Operations and Quality Administrator - Cut Flowers
This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a small team in Kenya who manages the direct sourcing of cut-flowers for a well known retailer in the UK.
This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a small team in Kenya who manages the direct sourcing of cut-flowers for a well known retailer in the UK.
Job Description:
The position has two focuses:
1. Logistic Administration coverage (shared role)
- Assist in
creating and amending daily supplier orders and communicating it to
suppliers.
- Liaise with
suppliers on supply situation (shortages/extras).
- Update expected
quantities in UK server with latest supplier expected volumes.
- Verify packing
lists and invoices from suppliers for correctness and update UK server
with actual loadings.
- Send daily
updates on expected quantities.
2. Quality and Technical Management (full focus)
- Take ownership
of quality management, liaising with UK quality department and following
through with suppliers on packhouse and farm level.
- Be the first
point of contact for Suppliers and UK on matters of specification and
quality.
- Ensure all
Suppliers are in possession of latest specifications and approved variety
lists.
- Liaise with UK
Technical and Quality team and ensure issues are followed up with
suppliers.
- Undertake
pro-active and focussed inspection of finished product on arrival at cold
store to evaluate specification adherence.
- Assist in
administration of Technical Due Diligence information from suppliers.
Requirements:
- University
education in the field of agriculture / horticulture
- Previous
experience working in the Kenya cut-flower industry, specifically on
quality management.
- Fluent in both
spoken and written English and Kiswahili
- Good command of
computers, especially excel an database programs
Behavioral Criteria
- Culture and
Attitude for Responsibility and Accountability and Attention to Detail.
- Self Motivated –
able to work independently.
- Able to work as
part of a small team
- Strong
Communication skills – able to maintain with local Suppliers and UK office.
Other
Position is based at JKIA, Nairobi
Flexible approach to the hours of work
Applicants can send a short CV to kenyaposition@gmail.com
Please include a cover letter referring to current and previous work experience as part of the email body text.
Position is based at JKIA, Nairobi
Flexible approach to the hours of work
Applicants can send a short CV to kenyaposition@gmail.com
Please include a cover letter referring to current and previous work experience as part of the email body text.
The
position will remain open until a suitable candidate is found.
Early
application will be advantageous.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
