Re: Consultancy Services - Project Management at Westside Distillers & Vintners

• An exciting consultancy opportunity has arisen for a Project Manager on fixed term basis. We invite qualified persons or consultancy firms (through secondment) to submit their applications.
• Based in our Nairobi Offices, the Project manager will be responsible for planning, coordinating, advising and managing all activities involving the entire Supply Chain: Production, Warehousing & Distribution to ensure seamless transition. This will also entail ensuring all relevant certifications are in place.

List of Duties.

• Strategic Advisory
• Provide expert guidance on the commercial strategy for mergers, acquisitions, and demergers. Financial & Commercial Analysis
• Analyze business units' commercial performance and potential value pre- and post-merger/demerger. Collaborate with relevant departmental teams to evaluate the commercial impact.
• Monitor progress and adjust as needed by identifying and mitigating potential risks, bottlenecks, and challenges during project execution.
• Stakeholder Engagement
• Manage communication with all relevant internal and external stakeholders.
• Continuous update of the project Ghant chart and keep stakeholders informed.
• Prepare and present detailed reports to support strategic decisions.
• Operational Integration/Separation
• Develop and oversee implementation plans for integration or separation of commercial functions.
• Change Management
• Lead or support change management initiatives tied to the merger/demerger.
• Support team alignment and organizational restructuring when needed.
• Establish the resources needed (Human and otherwise) to reach objectives
• Regulatory and Market Compliance
• Ensure all commercial aspects of the merger/demerger meet regulatory requirements.

Applicants should possess the below qualifications;

• Bachelor's degree in supply chain management or related field. Master's Degree is preferred.
• 5+ years proven experience in dealing Supply Chain end to end, preferably production/manufacturing.
• Prior involvement in at least one full-cycle merger or demerger (end-to-end exposure) is mandatory.
• Excellent negotiation, communication, and stakeholder management abilities.
• Knowledge of import laws and regulations & govt agencies regulations eg KRA, KEBS, NACADA etc in the manufacturing industry, preferably liquor