New Kenya Co-operative Creameries (KCC) Exciting Career Opportunities

1.    Stores Manager
2.    Internal Auditor (Information Systems)
3.    Depot Manager
4.    Project Engineer (Re-Advertisement)
5.    Mechanical Technician
6.    Sales Representatives
The New Kenya Co-operative Creameries Limited is one of the leading Dairy Companies in the country re-known for its world class brands that include KCC Butter, Ghee, Cheese, Gold Crown, Safariland Powder and Mala among others.
We wish to recruit dynamic and result driven professionals to fill the following positions:-
Stores Manager
HR/SM/01/08/010

The Stores Manager will be reporting to the Head of Logistics & Inventory.
The Job
The Stores Manager will be maintaining an inventory of products at all times within the supply chain and provide critical advice on the position of available stock and re-odering levels at the different stages of supply chain:-
He/She will be in charge of the following:
  • Maintaining an inventory of products at all times within the supply chain.
  • Providing critical advice on the position of available stock and re-ordering levels at the different stages of the supply chain.
  • Reporting to the Head of Logistics & Inventory on stock levels of raw materials and finished goods.
  • Liaising with the Production section to determine orders as per sales requirements to determine stock levels required.
  • Analysing the depot orders based on monthly targets.
  • Analysing the depot stock-expiry and stock-variance analysis reports.
  • Managing the Company’s crates.
The Candidate
  • Must have Bachelors Degree in Purchasing and Supplies or its equivalent from a recognized university.
  • At least 5 years experience in stores Management or as Depot Controller.
  • Must have knowledge in computer, spreadsheets, database, word processing etc.
  • Working knowledge on SAP will be an added advantage.
Essential Skills will include:-
  • Good people management skills.
  • Excellent planning and coordination skills.
  • Results oriented.
Internal Auditor (Information Systems)
HR/IAIS/02/08/010
The Job
Reporting to Head of Internal Audit.
He/she will be responsible for risk and compliance assessment of the company’s business information systems.
Among other duties, the candidate will:-
  • Perform information systems audits and prepare reports which clearly communicate audit findings and corrective measures to be undertaken in area of weakness.
  • Perform assessments of all new and existing information systems in the company to identify inherent risks and advise on the best remedial measures to address these risks.
  • Make value adding recommendations that help improve efficiencies and effectiveness of ICT systems.
  • Periodically review data and network security e.g. access controls, systems back-ups, segregation of duties, etc.
The Candidate
The candidate must be in possession of the following qualifications:-
  • Must be University graduate preferably in ICT or any other relevant degree from a recognized university.
  • Certified Information Systems Audit (CISA) or Certified Information Systems Management ((CISM).
  • Thorough understanding of business processes, Network Security and controls for LAW/WAN.
  • Knowledge of Oracle, e-ecommerce, Internet/web Technologies..
  • Minimum of three (3) years experience in application systems development/support, data communications, IT Management, and Information Systems Audit.
Essential Skills
  • Must have good written and verbal communication skills.
  • Must nave good numerical and analytical skills.
  • Must be proactive and innovative keeping abreast with technological advancements.
  • Working knowledge on SAP will be an added advantage.
  • Must have ability to work independently with minimum supervision.
  • Must be a team player with good interpersonal skills.
Depot Manager
HR/DM/03/08/010
The Job
The Depot Manager will be Reporting to the Stores Manager. He/She will be responsible for ensuring effective and efficient administration of the operation at the depot.
He/she will also be responsible for:
  • Administration of the Depot.
  • Liaising with the Regional Sales Manager on ordering of stocks for the depot.
  • Managing stock levels and making key decisions on stock control.
  • Ensuring availability of all company range of products as well as supplies at the depot (e.g. stationery) at all times.
  • Managing and reconciling the inventory.
  • Ensuring standards for quality, health and safety are met at the depot
  • Monitoring the movement of crates, containers and overseeing there cleanliness and handling to reduce breakage.
  • Managing staff at the depot including their performance appraisal
  • Managing of depot resources (vehicles, petty cash, crates, staff, and cash).
  • Writing of report (cash and stock reconciliations, underpayments & debtors report and staff establishment reports).
The Candidate:
The candidate must possess the following qualifications:-
  • Bachelors Degree in Commerce, Economics, Business Administration or its equivalent from a recognized university.
  • At least 5 years experience in supervising a unit or doing similar work.
Essential Skills
  • Must be proficient with office computer applications
  • Prior experience supervisory skills.
  • Time management skills and attention to detail.
  • Good interpersonal and communication skills.
  • Demonstrate supervisory skills.
  • Working knowledge on SAP will be an added advantage.
Project Engineer (Re-Advertisement)
HR/PE/04/08/010
The Job
The Project Engineer will be reporting to the Head of Engineering.
He/She will be responsible for planning, coordinating and supervising the installation and commissioning of the new projects to include new machinery/construction projects.
He/She will also be responsible for:-
  • Preparing tender specifications and evaluating the same.
  • Planning, supervising and implementing projects.
  • Visiting suppliers to ascertain the authenticity of specification
  • Attending site meetings with tenderers.
  • Compiling reports/records on the different projects.
  • Any other duties as assigned by immediate supervisor.
The candidate
The candidate must possession the following qualifications:-
  • Bachelors Degree in Engineering or its equivalent from a recognized university.
  • Should be registered with Engineer’s registration Board (ERB).
  • Must have at least 5 to 6 years experience at a supervisory level.
  • At least 2 year’s experience at a supervisory level.
Essential skills
  • Must have good people management skills.
  • Results oriented.
  • Must have knowledge in computer applications.
  • Working knowledge on SAP will be an added advantage.
  • Ability to develop self and others through coaching.
Mechanical Technician
HR/MT/05/08/010
The Job
Reporting to the Factory Engineer, the Mechanical Technician will be responsible for coordinating and supervising the general engineering activities at the factory and to promptly attend to breakdowns at the factory.
Among other duties, the technician will:-
  • Attend to machine breakdown and supervising daily maintenance.
  • Ensure preventive maintenance is carried out periodically.
  • Organize the workshop and stores activities.
  • Coordinate the reorder of supplies and parts.
  • Maintain records and reporting on activities in the location.
  • Conduct training of new employees.
  • Any other duties as assigned by immediate supervisor.
The candidate
The candidate must be in possession of the following qualifications:-
  • Bachelors degree in Engineering or Technical related field preferably (Mechanical Option) or higher National Diploma in Mechanical Engineering from a recognized institution.
  • Must have had 3 to 4 years experience in refrigeration and steam supply systems maintenance.
Essential skills
  • Must have ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
  • Should have good analytical skills.
  • Must have good report writing skills.
  • Must have good interpersonal and communication skills.
  • Must have basic supervisory skills.
  • Must have knowledge in computers applications.
  • Working knowledge on SAP will be an added advantage.
Sales Representatives
HR/SR/06/08/010
The Job
Reporting to Regional Sales Manager, the Sales Representative will be responsible for ensuring all products are available in the market at all times.
He/She will be also be responsible for:
  • Supervising the direct selling and marketing of the products.
  • Prospecting for new clients and markets.
  • Set targets and monitoring performance of the different sales routes.
  • Overseeing the collection of debt.
  • Generating periodic reports (sales reports, marketing intelligence reports and debt collection repos.
  • Resolving market disputes (customer care services)
  • Ensuring proper use of resources allocated for the area e.g. crates.
  • Ensuring pricing of products is done uniformly in the outlets.
  • Executing sales promotions and overseeing merchandising activities.
  • Managing and controlling credit among clients.
  • Any other duties as assigned by the immediate supervisor.
The Candidate
The applicant must be in possession of the following qualifications:-
  • A Bachelor of Commerce  Degree  (Marketing  Option) or an equivalent qualification from a recognized University.
  • At least 3 to 4 years working experience in fast moving consumer goods environment.
  • A valid driving licence with at least three years accident free driving.
Essential skills will include:
  • Familiarity with standard office computer applications.
  • Ability to work under pressure and meet dealings.
  • Good analytical skills.
  • Good report writing skills.
  • Good interpersonal and communication skills.
  • Basic supervisory skills.
  • knowledge in computers applications.
  • Working knowledge on SAP will be an added advantage.
If you meet the above requirements, send your applications together with detailed curriculum vitae, indicating your current salary, copies of certificates, testimonials, contacts of at least three referees and day time telephone contacts to:
The Head of Human Resource
New KCC Ltd.,
P.O. Box 30131 -00100
Nairobi
To be received not later than 8th September 2010.
Those who do not hear from us after four weeks of closing date should consider their applications unsuccessful.
Canvassing either direct or indirect will lead to automatic disqualification.
Email: info@newkcc.co.ke

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