unit of responsibility.
    Understands and collects category program and needs (from category development, brand development and supply chain) subsequently discusses and agrees with Procurement Operations Manager on the procurement activities.
    Supports the Supply Chain in Procurement related issues.
    Acts as Custodian of the business relationship with Supply Material Managers in particular on innovation project management, customer service, provides supplier splits
    Ensures alignment between business needs and Supply Markets capabilities
    Enable communication (Project review – Information flow – Target/goals & strategies)
    Supplier Collaboration & Innovation
    Represents Procurement in the category innovation projects meetings (material cost, speed to market, complexity and coherence with strategy) 
    Supports Zero Based Budgeting & Cost optimization programs
    Support the business in working capital management
    Lead transformational digitization projects – smart sourcing, cataloguing, reporting
    Ensure supplier responsible sourcing & quality compliance
    Ensure 100% contract compliance
    Support supplier selection to be involved in projects.
    Influence Suppliers strategy to fulfil Category business goals.
    Support material procurement in leveraging effectively external relationships to support the innovation process
    Supports the Competitor Analysis and Benchmarking to the material network teams.
    Provide input to SC analysis on materials and suppliers drawing on expertise of the Procurement teams facing various supply markets
    Directly leads or co-ordinates some Innovation projects him/herself as needed 
    Supports implementation and operational execution of PI Portfolio Procurement sourcing strategies and selected supply base into the category / brand / R&D teams and prevents use of non-selected suppliers.
    Supports supplier capacity planning and run strategy development, communication of UL requirements to suppliers and expediting of orders [placed by material managers] as needed.
    Participation in the category / brand / R&D innovation projects, cost savings teams as supply project manager and is the communication conduit for e.g. ideas, new technology, material cost, availability, risk, opportunity, supplier capital requirements etc. between the internal procurement groups, business operating teams and supply base.
    Communicates output of Supplier Evaluation Program and develops and follows up corrective action and review process with internal customers, supplier relationship managers and suppliers
    To ensure the satisfaction of Unilever’s internal customers with the services provided by the procurement organization (same as procurement assistant)
    Support the periodic Executive Summary for the Team by consolidating and reporting various KPIs (e.g. ZBB, Payment Terms Tracker, Supplier Performance) (common with procurement assistant)
    To handle diverse customer, supplier or operational issues when they arise.
    Responsible for people management in the unit.
    As per job/site requirements, local travel likely.

    Qualifications

    BSc degree in Procurement, Supply Chain Management, Logistics (or equivalent)
    At least 4 years’ experience in Procurement or Supply Management
    CIPS &/or MBA holder will be an added advantage

    Experience

    A strong background in an operations environment.
    Knowledge of sourcing and procurement techniques and proven skills in “reading the market”.
    Proven track record in negotiations and networking.
    Good knowledge of supplier or third-party management.
    Aptitude in decision-making and working with numbers.
    Experience in collecting and analyzing data.
    In-depth knowledge of contracts, invoicing, and negotiation terms
    Superb communication, interpersonal and leadership skills
    Problem solver with a strong analytical mindset
    Outstanding organizational and time management skills
    Excellent customer service skills
    Negotiation aptitude.

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