Almasi
Beverages Ltd is a company which was born out of a merger of three Coca-Cola
bottling companies of Rift Valley Bottlers, Kisii Bottlers and Mount Kenya
Bottlers.
Almasi’s
purpose is to increase shareholder value by manufacturing, packaging,
distributing and selling Coca-Cola products.
In
order to cement and establish sustainability of the gains, the company is
looking for a capable person to deliver on the following role:
Plant Financial Controller
Plant Financial Controller
Ref: ABL/HR/JAD-004/16
The
Role: Based
in Kisii and reporting to the Chief Finance Officer, the role is responsible
for reporting, business control and safeguarding the internal control
environment at the Bottling Plant.
You
will lead the Bottler management team to ensure the continuing confidence in
the financial viability and stability of the organization by ensuring accurate
and timely internal and statutory financial reporting; enforcing the financial
integrity and internal financial controls of the organization.
You
will be responsible for the business planning process, ensuring achievement of
current year and longer term financial goals.
You
will be an engaged business partner and constructive challenger to the
management team.
You
will provide robust business analysis to support financial reports, investment
decisions and cost to serve.
You
will lead the management team in continuously improving governance. You will be
required to develop and build a strong financial team.
The
Person: We are
looking for an energetic, business focused, results driven manager who can work
in high performance change environment.
The
role requires a versatile, quick learner and adaptable team player.
The
person will have at least 7 years’ experience in financial management in a
manufacturing environment.
A Bachelor’s
degree, CPA (K) and proficiency in MS office is mandatory.
Experience
working with ERP systems in an FMCG environment is requisite and an MBA is an
added advantage.
Management Accountant
Ref: ABL/HR/JAD-005/16
The Role: Based in Kisii, Nyeri or Eldoret and reporting to
the Plant Financial Controller, the role will be Responsible for Cost control,
Inventory control and financial analysis for informed Bottling plant operations
and management decisions.
The role will be accountable for the
strengthening of operational excellence in all our cost centers by diligently
forecasting and participating in daily operations to ensure realization of cost
effectiveness and efficiency in the system.
The Person
The ideal candidate will have over five (5) years’ experience in accounting with preferably more than 2 years in management accounting in a busy manufacturing environment.
He or she will be holder of a
Bachelors’ degree and a CPA (K).
Experience in working with ERP
systems will be requisite.
Candidates who have experience in
management accounting in very busy FMCG companies will have an added advantage.
Performance & Capability Development
Manager (Commercial)
Ref: ABL/HR/JAD-006/16
The Role: Based at Nyeri and reporting to the Commercial
Manager.
The role will be responsible
for
- leading the development, establishment,
continuous monitoring and the sustainability of highly effective
Commercial performance management system,
- monitoring monthly sales and market
performance through established tools and parameters and ensure consistent
reward system application for the commercial team,
- analyzing monthly performance reports and
develop intervention programs for individuals & teams,
- recommend and monitor performance improvement
plans (PIP) for consistent poor performers,
- Contribute in the development and continuous
review of effective incentive plans & systems for the commercial
team,
- in liaison with the Human Resource Manager
develop annual learning and development plans for the Commercial teams and
ensure implementation,
- Identify and recommend relevant trainers both
internal and external,
- support the procurement of training services
and coordinate with approved trainers to conduct all the training courses
on timely basis and ensure quality,
- addressing the capability development
requirements, by priority, through implementing the relevant trainings
from KO,
- availing training material and ensuring its
localization and customization to address identified needs in the company,
- Identifying and training internal facilitators
within the commercial team,
- Conducting regular system performance
evaluation for established systems such as DOSA, RTM and closely
monitoring the company’s outsourced agents for RED reading and follow up
on corrective plans and implementation.
The Person
The successful candidate will possess
- a masters’ degree in Business
administration,
- Minimum 7 years’ experience in Sales and
Marketing of which 4 must be as a Sales Manager in a FMCG,
- Proficient in Microsoft applications and
experienced in training / Coaching.
- Experience in working with the Coca Cola
system is an added advantage.
Key Accounts Manager
Ref: ABL/HR/JAD-007/16
The Role: Based in Nyeri, Eldoret and Kisii and reporting to the Regional sales Manager.
The role will be responsible for
leading the development of the Key Accounts joint business plan (JBP) and sales
strategy for assigned channels, leading teams to achieve superior supplier
performance ratings as part of our customer intimacy model execution in the
modern trade.
It will actively manage sales funnel
to achieve new program wins to drive future sales, negotiate for and grow share
of visible inventory commensurate to the company’s market share, recruiting,
serving and growing special outlets to the satisfaction of company’s
objectives.
In addition it will ensure effective
credit management for all key accounts at the regional level.
The Person
The Person
The ideal candidate must possess a
Bachelor’s Degree in Sales and marketing with a minimum of 5 years’ sales
experience out of which 3 must be as a sales manager in a busy FMCG
environment.
He or she will possess highly
developed negotiation skills besides a high level business acumen.
Experience in management of key
accounts will be an added advantage.
Must possess a valid driving license
with not less than 3 years continuous driving experience.
Marketing Manager
Ref: ABL/HR/JAD-008/16
The Role: Based in Nyeri, Eldoret and Kisii and reporting to
the Regional Sales Manager.
The role will be responsible for
regional trade and market development as a key result area.
This will entail the management of
new product launch to achieve maximum penetration, the execution of commercial
proposition and effective deployment and evaluation for effectiveness of
thematic campaigns at the regional level through appointed agencies as well as
ensuring the success of product promotions and special events.
He/she will identify consumer and
category trends and develop winning strategies/activities for NARTD beverages
growth.
In addition, the role will be fully
responsible for the totality of market execution to drive presence within
agreed PICOs by ensuring appropriate and timely deployment of execution
materials and ensure timely corrective action for all execution gaps as may be
informed by market audits from time to time.
The Person
We are looking for professional
marketers with not less than five (5) years’ experience preferably in the
beverage industry or similar fast moving consumer goods organizations.
The ideal candidate will possess a
bachelors’ degree in Marketing and will be a member of a recognized marketing
body.
He / she must have a valid driving
license class BCE with not less than 3 years continuous driving experience.
Area Sales Manager
Ref: ABL/HR/JAD-009/16
The Role: Reporting to the Regional Sales Manager and responsible for management of Key Distributor effectiveness & operating standards, effectively managing the pull and push strategy through the product supply chain to ensure achievement of sales volume and revenue targets, ensuring top of class execution standards for agreed PICOs in the market through proper and effective supervision and empowerment of Account Developers and route salesmen.
The successful candidate will also be
responsible for total trade development in his/her market and will be
accountable for and not limited to new outlet creation and development as well
as establishing and maintaining a clear competitive edge over competition to
gain and secure market share.
He / she will develop by way of
training and coaching of teams placed under him and regularly appraise their
performance against established key performance indicators.
The Person
The ideal candidate will possess a
Bachelors’ Degree in sales and marketing or a bachelors’ degree in any other
field plus professional qualifications in sales and marketing.
Minimum 5 years’ experience in
selling, three (3) of which must be as a Sales Manager in a fast moving
consumer goods and busy organization.
Experience in an organization
operating within an ERP environment will be an added advantage.
He/she must possess a valid driving
license with not less than 3 years continuous driving experience.
Maintenance Engineer
Ref: ABL/HR/JAD-010/16:
The Role: Based at Eldoret and reporting to the General
Manager.
The role will be responsible
for
- developing preventive maintenance schedules
for equipment, machinery, motor vehicles and buildings in order to improve
productivity and reliability,
- participating in formulation of corporate
strategies, policies, plans and budgets and in monitoring of the company’s
performance in the area of engineering,
- ensuring that maintenance and repair work is
carried out within set quality standards & specifications and in
compliance with environmental, health and safety measures and
regulations,
- participating in continuous upgrading of
machinery to keep pace with changing technological, environmental and
statutory requirements,
- supervising, motivating, disciplining, appraising
and identifying staff training needs, the continuous improvement in yields
and mechanical efficiencies,
- assisting in the designing, developing and
implementing sound policies and strategies for the effective maintenance
of machines and equipment to embrace routine inspection of
properties,
- preparing maintenance budgets and ensuring
adherence to approved levels.
The role will in addition ensure
compliance of external audit standards and statutory safety and measures,
liaising with the procurement section in procuring equipment and accessories
and spares required.
The Person
The successful candidate must possess a Bachelors’ degree in Engineering, be a registered Engineer, with a minimum 7 years General Engineering work, of which at least 4 must be in a senior engineering management position.
Experience in a busy beverage
manufacturing organization will be a definite advantage.
How to Apply
If you believe you are the candidate we are looking for, please submit your application letter and CV to careerjobs@almasibeverages.co.ke.
If you believe you are the candidate we are looking for, please submit your application letter and CV to careerjobs@almasibeverages.co.ke.
Interested candidates who had applied
in response to our LinkedIn advert need not reapply.
Closing date for applications will be: 23rd March 2016.
