Sales Manager - DRC

ASEAN Seating Sales Head

Project Manager Engineer

Continuous Improvement Analyst III

Senior Site Quality Manager

NPD Strategic Sourcing Analyst

Manager – Continuous Improvement

Head of Supply Chain & Storage

Vice President: West Africa Region | Freight Forwarding

Responsibilities: Revenue and Margin Delivery: <ul><li>Achieve and exceed budgeted volumes and margins as per annual sales plan targets</li><li>Drive aggressive revenue growth through systematic customer acquisition, identifying and converting new accounts across all market segments</li><li>Expand business with existing customers by increasing wallet share, and deepening customer penetration through strategic account planning and relationship management</li><li>Develop and maintain a robust new customer portfolio through targeted prospecting, lead generation, market mapping, and conversion of qualified opportunities into active revenue-generating accounts</li><li>Implement customer retention strategies to minimize churn, protect revenue base, and ensure long-term sustainable relationships with key accounts</li><li>Protect and enhance profit margins through disciplined pricing strategies, value-based selling and resistance to margin erosion in competitive situations</li><li>Negotiate favorable commercial terms with customers that balance volume commitments with margin integrity, ensuring every deal contributes positively to bottom-line profitability</li></ul> Business Performance: <ul><li>Propose strategic market shifts to meet agreed budgets</li><li>Provide market intelligence insights through proactive engagement with contacts</li><li>Share critical information with management regarding strategy, new projects, and market opportunities</li><li>Build and maintain professional relationships with government agencies, statutory authorities, trade groups, business forums, and industry associations</li><li>Implement timely delivery of solutions according to customer needs and objectives</li><li>Conduct sales forecasting aligned with market dynamics and coordinate with Supply team for effective S&amp;OP processes</li></ul> Stakeholder Management: <ul><li>Develop and maintain strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders</li><li>Maintain close working relationships with supply and logistics teams for proper product planning</li><li>Collaborate with Head of Supply and Distribution, Operations Manager, and Business Development</li><li>Manager to translate business strategy into specific objectives and KPIs</li><li>Facilitate regular communication and reporting on sales, debtors, and collections</li></ul> Requirements: Education and Qualification&nbsp; <ul><li>Bachelors degree in Marketing, Commerce, Sales Management, or related business field</li><li>Masters degree in Business Administration (MBA), Marketing, or related field is preferred</li><li>Professional sales certifications, strategic account management training, negotiation skills certifications, or industry-specific qualifications is an added advantage</li><li>At least 6-8 years of progressive sales experience in the oil and gas industry, petroleum products distribution or related B2B industries</li><li>Demonstrated experience managing a diverse customer portfolio</li><li>Deep understanding of the Kenyan oil and gas market, including market structure, key players, competitive landscape, and regulatory environment</li><li class="ql-align-justify">Track record of successfully managing tenders, RFPs, and complex procurement processes with government entities and large corporate accounts</li></ul>

Responsibilities:&nbsp; <ul><li>Support sales VP to manage in charged ASEAN counties commercial + advance sales activities&nbsp;</li><li>Provides counsel, advice and recommendations on the competitive market trends, conditions and opportunities to assure proper consideration in the formulation of sales plans, customer strategies and guide related products strategy&nbsp;</li><li>Develops and manages specialized programs to acquire new business and improve existing business with profitable margin&nbsp;</li><li>Lead quotation activities and coordinate related department to deliver overall proposal on time and Lead price negotiation with customer until make final deal&nbsp;</li><li>Responsible for continuing margin improvement activities and manage normal ECN/VEVA etc change controls and LTA negotiation&nbsp;</li><li>Negotiates or assists in the negotiation of customer contracts&nbsp;</li><li>Maintains good relationships with OE customers, especially for key target customers and decision makers for collecting their needs and solve problems to exceed customers’ expectations&nbsp;</li><li>Keep alignments with related global/Asia sales group leaders&nbsp;</li><li>Support function head to complete long range plan and budget build up&nbsp;</li></ul> Requirements:&nbsp; <ul><li>Fluent in English&nbsp;</li><li>Bachelor Degree in Arts (Engineer, Business, Finance, Economics)&nbsp;</li><li>Minimum of five (5) years working experience at Tier 1 or Tier 2&nbsp;</li><li>Minimum of Seven (10) years commercial Sales Experience&nbsp;</li><li>Reviewing cost and finance analysis model and build up quotation&nbsp;</li><li>Good communication and presentation skill&nbsp;</li></ul>

Responsibilities: Project Timeline: <ul><li>Identify and align projects goals and scope with PJM and PM, and breakdown tasks of tooling/process developments and qualification</li><li>Make/align tooling development and qualification timeline, assign tasks to Ops team include tooling development, materials purchase</li><li>Track and manage core team to execute project progress based on committed project schedule</li></ul> Project Cost: <ul><li>Lead Ops to simulate sample cost and production cost to achieve project landing zone target, lead Ops to optimize launch cost to the best</li><li>Budget and control scrap cost though leverage design and manufacturing process to meet project target during NPI phase</li></ul> Project Execution: <ul><li>Guide capacity planning, materials sourcing and manpower to support all builds in the plant.</li><li>Oversee the progression of tooling/process development, identify bottleneck and issues, organize Ops team to improve those bottleneck and issues.</li><li>Oversee risks assessment in project execution, stay interlock with PJM to make multination plan and conduct the planned activities in Ops.</li><li>Finalize the Safe Launch plan for the appropriate mix of product, tool capability and demand with the approval of the PjM, Quality, MDPE, and PjE. a. Lead Safe Launch team meetings to ensure successful HVM startup and manufacturing process qualification for attainment of required metrics for successful G5 handoff.</li><li>Align the budget with the Ops team with the tooling list provided by MPDE-A, control total capital spending against CER.</li><li>Lead and coordinate line setup to conduct LVM sample builds and coordinate HVM tool builds.</li><li>Lead Ops to make ramp up plan, include materials, operations and tool capacity ramp up, ensure manufacture team take over production control smoothly after G5.</li></ul> Product Sustaining: <ul><li>Product migration, as a receiving or sending leader to execute product move in or move out, including project timeline, investment, cost control, machine/material/manpower preparation, safety stock, safe launch, etc.</li><li>Lead product capacity analysis and expand it through re-investment per estimation.</li></ul> Requirements: <ul><li>Bachelor’s degree, engineering background is better</li><li>PMP certification preferred</li><li>At least 5 years related working experience in project management, 1~2 years’ experience in connector/cable/cable assembly is better</li><li>Fluent oral and written/reading in English</li><li>Experience in IT Project Manager, Data Center Business or digital networking project is an advantage.</li></ul>

Role Description: <ul><li>The role drives Continuous Improvement initiatives (our client transformations) to support plant strategy, enhance operational excellence, and deliver measurable improvements in efficiency, quality, and cost savings.</li><li>The analyst will mentor practitioners, facilitate Kaizen, lead value stream projects, and embed lean practices across the site.</li></ul> Responsibilities <ul><li>Drive our client deployment, critical project reviews, and KPI tracking.</li><li>Mentor and coach Kaizen facilitators and site practitioners.</li><li>Lead value stream mapping, implement lean inventory systems (Kanban, JIT, supermarkets, two-bin).</li><li>Facilitate site-wide Kaizen events and track closure of action plans.</li><li>Provide training on our client foundations, lean tools, and digital factory usage.</li><li>Report site-level performance against strategy deployment targets and star assessment levels.</li><li>Collaborate with supply chain and operations to reduce WIP, improve flow, and sustain CI culture.</li></ul> Requirements <ul><li>BE/B.Tech (Mechanical/Production/Automotive).</li><li>8–10 years of hands-on experience in the Automotive industry.</li><li>Strong knowledge and application of Lean tools &amp; methodologies.</li><li>Six Sigma Green Belt certification(Pref).</li><li>Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.</li><li>Ability to coach across shop floor to senior management.</li><li>Adaptability and resilience in dynamic CI environments.</li></ul>

Responsibilities: <ul><li>Lead and develop the quality team, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and cross-department collaboration.</li><li>Partner with manufacturing, engineering, and global quality teams to ensure product quality, process capability, and regulatory compliance.</li><li>Champion and uphold plant-wide quality standards, policies, and systems in alignment with corporate and customer requirements.</li><li>Monitor and report key quality performance indicators (e.g., customer complaints, internal defects) and provide actionable insights to plant leadership.</li><li>Manage internal and external audits and ensure audit readiness across the facility.</li><li>Oversee plant-wide quality improvement initiatives to reduce defects and scrap and improve process control and product reliability.</li><li>Lead root cause analysis, corrective actions, and continuous improvement efforts to address recurring quality issues.</li><li>Collaborate with engineering and production teams to ensure new product introduction (NPI) meets quality standards.</li><li>Mentor and coach quality team members to foster a high-performance culture.</li><li>Travel as required to support internal and external customer needs and NPI programs.</li></ul> Requirements: <ul><li>Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Quality, or a related technical field (preferred).</li><li>8+ years of progressive quality experience in a manufacturing environment.</li><li>Strong knowledge of ISO 9001 and regulatory compliance standards.</li><li>Minimum of 3 years in a leadership role managing quality teams.</li><li>Expertise in Lean Manufacturing and advanced quality methodologies.</li><li>Proven experience with 8D problem solving, FMEA, DOE, SPC, and safe launch processes.</li><li>Proficiency in quality data analysis tools such as Minitab, JMP, or similar.</li><li>Excellent communication, analytical, and leadership skills, with the ability to inspire and motivate teams.</li></ul>

Responsibilities: <ul><li>Focal point of all supply chain initiatives associated with NPD for assigned product lines.</li><li>Develop &amp; implement all integrated supply chain activities for New Product Introduction.&nbsp;</li><li>Fully understand new project background information, including project footprint plan, project commercial information in terms of sample/ramp up/MP schedule and cost target, BOM components technical requirement and etc.&nbsp;</li><li>Develop strategic vision for supply base at conception phase of new products.</li><li>Improve time to market including quotation and sampling activities, driving material standardization,&nbsp;</li><li>Arrange RFQ, analyze and organize SSR meeting to award business based on cost, lead time, core competency, and location.</li><li>Ensure vendor quoted costs meet BOM cost Landing Zone targets.&nbsp;Work with commodity management team and should cost team to achieve the target.</li><li>Design first-time-right supply chains for new products / platforms during development phase</li><li>Promote Dual Source and Localization in new project phase.&nbsp;</li><li>Work with commodity management to leverage supplier capabilities and improve collaboration among company and supply base</li><li>Improve overall service from Procurement to Internal customer e.g. project managers and project core team members.&nbsp;</li><li>Provide strong support for company manufacturing plant(s) for NPI.&nbsp;</li><li>Holds Voice of Customer Sessions with internal customers and utilizes feedback to improve team performance and supply base service.&nbsp;</li><li>Complete special projects as directed by regional or global management.</li></ul> Requirements: <ul><li>10+ years’ experience in NPD Sourcing or project management role.</li><li>Proven Experience in New Product Introduction as a sourcing analyst in a global company is preferred</li><li>Experience in sourcing mechanical components such as stamping, molding, diecasting, machining, and electronics components such as PCB, PCBA, cable. Technical understanding of these commodities is required.</li><li>Education: Bachelor level degree in Business, Supply Chain, Sourcing/ Procurement or related field.&nbsp;Advanced degree a plus.</li><li>Strong communication skills both written and verbal English.</li><li>Self-motivated individual with a positive attitude, able to work well with international teams and individuals.</li><li>Strong analytical skills, comprehensive and logic thinking.&nbsp;</li><li>Demonstrated negotiation skills.</li><li>Proficient in MS office suite; advanced Excel, Power point.</li><li>Lean PD experience is a plus.</li><li>Previous SAP experience or training a plus.</li></ul>

Responsibilities: <ul><li>Overall manage plant annual lean plan, identifying key improvement priorities to enhance site performance in the eyes of all stakeholders.</li><li>To implement system in plant and achieve Star level plant through improvement activity.</li><li>Conduct site level workshops and VSM transformation projects with focus on achieving operational excellence.</li><li>Systematic to manager plant cost activity, identify/improve/control the efficiency, material, labor and be all aspect of the cost viewing. Being responsible for driving conversion productivity.</li><li>Key member of global lean committee, share/provide/lead global projects and activities.</li><li>Take role as internal process/cost consultants, to assistant plant manager solve management issues</li><li>Provide leadership on lean thinking, lean processing and lean production, continue to promote the culture of continuous improvement.</li><li>Lead / lean know-how transfer projects, to implement, optimize and solve specific problems in operation&nbsp;</li></ul> Requirements: <ul><li>Bachelors Degree in engineering or technical field.</li><li>Minimum 10 years working experiences</li><li>3 years working experiences as Continuous Improvement manager at least.</li><li>Professional experience with focus on production, logistics or industrial engineering is an advantage.</li><li>Previous experience in leading both continuous improvement activities and value stream transformation projects.</li><li>Good flexibility and can work under pressure</li><li>Demonstrate the ability to lead change, a great team-work player.</li><li>Excellent communication and coaching skills, strong leadership skills.</li><li>Ability to think strategically and execute tactically, being result-oriented.</li><li>Project management skills.</li><li>Fluent in both spoken and written English and local language is essential.</li><li>Lean Six Sigma Black Belt Certification is an advantage</li></ul>

Responsibilities: Strategic Planning and Leadership&nbsp; <ul><li>Formulate and implement comprehensive supply chain, distribution, and storage strategies aligned with Energy Business strategic objectives</li><li>Lead cross-functional teams to optimize supply chain performance and drive operational excellence</li><li>Develop and execute long-term capacity planning and infrastructure investment strategies</li><li>Establish key performance indicators (KPIs) and metrics to measure supply chain effectiveness</li><li>Present strategic recommendations and performance reports to executive leadership and board members</li></ul> Cross-Entity Synergy &amp; Integration&nbsp; <ul><li>Drive supply chain optimization and synergy realization across all entities within the Energy Business Unit</li><li>Identify and implement consolidated product procurement strategies, and integrated logistics solutions</li><li>Establish standardized processes, systems, and best practices across all Energy BU subsidiaries and divisions</li><li>Lead cross-entity collaboration to maximize economies of scale in sourcing, transportation, and storage operations</li><li>Develop integrated demand planning and capacity optimization strategies that leverage combined entity requirements</li><li>Create unified supplier management programs and negotiate enterprise-wide contracts to achieve cost savings and improved service levels</li><li>Implement shared infrastructure utilization strategies including storage facilities, distribution networks, and transportation assets&nbsp;</li></ul> Commercial Storage Infrastructure Management&nbsp; <ul><li>Lead the storage arm as a commercial enterprise, managing port-based storage facilities that serve both internal operations and external clients</li><li>Develop and implement commercial storage strategies to maximize revenue generation from third-party storage services while ensuring operational efficiency for internal requirements</li><li>Manage storage facility operations, capacity allocation, and infrastructure maintenance across multiple locations</li><li>Source for potential storage infrastructure to meet storage needs</li><li>Establish competitive pricing strategies, commercial terms, and service level agreements for third-party storage customers</li><li>Optimize storage utilization through dynamic capacity management, balancing internal operational needs with commercial rental opportunities</li><li>Build and maintain relationships with external petroleum companies, traders, and logistics providers seeking storage solutions</li><li>Ensure compliance with port authority regulations, maritime safety standards, and environmental requirements for commercial storage operations</li><li>Develop and execute expansion plans for storage infrastructure based on market demand analysis and return on investment projections</li><li>Coordinate with port authorities, shipping agents, and terminal operators to ensure seamless product handling and transfer operations</li><li>Establish quality assurance protocols for different petroleum products and maintain product segregation standards</li><li>Develop contingency plans for supply disruptions, emergency response procedures, and business continuity for both internal and external customers</li></ul> Supply Chain Management and Distribution Optimisation&nbsp; <ul><li>Oversee end-to-end supply chain operations including demand planning, procurement, logistics, and inventory management</li><li>Optimize sourcing strategies and supplier relationships to ensure reliable supply of petroleum products</li><li>Manage procurement processes, contract negotiations, and supplier performance evaluation</li><li>Implement demand forecasting methodologies and inventory optimization strategies</li><li>Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and industry standards across all operations</li><li>Design and manage efficient distribution networks to across multiple market segments</li><li>Oversee transportation and logistics operations</li><li>Coordinate with sales teams to align distribution capabilities with market demands</li><li>Manage relationships with third-party logistics providers and distribution partners</li><li>Implement technology solutions to enhance distribution efficiency and customer service</li></ul> Team Leadership &amp; Development&nbsp; <ul><li>Build, lead, and develop a high-performing team</li><li>Foster a culture of continuous improvement, innovation, and operational excellence</li><li>Establish clear roles, responsibilities, and performance expectations for team members</li><li>Provide coaching, mentoring, and professional development opportunities</li><li>Manage organizational change and transformation initiatives&nbsp;</li></ul> Requirements: <ul><li>Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management or a business related field;</li><li>Masters degree (MBA or specialized Masters) is an added advantage.</li><li>Professional certifications (APICS, CSCMP, or equivalent) highly desirable;</li><li>Minimum 10 years of progressive and relevant experience in supply chain management, preferably in the energy, oil &amp; gas, or petrochemical industry</li><li>Over 5 years in senior leadership roles with P&amp;L responsibility</li><li>Proven track record of successfully managing complex, multi-site operations across multiple business entities or subsidiaries</li><li>Experience with storage facility management and petroleum product handling</li><li>Experience in strategic planning, business transformation, and operational optimization</li><li>Demonstrated success in driving synergies and integration across diverse business units or entities</li><li>xperience managing shared services organizations and cross-entity optimization initiatives</li></ul> Critical Success Factors&nbsp; <ul><li>Deep understanding of energy sector supply chains</li><li>Expertise in supply chain planning, demand forecasting, and inventory optimization</li><li>Knowledge of petroleum products, storage systems, port operations, and distribution infrastructure</li><li>Experience in commercial storage operations, terminal management, and third-party logistics services</li><li>Understanding of port authority regulations, maritime safety standards, and petroleum handling protocols</li><li>Proficiency in supply chain management software, ERP systems, and storage management platforms</li><li>Strong analytical skills with experience in data-driven decision making and commercial pricing strategies</li><li>Understanding of regulatory requirements and safety standards in the energy sector and port operations</li><li>Knowledge of petroleum product quality specifications, blending requirements, and contamination prevention</li></ul> Competencies&nbsp; <ul><li>Strong strategic thinking and business acumen with experience in multi-entity environments</li><li>Excellent communication and presentation skills</li><li>Proven ability to lead and influence cross-functional teams across different entities and geographies</li><li>Strong negotiation and relationship management skills</li><li>Change management and transformation leadership experience</li><li>Results-oriented mindset with focus on operational excellence and synergy realization</li><li>Experience in matrix management and leading virtual teams across organizational boundaries&nbsp;</li></ul>

The Role: Manage and drive the Clearing and Forwarding businesses in the West Africa region, to ensure sustainable business growth and performance. The applicant will need to initiate the Freight Forwarding network and footprint expansion strategy across the West Africa Region, to implement Ocean &amp; Air product procurement strategies in key West Africa Region Countries, to implement key Trade Lane strategies, ensuring strategic compliance across the Western African network, and mitigating risk associated to contract liability with network offices/partners. Key Responsibilities: • Network&nbsp;To grow Freight Forwarding competence across the region through.o Bolstering Freight Forwarding competence within existing freight forwarding operations in the West Africa Regiono Maintaining and expanding existing partner agent relationships and opening their services to our global officeso Collaborating with partners in key geographies and opening their services to our global officeso Partnering, Leveraging, and Acquiring new freight forwarding businesseso Collaborating and enhancing business between the global officeso Ensure that each Business unit sets and meets its budgetary requirements, as set out by the EVP FFSSA.o Ensure that the Global ERP system and financial systems are implemented and functional in all Business unitso The People and Culture objectives are set out and achievedo Financial performance goals are meto To grow Freight Forwarding across the region througho Implementation of customs services and compliance thereofo Implementation of Air and Ocean operational teams to facilitate the throughput of shipmentso Collaborating and enhancing business between business units • Business Developmento To develop business within the West Africa Region and other tradeso Developing marketing strategies internally and externally for alignment and maximum exposure and expansion (new &amp; existing) businesso Collaborating with Regional Commercial, Sales, Product, Operations and Trade Lane teams to execute strategies for maximum market growth and benefit across the various pillars.o Analysing market data and KPI’s to adjust to market demands • Strategy&nbsp;o Staying abreast of industry and market developments, proactively responding where required to maintain progress and support.o Supply guidance on conceptual designs, developments and implementation strategies across the West Africa region. Minimum RequirementsQualifications and Experience Required • Bachelor’s degree in commerce or a field related to the position • 10 – 15 years Freight Forwarding experience • MD level experience in Freight Forwarding • Must be willing to travel • Geographical and geopolitical knowledge, ability to interface and communicate with different cultures is essential • 3 years prior experience within the Freight Forwarding industry as a P&amp;L head. • Minimum 5 years’ experience in a logistics or clearing and forwarding environment • Good understanding of Import/Export procedures and Incoterms • Prior experience within Commercial / Operations in the industry is preferred Skills Required • Strong networker • Strong analytical skills • Accuracy and attention to detail is a must. • Communication capability at all levels, both internally and externally • Ability to work independently and be a team player simultaneously • Excellent Communication and presentation skills • Work well under pressure, adhere to deadlines and be a self-starter • Ability to work independently and be a team player simultaneously • Must take ownership of the position, be dedicated and innovative • Ability to present the company services and group in a professional manner • Willingness to share knowledge and mentor less experienced team members • Willingness to acquire new skills and gain knowledge and share best practices.&nbsp;

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Sales Manager - DRC

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ASEAN Seating Sales Head

Project Manager Engineer

Continuous Improvement Analyst III

Senior Site Quality Manager

NPD Strategic Sourcing Analyst

Manager – Continuous Improvement

Head of Supply Chain & Storage

Vice President: West Africa Region | Freight Forwarding

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Manager – Continuous Improvement

Head of Supply Chain & Storage

Vice President: West Africa Region | Freight Forwarding

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