Logistics Manager - Mombasa, Kenya

Job Title: Logistics Manager

Location: Mombasa

Company Profile:

Our client is one of the largest manufacturers of edible oils, fat and laundry bar soap in the region

Main Responsibilities

• End responsible for warehousing and transportation departments
• Responsible for all Inbound and Outbound transportation
• Efficiency in Forklifts utilization and maintenance
• Effective transportation planning both own and outsource
• Efficiency of truck utilization and cost
• Monitor, maintenance and develop proper preventive maintenance plan as well as make sure trucks are well maintained
• Ensure training and job competency of direct reports.
• Adherence to KBS Act 2005
• Adherence to NEMA Act 2003

Required Qualifications, Knowledge and Experience

• Degree in Logistics Management or related field
• At least 5 years of Logistics management, materials management, manufacturing or master planning-scheduling and/or combination of education and experience.
• Computer Literacy is a must for this position. Familiarity with ERP system such as Oracle will be an added advantage.
• Ability to work independently in an FMCG industry.
• Can cope with stress, pressure & extended working hours if required.

Functional Competencies

• ERP Planning Concept
• Advanced Planning & materials management
• Advanced Warehouse Management
• Advanced Transportation Management

Behavioral Competencies

• Proactive
• Result Oriented
• Good training abilities
• Advanced analytical skill
• Excellent Leadership skill
• Problem and trouble shootings skill

To apply for this position send your CV to mycv@myjobseye.com quoting the position in the subject line.

Kindly also mention your current/ last salary and benefits.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted

Retail Manager

Our Client, in the manufacturing industry of Hardware (tools, building materials, industrial equipment), home-ware (garden and home accessories) and super store, is seeking to fill the position of a Retail Manager who will report to the CEO.

Overall Purpose of the Job:

The retail manager, will be responsible for running a chain of retail outlets. This could mean anything from a large supermarket to a small independent store. The principal responsibility of the retail manager will be handling and overseeing all the day-to-day processes that are carried out in the stores.

Specific Roles and Responsibilities:

Brand Visibility

• Build strong client base through effective promotional marketing by setting up promotional displays and materials Present new marketing strategies to widen audience reach
• Approve visual store displays, prints and TV ads
• Create store presentations, ideas, and concept to successfully promote store merchandises
• Promoting the organization locally by liaising with newspapers and the clients in general

Business Development

• Analyzing sales figures and forecasting future sales volumes to maximize profits.
• Implement marketing plans and effective store strategies to improve sales
• Updating colleagues on business performance, new initiatives and other pertinent issues;
• Maintaining awareness of market trends in the retail industry, understanding forthcoming customer initiatives and monitoring what local competitors are doing;
• Initiating changes to improve the business.

Customer Relations

• Ensuring standards for quality, customer service and health and safety are met.
• Responding to customer complaints and comments.
• Engaging with the clients on the floor regularly

In-store Merchandising

• Review visual merchandising of the store on regular basis and make changes according to change in environment and customer feedback.
• Make special arrangements to strategically display certain goods within the store to attract customer.
• Prepare visual merchandising strategy & Plan.
• Spearhead in-store promotion to boost sales.

Inventory Management

• Managing stock levels and making key decisions about stock control.
• Setting up control systems for data analysis and forward planning.
• Oversee inventory management

Team management

• Managing and motivating the team to increase sales and ensure efficiency.
• Dealing with staffing issues such as interviewing potential staff, conducting appraisals and performance reviews, as well as providing or organizing training and development;
• In conjunction with the HR manager, resolving health and safety, legal and security issues

How to apply:

If you are interested in the position and have the skills and talents our client is looking for, we would like to hear from you.

Please forward a copy of your updated resume, and your current salary and benefits package to info@dorbe-leit.co.ke before close of business 10th January 2012.

Only successful candidates will be contacted

Head of Business Development

Our client is a Kenyan based ICT organization which has been in business for over 21 years.

It is one of East Africa’s strongest ICT business houses with regional offices in Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania and Rwanda.

They are looking to fill the position of a Head of Business Development who will report to the CEO.

Overall Purpose of the Job

To increase business opportunities for the organization by developing and executing strategies that will complement the adopted organizational Brand Strategy, enhance the smooth running of the organization, customer acquisition, product development and product distribution.

Specific Roles and Responsibilities

• Responsible for planning, organizing, control & monitoring the sales force
• Responsible for defining, approving and implementation and monitoring of the annual budget for the company, divisions, business units and sales executives
• Advise Directors on strategic issues related to the sales function
• Develop operational and management policies
• Develop a detailed sales forecasting system that includes a sales quotation register, lost sales register, pending orders register;
• Maintain close relationship with other Business Unit heads
• Evaluate with the management team, other proposals, and reports.
• Maintain financial control of the department
• Evaluate and recommend training needs of the sales force – both technical and non-technical training.

Candidate

• Over 35 years old.
• Over 10 years experience in sales profession – the last 2 or 3 in a management position
• Should have exceeded sales targets regularly
• Should be well versed in sales management systems, techniques and report generation
• Should be able to motivate, educate and drive a large educated/technical Sales force with a view of expanding into the region
• Should be highly motivated, results driven and a good team player.
• Needs to understand Strategy and Sales Operations and be able to contribute to the management team
• Should be able to travel and communicate with multinational vendors on their strategy for the region and help implement this!

How to apply:

If you are interested in the position and have the skills and talents our client is looking for, we would like to hear from you.

Please forward a copy of your updated resume, and your current salary and benefits package to info@dorbe-leit.co.ke before close of business 10th January 2012.

Only successful candidates will be contacted

Legal Officer

Legal Officer Vacancy Announcement

Overall Purpose of the Role

Assist the Senior Legal Officer to control matters under litigation with external lawyers regarding all legal cases under their services, and out of court settlements and/or recoveries.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Assist in appointment of defense lawyers where action is brought against the company and ensure at all times the advocates work in the best interest of the Company.
• Assist in recovery of company outlay from negligent third parties.
• Assist to negotiate amicably, out of court settlements.
• Review investigation reports, to ensure that they are comprehensive enough to meet the need for which they were sought, and recommend remedial action as necessary
• Assist in processing of payments to claimants and service providers
• Assist in legal research and preparing legal opinions to both external and internal clients.
• With the assistance of Senior legal officer, respond to any correspondence and/or enquiries regarding claims legal issues.
• Maintain adequate reserves for legal claims.
• Preparing legal documents as required.
• Any other duties that may be assigned from time to time.

Minimum requirements

• Bachelor of Law degree.
• Advocate of the High Court.
• Two years relevant experience.
• Experience in working with the insurance industry will be an added advantage.

How to apply:

If you are interested in the position and have the skills and talents our client is looking for, we would like to hear from you.

Please forward a copy of your updated resume, and your current salary and benefits package to info@dorbe-leit.co.ke before close of business 10th January 2012.

Only successful candidates will be contacted