South Nyanza
Sugar Company Limited (SonySugar), a key player in the sugar industry in Kenya,
wishes to enhance its human capital base by filling the following senior
management position with a talented and qualified Kenyan citizen:-
Sales Operations
Manager
Reporting to Head
of Head of Marketing and Business Development, Sales Operations Manager will be
responsible for;
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Developing and managing the company sales strategies, sales
services and sales resources to maximize product sales.
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Developing the company sales and distribution strategies in
liaison with the Head of Marketing & Business Development.
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Developing and communicating sales targets by category of trade
and monitoring achievements.
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Maintaining up-to-date sales system to facilitate selling i.e.
sales ledger, daybooks, dispatch, stock availability and sales reconciliations.
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Setting and updating product pricing in liaison with the Head of
Marketing & Business Development.
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Coordinating product dispatch and distribution logistics.
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Maintaining a daily/weekly/monthly sales performance reporting
against targets.
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Mobilizing sales resources to ensure effective sales promotion
campaigns.
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Preparing and submitting daily/weekly/monthly sales reports and
trend analysis
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Building and maintaining a healthy relationship with customers.
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Providing sales support to regional sales staff, motivating and
developing the sales team.
Job Specification
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Bachelor of Commerce-Marketing Option graduate or equivalent
from a recognized university.
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Master’s degree in relevant field from a recognized institution
(an added advantage)
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Must be registered by relevant professional body.
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Professional qualification in sales management and customer
service.
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Minimum three years proven track record in sales and
distribution management in the fast moving consumer goods (FMCG) industry.
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Experience in brand management and advertising agency liaison
will be an added advantage.
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Computer literate.
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Good negotiation, communication and presentation skills.
Outgrowers Cane
Development Manager
Reporting to Head
of Agriculture, Outgrowers Cane Development Manager will be responsible for;
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Planning and co-coordinating all primary cane development
activities to enable achievement of set productivity and performance targets.
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Ensure that all set land development targets are achieved.
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Responsible for ensuring that lead times between various
operations are strictly adhered to.
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Responsible for timely harvesting and distribution of seed cane
to all furrowed land in the sugarcane growing zones.
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Ensures timely distribution of fertilizer to all contracted and
developed land in the sugarcane growing zones and issuance of herbicides as per
requests.
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Recruits and maintain adequate number of land development and
seed cane transport contractors.
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Ensures strict adherence to set quality standards in cane
development.
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Responsible for accurate maintenance of all operational data
regarding land development, seed cane supply, fertilizer distribution,
herbicides and vehicle /machine utilization.
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Responsible for the formulation of the divisions’ budget and
ensuring operations within the budget.
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Timely compilation and submission of billing inputs to
Outgrowers accounts.
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Harmonious implementation of program through liaison with
extension services.
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Ensure harmonious working relationship with all the staff and
customers.
Job Specification
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B.Sc. Agriculture or Agriculture Engineering.
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At least 5 years relevant experience in extension or production.
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Post graduate qualifications in the relevant field an added
advantage.
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Ability to work under extreme pressure
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Computer proficiency.
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Person of integrity and self-drive.
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Valid driving license.
Head Teacher – Sony
Complex School
Reporting to
Human Resource Development Manager, Head Teacher Sony Complex will be
responsible for:
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Co-ordinating planning, execution, monitoring and evaluation of
all School programs and activities
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Monitoring teachers Schemes of work, lesson preparations/plans.
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Ensuring School fees are paid.
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Managing School expenditure.
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Ensuring effective teaching of all subjects.
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Preparing operational and capital budgets
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Ensuring availability of adequate learning resources
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Serve as Secretary to the School Management Board and PTA
Committee
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Linking the School with key stakeholders in education.
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Involved in actual teaching.
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Managing staff performance.
Person
Specification
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Minimum P1 Certificate.
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Bachelor of Education (Primary option) will be added advantage
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2 years experience as Head teacher or Three (3) years experience
as Deputy Head Teacher in a reputable school.
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Good communication and interpersonal skills.
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Computer literate
Head of Finance
Reporting to the
Managing Director, the Head of Finance will be responsible for:
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Formulating and coordinating the implementation of effective financial
management and policies.
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Ensuring formulation and implementation of effective and
efficient financial management systems.
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Develop and oversee the implementation of departmental strategic
plans.
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Ensure preparation of corporate financial reports and statutory
returns to strict deadlines.
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Developing corporate business plans.
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Plan, organizes, administers, reviews and evaluates the work of
professional and office support staff.
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Put in place methods and procedures for proper maintenance of
accounting and financial records.
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Performs advisory role in sourcing and application of funds.
Budgetary control
Job Specification
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Masters Degree in Business Administration
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Relevant B.Com / BBA degree from a recognized institution and
CPA(K)/ACCA
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5 years’ experience in financial management reporting at a
senior level.
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Sound knowledge of corporate financial management and control.
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Person of high integrity.
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Member of relevant professional body.
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Self-motivated with good interpersonal skills.
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Strong analytical, negotiation and leadership skills.
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Computer proficiency with strong ability to work with
computerized accounting systems.
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Knowledge of treasury operations.
Electrical
Engineering Manager
Reporting to Head
of Manufacturing, Electrical Engineering Manager will be responsible for:
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Ensuring efficient and effective provision and co-ordination of
electrical/Instrumentation services for manufacturing and other user
departments/offices/schools and domestic use.
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Plan and prepare equipment specifications and oversee the
execution of electrical and instrument engineering projects.
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Planning and ensuring implementation of preventive maintenance
of electrical and instrument equipment/machines and systems.
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Ensure periodic testing and calibration of electrical and
instrumentation systems in compliance with professional standards.
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Advice management on new market equipment/systems technological
changes.
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Responsible for budget (operational/capital) planning, preparation,
execution and cost controls.
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Develop a procurement plan and initiate procurement processes of
electrical equipment and spares.
Job Specification
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B.Sc. in Electrical Engineering or Instrumentation Engineering.
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7 years relevant work experience gained in maintenance
management in a process manufacturing environment preferably sugar industry.
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Proven track record in successful management of plant operations
and maintenance.
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Have wide knowledge in installations, trouble shooting and
programming of PLCs and VSDS.
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Be conversant with electrical/electronic machines and equipment
of up to 11KV.
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Computer proficiency
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Person of outstanding integrity and honesty.
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A registered member of a relevant professional body.
Application
Details
Please send us
your cover letter and detailed CV, including your qualifications, experience,
present position, current and expected remuneration.
Your application
should also include names and addresses of three referees, a working e-mail
address and daytime telephone contacts.
Send your
application to the address below not later than November 29, 2013.
Only short-listed
candidates will be contacted.
Managing Director
South Nyanza
Sugar Company Limited
P.O.Box 107, 40405
Sare - Awendo
SonySugar is an
equal opportunity employer and is committed to open and transparent recruitment
process, ladies are encouraged to apply
