Planning Officer Job Gold Crown Beverages

Gold Crown Beverages is hiring in Mombasa! If you’re organised, detail-oriented, and thrive on planning and execution, we want to hear from you.

Requirements

• A Degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, or related.
• At least 3 years of experience in Planning, Procurement and Supplies functions.
• High level of integrity & confidentiality
• High level of concentration and accuracy in paramount
• Experience with ERP systems.
• Knowledge of global sourcing
• Proven experience in procurement or purchasing, in a simialr industry.
• Strong negotiation and communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Packaging materials experience related to tea value, addition packing in FMCG, including primary materials i.e. Inner Carton, Flexibles and Laminates, Secondary and Tertiary materials.
• Exposure to Food Safety Certifications and its requirement.

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Responsibilities

• Ensure ROLS for the materials are closely monitored to avoid out-off-stock scenario.
• Stringent follow-up of all incoming materials from both imports and local suppliers. Collaborate with planning/production department s to understand procurement needs.
• Maintain a supplier database and ensure compliance with contracts/price.
• Reviewing and processing planning on weekly basis.
• Collaborating with internal teams & suppliers to ensure project success.
• Preparing reports, presentations and recommendations.
• Managing and maintaining planning records and documentation.
• Offering professional advice on planning and development issues to managements.
• Lead end-to-end procurement operations for packaging materials.
• Develop and implement strategic sourcing plans to optimize cost, quality and supplier performance.
• Negotiate contracts, terms and pricing with vendors particularly for tea and packaging-related materials
• Monitor market trends, supplier performance and potential supply risks, ensuring continuous availability of materials.
• Collaborate with production, quality assurance and logistics teams to ensure timley procurement aligned with operational needs.
• Establish KPIs for procurement activities and deliver continuous improvement initiatives.
• Maintain accurate procurement records and ensure compliance with company policies and statutory requirements.
• Knowledge of packing materials inner cartons, flexibles and laminates to be an added advantage.

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How To Apply

Send your CV to: careers@goldcrown.co.ke. 

Deadline 24th May 2025.

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