Uchumi Supermarkets Limited, a leading FMCG retail chain with a well established brand in the East Africa region is looking for dynamic and ambitious professionals reporting to the Group Chief Executive Officer.
Procurement & Merchandizing Manager
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Job Profile
The successful candidate will be expected to procure a range of products, manage categories with a
view to maximizing product and category profitability, with contribution to value innovation in the value chain, which will also entail: Procurement of products locally sourced and imported,
Continuous review of the business plan to meet sales targets.
Ensuring efficiency in internal processes to drive timely goods replenishment and availability of stocks.
Stocks Management and shrinkage management.
Ensuring continuous availability of new and profitable products as required by customers.
Ensuring productivity and turnover of products through promotions and advertising.
Participating in Groupwide strategy formulation, business management and decision making as part of the management team to deliver corporate performance.
Periodical advice and business briefs to the CEO on all strategic issues related to Customer value propositions and product development/innovations.
Provide team leadership to the Procurement team, support Branch Operation Officers and guide the Country managers.
Guide in promoting merchadising standards and continously promote/enhance shopfloor ambience.
Maximize efficiency in the distribution of merchandise from the warehouse and suppliers.
Staff training and development-merchandizing and customer service.
Positive contribution to Formulation of Corporate startegy, and departmental Budget forecasting and sales projections.
Effective networking with stakeholders and with emphasis on suppliers.
Person Profile
Minimum of a University Degree in Purchasing and Supplies Management or a relevant degree in Management.
A Masters degree ¡n Logistics Management and additional qualifications in CIPS will be an added advantage.
A member of a professional body ¡n supplies Management (K.l.S.M).
Excellent knowledge of warehousing and supply chain procedures.
A minimum of lo years practical experience in a retail chain with cross border business.
Familiar with local and regional legislation on supplies management.
Well developed analytical communication and presentation skills and a team player.
Result oriented, a go-getter with exposure in business /organizational management.
Ability to work independently, remain focused and maintain highest integrity and objectivity.
A fast Learner with advanced IT skills.
An attractive remuneration package will be offered to the successful candidates.
Email your application and detailed CV, names of three referees, their telephone contacts and email address. Disclose your current or past salary.
Send your application via email only so as to reach us by 12 Noon, 17th May 2013.
Send to: Executive Selection Division, Manpower Services (K) Ltd, Email: recruit@manpowerservicesgroup.com.
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