Fresh Jobs at Kyosk Digital Services

• Role Profile:
• We are looking to bring on board an ambitious and commercially aware candidate as a Sourcing Associate.
• The individual will be tasked with the management of a specific region.
• This position is responsible for acquiring merchandise in bulk for sale.
• The position works directly with farmers, Suppliers, manufacturers and distributors who are interested in selling their products to the public

Key Responsibilities:

• Implementing purchasing strategies that are inventive and cost-effective.
• Sourcing and engaging reliable small-scale producers.
• Negotiating with small-scale producers to secure advantageous terms.
• Building and maintaining long-term relationships with small-scale producers from all regions of operations.
• Submitting purchase orders and organizing and confirming delivery of goods and services.
• Performing risk assessments on potential sourcing arrangements with small-scale producers
• Work cross-functionally with cross border, agents to analyses market intelligence, execute of market linkage orders, coordinate harvests and logistics
• Preparing sourcing reports.
• Responsible for 100% targets allocated to you
• Coordinate with 3rd party logistics providers last mile & first mile logistics of inputs and outputs in your region

Minimum Qualifications & Desired Skills:

• Diploma in agribusiness, supply chain management, agricultural economics, entrepreneurship or similar subject required; Bachelor’s degree preferred
• Good familiarity with the region/ward/village
• 4+ years of experience in field operations
• 5 years of experience in supply chain operations or a business development officer in agricultural value chains strongly preferred
• Fluent in English, Swahili
• Strong knowledge of industry standards.
• Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively in a team environment.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite.

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Role Profile

• Shall be the overseer of efficient receipt, storage, value adding services and dispatch of a wide range of products in the region. Will be focused on ensuring productivity targets being met and that warehouses in his region as well as dispatch and logistics processes are prompt and smoothly running in the organization.
• Manage the frontline fulfillment process in the market as part of delivering its overall operational objectives.
• The role requires one who is capable of multitasking effectively in a fast paced, dynamic environment so as to perform the roles responsibilities in a manner that maximizes profits.

Key Responsibilities:

• Strategic implementation: Lead the implementation of special strategic projects.
• Project Management: Support the leadership team with the growth, innovation and expansion plans including the planning, execution, monitoring and evaluation.
• Expansion: Direct the in-country expansion plans. Supervise warehouse search and lead lease signing; monitor market set up and collaborate with the relevant teams to drive effective set-up and market penetration.
• Business Advisory: Provide advice and guidance to stakeholders concerning the development of business projects; including project scope, resourcing, timelines, charter and budget.
• Research: Lead detailed research on a wide variety of issues and topics relating to the special projects, supporting the documentation of acquired information for the leadership team.
• Change Management: Provide strategic oversight in leading and implementing a corporate change management process.
• Reporting: Develop and present reports for the senior management on the progress of these projects highlighting potential risks and delays.

Qualifications:

• A bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Strategic Management or related background
• Business Acumen/ Entrepreneurial Thinking.
• Drive for Execution.
• Stakeholder Management;
• Demonstrated ability to influence others, create alignment, generate a commitment to goals and inspire others to action.
• Demonstrable experience of business contractual negotiations (with third parties)
• In depth demonstrable understanding of the business across the different functions (prior cross functional exposure).
• Knowledge and ability to effectively work with project management software tools (e.g MS Project, Jira etc);
• Able to apply creative approaches to address issues and to shift priorities and maintain momentum on multiple projects and objectives.

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Purpose;

• Effectively manage the supply chain/buying of goods from the suppliers and timely delivery to the warehouses at the best prices, in the right quantities and in time to maximize Kyosk’s offering to the market.
• Professionally cultivate and nurture relationships with suppliers.

Roles and Responsibilities

• Payment management: Prepare LPOs from all warehouses for approval by Purchasing manager as per product movement. Send LPOs to the relevant suppliers and confirm deliveries; Follow and ensure minimal lead times for deliveries as per the LPOs.
• Purchasing: Ensure all the buying targets are met by following up with the warehouses for completion and achievement. Follow up with the accounts to ensure rebate payments are achieved. Negotiate for best-trading terms, margins and discounts
• Stock Management: Monitor stock levels in the warehouses and advice accordingly. Initiate prior stocking up for high seasons-eg Back to school, Christmas, End months. Add new items on the catalog/inventory; update inventory prices as needed.
• Supplier management: Update supplier agreement files and documents. Communicate expiries, damages and obsolete goods to suppliers for solutions; Handle official meetings with vendors. Compare and double-check market prices to ensure the best deals. Review opportunities to make business savings utilizing negotiation and purchasing best practice tools and methods.
• Data Management: Analyze data and reports; Keep accurate records of the purchases made in the business. Prepare relevant purchasing reports and meeting minutes; Reconcile purchases with Finance at the end of the month. Compile data relating to supplier performance to enable evaluation.
• Market Analysis: Continuous monitor market trends, competitor strategies, market suppliers to ensure alignment and know-how of the current market and industry trends;
• Work seamlessly with other relevant departments for the goal of the company.
• Any other duties within the purchasing department as assigned by the Purchasing Manager.

 Skills and competencies

• Analytical & Logical Thinker;
• Attention to detail;
• Drive for Execution;
• Commercial Acumen;
• Self-motivated
• Honesty and integrity.
• Tech Savvy

Minimum Requirements:

• Relevant Degree in business and/or Supply Chain;
• Professional qualification in supply chain is a plus;
• Knowledgeable on purchasing functions with a minimum of 3 years experience preferably within retail;
• Good knowledge of purchasing, negotiation, commercial understanding and cost breakdown;
• Able to add value, reduce costs and input to business improvements;
• A good understanding of the retail market is a plus;
• Be able to meet strict and dynamic deadlines;

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Role Profile

• Manage the frontline fulfilment process in the market as part of delivering its overall operational objectives.
• You will be responsible for the day-to-day warehousing and dispatch operations for the market to ensure the company's targets and objectives on inventory and order fulfilment processes are met.
• Guarantee operational processes and standards are followed and oversee all housekeeping standards while driving continuous improvement at the market level.

Key Duties And Responsibilities

• Inbound outbound Management: Responsible for both inbound and outbound operations of the market. Assure on-time in full deliveries as the set company targets and assure the defined warehousing and dispatch costs are maintained per set targets. Ensure customer orders are fulfilled in a timely, precise manner including management of customer returns per the agreed standards.
• Inventory Management: Deliver 100% Inventory Accuracy while working with the defined stakeholders to minimize stock-outs and damages while driving proper stock handling to minimize losses in damages.
• Operational Excellence: Lead identification and closure of Continuous Improvement Initiatives within the framework of Lean Principles within the warehouse. Execute all operations activities such as stock taking, physical inventory count, inventory accuracy in allocation, consumption levels, and order fulfilment. Actively engage in route planning and delivery schedules to ensure all deliveries and completed within the allocated delivery windows.
• People Management: Coach and manage associates (from third-party providers) to deliver shared objectives. Ensure the completion of daily tasks and responsibilities; resolve issues preventing the completion of tasks. Build a team philosophy and cultivate a team atmosphere by working with the team to achieve the company's targets and objectives. Train new employees in company policies and procedures, as well as product knowledge. Inculcate the company culture among team members and third-party partners and providers.
• Compliance: Assure compliance to Environmental, Occupational Health & Safety, and any identified requirements; compliance to all laid down Fulfilment SOPs and associated business processes.
• Reporting: Develop and present reports on inventory accuracy, order fulfilment, transport costs for the market, and order cancellation among other key aspects in warehousing & dispatch.

Minimum Requirements

• A minimum of five years of experience in supply chain management (warehousing & dispatch) in a busy-paced environment;
• At least 3 years experience in a Supervisory role;
• Bachelor’s degree with at least 3 years demonstrated progressive career growth in Sciences, Engineering, Computing, Economics, Supply Chain, Accounting, and Analytics;
• Knowledge of inventory and supply chain management;
• Tech Savvy and proficient in warehousing systems, data entry software/systems, and computer systems including Microsoft Suite;
• Membership in an appropriate professional body is an added advantage;
• Physical stamina, ability to work long hours on one’s feet;
• Excellent organization and efficient time-management skills;
• Strong verbal and written communication skills;
• Ability to meet deadlines and work well under pressure;
• Experience in an FMCG or Retail background is preferred;
• Demonstrated experience handling route planning and mapping to yield maximum returns;
• An open-minded professional who pays keen attention to detail;
• Strong numerical, data, and root cause analysis skills;
• Calm under pressure; able to prioritize multiple competing demands;
• Always learning; passionate about lean thinking and principles.

Competencies;

• Operational Excellence;
• Analytical Mindset;
• Problem-Solving;
• Attention to Detail;
• People Management;
• Tech Savvy.