Head of Operations Trading Jobs vacancy in Kenya 2019

  • Published date: March 14, 2019
  • Category: Management & Business Development
    • Location: Nairobi, Nairobi
  • Jop type:
  • Salary: Ksh Not mentioned
  • Company name: Jobs in Kenya

Job Description

Head of Operations Trading Jobs vacancy in Kenya 2019


Career Employment Head of Operations Trading Nairobi kenya March 2019 






Job Summary


This is an exciting opportunity to join a vibrant international community on a very attractive package. The candidate would be able to bring skills to the Kenyan automotive aftermarket sector.



  • Minimum Qualification: Bachelor

  • Experience Level: Management level

  • Experience Length: 7 years










Job Description



Our client is a top 100 fastest growing Mid-size Company in East Africa dealing with auto spares. To achieve they growth plans, they are looking for a strong Head of Operations to be based in Nairobi with a minimum of 7 years in the aftermarket automotive industry in Africa. The candidate must be hands on with a can-do attitude, a strong belief in team work and the ability to mentor and coach colleagues to bring out the best in everyone. Ultimately, the goal is to have the customer at the centre of our business.

 

Key Responsibilities


  • Establish and implement best strategy for warehousing and distribution network

  • Establish strong logistics and inventory planning to facilitate positive business change. Be a creative and effective strategic planner and problem solver at all times

  • Develop forecasting intelligence for projection & stockholding requirements

  • Align, plan & implement customer requirements across all departments. 

  • Establish long-term relationships with useful contacts such as panel beaters, small fleet owners, spare shops and garages

  • Monitor & report on KPI’s, including Order, Delivery, On Time Reliability & OTIF

  • Responsible for Monthly Report: Overstock Cash flow Summary, Stock Turns & Slow & Non-moving Stock

  • Initiate and coordinate continuous improvement initiatives to increase efficiency and effectiveness

  • Drive cost savings through best practices

  • Take corrective action where required to ensure all operations run smoothly

  • Identify, develop, mentor and coach talented employees

  • Prepare and manage annual operating budget

  • Responsible for and report on all operational activities during monthly board & review meetings

  • Supply Chain Projects including:

  • Systems project: 

    • Aligning system capability with operational requirements

    • IT continuous improvement

    • SOP – draft SOP’s & training material for Supply Chain Services

    • Training – give training on new SOP to all staff concerned

    • Reporting – Design new reports & work with IT to implement




Required


  • Minimum 7 years related working experience within a trading organisation

  • In-depth experience with ERP systems

  • Ability to build good working relationship and partnership with business, partners and suppliers

  • Highly people oriented with proven knowledge of organizational dynamics and strong people management skills.


Salary: Competitive salary based on qualification and experience

Application Deadline: 25th March 2019

NB: Application process is open to applicants from all nationalities

Location: Nairobi, Kenya






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