Tuskys is the leading retailer in
Kenya with presence in Uganda. It is known for its innovation, market
leadership in introduction of new and excellent concepts; some of the
innovations by Tuskys include, in-house baking, deli, milk on tap and cooking
oil on tap.
The company has completed formulation
of its strategic plan for the period 2015-2019.
Some positions have arisen out of the
new strategic direction.
Networks & Security Analyst
Report to: Networks & Security Officer
Duties and Responsibilities
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Supporting, Configuration, Monitoring
and Administration of Network Security, Switches, Routers and internet
firewalls.
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Carrying out planned Data center
equipment maintenance as per the schedules with vendors or internally;
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Data Centre Management Involving
server upgrades & maintenance and data center access control.
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Managing Internet providers,
network/Links services and other service providers
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Supervising IT (Network) equipment
suppliers to ensure that their service level agreement maintenance is carried
out satisfactorily.
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Ensure high availability and
reliability of the Internet & Network infrastructure, applications and
connectivity within branches and DR site auto-failover
Professional Qualifications, Job
experience & Skills requirement:
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BSC Degree in Computer Science or
related field
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Must Possess Cisco Certification
(CCNA and CCNP)
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Microsoft MCSE/MCP/MCSA will be added
advantage
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Security Citification
CEH/CISA/CSSP/CCNA Security
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Experience in, 2003/2008 server
platforms, Active Directory, Microsoft Exchange Server, ISA Server and SQL
Server 2008 or a higher version.
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Solid knowledge of LAN/WAN
Configurations with experience in Cisco routers, Network security, auto
failovers, switches, internet firewalls and wireless technology
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Minimum 3- 5 years working experience
in a busy IT environment with DR sites & remote locations.
Systems Analyst – NAV ERP 2009/2013
Report to: Manager - Business Applications
Duties and Responsibilities:
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Implementation of Microsoft Dynamics
NAV ERP enhancements using version NAV 2009/2013, documentation, training and
Report Creation.
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Ability to lead Customer Business
Process Workshops, requirements gathering and fit-gap analysis.
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NAV set up and configuration,
consulting, training, documentation of technical designs, testing, and
providing on-site and remote customer support.
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Implement NAV best practices and
improve business processes so that Dynamics NAV improves the overall business
processes and profitability.
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Provide User Support and management
where applicable for all internal applications within the NAV (Financials,
Inventory & Purchasing);
Professional Qualifications, Job
experience & Skills requirement:
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BSC Degree in Computer Science or
related field
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Must Possess Microsoft NAV 2009/2013
Certification and working knowledge of accounting. A CPA is preferred.
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Possess knowledge of programming
procedures and programming languages including Microsoft .NET, JavaScript,
CSIDE Development, SQL Scripting , IIS and web technologies
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Experience in Dynamics NAV software
project implementation Including Dynamics CRM
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Good working knowledge in Microsoft
SQL Clustered environment & NAV Native databases
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Minimum 2 years working experience in
a busy IT environment with remote locations.
Electrical and Refrigeration Technician
Report to: Facilities Manager.
Duties and Responsibilities:
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Service commercial refrigeration
equipment and systems to include walk-in coolers, freezers, small
self-contained equipment, reach-ins, etc.
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Inspect systems and their components
(e.g. air conditioning, heating and refrigeration units, etc.) to ensuring
safety and identifying necessary repairs and providing an ongoing program of
preventive maintenance.
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Diagnose problems in commercial
refrigeration systems to identify equipment and/or systems repair and
replacement needs.
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Perform routine and preventive
maintenance as needed and/or assigned for the purpose of ensuring the ongoing
functioning of freezers and refrigeration systems.
Professional Qualifications, Job
experience & Skills requirement:
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Certificate or Diploma in Electrical
and Electronics Engineering or Certificate or Diploma in Mechanical Engineering.
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Refrigerant certification
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Energy management experience is a
plus.
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Knowledge of oiling systems,
condensing and pressure control as well as glycol systems also a plus.
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One year or more related experience
and/or training and/or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Inventory Accountant
Reporting to: GM-Finance
Duties and Responsibilities
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Manage an high performing inventory
management team
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Establishing and implementing
inventory management policies and procedures.
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Lead the Perform daily weekly and
monthly physical stock checks in all the Branches and highlight variances to
the management.
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Perform weekly and monthly physical
assets and tools counts in the company and high light variances to the
management.
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Prepare and distribute daily, weekly,
monthly and ad-hoc inventory levels and consumption reports to all the relevant
departments.
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Maintaining acceptable and accurate
inventory levels at warehouse/inventory locations based on Re-order levels
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Identify shortfalls and surplus
inventory, daily, weekly and monthly for replenishment.
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Coordinate with accounts department
and marketing department to ensure that all product costs are properly taken in
the cost of sales and inventory costs.
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Responsible for communicating with
all department managers and purchasing on inventory levels and locations.
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Coordinate with warehouse team to
implement and ensure control system to reduce damage, breakage and inventory
obsolescence.
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Reviewing obsolete/redundant
inventory to facilitate their removal from the warehouse. Assist Financial
Controller in ad-hoc relevant projects.
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Assist other functional units within
the Finance team in carrying out jobs as and when required by the management.
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Ensure accurate posting of all
inventory transactions to the ERP system
Professional Qualifications, Job
experience & Skills requirement
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Bachelors Degree in
Finance/Accounting and/or suitable background experience in inventory
management in retail
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CPA ‘K’ holder.
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Operationally oriented and
comfortable working in a retail company environment and experience with branch
operations would be ideal.
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Have a detailed understanding of
current inventory control systems with a working knowledge of retail company
processes.
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4 years experience in a busy
environment in which 2 years in the relevant/same field
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Excellent interpersonal and
communication skills.
Category Manager - Clothing, Footwear and
Furniture
Report to: GM Operations.
The category manager is supposed to
be an in-store expert in the merchandising, pricing, management, and sales of
cloths.
Duties and Responsibilities:
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Responsible for managing inventory
and for effectively planning and forecasting in order to maximize the
profitability of the inventory flow.• Balancing projected forecasts and actual
sales, create trend forecasts and implement sales plans.
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Financial analysis is also a key part
of the planning responsibilities in the clothing, footwear and furniture
section.
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Responsible for setting competitive
pricing points, and adjusting the pricing to increase sales and clear out
stagnant items from inventory.
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Often work closely with buyers to
expand successful product lines, and implement successful exit strategies for
unsuccessful unpopular merchandise.
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Responsible in creating marketing
success formula - the right products at the right time for the right price.
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Must maintain a positive and
productive vendor relationship which directly affects the in-store pricing and
marketing of the products within a category.
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Responsible in pricing, shelving,
marketing and promotions of the category’s products in order to make them as
visible, accessible, and appealing to customers as possible.
Professional Qualifications, Job
experience & Skills requirement
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Bachelor’s degree in business
management.
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Must have strong background with
merchandising and vendor relationships specifically in clothing, footwear and
furniture.
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Experience in FCMG and or clothing,
footwear and furniture sales is an added advantage
Category Manager - Tuskys Fresh
Report to: Head of Fresh.
The category manager is supposed to
be an in-store expert in the merchandising, pricing, management, and sales of a
certain group or type of products and should also contribute to the
profitability of the store by increasing the category sales, and improving
inventory turnover within the category.
Duties and Responsibilities:
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Achieve the budgeted growth in
category sales
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Responsible for managing inventory
and for effectively planning and forecasting in order to maximize the
profitability of the inventory flow.
·
Balancing projected forecasts and
actual sales, create trend forecasts and implement sales plans.
·
Responsible for setting competitive
pricing points, and adjusting the pricing to increase sales and clear out
stagnant items from inventory.
·
Often work closely with buyers to expand
successful product lines, and implement successful exit strategies for
unsuccessful ones.
·
Responsible in creating marketing
success formula - the right products at the right time for the right price.
·
Must maintain a positive and
productive vendor relationship which directly affects the in-store pricing and
marketing of the products within a category.
·
Responsible in pricing, shelving,
marketing and promotions of the category’s products in order to make them as
visible, accessible, and appealing to customers as possible.
Professional Qualifications, Job
experience & Skills requirement
·
Bachelor’s degree in business
management.
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Must have strong background with
merchandising and vendor relationships specifically in food and clothing.
·
Experience in FCMG and or Fresh sales
is an added advantage
Customer Experience Manager
Report to: Chief Operating Officer.
Purpose: To manage internal and external customer
relationships
Duties and Responsibilities
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Formulating world class standards in
customer management processes, for both Internal and external customer
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Leading multi level engagements with
customers across platforms email, social media, telephone, blogs and
interpersonal
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Training staff or employees to
deliver excellent customer service and involving in staff appraisals and
recruitment process.• Keeping abreast developments and changes in customer
service field by reading pertinent journals, attending meetings and courses.
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Analyzing data or statistics to
identify the customer service level, the organization is providing.
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Lead implementation of CRM system for
world class customer service
Professional Qualifications, Job
experience & Skills requirement
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Politeness, confidence, tact,
patience, politeness, and diplomacy while dealing with complex problems.
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Motivational, listening, and
problem-solving skills.
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Ability to produce creative ideas to
ameliorate customer service standards.
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Should be able to ameliorate customer
service skills.
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Ability to lead and supervise teams
and work under tight deadlines.
Education and Qualifications
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Bachelors Degree in Commerce Consumer
studies, Business studies, or Management studies related field from an
accredited institution.
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Experience in customer service
management or related activities.
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3 years experience in a busy
environment in which 2 years in the relevant/same field.
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Mature, self-motivated, proactive,
willing to learn and able to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
Head of Fresh
Reports To: Chief Executive Officer
Purpose: The holder of the position will be expected to provide leadership and growth in the fresh business line which include bakery, deli and butchery
Duties and Responsibilities:
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Oversee the process of baking
pastries in the bakery and deli sections.
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Order ingredients for the pastries
and deli department.
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Ensure cleanliness and proper hygiene
in the bakery and deli section.
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Maintain the records for the bakery
and deli section ex: receipts from warehouse, production records.
Professional Qualifications, Job
experience & Skills requirement:
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Degree in Food Technology / Catering
or business related field
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Post graduate diploma in food and
beverage management or hotel management will be an added advantage.
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3 – 5 years experience food and
beverage environment.
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Experience in business development in
perishable goods environment
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should forward their applications including detailed CVS to Human Resource Manager on email hr@tuskys.com before 30th May 2015
Interested and qualified candidates should forward their applications including detailed CVS to Human Resource Manager on email hr@tuskys.com before 30th May 2015