Careers in Mombasa, Kenya- Parts Manager and Stores Clerk

We are one of the largest provider of transport solutions in the East African Region and a franchise holder of one of some of the best known motor vehicle brands. 

We seek to recruit well qualified and experienced professionals to fill the following positions in our Mombasa Branch.

Parts Manager
 

Job purpose
 

To effectively and efficiently manage the Parts Department leading to enhanced sales and performance and sustaining and growing the Department as a profit centre in line with the Company’s strategic objectives.
 

Key Responsibilities

• Responsible for ensuring the achievement of the budgets set for the department.
• Manage performance of employees in the Parts Department to ensure that profitability and customer satisfaction are attained at all times.
• Operate the approved stock control system with emphasis on maximizing sales at least cost.
• Identify stock needs and ensure that appropriate stock levels are maintained as per company procedure.
• Liaise with the audit department to ensure that scheduled stock taking exercises are carried out as planned.
• Identify obsolete stock in line with the Finance Department guidelines.
• Implement performance programmes as and when requested for by management.
• Carry out random stock checks to ensure that approved policies and procedures are complied with.
• Conduct market surveys with a view of establishing the company’s competitive position in relation to parts sales.
• Manages the level of discounts given to customers and ensures that the department’s discount policy is adhered to.
• Plan and implement incremental business campaigns in an effort to increase sales and customer base.
• Plan sales territories to maximize profitable market penetration.
• Analyze the information produced by computer management systems, to initiate action and improve operational efficiency.
• Conduct random checks to ensure approved procedures are complied with.

Qualifications

• University Degree in Business Administration or a related field of study.
• Diploma in Purchasing and Supplies.
• Knowledge in stores management.
• Management and Leadership training.
• Proficiency in Computers.

Experience

• A minimum of 5 years relevant working experience in the Motor industry.
• The ideal candidate must have demonstrable flair for people management and stores management.

Warehouse Supervisor
 

Job Purposes
 

To effectively control the movements of parts within the warehouse and to ensure their timely dispatch to branches and customers. 

The position is also responsible for warehouse security and the supervision of warehouse staff.

Responsibilities

• Ensure prompt and efficient supply of parts to both customers & workshop counters with appropriate documentation.
• Ensure that all branch dispatched parcels are accurately weighted, physical quantities verified, and relevant information entered in the parts dispatch advice forms & security waybill.
• Control, train and motivate warehouse staff.
• Ensure that all import receipts are dealt with as per policy & procedure manual and errors / discrepancies notified to the Warehouse Manager.
• Oversee the overall security of the warehouse.

Requirements

1. Sales & Marketing
2. 3 years experience

Qualifications

• Diploma in Stores Management, CIPS or related field of study.
• Knowledge in stores management.
• Proficiency in Computers.

Experience

• A minimum of 3 years relevant working experience in the Motor industry.
• The ideal candidate must have demonstrable flair for people management and stores management.

Stores Clerk

Job Purposes
 

The stores clerk will effectively execute the clerical functions in the parts department, thereby facilitating effective parts service to customers.
 

Key Responsibilities

• To ensure that parts received in the warehouse are properly stored.
• To ensure that parts movements in the warehouse are accurately documented.
• To ensure tidiness in the warehouse at all times.
• To provide customers with efficient service.
• To ensure that health, safety and security requirements are upheld at all times.

Qualifications

• Certificate in Stores Management, CIPS or related field of study
• Proficiency in Computers.

Experience

• A minimum of 1 year relevant working experience preferably in the Motor industry.

Attractive packages will be negotiated with the selected candidates. 

The positions offer excellent prospects for career advancement within the Company.

Applications should be sent to:
 

DN/A 1439
P.O. Box 49010-00100
Nairobi
 

Closing date for receipt of applications: 6th February 2013.