Position: F&B Commercialization Specialist MEAR

Our Client, a global leader in hygiene, cleaning, and infection-prevention solutions with headquarters in Kenya is looking to recruit a F&B Commercialization Specialist MEAR.

Key Accountabilities & Responsibilities

Commercialization

Operational management of product introduction / change requests:

• Log new requests in the system (PLM) and check completeness of data in the request.
• If request is incomplete, get back to the initiator and obtain missing data.
• Submit the request for appropriate approvals.
• Update the system with the approval decision & start sku-code request.
• Provide monitoring & reporting for approved requests.

Operational management of product introduction system:

• Initiate sku setup/change workflow in the central system.
• Collect & input necessary product data.
• Progress the workflow to the other departments.
• Monitor progress & timely completion of the workflow.
• Inform all relevant parties on progress & delays and agree actions with the commercialization manager.

Artwork process

• Create new artwork text input documents.
• Monitor progress and timely completion of the translations & sign-off. 

Data management:

•     Ensure quality & completeness of data within/across the systems. Correct any errors or gaps.
•     Periodic review of commercialisation and other systems.
•     Identify data management issues & propose solutions.

SKU reporting:

•    Produce & distribute regular reporting on time.
•    Respond to ad-hoc requests of portfolio information.

 Portfolio operations support:

Assist the Portfolio Leads in portfolio operations work / projects as required.

Responsible Care, Environment, Health & Safety

• To follow all EHS policies and procedures
• To follow all environmental policies and procedures
• To report all accidents, incidents and near misses to their supervisor
• Promote Responsible Care principles
• Participate in training as required
• Participate in consultation on all EH&S related matters
• Maintain hygiene at all times

Qualifications & Experience

• Fully operational in an international environment where relationship building & responsiveness is required
• Fully operational in a multi-disciplinary environment
• Accurate planning, well organized
• Verbal & written communications
• Fluent in English (speaking and writing)
• Team work in an international & operational environment
• Analytical skills
• Maintain clarity of purpose
• Market & service orientation, flexible
• Precision, accuracy and care for details
• Must possess a Degree in business Related course (Sales, Marketing, Administration, Finance)
• 1-2 years experience

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