Technical Team Leader – Kenya

PURPOSE OF JOB: (Summary of overall purpose)
• To develop and manage sustainability projects in the region
• To develop the supply base on a technical basis and to identify new business opportunities.
• To ensure all products (through IPL and non-IPL supply routes) supplied from the area consistently meet ASDA Wal*Marts expectations for food safety, legality, ethical standards, and quality.
• To work as an integral part of the International Produce / ASDA technical team.

ACCOUNTABILITIES:

• Represent IPL in multi-stakeholder projects
• Identify, develop and manage social and environmental projects.
• Benchmark and audit the local supply base against IPL’s sustainability objectives.
• Create and develop industry, NGO and government networks
• Develop IPL’s sustainability strategy for developing countries.

TECHNICAL
• Implement the central IPL / ASDA technical strategy for growers and exporters in the area.
• Measure and monitor the performance of each supplier within the area against agreed KPI´s and employ effective problem solving techniques to correct underperformance whilst ensuring that the technical performance of each exporter is accurately captured for the purpose of seasonal reviews.
• Continuously improve communication processes with the UK technical teams and business units at all levels.
• Ensure liaison with the suppliers at the grower level to ensure that they are familiar with ASDA´s requirements and to gain a better insight into supply capabilities.
• Ensure that due diligence information is gathered and stored in a timely and accurate fashion and that audit programmes are adhered to.
• Identify potential product development opportunities and communicate to Regional Manager.


BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT
• Identify new sourcing opportunities from Kenya and neighbouring countries for ASDA.
• Provide supply chain information to the business units to maximise programming effectiveness, manage availabilities and ensure business plans are met.

TECHNICAL CRITERIA
Knowledge, Skills & Aptitudes
Education
• 3 years man management experience
• 5 years produce experience ideally with Major retailers.
• A science based degree preferably in Horticulture or Agriculture.

BIOGRAPHICAL CRITERIA
Experience (where & how skills acquired)

• Fluent in English and the language of the primary country of the region.
• Live in primary country and committed to primary country for the long term
• Technical experience
• Logistic experience
• “Known” by growers
• Procurement experience
• Experience in social and /or environmental project work

BEHAVIOURAL CRITERIA
What types of behaviour/ personality are required for success?

• Strong in people management skills.
• Strong Leadership skills
• Strong cost reduction and continuous improvement skills.
• Strong planning skills.
• Change Management experience.
• Persistent, attention to detail.
• Tenacious and influential communicator.

OTHER
Environment
• Based in Kenya
• Flexibility on Mobility required - Willing to travel

The areas of responsibility span over 7 days and 24 hours per day. Therefore, a flexible approach to the hours of work must be adopted.
A culture and attitude for responsibility, accountability and target based management.

Contact: Lisa, e-mail: L-R.Starehe@shell.com

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