Cut Flowers Operations and Quality Administrator Job in Kenya

Operations and Quality Administrator - Cut Flowers

This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a small team in Kenya who manages the direct sourcing of cut-flowers for a well known retailer in the UK. 

You will be working under the guidance of the Flower Procurement Manager.

Job Description:

The position has two focuses:

1. Logistic Administration coverage (shared role)

• Assist in creating and amending daily supplier orders and communicating it to suppliers. 
• Liaise with suppliers on supply situation (shortages/extras). 
• Update expected quantities in UK server with latest supplier expected volumes. 
• Verify packing lists and invoices from suppliers for correctness and update UK server with actual loadings. 
• Send daily updates on expected quantities.

2. Quality and Technical Management (full focus)

• Take ownership of quality management, liaising with UK quality department and following through with suppliers on packhouse and farm level. 
• Be the first point of contact for Suppliers and UK on matters of specification and quality. 
• Ensure all Suppliers are in possession of latest specifications and approved variety lists. 
• Liaise with UK Technical and Quality team and ensure issues are followed up with suppliers. 
• Undertake pro-active and focussed inspection of finished product on arrival at cold store to evaluate specification adherence. 
• Assist in administration of Technical Due Diligence information from suppliers.

Requirements:

• University education in the field of agriculture / horticulture
• Previous experience working in the Kenya cut-flower industry, specifically on quality management.
• Fluent in both spoken and written English and Kiswahili
• Good command of computers, especially excel an database programs

Behavioral Criteria

• Culture and Attitude for Responsibility and Accountability and Attention to Detail.
• Self Motivated – able to work independently.
• Able to work as part of a small team
• Strong Communication skills – able to maintain with local Suppliers and UK office.

Other

Position is based at JKIA, Nairobi

Flexible approach to the hours of work

Applicants can send a short CV to kenyaposition@gmail.com

Please include a cover letter referring to current and previous work experience as part of the email body text. 

The position will remain open until a suitable candidate is found. 

Early application will be advantageous.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.