Operations Manager at Savannah Brands

Why Savannah Brands?

Savannah Brands wants to use the awesome produce in Africa to create authentic food and beverage products that embody Africa’s restlessly independent spirit. They want to do what big companies can’t do; be agile, nimble, get innovations to market quickly.

Based in Kenya, Savannah Brands has launched a snack range called Nairobi Nibbles and a Cider (alcoholic) and Ice Tea range called Kenyan Originals. They will be launching a range of spirits in the coming year.

About the Role

They are looking for entrepreneurs in the making who love the restlessly independent lifestyle in urban Kenya. Specifically, they need a hungry Operations Manager to build and sustain processes to facilitate Savannah Brands on its growth trajectory. The Operations Manager will take on the task of streamlining and managing processes and systems to optimise the efficient running and profitability of Savannah Brands. They can build the foundation for Savannah Brand’s sustainable growth.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Strategic Implementation
  • Work with the CEO on the implementation of the annual, 3Y and 5Y growth plan
  • Ensure the company is running with legality and conformity including updating annual licenses, local KEBs certifications and leading new certification acquisition
• Planning and Processes
  • Adjust monthly forecasts and manage resources to ensure stock does not run out
  • Plan and monitor day-to-day running of the business to ensure smooth process. This involves close management of production site and processes
  • Evaluate the efficiency of the existing business processes and procedures and establish new processes or improvements
• Procurement
  • Set up procurement processes to improve quality, cost and timeliness of sourcing local raw materials
  • Manage importation of secondary materials including optimising suppliers, cost and quality
• Budgeting and Reporting
  • Review finances and adjust budgets to promote profitability across the product ranges and on the day-to day-costs
  • Monthly activity reporting including evaluating performance from data and metrics

Desired Candidate Profile

Does this sound like You?

• Minimum 3 years operations experience
• You enjoy making processes efficient and are process orientated
• You have an undergraduate degree in a relevant discipline
• You have great analytical skills and experience
• You have amazing Project Management experience
• You are fluent in both written and spoken English and Kiswahili
• You are a results-driven and independent individual but also able to be a team player
• You have amazing time-management skills
• You are ambitious and ready and willing to learn