Job description
MAIN JOB PURPOSE
To assist in the running of tea tasting operations, auction data management and receipt, storage and disposal of tea samples.
Job Summary
Tea Tasting Process
Liaises with tea brokers for delivery of pre-auction samples
Prepares tasting lists for use by Saleroom Team leader
Coordinates tea batch preparation and tasting timetable
Supervises the preparation of weekly tea muster samples
Acts as Lead comment taker during tasting exercises
Responsible for training new users in tasting note taking
Pre-Auction
Liaises with tea brokers for weekly delivery of electronic pre-auction catalogues
Oversees the upload of pre-auction catalogues in SRM after the completion of weekly tasting
Sampling
Oversees dispatch of tea samples as per instruction from Unilever Asia Private Limited and advices thereof
Generates availability reports via Unilever’s SRM System
Data Management
Authenticates tasting data prior to tea categorization of auction catalogues and upload of pre-auction catalogues via SRM system
Authenticates complete auction catalogues
Generates catalogue pre-sort report via SRM for tea tasting exercise
Coordinates the entry of auction buying results into SRM including some data entry. Buying results include prices and volumes purchased by Unilever and non-Unilever auction buyers
Sale Room Practice
Implements all provisions of Unilever’s Good Sale Room Practice
Responsible for receipt, dispatch, storage and disposal of tea waste
Monitors stock levels of tea tasting supplies such as milk
Oversees Sale Room operations and scheduling
Key Requirements
Degree in business related field
Excellent Computing Skills
Must have excellent Excel skills
Someone based in Mombasa or willing to relocate
SAP working knowledge an added advantageCommunication and interpersonal skills
