Uchumi
Supermarkets Limited, a leading FMCG retail chain with a well established brand
in the East Africa region is looking for dynamic and ambitious professionals
reporting to the Group Chief Executive Officer.
Procurement & Merchandizing Manager
Job
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Job Profile
The successful candidate will be expected to procure a range of products, manage categories with a view to maximizing product and category profitability, with contribution to value innovation in the value chain, which will also entail:
- Procurement of
products locally sourced and imported,
- Continuous
review of the business plan to meet sales targets.
- Ensuring
efficiency in internal processes to drive timely goods replenishment and
availability of stocks.
- Stocks
Management and shrinkage management.
- Ensuring
continuous availability of new and profitable products as required by
customers.
- Ensuring
productivity and turnover of products through promotions and advertising.
- Participating in
Groupwide strategy formulation, business management and decision making as
part of the management team to deliver corporate performance.
- Periodical
advice and business briefs to the CEO on all strategic issues related to
Customer value propositions and product development/innovations.
- Provide team
leadership to the Procurement team, support Branch Operation Officers and
guide the Country managers.
- Guide in
promoting merchadising standards and continously promote/enhance shopfloor
ambience.
- Maximize
efficiency in the distribution of merchandise from the warehouse and
suppliers.
- Staff training
and development-merchandizing and customer service.
- Positive
contribution to Formulation of Corporate startegy, and departmental Budget
forecasting and sales projections.
- Effective
networking with stakeholders and with emphasis on suppliers.
Person
Profile
- Minimum of a
University Degree in Purchasing and Supplies Management or a relevant
degree in Management.
- A Masters degree
¡n Logistics Management and additional qualifications in CIPS will be an
added advantage.
- A member of a
professional body ¡n supplies Management (K.l.S.M).
- Excellent
knowledge of warehousing and supply chain procedures.
- A minimum of lo
years practical experience in a retail chain with cross border business.
- Familiar with
local and regional legislation on supplies management.
- Well developed
analytical communication and presentation skills and a team player.
- Result oriented,
a go-getter with exposure in business /organizational management.
- Ability to work
independently, remain focused and maintain highest integrity and objectivity.
- A fast Learner
with advanced IT skills.
Information Communications Manager
Job
Ref. MN
Job Profile
The successful candidate will be expected to leverage emerging information, communication and technology to add value to the business and effectively manage ICT operations to ensure optimal services to end users and contribute to overall business strategy delivery and professional growth for ICT staff which will also entail:
- Identifying ICT
investments that will fit into defined business and ICT strategies that
are in congruence with the corporate strategies.
- Set up
departmental operations controls against target on security and staff
allocation.
- Participate ¡n
forums/meetings that setup/formulate corporate policy on companywide
change management projects.
- Review IT
industry trends and advice management on the impact on business and IT
strategies.
- Manage external
equipment, business and service contracts in terms of contract
formulation, implementation and enforcement with third parties for
business value management.
- Provide general
internal ICT user support.
Person
Profile
- A minimum
University degree in sciences, mathematics computer science or
telecommunication/electronics engineering.
- Relevant post
graduate qualification and certification in ICT profession and data base
management systems.
- Minimum 5 years
experience in a senior managerial position.
- Exposure to an
ERP environment.
- Member of a
professional body.
- Well developed
analytical communication and presentation skills and a team player.
- Result oriented,
with exposure in business /organizational management.
- Ability to work
independently, remain focused and maintain highest integrity and
objectivity.
An
attractive remuneration package will be offered to the successful candidates.
Email your application and detailed CV, names of three referees, their telephone contacts and email address. Disclose your current or past salary.
Send
your application via email only so as to reach us by 12 Noon, 17th May
2013.
Send
to: Executive Selection Division, Manpower Services (K) Ltd, Email:
recruit@manpowerservicesgroup.com