Assistant General Manager Job Vacancy in Nairobi, Kenya)

Assistant General Manager - United Nations Commissary (Nairobi, Kenya)

Background

Our client is a leader in FMCG / Liquor Industry; owning and operating duty free travel retail shops at airports and seaports worldwide, as well as involving in brand development, marketing, and sales. 

The company is headquartered in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, operating through a network of offices and warehouses in Africa, Asia, and Europe.

Position: Sr. Manager – UNC / Assistant General Manager

Location: Nairobi

Type of Hire: Local

Reporting to: General Manager - Retail, Diplomatic Duty Free Shops, Africa

Salary Package (Gross): 2500 – 3000 USD (Negotiable, depending on the profile of candidate)

Duties and Responsibilities

Supply Chain Management

• Forecasting, Ordering and Reordering
• Review of all orders sent by location managers and finalize them
• Selection, introduction and pricing of new lines for all locations
• Procurement, liaise with suppliers and procure at best available prices in the market or internationally
• Maintain good working relationships with suppliers, where required
• Planning of logistics
• Economic distribution and allocation of goods
• Coordination between suppliers and location

Retailing

• Sales forecast for whole financial year for the location
• Day to day operations management and improvement is affected
• Floor and space planning is effected and managed well at the location
• Merchandising and display are professionally maintained
• Branding
• Promotions
• Control all shrinkages and keep them at minimum

Stock Management

• Costing, Pricing and Controls
• Elimination of dead/slow moving stocks
• Control turnaround of stock resulting into increased cash flow
• Regulating and complimenting the whole procurement for all locations

Controls

• Generate all MIS to control operations from the local head quarters
• Stock reconciliations
• Pricing of products and periodical review with regional and local prices
• Dead/slow, expiry stocks movement at all locations are monitored
• Analyse data sent by locations and authentication of sales declared by them at POS and back office
• Verify, reconcile and ensuring daily sales reports are sent on timely basis
• Ensure adherence to Company policies
• Ensure company procedures are strictly adhered to at all locations for effective controls
• Ensure shrinkage is kept at minimum

HR and Training

• Recruitment, interviews in coordination with HR (Interviews)
• Ensure induction program and training schedules for new joiners at locations are effected
• Staff appraisals/reviews
• Day to day staff issues

Finance

• Overlooking of all finance functioning of the location

Qualifications and Skills

• Minimum of Bachelor’s degree or equivalent qualification; MBA preferred;
• Minimum of 7 years work related experience;
• Strong background in FMCG / Commercial Department an added advantage;
• Proven experience in a similar role;
• Project Management skills an added advantage;
• Demonstrated exceptional people management and leadership capabilities;
• Interest to work in a diverse environment with different cultures;
• Results-oriented senior professional requiring minimal supervision;
• Excellent analytical, logical reasoning and creative problem solving skills;
• Strong organizational, documentation & planning skills;
• Customer Service focus with ability to create impact and influence;
• Excellent communication, conflict resolution, negotiation skills;
• Comprehension and development of complex business issues, topics, and plans;
• Passion For quality and an eye for strategic insight.

To apply:

Candidates should only apply if they meet the above criteria.

Applications for the above positions should be sent to jobs@genesisconsult.net no later than Monday 17th September 2012.

The CV should include contacts of three referees. 

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.