Tuskys, the leading retailer in Kenya
has adopted a new strategy, Tuskys 2.0 GOOD TO GREAT, running from 2016 - 2020.
With this strategy we seek to strengthen our market leadership and to position
the company for optimization of efficiencies and delivery of superior returns
to shareholders. Part of this strategy is the attraction and retention of the best talent to drive this strategy. To this end, we have several vacancies within our leadership team and welcome all applications.
Job Title: Purchasing Manager
Job Code: HR/40
Report To: General
Manager Supply Chain
Purpose: The Purchasing manager will oversee supply chain
management and procurement activities, both locally and internationally, in
line with Tuskys 2.0 - GOOD TO GREAT strategy.
The holder will man age the Head
Office and Branch dynamic buying teams to deliver products according to the
needs of our customers.
Duties & Responsibilities
- To develop and execute a strong Purchasing
Strategy in line with Organization’s objectives.
- To conduct research to ascertain the best
products and suppliers in terms of value, delivery schedules and quality.
- To conduct continuous forecasts of levels of
demand for products to meet business needs and while maintaining optimum
stock levels.
- Act as the main liaison person between the
company and suppliers, manufacturers, relevant internal departments and
selling outlets.
- Act as custodian of all contract files between
the company and outside parties.
- Identifying potential suppliers and building
and maintaining a good relationship with them.
- To regularly conduct forecasts on price trends
and their impact on future activities.
- Leading a team of dedicated purchasing team to
achieving set goals and objectives.
Professional Qualifications, Job Experience
& Skills Requirement
- A University degree in procurement and
Supplies Management
- At least four years’ experience ¡n supplies
management in a senior management level.
- Must be well versed with dynamics of the
retail industry.
- Strong interpersonal and organizational
skills.
- Ability to lead teams in a multi-locational
set up.
- A Master’s degree in Supplies/procurement will
be an added advantage.
Job Title: General Manager - Supply Chain
Job Code: HR/30
Report To: Chief Operating Officer
Purpose: Developing a winning supply chain strategy based on
just-in-time purchasing and distribution in line Tuskys 2.0 - GOOD TO GREAT
strategy.
The job holder will be responsible
for logistics planning and arrangements facilitating efficient procurement,
transportation, storage and Distribution of supplies from the Main Distribution
Centre and various suppliers to all company outlets.
Duties & Responsibilities
- Plan, organize and coordinate supply chain
processes for the company such as purchasing, storage and logistics with
the responsibility for ensuring the execution of all company rules,
policies, procedures and programs in support of the goals and objectives
established to avoid costly delays and lost sales opportunities.
- Review monthly sales forecasts for the
business and lay down framework of logistics required to avail the right
mix of merchandize to all outlets.
- Develop a system based dashboard for
information sharing between the central warehouse, branches and operations
department.
- Coordinate budgetary planning in relation to
supply and logistics and negotiate improved pricing, product quality and
delivery times.
- Oversee optimum monitoring of key supplier
accounts to ensure sustainable credit levels, optimum stock holding and
sound business relationship.
- Negotiate quantity discounts, rebates and
offer on behalf of the business. Ensure proper management and handling of
promotional items/products including crafting and implementation of policy
for excess promotional stocks.
- Develop and maintain a comprehensive policy on
reverse logistics. Ensure incorporation and implementation of Warranty
Tracking System, for management of customer returns to suppliers via the
company’s mainstream supply path.
- Ensure that products are priced in line with
prevailing industry prices; negotiate margins in line with pre-determined
category requirements for the business; draw agreements with suppliers on
handling of excess stocks, short expiries and damages.
- Formulate isolated handling model for
non-inventory items, consignment stocks, merchandize meant for
production/fresh. Ensure proper accounting of all these classes of stocks,
formulate logistics for the same.
- Maintain stock holding and distribution costs
at minimum. Develop efficient and effective ways of utilizing available trucks,
warehouse space and labour.
- Coordinate dissemination of services of
assigned subcontractors and movements of materials/products to/from these
subcontractors.
- Provide guidance on product delisting,
discontinuation and regular supplier performance review.
- Anticipate through research possible supply
shocks for crucial commodities and advise the business on timely basis.
Develop back up distribution plans for peak seasons.
Professional Qualifications, Job
experience & Skills requirement
- A University degree in procurement and
Supplies Management
- At least five years’ experience in supplies
management three of which must be in a senior management level.
- Must be well versed with dynamics of the
retail industry. Must be a member of Kenya Institute of Supplies
Management (ISM).
- A Master’s degree in Supplies/procurement will
be an added advantage.
Job Title: Marketing & Business Development Manager
Job Code: HR/20
Report To: Head of Operations
Purpose: The Marketing and Business Development Manager ¡s
responsible to manager all marketing and brand positioning activities of the
company in line with our Tuskys 2.0 - GOOD TO GREAT Strategy!.
The job holder will lead a team of professionals in the marketing department to ensure that efforts are directed towards achieving corporate goals.
Duties & Responsibilities
- Developing the marketing strategy, prepare a
core brand message for the company in line with business objectives.
- Develop market entry strategies for new stores
- Co-coordinating marketing campaigns with sales
activities.
- Overseeing the company’s marketing budget.
- Creation and publication of all marketing
material in line with marketing plans.
- Planning and implementing promotional
campaigns.
- Manage and improve lead generation campaigns,
measuring results.
- Overall responsibility for brand management
and corporate identity
- Preparing online and print marketing
campaigns.
- Monitor and report on effectiveness of
marketing communications.
- Creating a wide range of different marketing
materials and apply these into all aspects of media.
- Working closely with design agencies and other
external partners ¡n outsourced marketing activities.
- Assist in regular contact with all major
industry magazines to supply any required promotional material.
- Make regular contact with all major industry
digital media sources to supply any required promotional material.
- Oversee market research for strategic business
growth and consolidate information relevant to new store launches.
- Maintain effective internal communications to
ensure that all relevant company functions are kept informed of marketing
objectives.
- Analyzing potential strategic partner
relationships for company marketing.
Professional Qualifications, Job
Experience & Skills Requirement
- A degree in marketing from a recognized
university.
- At least 5 years relevant experience in a
senior marketing position.
- Must be well versed with dynamics of the
retail industry.
- Must be a member of The Chartered Institute of
Marketing (CIM)
- MBA in Marketing will be an added advantage.
Job Title: Revenue Accountant
Job Code: HR/70
Report To: General Manager - Finance
Purpose: The
holder will take charge of all accounts receivables in the company. His/her job
will entail ensuring that all revenues are recognized timely, accurately and in
compliance of accounting standards.
In addition the person will ensure
all revenues are banked as soon as possible after realization.
Key Objectives;
- Ensure complete and correct recognition and
realization of revenues on a daily basis
- Reconcile and report on all customer deposits,
rewards & refundable on weekly basis.
- Ensure stable cash inflows by way of
preparation of weekly receivable income plans.
- Support operations by ensuring provision of
loose currency on daily basis.
- Achieve optimum staff productivity by
implementing monthly performance measures.
Primary Responsibilities:
- Ensure all sales proceeds are banked timely
and accurately
- Ensure procedures are followed while handling
cash & cash equivalents including CIT services.
- Implement and maintain a petty cash imp rest
system in all branches to achieve intact revenue banking
- Facilitate provision of adequate coins for
change in the branches.
- Maintain Custody of GVs and manage their usage
- Manage and report on a monthly reconciliation
of Gift Vouchers
- Manage and report on a weekly reconciliation
of all merchant tender proceeds from the branches
- Manage and report on a weekly and monthly
basis on debtors activities including credit purchases and subsequent
payments
- Establish a proper procedure on handling miscellaneous
incomes including sale of Gondolas, sale of waste and after promotion
compensations.
- Manage the customer reward processes, Maintain
and report on a full reconciliation of loyalty points.
- Manage the customer E-coins, Maintain and
report on a full reconciliation of E-Coins.
- Participate in preparation of weekly, monthly
and yearly cash flows plans
- Perform all other duties that may be assigned
by Management
Professional Qualifications, Job
experience & Skills Requirement
- Bachelor’s Degree in Financial
Management/Business Administration
- Certified Public Accountants (CPA-K)
- 2- 3years experience in a finance department
- Attention to details
- High level conception and analytical capacity;
- Ability to work in a team and judgment on when
to brief supervisors and other stakeholders;
- Good interpersonal skills: team player;
- Good problem solving skills;
Job Title: HR Business Partner / Training Manager
Job Code: HR/60
Report To: General Manager -HR
Purpose: Reporting to the GM HR, the successful candidate
will be responsible for Development of a winning Human Capital pool through
continuous training and motivation.
Providing support to operating units
through workforce planning, resource optimization, performance monitoring and
variance analysis aimed at aiding management in decision making and optimal
utilization of the work force.
Duties & Responsibilities
Duties & Responsibilities
- Manage a robust and effective training program
for the entire business
- Liaise with outsourced firms in scheduling of
outsourced labor
- Oversee the development and implementation of
effective workload forecasting and shift scheduling for branches through
approving leave schedules for all the staff and ensuring that space and
resource planning are adequately catered for;
- Continuous development of the HRM system to
accommodate emerging needs in the business.
- Formulate Space Planning Utilization summaries
as part of the Workforce Budgeting.
- Ensure any change to plan is justified,
supported by facts and is approved before implementation;
- Communication to staff on all workforce
related issues is done within agreed SLA
- Ensure policies and procedures related to
workforce management are accurate, updated and made available onto the
Intranet;
- Make recommendation on improving scheduling
efficiencies, and follow through on their implementation and measure of
success while ensuring that the plans are realistic and match current
trends;
- Conduct performance tracking through variance
analysis of Workforce plans and performance evaluation;
- Communicate promptly on sudden changes in
customer flow and recommend appropriate actions to be taken;
- Periodically review routing strategies and
recommend improvement to achieve optimization;
- Translate adherence statistics for business
decision;
- Communicate agreed performance standards and
targets; Review targets every six months and communicate within agreed
timelines;
- Identify weak areas, implement training needs
and coaching plans and follow up to ensure weak areas have been covered
within the team;
Professional Qualifications, Job Experience
& Skills Requirement
- An honors degree from a recognized university
preferably in Human Resources.
- Possession of an advanced degree is
preferable.
- At least 3 years’ experience in a similar role
within a workforce planning environment.
- Must have experience in workload forecasting,
shift scheduling, performance analysis and costing for a large
organization
- Must have experience preparing, monitoring and
reviewing budgets and forecasts in a large company.
- Experience in a telecommunications company is
preferred.
- Experience in financial modeling and
forecasting.
- Good experience in MS office tools.
- Good planning skills with ability to meet
strict deadlines.
- Innovativeness and willingness to propose new
and effective ways of running the business. Ensure the highest level of
accuracy in financial/HR analysis and feedback.
Job Title: Corporate Communications Officer
Job Code: HR/50
Report To: Working in the CEO office
Purpose: The
PRO will help to develop and execute proactive PR plans that support and enhance
the brand positioning in line with Tuskys 2.0 - GOOD TO GREAT strategy.
Duties & Responsibilities
- Developing a winning Internal and External
communication strategy that correctly addresses of all business
stakeholders primarily staff, customers, suppliers and wider public
- Planning, developing and implementing PR
strategies.
- Liaising with colleagues and key spokespeople.
- Liaising with and answering enquiries from
media, individuals and other organizations, where need be.
- Work with implementing a strong web presence
and all industry leading blogs, forums and channels
- Researching, writing and distributing press
releases to targeted media.
- Constantly analyzing media coverage and
advising top management on best media engagement practices.
- Assist in all aspects of printed media working
with the art team and other departments to make material available to the
PR agencies and directly to the media - Brochures and Mini Brochures,
Press advertising, Press releases, Posters, Photo etc.
- Writing and editing in-house magazines, case
studies, speeches, articles and other publications that aim at winning
positive perception amongst staff.
- Preparing and supervising the production of
publicity brochures, handouts, direct mail leaflets, promotional videos,
photographs, films and multimedia programs.
- Organizing events including press conferences,
exhibitions, open days and press tours.
- Providing and editing information that is
updated on the organization’s website.
- Managing and analyzing internal information
flow and engaging with users on social media sites such as Twitter and
Facebook.
- Commissioning market research on brand
strength, acceptance and perception.
- Fostering community relations through events
such as open days and through involvement in community initiatives.
- Managing the PR aspect of a potential crisis
situation.
Professional Qualifications, Job
experience & Skills requirement
- A bachelor’s degree in Public
Relations/Business management or Mass communication.
- At least 4 years relevant experience in the
field of public relations.
- Good communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work in a busy multi-locational
organization.
Job Title: General Manager Human Resources
Job Code: HR/10
Report To: CEO
Purpose: To develop and lead a winning HR policy driven to attract, train and retain the best talent in line TUSKYS 2.0 GOOD TO GREAT!
The job holder will oversee all
functions of the department and ensure proper processes are followed in
selection, recruitment, training and remuneration.
The Human Resource Manager will
ensure optimum placement of staff members in various departments and outlets.
Duties & Responsibilities
- Develops and maintains overall Human Resource
strategy for the business in line with the business growth
objective.
- Breaks down the overall strategy into day to
day objectives and leads teams in achieving the same.
- Maintains organization staff by establishing a
recruiting, testing, and interviewing program; counseling departmental
managers on candidate selection; conducting and analyzing exit interviews;
recommending changes.
- Maintains the work structure by updating job
requirements and job descriptions for all positions.
- Constantly reviews relevance of various
positions in line with business objectives.
- Prepares employees for assignments by
establishing and conducting orientation and training programs.
- Manage the Human Resource budget in the most
efficient survey method possible.
- Ensure business gets real value for resources
invested in people and guide Human Resource spending in line with overall
company strategy.
- Maintains a pay plan by conducting periodic
pay surveys; scheduling and conducting job evaluations; preparing pay
budgets; monitoring and scheduling individual pay actions; recommending,
planning, and implementing pay structure revisions.
- Ensures planning, monitoring, and appraisal of
employee work results by training managers and departmental heads to coach
and discipline employees; scheduling management conferences with
employees; hearing and resolving employee grievances; counseling employees
and supervisors.
- Maintains employee benefits programs and
informs employees of benefits by studying and assessing benefit needs and
trends; recommending benefit programs to management; directing the
processing of benefit claims; obtaining and evaluating benefit contract
bids; awarding benefit contracts; designing and conducting educational
programs on benefit programs.
- Ensures legal compliance by monitoring and
implementing applicable human resource requirements and best practices;
conducting investigations; maintaining records; representing the
organization at hearings and forums with employee unions, labor offices
and the Ministry of Labor.
- Maintains management guidelines by preparing,
updating, and recommending human resource policies and procedures.
- Maintains historical human resource records by
designing a filing and retrieval system; keeping past and current records.
- Completes human resource operational
requirements by scheduling and assigning employees; following up on work
results.
- Maintains human resource staff by recruiting,
selecting, orienting, and training employees based on merit. Foster
counseling and disciplining employees; planning, monitoring, and
appraising job results.
- Develop and maintain a comprehensive
performance management system. Ensure continuous and regular performance
evaluation of employees in various levels, departments and branches and
proper documentation of performance records. Contributes to team effort by
accomplishing related results as needed.
- Develop performance reward system for all
employees to recognize effort and success. Also develop and maintain a
comprehensive performance improvement plan for underperforming employees -
facilitate counseling and motivation.
Professional Qualifications, Job
experience & Skills requirement
- Holder of a University degree in Human
Resources Management.
- At least seven years’ experience in HR, four
of which must be in senior management position.
- Must be a practicing member of The Institute
of Human Resource Management.
- Must be well versed with Kenya and
International Labor laws.
- A Master’s degree in HRM will be an added
advantage.
How to Apply
If you meet the above requirements send your CV to hr@tuskys.com.
For ease of processing all candidates
should quote the JOB CODE on Subject line of the email application.
Application deadline is Wednesday, 10th November 2015 at 5:00pm.
Late applications will not be
considered.
All applicants must quote job ref on
the subject line at the email.