260 BRANDS IS HIRING

We are a proudly Zambian owned company and a renowned manufacturer of maize and soya-based consumer foods product, popularly known as Golden Goodness Tasty Soya Pieces, Seba’s Instant Thobwa, Nutrameal, Seba’s HEPS, Emilios Snacks and Nutri milk.

260 Brands Zambia Limited seeks to employ suitably qualified individuals in the following positions;

1. ROLE PROFILE

Position: Marketing Manager (SMMM001)

Business: Seba Foods Zambia Ltd

Work-level: Middle Management

Location: Lusaka, Zambia

Reports to: Head Sales & Marketing & Chief Operations Officer

Job purpose

Marketing Manager shall report directly to the Head of Sales & Marketing further supported by the Chief Operations Officer. He/ She will be responsible for Marketing of existing and new brands of the organization. This is a fairly senior role within the organization, therefore it is expected that the ideal candidate should have leadership qualities, exhibit sober mindedness and maturity.

Key responsibilities

Marketing

Existing Categories

• Plan the annual marketing calendar for all existing product categories and align with the Management team.
• Brand management and segregation to understand commercial opportunities to drive sales.
• Coordinate with Sales Teams to understand their requirements for marketing support.
• Identify and coordinate with Marketing, Research and Activation agencies to execute all the strategies
• Work out budget requirements for the year, break it down to quarters and manage the spends within approved plans.
• Evaluate execution quality with respect to actual results and take corrective actions.
• Spend at least 5-10 days in the market to understand brand and corporate needs.
• Develop marketing programs/inputs for export markets such as DRC, South Africa, USA and others through collaboration with in Country Managers as required.
• Take lead with designers to create and enhance packaging design elements for pillow-pouch and tetrapak formats
• Closely collaborate with Marketing Agencies for ATL / BTL designs and execution

New Categories

• Plan and execute complete Marketing strategy for new range of products
• Workout ATL – TV/Radio/ Outdoor/Digital content though Agencies and execute with most feasible / cost effective method
• Plan and execute BTL activations through Agencies
• Coordinate with other commercial team members for best execution of all marketing inputs

Marketing and Brand strategy experience

• Conceptualize, design and Execution
• Some level of participation in Concept and design, mostly Execution
• Assigned tasks to complete

Key Qualifications & Requirements

1. Degree/Masters in Sales & Marketing or any relevant field
2. Excellent communication and presentation skills
3. Expert in MS Office Suite
4. Working Knowledge of Illustrator or Photoshop
5. Team and Leadership Management
6. Digital Media and E-commerce conversant
7. Personality: Self-motivated, Aggressive in Sales and Marketing activities
8. At least 10 years’ experience with leading Food/FMCG organizations with notable reference
9. Must have managed BTL activities in their previous assignments
10. Must be an Affiliate/Member of Zambia Institute of Marketing

Contact

For all interested candidates, please email a cover letter and resume as well as any other relevant supporting documents to careers@260brands.com, with ‘Marketing Manager” in the subject line.

Please also fill in the short candidate assessment survey here.

2. ROLE PROFILE

Position: Alternative Channels Manager

Business: Two Six Zero Brands Africa

Location: Lusaka, Zambia

Reports to: Country Sales Manager

Job purpose

The Alternative Channels Manager will report directly to the Country Sales Manager and will be responsible for strengthening current client relationships, building new relations and closing sales deals for all 260 Brands’ products (particular emphasis on bulk orders of all 260 Brands products) with clients originating from Alternative Channels countrywide, including but not limited to Farms (primarily commercial farms).

Key responsibilities

• Developing a client database of current and potential clients, including but not limited to Farms (primarily commercial farms)
• Conduct lead generation activities to create numerous leads for clients from alternative channels, including but not limited to emails, cold calling, attending events, setting up client meetings, following up with clients, etc.
• Travel country wide to identify new client opportunities and understand the market in that province.
• Generate quotations for potential client opportunities and supporting with writing tender, where necessary.
• Ensure all orders made by clients are fulfilled and received accurately and on time.
• Nurture current client relationships and resolve client complaints/problems to ensure client retention.
• Support with the development and implementation of a marketing plan and strategy to reach clients from alternative channels.
• Participate in all sales activities as required by management, i.e. sampling activities promotions, and use of IT (information technology) to carry out sales
• Prepare regular sales reports and reconciliations
• Prepare market reports and other reports management may require
• Ensure targets set by management are met at all times and without fail.

Key Qualifications & Requirements 

1. A Bachelor’s degree in Sales & Marketing required
2. 3-5 years’ experience working in the field of B2B sales, preferably in FMCG (fast moving consumer goods) industry
3. Experience in client-facing roles that interacted with senior and executive level staff in the past, is desired.
4. Thrives working within strict timelines and in ‘high pressure environments’ and demonstrates excellent time management skills
5. Strong communication skills (both oral and written) required
6. Good command of English, Nyanja and Bemba
7. Demonstrates a positive and resilient attitude towards challenges
8. Enjoys engaging with a host of different people and strong potential to develop business relationships and generate new client opportunities.
9. High level of computer literacy with a strong command of Microsoft Office products (Word, Excel and PowerPoint).

Contact

For all interested candidates, please email a cover letter and resume as well as any other relevant supporting documents to careers@260brands.com, with ‘Alternative Channel Manager” in the subject line.

Please also fill in the short candidate assessment survey here

3. ROLE PROFILE

Position: Assistant Regional Manager – (SCAM003)

Business: Seba Foods Zambia Limited

Location: Northern, Zambia

Reports to: Head – Supply Chain

Job purpose

The Assistant Regional Manager is to report to the Head – Supply Chain in overall depot management in terms of extension services to small holder farmers in the Northern, Luapula and Muchinga Province region, input distribution and grain procurement. There will be a dotted line in reporting to the Country Sales Manager in terms of distribution and sales of finished products within the same area.

Key responsibilities

• Assisting the Regional Manager to Execute planning, budgeting and control of farmer recruitment, training, input distribution, farmer field monitoring and procurement activities
• Assist the Regional Manager in Managing and control the depot inventory of inputs, grain and finished products and oversee regular reconciliations of stock; must carry out random cross check of physical stock on a day to day/ alternate day basis.
• Under the supervision of the Regional Manager, Manage and supervise the district managers (and their extension officers), if applicable, and oversee all out grower operations of the province to ensure they are completed on time and within budget
• Assist in managing relationship and monitor activities of 260 Brands’ implementing partners in out grower scheme activities
• Communicate with the Project Manager regarding out grower project activities
• Responsible for opening and closing depot
• Drawing up and requesting Invoices for approval from Country Sales Manager and sending invoices to customers; Verifying invoices are fulfilled accurately by cross checking all products ordered by customers are loaded and delivered and posting cross checking tellers (Compound/Wholesale – Invoices). Order sheet to be sent on a daily basis.
• Responsible for printing invoices and stock report.
• Petty Cash management and ensuring sufficient supply for operational costs (fuel, offloading charges, etc.). Petty cash reports on daily basis.
• Keeping day to day Sales Cash safely and to ensure it is been deposited in Company a/c on a daily basis.
• Responsible for filling vehicles with fuel.
• Responsible for Reporting to management of fraudulent activities are misusing of Company assets by existing employees
• Other Operational duties as required and ensuring business operations are carried out smoothly

Key Qualifications & Requirements

• Degree in Agriculture, Business Management or equivalent
• Language: Fluent in English, Bemba and Nyanja
• 6+ years relevant work experience
• Extensive knowledge of organic farming and organic certification requirements is preferred
• Extensive knowledge of small-scale agribusiness and farming
• Experience in sales & marketing in FMCG is preferred
• Familiarity with Automated Out grower management systems (AOMS) in the form of digital apps, for creating farmer profiles, inputting farmer info and streamlining procurement operations
• High level of computer literacy with a strong command of Microsoft Office products (Word, Excel and PowerPoint).
• Skills: Excellent coordination, training and communication skills

Contact

For all interested candidates, please email a cover letter and resume as well as any other relevant supporting documents to careers@260brands.com, with ‘Assistant Regional Manager” in the subject line.

Please also fill in the short candidate assessment survey here.

4. ROLE PROFILE

Position: Assistant Finance Manager (AFAM001)

Business: Seba Foods Zambia Limited

Work-level: Middle Management (M3)

Location: Lusaka, Zambia

Reports to: Financial Controller

Job purpose

The Assistant Finance Manager plays a vital role in an organization by overseeing the cost accounting activities and providing financial analysis to support strategic decision-making. This position requires a strong understanding of accounting principles, cost analysis, and financial reporting. The Assistant Finance Manager collaborates with cross-functional teams, including operations, procurement, and finance, to ensure accurate and timely cost information is available to management and internal control are properly followed.

Key responsibilities

Cost Analysis and Reporting:

• Develop and maintain cost accounting systems, processes, and standards.
• Analyze manufacturing costs and variances to identify areas for cost reduction and process improvement.
• Prepare detailed cost reports and profitability analysis for products, projects, and business units.
• Monitor and evaluate inventory valuation, ensuring accuracy and compliance with accounting standards.
• Collaborate with operations and procurement teams to assess cost implications of new products, process changes, and supply chain initiatives.

Budgeting and Forecasting Projects:

• Collaborating with project managers and stakeholders to develop project budgets and financial forecasts and ensure that budgets are aligned with project objectives and monitor financial performance throughout the project’s duration.
• Tracking project expenses and ensuring that they are within budgetary limits. They analyze cost variances, identify potential cost-saving opportunities, and implement cost-control measures.
• Generating regular financial reports for project stakeholders, management, and external parties. These reports provide insights into the project’s financial status, expenditures, and financial performance.
• Ensuring proper recognition of project revenue based on the completion of milestones or other relevant criteria. They follow accounting standards to recognize revenue accurately.
• Preparing invoices and billing clients or project partners for goods and services rendered. They ensure that billing is done accurately and timely to maintain cash flow.
• Utilizing specialized SAP Project accounting modules within the organization’s financial system to manage project-related financial data efficiently.
• Managing the financial aspects of project closure, including final invoicing, reconciliation of project costs, and preparation of financial reports for project evaluation.

Financial Analysis and Decision Support:

• Conduct financial analysis to support strategic decision-making.
• Perform cost-benefit analysis for investment proposals, capital projects, and process improvements.
• Evaluate financial performance and recommend actions to optimize profitability.
• Provide financial insights and recommendations to senior management and cross-functional teams.

Compliance and Internal Controls:

• Ensure compliance with accounting principles, standards, and regulations.
• Participate in internal and external audits, providing required information and explanations.
• Implement and maintain effective internal controls related to cost accounting processes.
• Identify risks and recommend improvements to enhance the accuracy and integrity of financial data.

Financial Reporting and Analysis:

• Assist to Prepare and analyze monthly, quarterly, and annual management reports, including financial statements, budgets, and forecasts.
• Monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) and provide insights on financial trends, risks, and opportunities.
• Conduct variance analysis and provide explanations for deviations from budgets and forecasts.

Stakeholder Collaboration:

• Collaborate with various departments and stakeholders to gather financial data and insights.
• Work closely with accounting teams to ensure accurate and timely financial reporting.
• Provide financial guidance and support to non-finance teams, assisting in decision-making and performance evaluation.
• Present financial information and reports to senior management, explaining complex concepts in a clear and concise manner.

Compliance and Risk Management:

• Ensure compliance with accounting principles, regulations, and internal control standards.
• Participate in internal and external audits, providing necessary information and addressing audit findings.
• Assess financial risks and implement measures to mitigate them.
• Continuously monitor and improve financial processes and controls.

Financial Reporting and Compliance:

• Ensure accuracy and completeness of financial records and transactions, including journal entries, reconciliations, and adjustments.
• Monitor compliance with accounting standards, regulations, and internal control policies.
• Participate in internal and external audits, providing required information and addressing audit findings.
• Collaborate with other departments to gather financial data and support the reporting process.
• Oversee the general ledger and sub-ledger systems, ensuring accurate recording and classification of financial transactions.
• Conduct month-end and year-end closing procedures, including accruals, prepayments, and reconciliations.
• Analyze and reconcile complex accounts and financial discrepancies.
• Review and approve journal entries and adjustments prepared by the accounting team.
• Maintain and update accounting policies, procedures, and documentation.

Team Leadership and Development:

• Provide guidance and mentorship to junior accounting staff.
• Conduct performance evaluations and provide feedback on individual and team performance.
• Foster a collaborative and high-performance work environment.
• Stay updated on industry best practices and share knowledge with the team.
• Continuously develop professional skills and knowledge through training and self-study.

Key Qualifications & Requirements

1. Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field. A Master’s degree or professional certification (e.g., CMA, CPA) is a plus.
2. Applicable professional qualification in the following is mandatory:
3. Hand on experience in a ERP system. SAP is preferable.
4. Excellent knowledge in Excel
5. Minimum five years of progressive experience in management accounting or financial analysis..
6. Strong knowledge of cost accounting principles, methodologies, and best practices.
7. Proficiency in financial analysis, budgeting, and forecasting.
8. Advanced skills in MS Excel and financial software/systems.
9. Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities.
10. Ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams.
11. Strong business acumen and understanding of strategic financial management.
12. Minimum five years of progressive experience in cost accounting, preferably in a manufacturing environment.
13. Solving Problems and Getting Results
14. Accept responsibility for resolving a problem to its final conclusion, and developing preventive measure plans.
15. Assist in the achievement and the on-going improvement of business results.
16. Do not accept and deal with poor performance and drive processes to achieve business goals.
17. Strive to achieve agreed deadlines and standards, especially when the going gets tough or the anticipated situation changes.
18. Apply a systematic problem-solving approach to identify causes, explore alternatives and recommend the best course of action to resolve the problem now and into the future.

Functional expertise

1. Remain up to date in your area of specialty or expertise
2. Apply a body of knowledge and experience to current business situations in order to add value and improve business efficiencies and profitability
3. Apply technical or specialist expertise and experience for the benefit of the organisation and consider the context in which these are applied
4. Ensure that your functional expertise supports that of other experts, rather than being in competition with them (e.g. colleagues)
5. Persuade or negotiate with others by relying on technical or specialist knowledge and experience;
6. Present documented material or proposals in a credible and professional manner
7. Share the technical implications of a situation with non-specialists, or explain it to them

Interpersonal skills

The ideal candidate must be able to:

1. Speak English clearly and confidently i.e. must be articulate;
2. Listen actively to fully understand the other person’s view or perspective;
3. Tailor feedback to the specific needs and communication styles of others;
4. Prepare effective presentations and where required, concisely present/communicate a complete and accurate picture of the current situation or of the company’s products and services;
5. Develop and maintain two-way communication with a variety of people at different levels both within and outside the organisation;
6. Suggest proposals to address vital concerns and important business issues; and
7. Build a network of relevant role-players both within and outside the organization.

Contact

For all interested candidates, please email a cover letter and resume as well as any other relevant supporting documents to careers@260brands.com, with ‘Assistant Finance Manager” in the subject line.

Please also fill in the short candidate assessment survey here.

5. ROLE PROFILE

Position: Depot Supervisor (SMDC001)

Location: Kasama – Northern Province

Business: Seba Foods Zambia Limited

Reports to: Regional Sales Manager

Job purpose

The Depot Supervisor will handle day-to-day operations for depots at 260 Brands.Provide supporting activities in the Regional Manager’s absence, primarily centred around inventory management and verification, invoice and order verification, petty cash management and staff management on the ground. The Regional Manager will continue to oversee order fulfilment in the ERP, depositing payments from customers and getting invoices cleared, debt collection, and all sales activities in Zambia.

Key responsibilities

• Responsible for planning manpower needs for depot and managing staff at warehouse
• Coordination with transporters and ensuring trucks are being loaded when they should be and with correct quantitie
• Oversight and carrying out maintenance related works on the depot premises and for any trucks
• Responsible for inventory management, including stock handling (inward/outward) and carrying out random Cross check of Physical Stock on a date to day/ alternate day base
• Petty Cash management and reports on daily basis. Keeping day to day Sales Cash safely and to ensure it is been deposited in Company a/c on a daily basis.
• Ensuring completion of Log book and Attendance sheet on a regular basis
• Forwarding any invoices received from customers and printing invoices when required
• Oversee weekly payment for the casual workers and handle any grievances

Key Qualifications & Requirements

1. Diploma in Production Management or relevant field
2. 1-3 years’ work experience
3. Basic level of computer literacy in (Word, Excel) is required

Contact

For all interested candidates, please email a cover letter and resume as well as any other relevant supporting documents to careers@260brands.com, with ‘Depot Supervisor” in the subject line.

Please also fill in the short candidate assessment survey here.

6. ROLE PROFILE

Position: Talent Development Coordinator (HRTC001)

Business: Seba Foods Zambia Limited

Location: Lusaka, Zambia

Reports to: Human Resources Manager

Job purpose

The Talent and Development Coordinator shall report directly to the HR Manager and will support the Human Resources Manager with Training & Development initiatives including, but not limited to: assessing training needs of staff, coordinating and implementing quality, health and safety training and behavioural change, developing succession and career development programs for aspiring management prospects, and performance management systems to drive high performance.

Key responsibilities

• Recruitment of top talent for all Company Departments, utilizing advertising campaigns, school and university relationships, and website presence to promote employment opportunities.
• Partner with recruiters to assist and support recruiting activities, including posting job requisitions, screening resumes, phone screening for qualifications and Screening candidates in preliminary interviews for final interviews by Heads of Departments
•  Assist in onboarding documentation requirements for newly hired employees
• Support Human Resources Manager with implementation of an organizational culture that is positive, nurtures talent and helps staff feel a part of a successful, purpose driven business and to see impact they’re having in through the work they do
• Support Human Resources Manager with engagement, motivation and preservation of human capital, including dissemination of employee engagement surveys, coordinating team building events, etc.
• Ensure he/she is the first point of contact for inquiries regarding development activities
• Support delivery of programs, including setting up workshops, interfacing with internal and external facilitators
• Provide day to day support for talent processes including talent reviews, succession planning, career patching, and leadership and career development programs and workshops
•  Establishing job functions and expectations. Improving employee abilities through coaching and feedback.
•  Establishing employee behaviour patterns that align their goals with 260brands’s mission, values and goals.
• Identifying training needs for employees to ensure that they are adequately equipped to perform their jobs effectively
• Ensuring that the department is aligned with the company’s strategic goals and objectives
• Conducting regular performance evaluations of individual employees or groups of employees to measure their progress toward meeting goals and achieving objectives
• Providing coaching and feedback to employees on how they can improve their performance
• Evaluating employee performance to determine who should be promoted or demoted within the company
• Creating employee evaluation forms and conducting performance evaluations

Key Qualifications & Requirements

1. Degree in Human Resources or a related field
2. 3-5+ years’ experience in progressively responsible human resource roles preferably in a manufacturing environment, including combined 2+ years of experience in Labor Relations and Employee Relations and 3+ years of experience in a supervisory role.
3. Broad knowledge and skills in Human Resources principles and practices including knowledge of Employment Code Act, staffing and recruitment practices, compensation & benefits, employee relations, policy development and implementation and supporting diversity.
4. Strong PC application skills including MS Office programs such as Word, Excel and PowerPoint
5. Member of ZIHRM.

Contact

For all interested candidates, please email a cover letter and resume as well as any other relevant supporting documents to careers@260brands.com, with ‘Talent and Development Coordinator” in the subject line.

Please also fill in the short candidate assessment survey here.

7. ROLE PROFILE

Position: Electrical Forman (PDEF001)

Business: Seba Foods Zambia Limited

Location: Lusaka, Zambia

Reports to: Operations Manager

Job purpose

This role entails making sure electrical systems are safe, and are running with utmost efficiency

The Industrial Electrician is required to assemble new equipment, installing wiring and other electrical devices in an industrial setting. This function includes bending conduits, running wire, and installing relays, outlets, switches, and other components, including electronic tests, handling terminals, contacts and/or circuit boards, and performing quality inspections. All work will be performed in accordance with applicable codes. The electrician works intensively with electrical drawings, schematics and electrical system wiring diagrams. This function collaborates very closely with all other functions in the factory, especially system engineers, allowing the job holder to gradually develop, and to broaden its operational experience.

Key Functions of Industrial Electrical Foreman are:

1. Install New Electrical Systems
2. Troubleshoot Problems with Electrical Equipment
3. Repair and Maintain Existing Equipment
4. Maintain Repair and Maintenance Logs and Records

Key responsibilities

1. Assembling & fixing electrical panels, Circuit Breakers, Distribution Panel
2. Manage engineering projects and deliver them on time
3. Observe safety procedures and meet electrical codes
4. Responsible for operating, changing over, setting, repairing, and improving on fillers; packaging equipment, combining equipment, and providing support for the workings of auxiliary equipment
5. Maintain logs, and record labour, materials, and equipment used
6. Must have expertise with PLC Controls
7. Study wiring diagrams and manuals to determine correct installation
8. Comprehension of fundamental electrical concepts and diagrams.
9. Comprehension of fundamental product assembly concepts and drawings
10. Comprehension of fundamental engineering concepts and drawings
11. Proficient in the use of electrical installation tools
12. Experience in the proper use of hand tools and small power tools
13. Assemble, install, test and maintain electrical or electronic wiring, equipment, appliances
14. Rewinding & trouble shooting of electric motors
15. Connect wires to circuit breakers, transformers, or other components.
16. Troubleshooting & maintaining all electrical faults
17. Maintenance & repair of packaging machine, air compressors, FFS packing machines, drive etc.
18. Maintenance and repair with records of generator, boiler, cooling tower, water softener etc.
19.  Liaise with Production Manager for Daily Production Planning, PMS (weekly & daily start up maintenance), Maintenance & repair schedule and troubleshooting of electrical faults
20. Assist in installation of new production plant and projects in terms of electrical facilitation
21. Ensures smooth operation of equipment by calling for repairs; evaluating new equipment and techniques
22. Do RCA for reduction on Electrical breakdown
23. To reduce the power consumption per unit of production, by analysing the power losses, taking power saving initiatives & kaizen.

Key Qualifications & Requirements

1. The candidate should have Diploma / ITI / Degree holder in Electrical Field.
2. 3 -5 years of progressively responsible experience in electrical field for a major company or division of a large corporation
3. Proven Experience in Electrical, Production, Maintenance & Repair
4. Industry experience in food manufacturing facility will be an advantage

Contact

For all interested candidates, please email a cover letter and resume as well as any other relevant supporting documents to careers@260brands.com, with ‘Electrical Foreman” in the subject line.

Please also fill in the short candidate assessment survey here.

8. ROLE PROFILE

Position: Procurement Officer (SCPO001)

Business: Two Six Zero Brands Africa

Location: Lusaka, Zambia

Reports to: Supply Chain Manager

Job purpose

The Procurement Officer is to assist the Supply Chain Manager in overseeing procurement activities and ensure that purchased items are both cost-efficient and of high quality. The Procurement Officer’s responsibilities include maintaining positive supplier relations, evaluating supply options, vetting purchases, and maintaining accurate records.

Key responsibilities

• Leverage 260 Brands’ inventory management system to identify trends and purchase requirements for depleting stock
• Preparing plans for the purchase of equipment, services, and supplies.
• Following and enforcing the company’s procurement policies and procedures.
• Reviewing, comparing, analyzing, and approving products and services to be purchased.
• Managing inventories and maintaining accurate purchase and pricing records.
• Maintaining and updating supplier information such as qualifications, delivery times, product ranges, etc.
• Maintaining good supplier relations and negotiating contracts.
• Researching and evaluating prospective suppliers.
• Consolidate all user department requirements for goods and services, and prepare an annual procurement plan for goods and services, which will also be updated on a quarterly basis;
• Ensure compliance with procurement procedures as per company policy
• Evaluate quotation/bids received and prepare evaluation documentation for procurement files, including recommendation of vendors.
• Prepare all vendors contract documents such as Local Purchase Orders (LPO);
• Follow up on orders with contracted vendors to ensure timely delivery of goods and services, cultivating vendor relationships and ensuing product availability for user departments;
• Work closely with the Finance department to ensure timely payments to vendors for all contracts; as necessary escalate any issues that arise.
• Monitor supplier performance and follow up with vendors on performance issues as needed;
• Maintain a comprehensive filing system for auditable records for all procurement documentations;
• Assist the Supply Chain Manager to maintain the LPO tracking sheet and make sure it is updated on weekly basis;
• In collaboration with Finance and Operations units, assist in managing office inventory and ensure the inventory list is up to date.
• Maintain Procurement tracking tool
• Prepare Procurement status report for management reporting on weekly basis
• Maintain Vendor database
• Monitoring pending deliveries & advise the users
• Advise users on the status of their PRFs
• Coordination with custom clearance for imports and exports
• Co-ordinate the Van and Tricycle Riders assigned to each Area Sales Rep

Key Qualifications & Requirements

1. Degree/Diploma in Procurement, Business Management or a similar field preferred.
2. 3 – 5 years of experience as a Procurement Officer or in a similar position (FMCGs is an advantage).
3. Proficiency in Microsoft Office and purchasing software.
4. Strong communication and negotiation skills.
5. Good analytical and strategic thinking skills.
6. Supervisory and management experience.
7. Attention to detail.

Contact

For all interested candidates, please email a cover letter and resume as well as any other relevant supporting documents to careers@260brands.com, with ‘Procurement Officer” in the subject line.

Please also fill in the short candidate assessment survey here.

 9. ROLE PROFILE

Position: Procurement Officer – MRO (SCPO001)

Business: Two Six Zero Brands Africa

Location: Lusaka, Zambia

Reports to: Supply Chain Manager

Job purpose

The Procurement Officer – MRO is to assist the Supply Chain Manager in overseeing procurement activities and ensure that purchased items are both cost-efficient and of high quality. The Procurement Officer’s responsibilities include maintaining positive supplier relations, evaluating supply options, vetting purchases, and maintaining accurate records.

Key responsibilities

•  Leverage 260 Brands’ inventory management system to identify trends and purchase requirements for depleting stock
• Preparing plans for the purchase of equipment, services, and supply
•  Following and enforcing the company’s procurement policies and procedures.
• Reviewing, comparing, analyzing, and approving products and services to be purchased.
• Managing inventories and maintaining accurate purchase and pricing records.
• Maintaining and updating supplier information such as qualifications, delivery times, product ranges, etc.
• Maintaining good supplier relations and negotiating contracts.
• Researching and evaluating prospective suppliers.
• Consolidate all user department requirements for goods and services, and prepare an annual procurement plan for goods and services, which will also be updated on a quarterly basis;
• Ensure compliance with procurement procedures as per company policy
• Evaluate quotation/bids received and prepare evaluation documentation for procurement files, including recommendation of vendors.
• Prepare all vendors contract documents such as Local Purchase Orders (LPO);
• Follow up on orders with contracted vendors to ensure timely delivery of goods and services, cultivating vendor relationships and ensuing product availability for user departments;
• Work closely with the Finance department to ensure timely payments to vendors for all contracts; as necessary escalate any issues that arise.
• Monitor supplier performance and follow up with vendors on performance issues as needed;
• Maintain a comprehensive filing system for auditable records for all procurement documentations;
• Assist the Supply Chain Manager to maintain the LPO tracking sheet and make sure it is updated on weekly basis;
• In collaboration with Finance and Operations units, assist in managing office inventory and ensure the inventory list is up to date.
• Maintain Procurement tracking tool
• Prepare Procurement status report for management reporting on weekly basis
• Maintain Vendor database
• Monitoring pending deliveries & advise the users
• Advise users on the status of their PRFs
• Coordination with custom clearance for imports and exports
• Co-ordinate the Van and Tricycle Riders assigned to each Area Sales Rep

Key Qualifications & Requirements

1. Degree/Diploma in Procurement, Business Management or a similar field preferred.
2. 3 – 5 years of experience as a Procurement Officer or in a similar position (FMCGs is an advantage).
3. Proficiency in Microsoft Office and purchasing software.
4. Strong communication and negotiation skills.
5. Good analytical and strategic thinking skills.
6. Supervisory and management experience.
7. Attention to detail.

Contact

For all interested candidates, please email a cover letter and resume as well as any other relevant supporting documents to careers@260brands.com, with ‘Procurement Officer – MRO” in the subject line.

Please also fill in the short candidate assessment survey here.

10. ROLE PROFILE

Position: Supply Chain Officer (SCSO001)

Business: Two Six Zero Brands Africa

Location: Lusaka, Zambia

Reports to: Supply Chain Manager

Job purpose

The Supply Chain Officer is to assist the Supply Chain Manager in overseeing purchasing & supply activities and ensure that purchased items are both cost-efficient and of high quality. The Supply Chain Officer’s responsibilities include maintaining positive supplier relations, evaluating supply options, vetting purchases, and maintaining accurate records.

Key responsibilities

• Leverage 260 Brands’ inventory management system to identify trends and purchase requirements for depleting stock
• Preparing plans for the purchase of equipment, services, and supplies.
• Following and enforcing the company’s procurement policies and procedures.
• Reviewing, comparing, analyzing, and approving products and services to be purchased.
• Managing inventories and maintaining accurate purchase and pricing records.
• Maintaining and updating supplier information such as qualifications, delivery times, product ranges, etc.
• Maintaining good supplier relations and negotiating contracts.
• Researching and evaluating prospective suppliers.
• Consolidate all user department requirements for goods and services, and prepare an annual procurement plan for goods and services, which will also be updated on a quarterly basis;
• Ensure compliance with procurement procedures as per company policy
• Evaluate quotation/bids received and prepare evaluation documentation for procurement files, including recommendation of vendors.
• Prepare all vendors contract documents such as Local Purchase Orders (LPO);
• Follow up on orders with contracted vendors to ensure timely delivery of goods and services, cultivating vendor relationships and ensuing product availability for user departments;
• Work closely with the Finance department to ensure timely payments to vendors for all contracts; as necessary escalate any issues that arise.
• Monitor supplier performance and follow up with vendors on performance issues as needed;
• Maintain a comprehensive filing system for auditable records for all procurement documentations;
• Assist the Supply Chain Manager to maintain the LPO tracking sheet and make sure it is updated on weekly basis;
• In collaboration with Finance and Operations units, assist in managing office inventory and ensure the inventory list is up to date.Maintain Procurement tracking tool
• Prepare Procurement status report for management reporting on weekly basis
• Maintain Vendor database
• Monitoring pending deliveries & advise the users
• Advise users on the status of their PRFs
• Coordination with custom clearance for imports and exports
• Co-ordinate the Van and Tricycle Riders assigned to each Area Sales Rep

Key Qualifications & Requirements

1. Degree/Diploma in Purchasing & Supply, Business Management or a similar field preferred.
2. 5 years of experience as a Supply Chain/Procurement Officer or in a similar position (FMCGs is an advantage).
3. Proficiency in Microsoft Office and purchasing software.
4. Strong communication and negotiation skills.
5. Good analytical and strategic thinking skills.
6. Supervisory and management experience.
7. Attention to detail.

Contact

For all interested candidates, please email a cover letter and resume as well as any other relevant supporting documents to careers@260brands.com, with ‘Supply Chain Officer” in the subject line.

Please also fill in the short candidate assessment survey here.

 11. ROLE PROFILE

Position: Sales Executive (SMSE001)

Business: Seba Foods Zambia Limited

Reports to: Country Sales Manager

Job purpose

The Sales Executive will report directly to the Country Sales Manager and will be responsible for strengthening current client relationships, building new relations and closing sales deals for all 260 Brands’ products (particular emphasis on HEPS porridge and bulk orders of all 260 Brands products) with clients originating from Alternative Channels countrywide, including but not limited to: hospitals/clinics, NGOs, schools/institutions, corporates, commercial farms and HoReCa (hotels, restaurants, cafes).

Key responsibilities

• Developing a client database of current and potential clients, including but not limited to: hospitals/clinics, NGOs, schools/institutions, corporate, commercial farms and HoReCa (hotels, restaurants, cafes).
• Conduct lead generation activities to create numerous leads for clients from alternative channels, including but not limited to emails, cold calling, attending events, setting up client meetings, following up with clients, etc.
• Travel country wide to identify new client opportunities and understand the market in that province.
• Generate quotations for potential client opportunities and supporting with writing tender, where necessary.
• Ensure all orders made by clients are fulfilled and received accurately and on time.
• Nurture current client relationships and resolve client complaints/problems to ensure client retention.
• Support with the development and implementation of a marketing plan and strategy to reach clients from alternative channels.
• Participate in all sales activities as required by management, i.e. sampling activities promotions, and use of IT (information technology) to carry out sales
• Prepare regular sales reports and reconciliations
• Prepare market reports and other reports management may require
• Ensure targets set by management are met at all times and without fail

Key Qualifications

1. A relevant Diploma in Marketing, Bachelor’s degree added advantage
2. 1 – 2 years’ experience working in the field of B2B sales, preferably in FMCG (fast moving consumer goods) industry
3. Thrives working within strict timelines and in ‘high pressure environments’ and demonstrates excellent time management skills
4. Strong communication skills (both oral and written) required
5. Good command of English, Nyanja and Bemba
6. Demonstrates a positive and resilient attitude towards challenges
7. Enjoys engaging with a host of different people and strong potential to develop business relationships and generate new client opportunities.
8. High level of computer literacy with a strong command of Microsoft Office products (Word, Excel and PowerPoint).

Contact

For all interested candidates, please email a cover letter and resume as well as any other relevant supporting documents to careers@260brands.com, with ‘Sales Executive” in the subject line.

Please also fill in the short candidate assessment survey here.

12. ROLE PROFILE

Position: Payroll Clerk (HRPC 001)

Location: Lusaka, Zambia

Reports to: Human Resource Manager

Job purpose

The Payroll Clerk will report to the Human Resource Manager and will assist in processing employees’ salaries by collecting their attendance data. This includes gathering employees’ time sheets before each pay period and verifying that their work hours are correct.

Key responsibilities

• Responsible for the daily attendance of staff
• Responsible for ensuring that staff clock in and out daily as per company policy
• To ensure and update attendance records, schedules, and files (manual and computerized) for the purpose of providing reliable information
• Preparing reports that include summaries of attendance for a specified period
• Resolving attendance discrepancies and answering any employee attendance queries
• Works with the Human Resources department to administer employee leaves, overtime and absence

Key Qualifications

1. Qualification in Accounts and Finance or relevant field
2. At least 3 -5 years of experience in similar role
3. Knowledge of general bookkeeping, accounting and filing procedures/practices, modern office methods and related equipment
4. Knowledge of and operation of facial/ finger print biometric machine
5. Ability to multitask in a stressful environment with specific deadlines
6. Ability to work independently in a time-sensitive environment
7. Confidentiality and respect for the privacy of employee records

Contact

For all interested candidates, please email a cover letter and resume as well as any other relevant supporting documents to careers@260brands.com, with ‘Payroll Clerk” in the subject line.

Please also fill in the short candidate assessment survey here.

All interested candidates that meet the requirements to send their documents to careers@260brands.com by 28 July 2023.