Moko Home & Living Imports Jobs in Kenya

Moko Home & Living Imports Jobs in Kenya


The Role in Brief

Our supply chain is at the core of our business, bringing materials from around the world which are ultimately crafted into locally-made furniture adorning homes across Kenya.

This role will ensure that our import supply chain grows and develops apace with the company’s product development and manufacturing plans.

The ideal Imports Manager will be able to manage and grow a strategic global supplier network and ensure systems and processes are in place to meet growing procurement needs.

A highly analytical, detail-oriented individual who can scour the globe for the best suppliers while building strong procurement and logistics systems would be a strong fit for this role.

Responsibilities

  • Lead Import Supply Chain Growth and Development
  • Ensure import supply chain systems, processes and team capacity are apace with company growth
    Proactively grow the company’s supplier network for
  • key materials to mitigate risk and keep pace with growing demand; identify and attend relevant trade fairs and conduct overseas factory visits
  • Keep up-to-date with global market changes relevant to our key product lines
  • Develop international sourcing plans to accommodate increasingly complex sales and manufacturing needs
  • Effectively identify and troubleshoot problems wherever they may arise along our supply chain and implement effective, lasting solutions

    Manage Key Supply Chain Relationships

  • Manage relationships with key local and foreign service providers
  • Coordinate work with our Mauritius-based global sourcing team
  • Oversee key global supplier relationships and support in building new ones

    Achieve Efficient Compliance

  • Keep abreast with local and global regulatory changes such as those concerning customs and product standards
  • Ensure compliance practices are
    built into our systems in an efficient, streamlined way

    Career Growth + Compensation

  • Moko invests in building the capacity and skills within our team.
  • Your manager will invest significant time in your career development. We provide constant, actionable feedback delivered through mentorship from the management team.
  • Because of our rapid growth, we constantly have new roles opening up and opportunities in many functions. This results in fast career growth for those who are ready to take up the challenge.

    Qualifications

  • Strong organizational and record keeping skills, including the ability to develop operational tools in Microsoft Excel
  • Strong management and leadership skills, including the ability to relate well with direct reports, customers and colleagues. Candidates with at least 3 years’ management experience managing a large team preferable.
  • Strong professional references demonstrating professional accomplishment and trustworthiness
    Knowledge of good manufacturing practices and lean manufacturing policies and procedures
  • At least 5 years’ experience working in a manufacturing setting (process, chemical, mechanical)
  • Technical background a plus

    How To Apply

  • Interested and qualified candidates should apply online by 21st January, 2019

  • For more information and job application details, see; Moko Home & Living Imports Jobs in Kenya

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