Careers at Kenya Wine Agencies Limited (KWAL)

JOB PURPOSE

The HR Business Partner will be responsible for providing the strategic interface between HR and the specific function to embed a strategic approach to HR management and development that result in a more effective front line delivery.

RESPONSIBILITIES AND ACCOUNTABILITIES

• In collaboration with the HR Director implement the HR strategies, policies and practices that support the corporate vision, mission and strategic objectives.
• Responsible for guiding the respective function/division in preparing its long-term and annual resourcing plan for to support the department(s) strategic objectives.
• Facilitate consistent and well-coordinated recruitment and placement efforts to identify new hires and conduct a comprehensive on-boarding program for staff and ensure right people in the right jobs.
•  Lead the conceptualisation and implementation of change initiatives in their assigned area of work to enable the achievement KWAL objectives.
• Support business managers in implementing the performance management system by guiding them in developing and interpreting the tools, metrics, processes to track both performance, KPI’s, SLA’s and identify improvement areas to enhance productivity, quality and service excellence.
• Participate in the development and implementation of innovative and competitive compensation and benefit practices to enable KWAL to remain competitive and enables it to attract the right caliber of employees.
•  Responsible for development and implementation of a learning and development initiatives in collaboration with the Talent and Performance Manager.
•  Guide business manager’s to ensure adherence to HR policies and practices as well applicable laws and regulations.
•  Prepare and analyze comprehensive HR management reports used for decision making by the management.
• Establish and Maintain effective “win – win” working relationships with employees and their representatives (where applicable e.g. union represented employees) through an environment that fosters communication and service delivery. 
•   Promote and foster an environment of open communication between the business unit and HR.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• Hold a Bachelor’s degree in a Social Science, Human Resources or a related field;
• Must hold a professional qualification in HR and be a member of IHRM; 
• Have a clear grasp of the Kenyan Labour Laws and related policy framework.
• Minimum five (5) years’ experience in implementing change in organizations and HR Factory &Industrial Relations experience in a medium to large organisations.
• Practical experience in use of MS packages and ERP systems.

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JOB PURPOSE

The job holder will be responsible for driving the warehousing function by ensuring optimal stocks of finished products, raw materials and packaging materials of the right quality in line with the market changes and sales demand to meet the KWAL’s set objectives.

RESPONSIBILITIES AND ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Develop, implement and monitor the departmental strategies including the annual budgets to ensure alignment of warehouse and logistics operations to the overall strategy.
• Develop, monitor and control the management of the departmental budget expenses to enhance cost containment/control.
• Drive the inventory planning and management for the Bonded Warehouses, Customs Declaration, Excise Stock Room, Co-packers Store, Dry Goods Material Stores and the current Depots.
• Ensure sound and efficient stock management best practices and conduct reconciliations or investigations of any stock variances to ensure there are no losses resulting from stock variances.
• Develop and operationalize policies, standard operating procedures (SOPs) and rules governing Warehousing and logistics operations to drive the achievement of organisational objectives.
• Track export processing of orders or sale of products under customs control in accordance with the organizational policies and procedures and to comply with international law and other legislations/requirements.
• Ensure compliance with all regulatory and statutory requirements with relevant laws governing Customs & Excise operations (EACCM Act, 2004, Cap 472 and subsidiary legislations)
• Coordinate and ensure effective and efficient lead times management, stock inventory management and safe custody of goods.
• Develop and operationalize KWAL’s logistics strategy in alignment with overall company objectives.
• In collaboration with customer service, ensure efficient and cost-effective delivery to customers as per agreed SLAs
• Ensure logistics costs are fully optimized by coordinating with all stakeholders in the supply chain.
• Establish systems to attract, develop, engage, and retain talented individuals and create an environment where they can realize their full potential and contribute to the attainment of departmental and organizational goals.
• Prepare and submit accurate and timely management reports for the supply chain division decision making.
• Ensuring compliance with ISO 9001:2015 requirements.
• Ensure KWAL integrated management systems (FSSC 22000, ISO 9001:2015, ISO 14001 and ISO 45001) are continuously reviewed and take necessary Corrective and / or Preventative actions on the identified findings and drive closure in a timely manner.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• A Bachelors’ degree in a business related field.
• A professional qualification in inventory and/or logistics management will be an added advantage.
• At least seven (7) years’ experience in warehousing and logistics management within a manufacturing set up with at least 2 years in a management position.
• Practical experience in use of MS packages and ERP systems.