General Motors East Africa, the
leading Automotive Company in the East Africa Region assembling and
distributing Global brands, Isuzu & Chevrolet has the following employment
opportunity:-
Credit Analyst
Ref: FIN/HRBP/05
Reporting to the Credit Manager, the
successful candidate will be responsible for the following:-
- Ensure documentation for vehicle sales to
Dealers under dealer floor and Cheque discounting are followed to the bank
on a weekly basis for payments
- Ensure documentation for Vehicle registration
for Direct Sales are accurate to enable smooth presentation at KRA
- Ensure documentation for Insurance jobs are
complete before release of the Vehicle from the workshop
- Give special attention on insurance jobs and
provide feedback to the after sales department
- Ensure sound credit facility is available
before release of spare parts and serviced vehicles for credit customers
- Ensure timely follow up, documentation and
resolution of all disputed items
- Perform monthly customer database, clean up by
carrying out the archiving and deletion of dormant accounts in After Sales
- Maintenance of General Motors E. A. Finance
Business Continuity plans
- Credit Risk evaluation of all customers making
credit applications
- Ensure creation of accounts for new customers
is done accurately
- Ensure timely collection of all due debts and
escalation of any problematic debtor
- Involvement in month end closing procedure so
as to facilitate the process.
For appointment to this position, the
successful candidate must have the following minimum requirements:
- Bachelors Degree in Accounting or Finance
- Minimum two years work experience in
Accounting
- CPA(K) Finalist
- Computer literate in MS Office packages
- Experience in SAP an added advantage
- Analytical capacity, research skills and
interpersonal skills.
Inventory Coordinator
Ref: AFS/HRBP/01
Reporting to the Parts Operations
Manager, the successful candidate will be responsible for the following
functions:-
- Maintaining data for Parts & Accessory
ordering model – including stock level, minimum stock requirements,
transit times and economic order quantities
- Preparing orders for parts including direct
shipments and specifying mode of transportation using appropriate
forecasting models
- Monitoring logistics for parts in-transit,
expediting orders as required and confirming delivery of direct shipment
orders
- Analyzing parts inventory including preparing
excess and obsolete status reports, notification of scrap requirements and
identifying parts eligible for liquidation programs
- Ensuring inventory management is done as per
General Motors policies within the required controls.
For appointment to
this position, the successful candidate must have the following
qualifications:-
- Bachelors Degree, preferably in Supply Chain
Management / Purchasing, Inventory and Logistics Management or Statistics
- At least five years work experience in a
similar environment
- Knowledge in Inventory Management and
Warehouse operations
- Excellent communication, organization and
administrative skills
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office, MS Query
- Knowledge in SAP system will be an added
advantage.
Body Building Engineer - Body
Building
Ref: ENG/HRBP/07
Reporting to the Product Planning,
Engineering & Bodybuilding Manager, the successful candidate will be
responsible for the following functions:
- Manage the body building suppliers development
and approval process
- Manage the company’s vehicle body
specifications development process
- Develop body building suppliers manufacturing
tooling requirements guidelines and manage the implementation and
sustenance processes
- Development of the suppliers quality
performance feedback and manage the continuous improvement processes
- Champion resolution of Product Quality
Problems affecting vehicle bodies and accessories and manage product
Engineering Changes
- Management of all body building specifications
guides/books and section processes
- Update the management on vehicle body building
market design trends, regulatory environment and best practices.
For appointment to this position, the
successful candidate must have the following minimum requirements:
- Bachelors Degree in Mechanical Engineering
with a minimum Second class, Upper division
- Experience in Automotive industry in an
Engineering capacity
- Skill and knowledge in the development of
manufacturing tooling
- Strong supervisory and people management
skills
- Strong analytical skills and proficiency in
spreadsheets management & CAD
- Excellent problem solving, communication,
interpersonal and presentation skills
- High standards of integrity and attention to
detail.
Product Engineer - Vehicle Systems &
Validations
Ref: ENG/HRBP/09
Reporting to the Product Planning, Engineering & Bodybuilding Manager, the successful candidate will be responsible for the following functions:
- Manage the product specifications development
process
- Managing the product Supply/ Deletion (S/D)
change with the source plants and champion localization through Local
Development section
- Managing the products field problems
resolution process.
- Managing the development and maintenance of
accurate pilot Bill of Materials for local content and complementary set
order (CSO/PRD) parts for all new products
- Prepare engineering design and specification
changes geared towards suitability for local conditions and cost
reduction.
- Conduct new product prototypes testing and
results analysis for Engineering decision making
- Maintenance of product engineering
specifications guides/books, drawings and product engineering and planning
file cabinets as per ILM procedures
- Provide Engineering support to the plant that
ensures effective and quick problem resolution process for quality
concerns attributed to engineering (Ref. BIQ Core Requirements: Feedback/
Feed- forward: 5)
- Review and update product engineering &
development Internal Control Procedures (ICP’s), desk procedures and
compliance with GM policy
For appointment to this position, the
successful candidate must have the following minimum requirements:
- Bachelors Degree in Mechanical Engineering
with a minimum Second class, Upper division
- Experience in Automotive industry in an
Engineering capacity
- Skill and knowledge in the development of
Product Engineering Specifications & Guidelines
- Strong supervisory and people management
skills
- Strong analytical skills and proficiency in
spreadsheets management
- Excellent problem solving, communication,
interpersonal & presentation skills
- High level of integrity and attention to
detail.
Process Engineers
(2 Positions)
Ref: ENG/HRBP/11
Reporting to the Senior Supervisor,
Manufacturing & Industrial Engineering, the successful candidates will be
responsible for the following functions:
- Develop production process layouts
- Provide and maintain production assembly
instructions
- Develop production work standards and
workplace organization standards
- Define production processes, identify critical
processes and develop necessary process controls
- Provide production tools and necessary
assembly aids
- Establish safety requirements for the
established operations
- Develop safe use instructions for direct and
indirect process materials
- Coordinate the implementation and validation
of engineering changes
- Maintain accurate production Bill of Material
- Analyse and implement countermeasures for production
engineering problems
For appointment to this position, the
successful candidate must have the following minimum requirements:
- BSc Degree in Mechanical or Manufacturing
Engineering
- Proficiency in Auto CAD/ Inventory Design
packages
- Computer literate in MS Office packages
- Experience or Exposure in a Manufacturing
environment is a distinct advantage
Maintenance Technician
Ref: MFG/HRBP/12
Reporting to the Senior Supervisor -
Maintenance, the successful candidate will be responsible for the following
functions:
- Carrying out preventive maintenance for the
plant equipment & machinery
- Fault Diagnosis, Troubleshooting and
Corrective maintenance of productive and facilities equipment
- Carrying out plumbing, welding and fabrication
work in the plant
- Installation and commissioning of new
equipment and systems
- Implementation of maintenance specific Safety
programs (Fall Hazard safety, Confined Space safety, Energy lockout,
Skilled Trades safety and Contractor safety programs)
- Ensuring compliance with Environmental Health
& Safety (EHS) and Quality policies.
For appointment to this position, the
successful candidate must have the following minimum requirements:
- Higher National Diploma in Mechanical
Engineering (Plant Option)
- Computer proficiency
- Ability to work under minimum supervision
- Good communication skills/interpersonal skills
- Knowledge of Maintenance systems and
processes, SAP Knowledge, Forklift Operation licence and basic knowledge
of Electrical Wiring will be an added advantage.
Stores Supervisor
Ref: SCN/HRBP/10
Reporting to the Supervisor, Production Planning & Supply Chain, the successful candidate will be responsible for the following functions:
- Organizing and establishing systems for
inventory control to minimize shortages, overstocking and obsolescence.
- Originate, process and follow-up on all orders
for tools, machine parts, stationary and all other MRO (non-productive)
materials.
- Ensuring that all materials are properly
stored and arranged in the stores area for ease of handling and to avoid
damage & pilferage.
- Timely updating and maintenance of all
inventory Records and Systems to reflect actual inventory movements and
levels at every point in time.
- Setting up and maintaining necessary controls
to determine future inventory requirements.
- Establishing and maintaining processes for
identification and removal of obsolete/excess materials from cribs and
recommend/request write off.
- Preparation for and coordination of physical
inventory (stock take) activities, both cyclic and annual in the Technical
and Local content stores.
- Maintaining safety and good housekeeping
standards in line with General Motors Health and Safety policy.
- Ensuring compliance with Quality and
Environmental requirements in line with General Motors East Africa QMS and
EMS policies and ISO 9001 & 14001 standards.
- Ensure compliance with Local and International
labour laws and agreements.
For appointment to this position, the
successful candidate must have the following minimum requirements:
- Bachelors degree in Procurement & Supply
Chain, Engineering, Finance, or a related field.
- Diploma in Stores Management & Stock
Control or Purchasing & Supply Management (CIPS) will be an added
advantage.
- Minimum five years experience in a similar
position.
- Excellent oral and written communication
skills, problem solving skills and analytical ability
- High level of interpersonal skills to work
effectively with others, motivate employees and elicit work output.
- Working knowledge of computerized inventory
control systems (Knowledge of SAP is a distinct advantage).
- Good planning and organizational skills
Field Service Consultant
Ref: AFS/HRBP/02
Reporting to the Technical &
After sales Business Development Manager, the successful candidate will be
responsible for the following:-
- Development of Quality Service at the
Dealerships
- Train and support Dealer on General Motors
East Africa (GMEA) Service Policies and Procedures, best practices to
achieve improved business results
- Implement and co-ordinate Product Warranty
& Policy cases to ensure that they are handled promptly and within set
guidelines and budget
- Carry out Problem root cause analysis,
preparation of technical reports and implement corrective measures
- Serve as a liaison between Aftersales,
Engineering, other departments and source plants for quick resolution of
field product problems
- Implement and co-ordinate all aspects of
Product Campaigns to achieve desired hit rate by due dates
- Co-ordinate training at General Motors E. A.
or at Dealer / Fleet Location/premises through the GMEA Technical Training
Section
- Provide Technical support to Fleet customers
- Co-ordinate monitoring of suggested product
quality improvement test samples and provide feedback and recommendation
- Work with assigned Dealers to grow Aftersales
business.
For appointment to this position, the
successful candidate must have the following minimum requirements:
- Bsc in Mechatronic or Automotive Engineering
- Minimum five years hands on experience in a
busy motor vehicle repair workshop
- Computer literate in MS Office packages
- Ability to work independently and as part of a
team
- Good report writing skills and high personal
integrity
- Analytical capacity and detail oriented.
Digital Marketing & CRM Executive
Ref: SSM/HRBP/09
Reporting to the Senior Digital
Marketing & CRM Coordinator, the successful candidate will be responsible
for the following:-
- Coordinate the design, usability, content
update and search engine optimization for Isuzu, Chevrolet and General Motors
East Africa (GMEA) websites
- Implement content generation and update on all
GM East Africa’s social media platforms to ensure consistent growth and
high levels of online brand engagements
- Continuously asses current website
capabilities and recommend new website functionalities to enhance online
user experience
- Coordinate Internet research and industry
online activities to inform new digital strategies for the company
- Coordinate online and offline lead generation
and lead management
- Coordinate E-mail Marketing, Digital
Advertising and mobile advertising (SMS, MMS, WAP, etc.)
- Analyse customer data to answer and support
strategic digital and offline marketing campaigns
- Monitor and analyse digital marketing &
CRM activities and provide regular reports to the management teams.
For appointment to this position, the
successful candidate must have the following minimum requirements:
- At least one year experience in Sales and
Marketing function
- Bachelors Degree in Marketing, Business IT or
related degree
- Experience in digital environment
- Good analytical skills
- Excellent written and oral skills in English
- Strong interpersonal skills required to
develop internal & external relationships
- Excellent computer skills in MS Word, Excel
and PowerPoint, digital marketing tools.
Senior Internal Auditor
Ref: FIN/HRBP/04
Reporting to the Controller Finance, the successful candidates will be responsible for the following:-
- Plans financial, regulatory, compliance or
operational reviews/audits
- Performs audit procedures to verify that
controls are operating through testing and interviewing techniques
- Analyses and concludes on effectiveness and
efficiency of control environment
- Identifies control gaps and opportunities for
improvement
- Prepares timely audit reports for senior
management
- Assess, evaluate and promote compliance to
company policies and procedures
- Contributes, as appropriate, in the year-end
financial audit with the external auditor
- Provides advice on internal control and participates
in enhancing internal audit standards and practices within the company
- Coordinates work with Risk, Legal &
Compliance and other control related activities
- Researches new or technical subjects when
required to support audits.
For appointment to this position, the
successful candidate must have the following minimum requirements:
- Bachelors degree in Accounting or Finance
- CPA (K)
- Minimum of five years experience in audit
environment
- Must have experience working with SAP software
- Good understanding of International Financial
Reporting Standards (IFRS), Institute of Internal Auditors and superior
analytical skills
- Ability to manage projects when required and
manage risks appropriately
- Experience in preparing audit reports
addressed to senior management
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills
for interaction with relevant teams
- Strong work ethics with a strong sense of
integrity.
Business Development Executive – Emerging
Segments
Ref: SSM/HRBP/08
Reporting to the Government, Fleet
& Chevrolet Sales Manager, the successful candidate will be responsible for
the following:-
- Proactively plan and develop emerging segments
to drive revenue growth and accounts
- Forge new relationships and prospecting in the
target market
- Understand the nature of emerging market
segments buying behavior and create a marketing mix to address the needs
of these customers
- Monitor market trends/economic activities and
opportunities.
- Aggressively drive growth through superior
customer service and product knowledge for effective selling,
consultations and presentation of the products to the target market
- Develop segment through creating rapport and
sustainable network in the market
- Participate in Tenders, Economic policy
seminars, and understanding current Government / Devolved procurement
systems
- Advice customers on the financial packages
which are available with finance houses/leasing partners for
purchase/leasing of vehicles and handle documentation
- Participating in Brand promotional activities
and develop innovative ways of capturing opportunities in the assigned
segment
- Develop and enhance a working relationship
with dealers to explore opportunities, value additions and local content
- Understand, follow-up on sales processes from
prospecting to delivery and handover of vehicles to the customers and
Customer Service Index feedback
- Credit control management.
For appointment to this position, the
successful candidate must have the following minimum requirements:
- Bachelors Degree in Business, Marketing or
related fields
- Professional Marketing certificate an added
advantage
- Minimum five years experience in related field
- Computer literate in MS Office packages
- Conceptual and analytical skill with ability
to multitask
- Excellent communicator with ability to work
with dynamic teams
- Enthusiastic and passionate about results
- Presentation and negotiation skills.
Communications Manager
Ref: SSM/HRBP/06
Reporting to the Communications
Manager, GM Africa, the successful candidate will be responsible for the
following:-
- Overseeing the development of effective
communications strategies for the markets:
- Ensure that the right strategies are developed
to lead internal and external communications in Kenya. This be aligned to
the overall company Strategic Plan and objective.
- Executive Communications support: Proactively
prepare material for senior leadership to support all media and other high
level engagement/stakeholder events and activities.
- Effectively leverage the media: Ensure that
the right content and messaging is developed for engaging with the media
both on a proactive and reactive basis.
- Flawless launches of products to the media:
Ensure that product communications strategies are developed and
implemented which will positively and consistently communicate brand and
product attributes of new and current products to stakeholders via the
media.
- Implementation of high impact PR and CSR
projects: Ensure that all Public Relations and Corporate Social
Responsibility projects which are implemented are aligned to the overall
Communications strategy.
- Crisis Communications management: Proactively
develop communications plans to ensure that the company is well prepared
to effectively lead any potential negative/challenging situations which
could affect the reputation of the company, its brands and products.
For appointment to this position, the
successful candidate must have the following minimum requirements:
- Bachelors Degree in Public Relations,
Communications or related field
- Professional Diploma in Marketing or Public
Relations from Charter Institute of Marketing an added advantage
- Minimum seven years work experience in related
field
- Excellent understanding of the media on a
regional, national and international level
- Expertise on all matters relating to
marketing, public relations and communications
- The ability to develop relations with partner
organisations, media representatives and other external bodies
- Excellent communication skills, both written
and verbal
- Excellent advisory skills and confidence
giving advice and information to senior managers.
Regional Sales Manager
2 Positions
Ref: SSM/HRBP/05
Reporting to the General Manager,
Sales & Marketing, the successful candidate will be responsible for the
following:-
- Develop, set monthly sales and review annual
dealer business plan for each dealer in his/her region
- Formulate monthly vehicle ordering forecasts
with dealer participation to anticipate customer demand well in advance
- Work out sales related marketing initiatives
aimed at additional sales, service and parts revenue
- Implement policies and procedures developed by
General Motors East Africa to uphold brand reputation and create a conducive
environment for business
- Enforce high standards for dealership premises
and facility maintenance
- Assist dealer in brand support, local and
regional marketing activities
- Build and nurture strong dealership teams and
help dealer management retain talent
- Assess trends, identify root causes of
deficiencies and recommend action plans to optimize customer satisfaction
levels and dealership profitability
- Monitor working capital availability by
analysing cash flows to ensure funds are available for ordering vehicles
- Assist General Motors E. A. in identifying
potential dealership applicants in order to achieve desired market
representation.
- Provide a monthly report to his/her supervisor
for assigned dealerships, territory on market information and all dealers’
performance
For appointment to this position, the
successful candidate must have the following minimum requirements:
- Bachelors Degree in Marketing or Business
Studies
- Professional qualification in Marketing an
added advantage
- Minimum seven years experience in related
field
- Computer literate in MS Office packages
- Conceptual, analytical Excellent communicator
skill with ability to work with dynamic teams
- Leadership, consultancy and coaching skills
- Good presentation and negotiation skills
How to Apply
Please send your application and CV
quoting the position reference on both letter and envelope to:
The HR Business Partner,
General Motors East Africa Ltd,
Enterprise/Mombasa road,
P.O. Box 30527 – 00100,
P.O. Box 30527 – 00100,
Nairobi
or at careers.kenya@gm.com
Only qualified candidates will be contacted
Deadline 24th November, 2014
