Job opportunities – BRALIRWA

1. 250 Stores Expansion Coordinators (2) 

BRALIRWA Plc, Part of the Heineken Company, is engaged in the production, distribution and sales of a wide range of beer and beverage brands. A career with BRALIRWA offers great challenges combined with exciting opportunities to own and grow one’s career in line with their aspirations.

BRALIRWA is looking for qualified, dedicated & experienced individuals to fill the position of 250 Stores Expansion Coordinators (2) based inKigali, reporting to the 250 Stores Manager.

JOB PURPOSE

To oversee the development and execution of the 250 stores expansion plan, create guidelines and definitions for the development of the annual growth plan, define strategies of growth, develop and improve processes and revenue/costs initiatives for 250 stores with the intention of growing volume and value for both Bralirwa Plc and Retail business partners.

TASKS & RESPONSIBILITIES

Responsible to achieve the goals set out in the assigned expansion plan while optimizing the use of company resources

• To prepare business cases for all expansion including economics, location and construction analysis

Responsible for leasing renewals and negotiations

• Prepare Cost estimation, valuation and market benchmarks for negotiations purpose
• Ensure that the leasing policies are respected

Ensure vendor/suppliers performance respected as per the contract terms

• Ensure vendors/suppliers respect the timelines
• Ensure compliance of the quality for the sourced materials
• Ensure overall compliance of the contract term

Ensure proper coordination and handling of all contracts  with storekeepers and property owners

• Coordinate the schedules/timelines for business operations with guidelines from the 250 Stores Manager

Identify legal requirement and ensure compliance of operations

• Comply with the expansion processes and protocols
• Comply with the local authorities law and regulations for the core businesses

Monitoring sales results and ensure the profitability of the 250 stores core business

• Take timely actions on insights and recommendations from the Finance Manager and the GIS analyst
• Look for faster ways of growth and better profitability
• Aim at effectivity vs business case (Batting Average)

QUALIFICATION AND SKILLS

• Bachelor’s degree in Business administration, Economics, Marketing or related field
• At least 3 years working in a commercial industry, sales or retail position
• Having experience in Managing a team will be an added value
• Holder of a Rwandan Driving license Cat B
• Fluent in English, French and Kinyarwanda
• Ability to work on tight deadline and independently
• Good analytical and negotiation skills
• Microsoft Office skills are essential
• Understanding the basics of business law
• Having experience of working in multi-cultural or multi-national organization

HOW TO APPLY

Should you wish to apply for this position, please go to https://careers.theheinekencompany.com/Rwanda and search for “250 Stores Expansion Coordinator.”

If this is your first time applying through our careers website, you will need to register along with your application details. Registration requires minimal information to create your account. Note that this site will provide you with additional functionality, such as saved searches and email alerts.

The closing date for submission of applications is Friday 31st July 2020.

#WeAreHEINEKEN. People are at the heart of our company. Our people are as diverse as our brands! We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. We see our strength in trust, diversity and progress. Our aim is to have the most talented employees attracted to our company, and to hire them based on their merits, equal opportunities and respect for the differences of each individual. As part of that we strive for BRALIRWA to be a safe & open place for everyone.

NB: Bralirwa Plc. does not employ staff whose background is not suitable. All employment is conditional upon successful completion of all applicable background checks, including criminal record checks.

2. 250 Stores Operations Representative

BRALIRWA Plc, Part of the Heineken Company, is engaged in the production, distribution and sales of a wide range of beer and beverage brands. A career with BRALIRWA offers great challenges combined with exciting opportunities to own and grow one’s career in line with their aspirations.

BRALIRWA is looking for a qualified, dedicated & experienced individual to fill the position of 250 Stores Operations Representative located in Kigali, Rwanda reporting to the 250 Stores Manager.

JOB PURPOSE

To optimize sustainable customer value and profitability within 250 Stores through fluid operations with the intention of growing volume and value for Bralirwa Plc and Retail business partners.

TASKS & RESPONSIBILITIES

Develop and implement a strategy that optimizes ongoing growth and store profitability

• To identify potential business partners to achieve listings, distribution, volume and profitability targets
• To maximize the potential of existing contracts and exploit new business

Ensure guidelines and manuals of execution are abided on by the storekeepers

• To ensure compliance of the Bralirwa channel execution strategy
• To compile execution strategy for other catgories suppliers with the advice of 250 Stores Manager

Ensure safety and develop risk assessment for business operations continuity

• Be the champion of safety and health guidelines
• To coordinate the safety and security measures

Develop and coordinate promotions and communications channels

• To represent the organization in the negotiations with suppliers on marketing activities
• Develop communications channels
• Be the first line of contact of the 250 stores organization

Responsible for benchmarking and leverage good ongoing existing practices and new/upcoming products on the market

• To do market visits and standardize reporting
• Develop effective actions based on the market visit

Be responsible for customer services

• To provide training and coaching to storekeepers
• To develop “customer matters” and “ responsibility at work” training materials and guidelines
• To evaluate and improve customer experience
• To enhance operations as per consumer trends

QUALIFICATION AND SKILLS

• Bachelor’s degree in Management, Marketing, Business administration or related field
• Minimum of 3 to 5 years working in a commercial industry, sales or customer operations position
• Must have great relationship skills
• Holder of a Rwandan Driving license Cat B
• Having experience in training and coaching will be an added value
• Fluent in English, French and Kinyarwanda is required
• Ability to work on tight deadline and independently
• Good analytical and negotiation skills
• Microsoft Office skills are essential
• Having experience of working in ,multi-cultural or multi-national organization

HOW TO APPLY

Should you wish to apply for this position, please go to https://careers.theheinekencompany.com/Rwanda and search for “250 Stores Operations Representative”.

If this is your first time applying through our careers website, you will need to register along with your application details. Registration requires minimal information to create your account. Note that this site will provide you with additional functionality, such as saved searches and email alerts.

The closing date for submission of applications is Friday 31st July 2020.

#WeAreHEINEKEN. People are at the heart of our company. Our people are as diverse as our brands! We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. We see our strength in trust, diversity and progress. Our aim is to have the most talented employees attracted to our company, and to hire them based on their merits, equal opportunities and respect for the differences of each individual. As part of that we strive for BRALIRWA to be a safe & open place for everyone.

NB: Bralirwa Plc. does not employ staff whose background is not suitable. All employment is conditional upon successful completion of all applicable background checks, including criminal record checks.

3. 250 Stores Finance Manager

BRALIRWA Plc, Part of the Heineken Company, is engaged in the production, distribution and sales of a wide range of beer and beverage brands. A career with BRALIRWA offers great challenges combined with exciting opportunities to own and grow one’s career in line with their aspirations.

BRALIRWA is looking for a qualified, dedicated & experienced individual to fill the position of 250 Stores Finance Manager located inKigali, Rwanda reporting to the E-Commerce Manager.

JOB PURPOSE

To develop 250 Store budget plan, pricing structures, commissions, compensations and perform overall 250 store financial for a profitable and competitive business with the intention of growing volume and value for both Bralirwa Plc and Retail business partners.

TASKS & RESPONSIBILITIES

Collect, interpret and review financial information

• To provide the P&L report of the stores and the overall 250 stores structure
• To ensure compliance with tax collection and declaration
• To track inventories by conducting monthly stock counts
• To keep record of all documents in the assigned location

Review, monitor and manage the 250 Stores budget

• To ensure compliance to the budget lines
• Ensure budget saving and rallocation

Develop, review and advise on pricing structures

• To ensure optimum products margins
• To maintain and update catalog market prices

Develop long-term business plan and predict future financial trends

To develop structures for risk assessment and disruption management

• To update commercial and business trends
• To develop and maintain strong working relationships

Develop strategies that work to minimize financial risk

• To ensure business continuity
• To deliver timely major disruption and risk assessment reports

Work closely with the sales team and finance team in order to have streamlined process and adequate financials

• To develop standard operating procedures and financial reports

QUALIFICATION AND SKILLS

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics, Management or related field
• Minimum of 3 years working in a commercial/ retail industry, in a sales back-office or finance position
• Fluent in English and Kinyarwanda (both verbally and in writing), and French will be an added advantage
• Having good knowledge of financial reporting and tax regulations,
• Good analytical, time management, planning and negotiation skills
• Understand the business and market
• Ability to work on tight deadline and independently
• Microsoft Office skills are essential especially excel
• Having experience of working in multi-cultural or multi-national organization
• A Rwandan Driving license Cat B would be an added value

HOW TO APPLY

Should you wish to apply for this position, please go to https://careers.theheinekencompany.com/Rwanda and search for “250 Stores Finance Manager.”

If this is your first time applying through our careers website, you will need to register along with your application details. Registration requires minimal information to create your account. Note that this site will provide you with additional functionality, such as saved searches and email alerts.

The closing date for submission of applications is Friday 31st July 2020.

#WeAreHEINEKEN. People are at the heart of our company. Our people are as diverse as our brands! We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. We see our strength in trust, diversity and progress. Our aim is to have the most talented employees attracted to our company, and to hire them based on their merits, equal opportunities and respect for the differences of each individual. As part of that we strive for BRALIRWA to be a safe & open place for everyone.

NB: Bralirwa Plc. does not employ staff whose background is not suitable. All employment is conditional upon successful completion of all applicable background checks, including criminal record checks.