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Job Location drjobs

Kampala - Uganda

Salary drjobs

Not Disclosed

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Salary Not Disclosed

Vacancy

1 Vacancy

Job Description

Key Purpose Statement:

To lead develop advise on and support the successful implementation of the CDE strategy business plan and initiatives so that the Company complies with all statutory requirements and the strategic priorities of long term growth opportunities leveraging scale and building fundamental process system and people capabilities.

Key Outputs and Accountabilities:

1. Business Planning & Initiatives
Develop and deliver an effective fleet and CDE strategy and business plan based on research benchmarking analysis insight and logistics expertise.
Support the implementation and anchoring of CDE initiatives through engagement business plan review reporting against business plan progress statutory reporting attendance and participation at stakeholder meetings and team meetings leading the development and updating of CDE policies practices and procedures.
Monitor financial performance and asset costs highlight issues and propose remedial action required.

2. CDE Management
Monitor cooler utilization and provide advice on appropriate action to improve this.
Monitor market conditions and develop and implement appropriate initiatives to ensure optimization of cooler management.
Manage and control outsourced services and contracts.
Ensure optimal CDE Management system functioning.
Ensure optimal CDE Management processes practices and policies.

3. Cooler Equipment Replacement
Research and develop specifications and guidelines for new cooler acquisitions.
Ensure optimal process for the acquisition and disposal of Coolers in consultation with the Logistics Director and Manufacturing Director.
Evaluate cost effectiveness of proposed Cooler acquisitions and ensure compliance with relevant specifications and legal compliance.

4. Cooler Maintenance
Responsible for the allocation of resources required to maintain and repair cooler drink equipment.
Ensure availability of safe efficient and costeffective Coolers and equipment.
Monitor downtime and provide advice on appropriate action to improve this.
Continue to develop and monitor preventative maintenance procedures.
Manage the outsourced repair and maintenance contracts.
Ensure the needs of internal and external customers are promptly and efficiently met.

5. Contract Management
Engage stakeholders in Cooler design and management and procurement planning.
Ensure optimal Cooler drink equipment deployment placement and availability.
Monitor and manage performance of key contractors through SLA s KPIs and customer feedback. Review analyze and approve invoices.
Evaluate and select vendors and contractors to provide products and services.
Provide feedback to the business on contractor performance and jointly manage vendor performance issues.
Ensure Competitive rates with manufacturers and service providers.

6. Operational Support:
Optimize return on assets.
Interface with key stakeholders to identify CDE issues and drive improvement.
Track and communicate key financial and performance indicators.
Research review and analyze information through CDE industry resources to identify service providers available products and services to ensure the most value to our business.
Review all new Cooler orders received confirming the Cooler requested in compliance with the Company s requirements and monitoring onetoone Cooler replacement to control inventory levels.
Manage processes and practices for fueling maintenance assistance and accidents to keep costs down retain higher remarketing values increase cooler uptime.
Provide tools to the CDE technicians to enhance their productivity.
Provide critical data for analyzing the CDE operating costs.
Analyze inventory count and age of coolers to inform decisions regarding correct inventory levels and disposal.
Prepare reports to enable regular evaluation of CDE trends.
Support the development of training interventions staff in line with business strategy.
Review and manage CDE Auditing process.
Review and implement tools to enable business to optimally manage its cooler drink equipment ensure their implementation and source suitable training to ensure anchoring of new behavior.
Benchmark CDE processes practices and policies to ensure continuous improvement.
Enforce adherence to food safety (FSSC) requirements and Quality standards in the management of cold drink equipment. Report any systemic issues or noncompliance that may compromise the quality and food safety of products.
Stop and report to EOSH any safety concerns related to cold drink equipment management ensuring a secure environment for all personnel as per the Risk Assessments.

7. Lead team effectively
Ensure goals SLA s and work routines are clear.
Effectively manage team and individual performance.
Effectively manage team and individual development.
Ensure employees are engaged and motivated.
Encourage innovative problemsolving.
Provide onthejob training coaching and support.

Requirements

Qualifications and Experience

Qualifications
Minimum requirement: Mechanical Engineering or Technical Degree or equivalent recognized qualification in Logistics Experience
10 years Logistics experience.
>5 years management experience.
Advanced knowledge and understanding of FMCG logistics and Cooler management systems and processes.
Sound understanding of cooler design efficiency and environmental conditions affecting operation.

Competencies

Knowledge:
CCBA business strategy and logistics strategy
CCBA order to payment process
Refrigeration/Cooler management and processes
Refrigeration/Cooler performance measures
Warehouse management and processes
Warehouse performance measures
Lean management
Execution planning and schedule control
Project management and change management
Problem solving techniques
Planning and organizing
Sound financial acumen

Skills:
Application of knowledge areas especially in CDE.
Demonstrated leadership ability in a highperformance culture.
Demonstrated ability to develop and implement process improvement and efficiencies including technology and performance.

Attributes/Attitudes:
Excellent analytical ability and problem solving
Sound decision making ability
Effective communication engagement and interpersonal skills
Strong ownership of operational area & acceptance of accountability
High customer orientation.

Employment Type

Full Time

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