Kegna Beverages S.C is a beverages Manufacturing Industry established on April 1, 2017. The beverages green field project is located in Oromia Regional State in West Shewa Zone on the outskirt of Ginchi town while the project office is located at Elilly International Hotel new building 10th floor Kazanchis, Finfinnee, Ethiopia. The company will engage in producing quality alcoholic & non- alcoholic beer brands in the first phase
while the 2nd phase expansion plan is to produce carbonated water, Juices and
other portfolios.
Kegna Beverages S.C External Vacancy Announcement
Job Position 1 – GIS Analyst – Route Design
Required Qualification and Experience
Education: Bachelor’s degree in Geography, Information Technology, Transportation Engineering, or related field. Knowledge of Data Collection Tools and GIS software are mandatory
Experience: 0-1 years of experience in GIS analysis with a focus on route optimization, preferably in the beverage or FMCG industry.
work Place: Addis Ababa
Deadline: September 29/24
Technical Skills:
Proficiency in GIS software (e.g., ArcGIS, QGIS) and route optimization tools.
Understanding of Route to Markets in the FMCG or beverage sector.
Soft Skills:
Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
Excellent communication skills to work with cross-functional teams.
Detail-oriented and capable of managing multiple projects simultaneously
Job Description
The GIS Analyst – Route Design is responsible for developing and optimizing delivery routes for the beverage business to ensure efficient distribution and customer satisfaction. The role focuses on using Geographic Information System (GIS) tools to design, analyze, and refine delivery routes, minimizing costs, improving delivery times, and enhancing the overall distribution process. The GIS Analyst will collaborate with the Route to Market and Field Sales, teams to ensure that route designs align with the company’s business objectives and market needs.
Key Responsibilities
Route Design and Optimization:
Analyze and create efficient delivery routes for primary (KBSC warehouse to distributors) and secondary (door-to-door) distribution using GIS tools.
Continuously assess and optimize routes to minimize fuel consumption, reduce delivery times, and improve cost efficiency.
Develop customized route plans based on geographic factors, traffic patterns, road conditions, and customer locations.
Design Distributor Demarcation and Truck Demarcation and its restructuring.
Data Collection and Analysis:
Collect and maintain up-to-date geographic data on retail outlets, Official KBSC Distributor warehouses, customers, and distribution points.
Use spatial data to assess delivery performance and identify inefficiencies in current routes.
Analyze traffic, delivery frequency, and product demand data to refine route planning.
Collaboration with Field Sales Teams:
Work closely with the field sales teams to implement route changes and ensure smooth execution of delivery plans.
Provide GIS-based recommendations for improving fleet utilization, such as adjusting delivery schedules and vehicle allocation.
Coordinate with the sales team to align route planning with market expansion, ensuring optimal customer coverage.
Performance Monitoring and Reporting:
Monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) related to route efficiency, including delivery time, fuel costs, and vehicle utilization.
Generate reports and visualizations to communicate route performance insights to management.
Provide feedback to field sales teams on areas for improvement based on data-driven insights.
Compliance with Safety and Operational Standards:
Ensure that route plans meet all operational and safety requirements, taking into account road regulations, truck weight limits, and vehicle access constraints.
Collaborate with the safety team to incorporate warehouse and vehicle safety guidelines into route designs.
Application Link: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/17Tco2hpel4z_CDHHjsZ9HU1owfjQYIRsPxHHIUgct4E/viewform?edit_requested=true
Job Position 2 – Route To Market Deployment Specialist 4X
Required Qualification and Experience
Education: BA in Economics, Business Administration, Marketing Management, Business Management, or related fields.
Minimum of 2-4 years of relevant experience, particularly in roles requiring exceptional customer experience and leadership.
Driving License is Mandatory
work Place: Addis Ababa
Deadline: September 26/24
Key Skills:
Leadership and interpersonal skills for driving collaborative relationships with distributors.
Strong communication and presentation abilities, with proficiency in making formal presentations internally and externally.
Sales and marketing expertise to effectively deploy strategies that maximize business outcomes.
Job Description
Route To Market Deployment Specialist
To lead the deployment of Route-to-Market (RTM) strategies in assigned regions, with the objective of achieving greater efficiency in product distribution and sustaining a competitive advantage. This role involves developing and implementing a scalable RTM strategy that meets service level expectations while optimizing costs. It requires collaborating with distributors to build a strategic RTM roadmap, fostering distributor capabilities for long-term business growth, and ensuring world-class execution. The role is also responsible for managing relationships with distributor leadership team, aligning them with RTM investments and infrastructure, and driving the execution of an integrated RTM model across the regions.
Duties and Responsibilities
RTM Strategy Implementation:
Execute a comprehensive KBSC regional RTM Plan, addressing both short-term and long-term goals.
Lead the deployment of KBSC RTM activities, adjusting routes to meet customer demands and improve operational efficiencies.
Implement advanced KBSC RTM programs with controls and reporting mechanisms that comply with KBSC requirements.
Distributor Engagement And Capability Building
Lead, align, and motivate distributors to adopt KBSC Route To Market strategies, ensuring these strategies contribute to company-wide growth.
Build distributor capability to ensure readiness for business expansion, supporting the execution of world-class operations and marketing strategies by monitoring their Profit and Loss Statement.
Foster collaborative and transparent relationships with distributors, enhancing the overall strength and efficiency of the distribution system.
Market Distribution Management:
Ensure the smooth distribution of KBSC products in the market.
Oversee the allocation and distribution of KBSC Trade equipment (Bottle Cooler and draught Machine) and verify allocation with the asset utilization targets.
Consistency And Policy Deployment
enforce consistent policies and processes across all territories to ensure the efficient execution of the national distribution system.
DEPARTMENT: Commercial
REPORTS TO: Route To Market Deployment Manager
LOCATION: Head Office
EXPECTED TRAVEL: 70%
Application Link: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1qg384q-Juc6UVtWZ8ZxU1io-LOhL5nCdR4W6b_fq4KU/viewform?edit_requested=true
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