Openings at Stratostaff

Key areas of responsibility

• Oversee receiving, warehousing, distribution, and maintenance operations.
• Setup layout and ensure efficient space utilization – (KAIZEN).
• Initiate, coordinate, and enforce optimal operational policies and procedures.
• Adhere to all warehousing and handling legislation requirements.
• Maintain standards of health and safety, hygiene, and security as per ISO and HACCP requirements
• Manage stock control and reconcile with data storage system.
• Prepare Daily Workload plan and manpower schedules,
• Liaise with clients, suppliers, and transport companies.
• Produce Management reports and statistics (Stock & Occupancy, forecast on volumes and statistics)
• Interact with sales, marketing, and finance to understand demand forecast drivers.
• Support daily communication with customers to handle space bookings & queries.
• Ensure all Operations documentation is completed and reviewed.

SKILLS & COMPETENCIES:

• Previous experience in a similar field.
• Excellent knowledge of supply chain processes.
• Working experience of relevant software (e.g., SAP MM).
• Strong communication skills.
• Excellent organizational and project management skills. Attention to detail.
• Creative problem-solving.
• A strategic and analytical mind.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business/Supply chain related degree.
• A minimum of 5 years’ experience in a similar capacity preferable in logistic   company.
• Relevant, demonstrable experience in a similar role.
• Knowledge and experience of warehousing in FMCG industry.

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PROFILE INTRODUCTION      

Our client a start-up Warehouse and Logistics service provider seeks to bring on-board a seasoned Interim Business Development Consultant. The successful candidate will be responsible for converting the sales pipeline and on board clients before the official launch. They will also be tasked to review the sales strategy as well as developing the base structures that will facilitate ISO certification. 
 Key areas of responsibility

• Develop and execute strategies to penetrate market, drive business growth and increase market share
• Identify and cultivate new business opportunities through market research and analysis
• Build and maintain relationships with key customers and stakeholders
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop and implement marketing campaigns
• Develop and present proposals and presentations to prospective customers
• Monitor market trends and competitive activity to identify new opportunities
• Negotiate contracts and manage the sales process from lead generation to closing

SKILLS & COMPETENCIES:

• Commercial Acumen
• Strategic Planning & Management
• Financial Acumen
• Negotiation Skills
• Relationship & Stakeholder Management
• Problem Solving and Decision Making
• Risk Management
• Communication and interpersonal skills

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Marketing, Supply Chain Management or related field
• 10+ years of experience in business development, sales and marketing, with a focus on logistics and supply chain solutions and/or FMCGs
• Strong knowledge of the cold chain logistics and supply chain industry
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and presentation skills
• Proven track record of successfully developing and implementing business development strategies
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills

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PROFILE INTRODUCTION

Our client a Logistics company seeks to bring on-board qualified persons to take on the role Battery Assistant. This role requires a person with excellent technical skills set and problem-solving abilities. The overall goal of this position is to ensure proper repair and maintenance of the generator and plant batteries.

Key areas of responsibility

• Conduct battery maintenance activities according to SOPs.
• Support the Application Warehouse Supervisor with reporting and documentation of any battery malfunctions immediately they are identified.
• Follow all maintenance tasks, policies, and procedures.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and orderly work area including tools.
• Maintain inventory of battery service parts and consumables.
• Advice the Application Warehouse Supervisor on re-order levels of battery consumables.
• Ensure proper, safe disposal of battery parts or batteries in an environmentally safe manner.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENT

• Diploma/ Degree with an electrical background.
• 1+ years of relevant work experience.
• Excellent technical and problem-solving skills.
• Good interpersonal skills.
• Good verbal and written communication in English and Kiswahili.

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Key duties & responsibilities                                                                          

• Performs microbiology tests on all finished products, line samples and raw materials as per established sampling plans.
• Receiving, sampling and timely analysis of Raw materials requiring Mibio testing.
• Weekly physical, chemical and microbial analysis of processing water.
• Performs and share monthly Environmental microbial analysis of the processing zone
• Performs microbiological tests on manufacturing equipment during validations and after every Cleaning & Disinfection activity.
• Preparation of the monthly, quarterly and annual test report carried in the microbiology lab.
• Performs SAP transactions i.e., release of goods under quality inspection, maintenance of Inspection Plans.
• Performs Mibio lab analysis according to defined SOPs, Test Methods and Inspection plans to ensure accuracy of test results.
• Ensures that Mibio laboratory productivity and turnaround goals are met through timely completion and review of laboratory testing.
• Ensures proper storage and maintenance of all Mibio laboratory records.
• Continual improvement process ensuring routine process zone and inventory audit comply with good manufacturing practices.
• Drives factory hygiene conformance by assessing risks based on Micro Risk Assessment (MRA) analogy, performing weekly hygiene audit and follow up on team to ensure closure of all identified gaps.
• Drives stock control and purchase requisition for consumables in Mibio lab.
• Audit manufacturing plant for hygiene, cleaning, and other micro related compliance gaps and generate monthly reports
• Troubleshoot and contribute to process improvements in the manufacturing environment to maintain and improve contamination control

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:                                                                         

• A graduate with a Degree/Diploma in Microbiology or Applied Biology.
• 3-5 Years’ experience in Quality Control/assurance processes.
• Basic computer skills.
• Successfully pass a background check and functional capacity evaluation.

SKILLS & COMPETENCIES:                                                                              

• Accuracy and attention to details.
• Taking Initiative and willing to work with minimal supervision
• Recognizes and resolves problems quickly and efficiently detective nature.
• The ability to set up and follow simple work plans.
• Good communication skills.