Supermarkets Jobs in Kenya – Tuskys

Applications are invited from suitably qualified candidates for the below post;

Job Title: Logistics and Distribution Manager
Company: Tuskys
Duty Station: Nairobi
Job Purpose: The job holder will oversee logistics, fast track order processing, stock movement and documentation, Distribution Centre management and be the link between logistics and other related departments in the organization. The job holder will also be expected to learn on the go and to deliver agile and flexible ‘end to end’ logistics and distribution solutions.

Responsibilities:
Inventory management
·         Expediting picking and dispatch processes so that the outlets are replenished on time to avoid stock outs and oversee stock deliveries to all branches through the respective warehouse staff.
·         Monitor and coordinate deliveries of items between suppliers to ensure timely delivery of all items to site/store on time and put measures in place to ensure all the incoming and outgoing goods are inspected thoroughly to ascertain the right quantities and quality.
·         Creating, implementing and maintaining a systematic and updated DC layout plan that streamlines the storage and retrieval of the goods and ensure cleanliness is maintained at all time.
Order Fulfillment
·         Ensure optimal stocking in the DC by performing accurate demand planning and expediting delivery of orders issued to suppliers.
·         Oversee distribution operations to ensure achievement of cost, productivity, accuracy and timeliness through the centralized model.
·         Coordinate reverse logistical functions for products, internal allocation, delivery, re-use, or final disposal in adherence to disposal procedures.
Fleet Management
·         Provide high level fleet management advice including optimal scheduling, documented analytic reports on vehicle usage, tracking information, fuel consumption reports and master calendar for all vehicles.
·         Take part in ensuring that company vehicles properly managed, serviced, optimally utilized and allocation schedules effectively done.
Process Improvement & Compliance
·         Champion logistics solutions and continuously improve existing warehouse operations processes, collate and adopt best practices to ensure optimal efficiency in the unit.
·         Provide and analyze the operating costs and reporting to management and other key stakeholders with required frequency.
·         Design dashboards to easily identify bottleneck areas of the operational processes, analyze risk areas and recommend mitigating solutions to the relevant state holders.
·         Liaise with other relevant departments to ensure an integrated internal controls framework, transparent, technically proficient processes in order to attain operational excellence.
·         Maintain safe and healthy work environment by establishing, following, and enforcing standards and procedures; complying with legal regulations.
Staff Management & Supervision
·         Ensure development, update and adherence to procurement & logistics policies and procedures by all staff and efficient delegation of roles and optimal staffing in distribution center at all times.
·         Responsible for conducting performance appraisal for the distribution & logistics staff and generally motivate staff to improve performance.
·         Promote learning and development amongst distribution & logistics staff through on-job trainings and coaching by promoting appropriate work ethic, knowledge development, and integrity among others.
Person Specifications
Academic Qualifications
·         Degree in Logistics and Supply Chain Management or an equivalent qualification from a relevant field.
Professional Qualifications and Membership
·         ISM Certified Professional in Supply Management (CPSM)
·         SOLE Certified Professional Logistician (CPL).
·         Be a Member to a relevant professional body- CIPS/KISM.
Experience
·         5 years’ experience in distribution & logistics and 2 should be in a similar capacity or senior level.
Skills, Abilities and Competencies:
The ideal candidate should be proficient or advanced in the following set of area specific to this position’s level:
·         Uncompromising Integrity.
·         Strategic thinking, able to work in team settings and to provide suitable leadership therein.
·         Attention to detail, organizational and multitasking skills are essential.
·         Able to manage conflicts in order to prevent counter-productive confrontations while resolving conflicts and disagreements in a constructive manner.
·         Able to manage people in order to build and manage workforce based on organization strategy, goals, budget, considerations, and staff needs to ensure that employees stay motivated.
What We Offer
·         The opportunity to become part of a highly professional and dynamic team being the leading retailer.
·         A unique opportunity to advance your career to the next level.
·         A unique experience in an entrepreneurial, yet structured environment.
How to apply:
If you meet the above requirements visit Tuskys website https://www.tuskys.com/ career page HERE and submit your application before close of business, Sunday August 25th,2019.
Late applications will not be considered.

Job Title: ICT Operations Manager
Company: Tuskys
Duty Station: Nairobi
Job Purpose: The job holder will be responsible for the Overall ICT operations within the Organization. Oversees the management of the ICT operations function whose aim to deliver the Excellent ICT services to business to drive growth.
Duties and Responsibilities
· Lead the IT support team that comprises of System Administrators, Network Engineers, Infrastructure Administrator and Support Engineers.
· Oversee the management of all current and future Enterprise Systems across Tuskys Organization.
· Plan, schedule and carry out security risks assessments, penetration testing and vulnerability tests with the aim of securing the security posture of Tuskys ICT Infrastructure
· Oversee Development and implementation of ICT Operations Policies, processes and procedures.
· Ensure required operations such as System compliance, integrity and maintenance are carried out effectively.
· Ensure training and support is carried out for ICT team and end users around Enterprise Systems features and functions
· Effectively Manage ICT third party vendors
· Drive continuous improvement and oversee implementation and development for new cutting technologies in driving availability and reliability of systems.
· Lead the implementation of the ITSM framework.
· Lead, develop and maintain ICT Business Continuity plan through implementing necessary Disaster Recovery interventions/Plan that would support the Tuskys business during times of unforeseen disaster
· Develop and implement guidelines on distribution, Installation, upgrade, maintenance and replacement of ICT Infrastructure and Promote the use of cost effective IT and telecommunication solutions
· Foster a customer and service oriented culture across functions
· Drive an effective business engagement strategy with the aim of improving service delivery.
· Lead and deliver assigned projects.
Person Specifications
Academic Qualifications
·         Bachelor’s in ICT or related field.
Professional Qualifications and Membership
·         Must hold Security certification from a recognized professional body e.g CISM, CISA, CEH, SCPP, ISO, etc.
·         ITIL / ISO ITSM Foundation Certification
·         Microsoft certified Professional
Experience
·         6 years working experience as a systems administrator at least in: Networks, Database, Application and systems administration for which 3 must be at a senior level.
·         A good understanding of computer networks, a Cisco or any other network certification is an added advantage.
·         Experienced with Data Centre Infrastructure and Facilities such as NAS,SAN storage and Server Blades
·         Experience in delivering transformational projects i.e. ERP, infrastructure upgrades.
·         Experience in retail organization or service industry will be added advantage.
Skills, Abilities and Competencies:
The ideal candidate should be proficient or advanced in the following set of area specific to this position’s level:
·         Excellent problem-solving skills, especially when it comes to addressing issues with software, hardware.
·         Strong financial management skills to oversee the functions budgetary requirements and forecasting
·         Strategic thinker and influencer, understands what delivers true value to the business functions and is able to drive change and innovation.
·         Proven track record in customer satisfaction
·         Proven track record in Vendor Management.
·         Able to thrive in an environment that values entrepreneurial ethic and transparency
·         Superior verbal and written communication skills, with an ability for tact and diplomacy
·         Excellent interpersonal, organizational, multi-tasking and time-management skills
What We Offer
·         The opportunity to become part of a highly professional and dynamic team being the leading retailer.
·         A unique opportunity to advance your career to the next level.
·         A unique experience in an entrepreneurial, yet structured environment.
How to Apply:
If you meet the above requirements visit Tuskys website https://www.tuskys.com/ career page HERE and submit your application before close of business, Sunday August 25th, 2019.
Late applications will not be considered.

Job Title: Security Administrator – ICT
Company: Tuskys
Duty Station: Nairobi
Job Purpose: The incumbent will implement, enforce and Support all the company’s security infrastructure and policies throughout all of its offices and locations within agreed SLAs and industry standards.
Duties and Accountabilities
· Review security architectural designs and solutions, Implement and evaluate compliance to applicable security standards.
· Security policy enforcement and ensuring compliance to reduce the ICT Security risk posture
· Running Information security tools to perform regular and planned vulnerability assessment of the Information Systems infrastructure and business applications
· Performing Information security systems and networks logs analysis & reporting (Firewall, Switches, IPS, Databases)
· Review of the antivirus console, email spam, web filter logs & statistics.
· Daily reviews of the back-up and disaster recovery logs
· Review of the operating system and applications exception logs
· Working and Liaising with Information Systems Service desk with regard to information security incidents analysis, investigations and escalation thereof.
· Assist in Information Systems Security Projects coordination and facilitation
· On time delivery of assigned projects.
· Carry our Security Awareness to the Tuskys Users
Person Specifications
Academic Qualifications
·         Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Security, Software Engineering or a related area is preferred.
Professional Qualifications and Membership
·         Microsoft certified professional
·         Certification in CISA / CISM and CISCO (Min CCNA)
·         Any other certification
Experience
· At least 3 years of experience in information systems security, networking or application administration
· Experience in networking technologies such as VPN, LAN, WAN & MPLS
· Experience in Data Centre Infrastructure Solution such as NAS, SAN storage, Firewalls.
Competencies:
The ideal candidate should be proficient or advanced in the following set of area specific to this position’s level:
· Knowledge of application security standards and policies
· Knowledge of security tools and technologies such as firewalls, Intruder detection / prevention solutions, web filters, Data protection solutions etc.
· Knowledge of disaster recovery and business continuity practices
· Good Understanding of change management practices
· Conversant with the Cyber Security threats and mitigation
· Experience in retail organization or service industry will be added advantage.
Skills and Abilities
·         Team player
·         Excellent problem-solving skills
·         Ability to thrive in an environment of high pressure and tight timelines
·         Able to work independently without supervisions
·         Superior verbal and written communication skills, with an ability for tact and diplomacy
·         Excellent interpersonal, organizational, multi-tasking and time-management skills
What We Offer
·         The opportunity to become part of a highly professional and dynamic team being the leading retailer.
·         A unique opportunity to advance your career to the next level.
·         A unique experience in an entrepreneurial, yet structured environment.
How to Apply:
If you meet the above requirements visit Tuskys website https://www.tuskys.com/ career page HERE and submit your application before close of business, Sunday August 25th, 2019. Late applications will not be considered.

Job Title: Web Developer
Company: Tuskys
Duty Station: Nairobi
Job Purpose: The role is responsible for leading custom web development throughout the entire project life cycle. The role will be given the freedom of building custom web sites using your own leadership and programming skills.
The web developer should be capable of full cycle project leadership including application architecture, design input, site layout/user interface, database design/programming, and .NET development.
The right individual for this role will be a motivated and energetic developer who takes initiative, enjoys finding solutions to a varying number of challenges, is detail-oriented, and takes extreme pride in their work.
If you thrive by working side by side with one of the most experienced and professional teams in the industry while leading your solutions to successful completion, consider this opportunity as the next level in your professional development.
Duties and Accountabilities
·         Lead the development on internal applications as required by the business
·         Foster a customer and service oriented culture across functions
·         Effectively engage with the business units with the aim of understanding their processes to support and automate thought technology in order to improve their service delivery.
·         On time delivery of assigned projects.
·         To create responsive web site templates using HTML5, CSS3 and JavaScriptfrom existing and new designs, for use with existing web systems.
·         To play a part in managing site migration projectsinvolving liaison with external contractors, optimizing the use ofresources and ensuring timely progress.
·         To undertake the testing of design elements and site functions aimed at optimizing user experience and improving user engagement working with other colleagues as appropriate, and to establish this as a regular part ofsite creation and redevelopment projects going forward.
·         To use agreed version controlsystemsin all coding projects.
·         To train other Team members as appropriate to increase front end development knowledge and skills across the team.
Person Specifications
Academic Qualifications
·         Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering or a related area is preferred.
Professional Qualifications and Membership
·         Microsoft certified professional
·         Any other certification
Experience
· 2+ Years of Experience in rapid web development.
· Demonstrated web development skills, using HTML, JavaScript, CSS, ASP.Net, VB.NET, C#, and Microsoft SQL server
Competencies:
The ideal candidate should be proficient or advanced in the following set of area specific to this position’s level:
·         A solid understanding of how web applications work including security, session management, and best development practices
·         Experience with Mobile development technologies
·         Team player
·         Experience in retail organization or service industry will be added advantage.
Skills and Abilities
·         Excellent problem-solving skills
·         Ability to thrive in an environment of high pressure and tight timelines
·         Able to work independently without supervisions
·         Superior verbal and written communication skills, with an ability for tact and diplomacy
·         Excellent interpersonal, organizational, multi-tasking and time-management skills
What We Offer
·         The opportunity to become part of a highly professional and dynamic team being the leading retailer.
·         A unique opportunity to advance your career to the next level.
·         A unique experience in an entrepreneurial, yet structured environment.
How to Apply:
If you meet the above requirements visit Tuskys website https://www.tuskys.com/ career page HERE and submit your application before close of business, Sunday August 25th, 2019.
Late applications will not be considered.