Customer Order Management Specialist at Ericsson

Job Summary

• The purpose of this role is to provide CU SEA Account with full visibility on PO booking status.
• The role was designed to improve customer satisfaction to shorten the time taken to book customer orders into the system.
• The role will interface Ericsson internal and customer external stakeholders.

Responsibilities & Tasks

• Take e2e ownership / oversight of driving different functions to faster end to end cycle time (PO to delivery)
• Ensure we have Less than 5 days lead time from PO to sales orders release
• Ensure purchase orders are timely booked, by following up with all stakeholders and ensure issues are timely resolved through appropriate escalations
• Secure full visibility of POs issued from the customer
• Update the customer on status of the PO received periodically
• Prepare weekly status report/Dashboard on PO overview.
• Tabulate an overview report and share with relevant stakeholders on regular basis.

Position Qualifications

The Order Management Specialist role requires both theoretical knowledge and understanding through solid experience on Order Management process, alongside, reporting capabilities to consolidate order management data from different sources and produce simple reports for executive team consumption.

Behavioral Competences

• Self-Management
• Learning Orientation
• Coordinating Skills
• Computer Literacy
• Ericsson Sales Process Knowledge
• Interpersonal Relations
• Sense of Urgency
• Ability to work under pressure
• Business Writing
• Organization Awareness

Qualifications & Experience

• Diploma
• 2-3 years’ experience in the telecommunication industry, preferably in a commercial environment.

Next Steps

• What happens next once you apply? Read about the next steps here
• For your interview preparation, here are a few “Tips & Tricks” from our recruiters
• For your prep and reference, here is our overall Brand video and some insights about our innovations in 5G

Ericsson provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, parental status, national origin, ethnic background, age, disability, political opinion, social status, veteran status, union membership or genetics.

Ericsson complies with applicable country, state and all local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location across the world in which the company has facilities. In addition, Ericsson supports the UN Guiding Principles for Business and Human Rights and the United Nations Global Compact.

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Chief Operating Officer (Britam Asset Managers) at Britam

The job holder’s role will be responsible for driving operational efficiency and effectiveness from a people, process and technology perspective with a view of ensuring a competitive advantage for the business’ customer service and process operations. The individual will be responsible for operational and service standards for Kenya and the Regions and will report to the Chief Executive Officer.

Key responsibilities
People
⦁ Clients: Ensure that the department provides superior customer experience by meeting agreed service expectations, handling and closing out HNW client complaints effectively
⦁ AMC stakeholders: Build working relationships with other departments, develop and monitor interdepartmental service level agreements, liaise with departmental leaders to ensure interdepartmental operational effectiveness,
⦁ Team: Manage the operations, performance and development of the Business Operations Department, ensuring all team members have clear objectives and targets.
⦁ Britam Group stakeholders: Develop key internal relationships and highlight operational and customer service challenges ensuring that these are given prominence and addressed effectively.

Process
⦁ Originate and execute initiatives to enhance productivity, quality improvement and cost reduction.
⦁ Ensure risk control mechanisms are in place and implement best practices in structure, systems of internal control and processes.
⦁ Ensure department’s compliance with statutory and regulatory requirements.
⦁ Appraise and evaluate the results of overall operations regularly and systematically.
⦁ Direct the development and implementation of procedures and controls, to promote communication and adequate information flow across the business.
⦁ Put in place standards for interdepartmental service level agreements that will improve the company’s service ratings;
⦁ Project Management for business initiatives.
⦁ Delegated Authority; As per the approved delegated authority matrix.
⦁ Perform any other duties as may be assigned from time to time.

Technology
⦁ Liaise with the Group Chief Information Officer and project manage systems improvement and roll outs.
⦁ Manage technology related and process improvement costs.
⦁ Own and drive benefits realization of current and new systems.
⦁ Adhere to internal and external risk and compliance standards.

Key Performance Measures
⦁ Systems Benefits Realisation
⦁ Project Management: Quality, Time and Cost
⦁ Client Satisfaction Index
⦁ Net Promoter Score
⦁ Risk Management and Compliance
⦁ Regulatory Compliance

 

Knowledge, experience and qualifications required

 Knowledge, experience and qualifications required
1. Degree in business administration, finance, or business related field.
2. At least 8 – 10 years’ experience in a similar position 4 of which must be senior management level.
3. Registration with relevant professional body.

 Technical/ Functional competencies
1. Experience in service and operational process improvement
2. Project Management experience
3. Stakeholder Management
4. Excellent communication skills

Competencies
Leaders of Leaders – Summary Competency Expectations
Leaders of Leaders in Britam need to:
⦁ Ensure Business Objectives are met;
⦁ Be vision carriers; facilitate, drive and extract the vision for the business with the functional team;
⦁ Ensure the successful implementation of the strategy;
⦁ Ensure a sustainable business over a long-term defined vision;
⦁ Have a global understanding of business practices and local application;
⦁ Have a long-term view on profit, functions and processes;
⦁ Grow stakeholder value over the long-term;
⦁ Grow profitably across products and all business units;
⦁ Engage in continuous brand building to become the trusted partners to customers;
⦁ Develop innovative partnerships and distribution channels to increase market penetration;
⦁ Appropriately allocate funds and capital to maximise shareholder value;
⦁ Work strategically to ensure market leading position;
⦁ Adequately manage operational risk.

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Principal, FX Trader East Africa at Standard Chartered Bank

We are a leading international bank focused on helping people and companies prosper across Asia, Africa and the Middle East.  

To us, good performance is about much more than turning a profit.  It’s about showing how you embody our valued behaviours – do the right thing, better together and never settle – as well as our brand promise, Here for good. 

We’re committed to promoting equality in the workplace and creating an inclusive and flexible culture – one where everyone can realise their full potential and make a positive contribution to our organisation. This in turn helps us to provide better support to our broad client base.

Job Purpose

• Help to develop, drive and deliver the East African Foreign Exchange business plan
• Responsible for the management and governance of the strategic agenda for FX Trading.
• Work with respective product heads and businesses in supporting SCB’s overall  fx strategy
• To efficiently manage the Foreign Currency flows of the Bank.
• To support the CIB, C&PB and RC businesses in increasing client turnover through a combination of pricing, quality of advise and marketing strategies

The Role Responsibilities

 

Strategy

• Help set the strategic direction of  FX Trading East Africa
• Help develop FX Trading East Africa specific strategies which maximize shareholder value and are aligned to and in furtherance of the overall strategic direction of Financial Markets
• Work with Product Heads to identify the initiatives to grow the FX business in East Africa
• Align strategic plan and the shorter term business objectives with the availability of liquidity, capital and credit in line with the liquidity risk management approach for each country in East Africa

Business

• Support  the implementation of FX Trading East Africa specific strategies and ensure that performance objectives and revenue goals are met and RWA targets managed.
• Build stronger and deeper relationships with clients and government regulators by bridging silos across the other Products and Segments.
• Enhance the Bank’s image and profile in the regional markets and establish SCB as a “name” player in the respective local debt markets and up-tier SCB’s market presence.
• Drive new product migration and implementation as necessary
• Utilise Country MIS to drive results.
• Together with the regional Head of FX, be accountable for operational Risk losses on the FX Trading East Africa.

Processes

• Accountable for  maintaining frameworks to ensure FX Trading East Africa business processes are efficient, appropriate and compliant with all internal and external regulations.

Risk Management

• Embed operational risk management and reporting as an integral part of the business process.
• Ensure that adequate and appropriate systems and controls are in place to comply with Group and Business policies, procedures, standards and codes.
• Monitor all major risk issues and concentrations. Where appropriate, direct remedial action.
• Ensure strategic execution of Trading Activities remains within the agreed Risk Appetite and Portfolio Standards.
• Achieve  growth  in  a  safe  and  well-controlled  manner  and  on  an  end-to-end  basis  – incorporating infrastructure requirements and ensure that they are fit-for-growth.
• Comply with the requirements of the Group AML Policy and Procedures, in particular-
• Comply with local legal and regulatory requirements,
• Remain alert to the risk of money laundering and assist in the Bank’ efforts in combating the vice,
• Adhere to the key principles of knowing our customers, identification and verification,
• Report suspicious activities regarding money laundering and terrorist financing and not to disclose that a report is made – tipping off the customer,
• Adhere to Group and Local record  retention requirements,
• Attend all scheduled training on money laundering and complete related e-learning modules.
• Observe the Group Sanctions Policy and support the implementation of prevailing sanctions.

Governance

• Promote an environment where compliance with internal control functions and the external regulatory framework is a central priority of the business
• Comply with internal policies, procedures, codes and applicable external laws and regulations and adhere to the expected high standards set out in the FM Code of Conduct
• Support  the implementation of FX Trading East Africa specific strategies and ensure that performance objectives and long term economic profit (EP) goals are met
• Engage with all audit report findings, relevant to the FX Trading business in the region and ensure feedback is acted upon.

Key Stakeholders

 

Internal

• East Africa FMMT
• Africa Heads, FX, Rates and Credit
• GM Heads in Region and GM Head of East Africa
• Head of Sales, East Africa
• Head of Global banking
• Head of Structuring, Africa
• Head of Research,  Africa
• Product and Segment Heads, East Africa
• Local traders in East Africa
• Heads of East Africa support functions

External

• Key clients and potential clients
• Local regulators & other government departments
• Competitors
• Media
• Other Financial Services organisations
• Relevant trade bodies and associations (e.g. Chambers of Commerce)
• Power-Brokers and Policy Influencers
• Leaders and Influencers in business, cultural and community activities

Our Ideal Candidate

• Experiences in the banking industry and financial markets, including demonstrated success in a similar role.
• ACI certification is a must.
• The incumbent should posses a sound knowledge of economics and should be able to apply it while interpreting data.
• Extensive experience in Dealing.  Computer skills are essential.
• Must possess sharp business acumen (including ability to assess risk and appropriate levels of return), strong leadership qualities, excellent interpersonal skills and multi cultural awareness and sensitivity
• Ability to manage geographically dispersed and highly varied customer and product base

 

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Program Partner, Agriculture and Agribusiness at Mastercard Foundation

Mastercard Foundation seeks a world where everyone has the opportunity to learn and prosper. Through its Young Africa Works strategy and Canadian EleV program, the Foundation works with partners to ensure that millions of young people, especially young women, access quality education, financial services and dignified work. Mastercard Foundation was established in 2006 through the generosity of Mastercard when it became a public company. The Foundation is independent with its own Board of Directors and CEO.

THE WORK AT THE FOUNDATION

We have entered a very exciting time at the Foundation as we scale up our operations across Africa to realize our Young Africa Works strategy. Our role at the Mastercard Foundation is to be a catalyst. Our Young Africa Works strategy focuses on working with others to spur systemic change so young people have the opportunity to find work that is dignified and fulfilling.

The Foundation has opened offices in Rwanda, Kenya, Ghana, Senegal, Ethiopia, Nigeria and Uganda, building a broader leadership presence in Africa to develop specific strategies that support youth employment.  Within a country, we work with governments, the private sector, educators and other funders to improve the quality of education and vocational training, prepare young people for the work force, expand access to financial services for entrepreneurs and small businesses, and connect job seekers to dignified and fulfilling work.

We are ambitious and driven. Our values transcend and rise above everything else as our guide. We encourage you to bring your bold ideas, curiosity, and expertise to your work. We laugh at ourselves and with each other. We are a team. Our journey together makes our impact even more meaningful.

If you are a Program Partner, Agriculture and Agribusiness ready to build something new and increase your impact, read on!

THE OPPORTUNITY

The Program Partner will report directly to the Kenya Program Lead, Agriculture. The successful candidate will support Agriculture /Agri-business programming activities and work collaboratively with other Foundation staff, such as Program country team members who are developing and implementing country strategies (e.g. Education/Skilling, Digital Economy, MSME, etc.).

WAYS YOU CAN CONTRIBUTE

• Identify challenges and opportunities in the agricultural sector that can be unlocked through education, labor and financial systems, to drive job growth.
• Explore the nexus between Agriculture/Agribusiness, labor market systems and Financial inclusion programming while promoting cross learning and integration.
• Provide agricultural sector expertise to support country program and Foundation country teams in the design and management of agricultural and agri-finance programs to scale country-level inclusive education, financial and labour systems in Kenya.
• Support Country program in the development or implementation of new programs, including co-creation of programs and due diligence of potential partners and projects.
• Work collaboratively with country team members in development of strategies pertinent to Young Africa Works in Kenya and support the implementation of such programs and their interlinkages.
• Manage Agriculture /Agri-business programming implementation activities, including grants management, program quality, pipeline development and co-creation with strategic partners.
• Communicate progress and learnings from projects to foundation colleagues and the wider development community.
• Interact effectively with senior levels of partner organizations to advance the current work of the Foundation, while concurrently contributing to the Foundation’s country strategy development and new programs.
• Share knowledge and learning and offer insights and solutions.
• Contribute insights to the Foundation’s thought leadership on youth employment in Africa.

 WHO YOU ARE

• Master’s Degree in Agriculture, International Development, or related field required.
• Minimum of 5 years of relevant field-based experience in coordinating or managing moderately complex projects required, preferably within Agriculture space in Kenya and the counties.
• Strong management skills and knowledge of Agriculture/Agrifood systems in Kenya to ensure delivery of high-quality programming and continuously works towards improving programming impact.
• Project management experience in Agriculture is highly desirable.
• Demonstrates a strong understanding of the role of agriculture and agriculture finance in economic growth and development, particularly in Africa, and as it relates to small holder farmers.
• Understands market and systemic challenges to financial inclusion for rural and agricultural economics in Africa and best practices for addressing them, including M4P (Markets for the Poor) and facilitating market systems.
• Experience with global grant making, especially in designing market systems development programs. This experience may come from working in another funding organization, corporation or an NGO.
• Understanding of the role agri-food and rural SMEs can play in economic transformation and job creation.
• Demonstrates strong analytical skills, the ability to think strategically and contribute as a thought partner in the Foundation’s strategy development.
• Experience and understanding in a variety of value chains (cash and food crops), the small businesses and SMEs along the value chain, and supply chain / logistics in agriculture.
• Possess understanding and knowledge of current trends and innovations in agri-finance for value chains, agri SMEs and smallholder farmers.
• Demonstrates strong budgeting skills with the ability to manage a large portfolio of assets.
• Demonstrates the ability to communicate progress and learnings from projects to colleagues and the wider development community.
• Command of quantitative and qualitative business analytics.
• Excellent project management skills, including multi-stakeholder projects.
• Excellent presentation and listening skills.
• Proactive, engaged and a self-starter.
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
• Is willing to travel up to 40% of the time.
• Flexible, adaptable, and able to execute a range of job duties and changing priorities.
• Possess excellent verbal, written, and presentation skills with the ability to articulate information to a variety of constituents across cultures.
• Possess professional maturity, sensitivity with different cultures, and impeccable integrity that exemplify the Foundation’s values.
• You have a commitment to Mastercard Foundation’s values and vision.
• French language and/or local language skills are an asset.

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Head of Treasury at Seven Seas Technologies Group

Seven Seas Technologies Group (SST) is for innovators and amazing ideas where we believe in cutting-edge integrated solutions spanning IT, healthcare, social services and homeland security. We live and move in a super charged environment, where everything and everyone truly comes to life. We are results oriented and deadline driven. We celebrate our successes and correct for sidetracks. We celebrate people who excel in a constant change and high-pressure environment and we offer an exciting space where people think on their feet. We create value and manage risk with every decision we make. We look for people who challenge orthodoxies and who when others are deliberating why it cannot be done, they say, why not? And why not now? Let’s do it!

SST can accelerate your career growth as we expose you in just three years to what you would typically learn in ten years in a traditional organization. If you are ambitious, desire autonomy in your work and aspire to perform value-add visible work, then SST is the place to be.

We are enthusiastic and passionate about good performers, greatly value our customers and deliver our products and services with excellence, while Transforming Lives and Changing Communities – the SST brand promise.

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Customer Order Management Specialist at Ericsson

Job Summary

• The purpose of this role is to provide CU SEA Account with full visibility on PO booking status.
• The role was designed to improve customer satisfaction to shorten the time taken to book customer orders into the system.
• The role will interface Ericsson internal and customer external stakeholders.

Responsibilities & Tasks

• Take e2e ownership / oversight of driving different functions to faster end to end cycle time (PO to delivery)
• Ensure we have Less than 5 days lead time from PO to sales orders release
• Ensure purchase orders are timely booked, by following up with all stakeholders and ensure issues are timely resolved through appropriate escalations
• Secure full visibility of POs issued from the customer
• Update the customer on status of the PO received periodically
• Prepare weekly status report/Dashboard on PO overview.
• Tabulate an overview report and share with relevant stakeholders on regular basis.

Position Qualifications

The Order Management Specialist role requires both theoretical knowledge and understanding through solid experience on Order Management process, alongside, reporting capabilities to consolidate order management data from different sources and produce simple reports for executive team consumption.

Behavioral Competences

• Self-Management
• Learning Orientation
• Coordinating Skills
• Computer Literacy
• Ericsson Sales Process Knowledge
• Interpersonal Relations
• Sense of Urgency
• Ability to work under pressure
• Business Writing
• Organization Awareness

Qualifications & Experience

• Diploma
• 2-3 years’ experience in the telecommunication industry, preferably in a commercial environment.

Next Steps

• What happens next once you apply? Read about the next steps here
• For your interview preparation, here are a few “Tips & Tricks” from our recruiters
• For your prep and reference, here is our overall Brand video and some insights about our innovations in 5G

Ericsson provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, parental status, national origin, ethnic background, age, disability, political opinion, social status, veteran status, union membership or genetics.

Ericsson complies with applicable country, state and all local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location across the world in which the company has facilities. In addition, Ericsson supports the UN Guiding Principles for Business and Human Rights and the United Nations Global Compact.

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Chief Operating Officer (Britam Asset Managers) at Britam

The job holder’s role will be responsible for driving operational efficiency and effectiveness from a people, process and technology perspective with a view of ensuring a competitive advantage for the business’ customer service and process operations. The individual will be responsible for operational and service standards for Kenya and the Regions and will report to the Chief Executive Officer.

Key responsibilities
People
⦁ Clients: Ensure that the department provides superior customer experience by meeting agreed service expectations, handling and closing out HNW client complaints effectively
⦁ AMC stakeholders: Build working relationships with other departments, develop and monitor interdepartmental service level agreements, liaise with departmental leaders to ensure interdepartmental operational effectiveness,
⦁ Team: Manage the operations, performance and development of the Business Operations Department, ensuring all team members have clear objectives and targets.
⦁ Britam Group stakeholders: Develop key internal relationships and highlight operational and customer service challenges ensuring that these are given prominence and addressed effectively.

Process
⦁ Originate and execute initiatives to enhance productivity, quality improvement and cost reduction.
⦁ Ensure risk control mechanisms are in place and implement best practices in structure, systems of internal control and processes.
⦁ Ensure department’s compliance with statutory and regulatory requirements.
⦁ Appraise and evaluate the results of overall operations regularly and systematically.
⦁ Direct the development and implementation of procedures and controls, to promote communication and adequate information flow across the business.
⦁ Put in place standards for interdepartmental service level agreements that will improve the company’s service ratings;
⦁ Project Management for business initiatives.
⦁ Delegated Authority; As per the approved delegated authority matrix.
⦁ Perform any other duties as may be assigned from time to time.

Technology
⦁ Liaise with the Group Chief Information Officer and project manage systems improvement and roll outs.
⦁ Manage technology related and process improvement costs.
⦁ Own and drive benefits realization of current and new systems.
⦁ Adhere to internal and external risk and compliance standards.

Key Performance Measures
⦁ Systems Benefits Realisation
⦁ Project Management: Quality, Time and Cost
⦁ Client Satisfaction Index
⦁ Net Promoter Score
⦁ Risk Management and Compliance
⦁ Regulatory Compliance

 

Knowledge, experience and qualifications required

 Knowledge, experience and qualifications required
1. Degree in business administration, finance, or business related field.
2. At least 8 – 10 years’ experience in a similar position 4 of which must be senior management level.
3. Registration with relevant professional body.

 Technical/ Functional competencies
1. Experience in service and operational process improvement
2. Project Management experience
3. Stakeholder Management
4. Excellent communication skills

Competencies
Leaders of Leaders – Summary Competency Expectations
Leaders of Leaders in Britam need to:
⦁ Ensure Business Objectives are met;
⦁ Be vision carriers; facilitate, drive and extract the vision for the business with the functional team;
⦁ Ensure the successful implementation of the strategy;
⦁ Ensure a sustainable business over a long-term defined vision;
⦁ Have a global understanding of business practices and local application;
⦁ Have a long-term view on profit, functions and processes;
⦁ Grow stakeholder value over the long-term;
⦁ Grow profitably across products and all business units;
⦁ Engage in continuous brand building to become the trusted partners to customers;
⦁ Develop innovative partnerships and distribution channels to increase market penetration;
⦁ Appropriately allocate funds and capital to maximise shareholder value;
⦁ Work strategically to ensure market leading position;
⦁ Adequately manage operational risk.

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Principal, FX Trader East Africa at Standard Chartered Bank

We are a leading international bank focused on helping people and companies prosper across Asia, Africa and the Middle East.  

To us, good performance is about much more than turning a profit.  It’s about showing how you embody our valued behaviours – do the right thing, better together and never settle – as well as our brand promise, Here for good. 

We’re committed to promoting equality in the workplace and creating an inclusive and flexible culture – one where everyone can realise their full potential and make a positive contribution to our organisation. This in turn helps us to provide better support to our broad client base.

Job Purpose

• Help to develop, drive and deliver the East African Foreign Exchange business plan
• Responsible for the management and governance of the strategic agenda for FX Trading.
• Work with respective product heads and businesses in supporting SCB’s overall  fx strategy
• To efficiently manage the Foreign Currency flows of the Bank.
• To support the CIB, C&PB and RC businesses in increasing client turnover through a combination of pricing, quality of advise and marketing strategies

The Role Responsibilities

 

Strategy

• Help set the strategic direction of  FX Trading East Africa
• Help develop FX Trading East Africa specific strategies which maximize shareholder value and are aligned to and in furtherance of the overall strategic direction of Financial Markets
• Work with Product Heads to identify the initiatives to grow the FX business in East Africa
• Align strategic plan and the shorter term business objectives with the availability of liquidity, capital and credit in line with the liquidity risk management approach for each country in East Africa

Business

• Support  the implementation of FX Trading East Africa specific strategies and ensure that performance objectives and revenue goals are met and RWA targets managed.
• Build stronger and deeper relationships with clients and government regulators by bridging silos across the other Products and Segments.
• Enhance the Bank’s image and profile in the regional markets and establish SCB as a “name” player in the respective local debt markets and up-tier SCB’s market presence.
• Drive new product migration and implementation as necessary
• Utilise Country MIS to drive results.
• Together with the regional Head of FX, be accountable for operational Risk losses on the FX Trading East Africa.

Processes

• Accountable for  maintaining frameworks to ensure FX Trading East Africa business processes are efficient, appropriate and compliant with all internal and external regulations.

Risk Management

• Embed operational risk management and reporting as an integral part of the business process.
• Ensure that adequate and appropriate systems and controls are in place to comply with Group and Business policies, procedures, standards and codes.
• Monitor all major risk issues and concentrations. Where appropriate, direct remedial action.
• Ensure strategic execution of Trading Activities remains within the agreed Risk Appetite and Portfolio Standards.
• Achieve  growth  in  a  safe  and  well-controlled  manner  and  on  an  end-to-end  basis  – incorporating infrastructure requirements and ensure that they are fit-for-growth.
• Comply with the requirements of the Group AML Policy and Procedures, in particular-
• Comply with local legal and regulatory requirements,
• Remain alert to the risk of money laundering and assist in the Bank’ efforts in combating the vice,
• Adhere to the key principles of knowing our customers, identification and verification,
• Report suspicious activities regarding money laundering and terrorist financing and not to disclose that a report is made – tipping off the customer,
• Adhere to Group and Local record  retention requirements,
• Attend all scheduled training on money laundering and complete related e-learning modules.
• Observe the Group Sanctions Policy and support the implementation of prevailing sanctions.

Governance

• Promote an environment where compliance with internal control functions and the external regulatory framework is a central priority of the business
• Comply with internal policies, procedures, codes and applicable external laws and regulations and adhere to the expected high standards set out in the FM Code of Conduct
• Support  the implementation of FX Trading East Africa specific strategies and ensure that performance objectives and long term economic profit (EP) goals are met
• Engage with all audit report findings, relevant to the FX Trading business in the region and ensure feedback is acted upon.

Key Stakeholders

 

Internal

• East Africa FMMT
• Africa Heads, FX, Rates and Credit
• GM Heads in Region and GM Head of East Africa
• Head of Sales, East Africa
• Head of Global banking
• Head of Structuring, Africa
• Head of Research,  Africa
• Product and Segment Heads, East Africa
• Local traders in East Africa
• Heads of East Africa support functions

External

• Key clients and potential clients
• Local regulators & other government departments
• Competitors
• Media
• Other Financial Services organisations
• Relevant trade bodies and associations (e.g. Chambers of Commerce)
• Power-Brokers and Policy Influencers
• Leaders and Influencers in business, cultural and community activities

Our Ideal Candidate

• Experiences in the banking industry and financial markets, including demonstrated success in a similar role.
• ACI certification is a must.
• The incumbent should posses a sound knowledge of economics and should be able to apply it while interpreting data.
• Extensive experience in Dealing.  Computer skills are essential.
• Must possess sharp business acumen (including ability to assess risk and appropriate levels of return), strong leadership qualities, excellent interpersonal skills and multi cultural awareness and sensitivity
• Ability to manage geographically dispersed and highly varied customer and product base

 

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Program Partner, Agriculture and Agribusiness at Mastercard Foundation

Mastercard Foundation seeks a world where everyone has the opportunity to learn and prosper. Through its Young Africa Works strategy and Canadian EleV program, the Foundation works with partners to ensure that millions of young people, especially young women, access quality education, financial services and dignified work. Mastercard Foundation was established in 2006 through the generosity of Mastercard when it became a public company. The Foundation is independent with its own Board of Directors and CEO.

THE WORK AT THE FOUNDATION

We have entered a very exciting time at the Foundation as we scale up our operations across Africa to realize our Young Africa Works strategy. Our role at the Mastercard Foundation is to be a catalyst. Our Young Africa Works strategy focuses on working with others to spur systemic change so young people have the opportunity to find work that is dignified and fulfilling.

The Foundation has opened offices in Rwanda, Kenya, Ghana, Senegal, Ethiopia, Nigeria and Uganda, building a broader leadership presence in Africa to develop specific strategies that support youth employment.  Within a country, we work with governments, the private sector, educators and other funders to improve the quality of education and vocational training, prepare young people for the work force, expand access to financial services for entrepreneurs and small businesses, and connect job seekers to dignified and fulfilling work.

We are ambitious and driven. Our values transcend and rise above everything else as our guide. We encourage you to bring your bold ideas, curiosity, and expertise to your work. We laugh at ourselves and with each other. We are a team. Our journey together makes our impact even more meaningful.

If you are a Program Partner, Agriculture and Agribusiness ready to build something new and increase your impact, read on!

THE OPPORTUNITY

The Program Partner will report directly to the Kenya Program Lead, Agriculture. The successful candidate will support Agriculture /Agri-business programming activities and work collaboratively with other Foundation staff, such as Program country team members who are developing and implementing country strategies (e.g. Education/Skilling, Digital Economy, MSME, etc.).

WAYS YOU CAN CONTRIBUTE

• Identify challenges and opportunities in the agricultural sector that can be unlocked through education, labor and financial systems, to drive job growth.
• Explore the nexus between Agriculture/Agribusiness, labor market systems and Financial inclusion programming while promoting cross learning and integration.
• Provide agricultural sector expertise to support country program and Foundation country teams in the design and management of agricultural and agri-finance programs to scale country-level inclusive education, financial and labour systems in Kenya.
• Support Country program in the development or implementation of new programs, including co-creation of programs and due diligence of potential partners and projects.
• Work collaboratively with country team members in development of strategies pertinent to Young Africa Works in Kenya and support the implementation of such programs and their interlinkages.
• Manage Agriculture /Agri-business programming implementation activities, including grants management, program quality, pipeline development and co-creation with strategic partners.
• Communicate progress and learnings from projects to foundation colleagues and the wider development community.
• Interact effectively with senior levels of partner organizations to advance the current work of the Foundation, while concurrently contributing to the Foundation’s country strategy development and new programs.
• Share knowledge and learning and offer insights and solutions.
• Contribute insights to the Foundation’s thought leadership on youth employment in Africa.

 WHO YOU ARE

• Master’s Degree in Agriculture, International Development, or related field required.
• Minimum of 5 years of relevant field-based experience in coordinating or managing moderately complex projects required, preferably within Agriculture space in Kenya and the counties.
• Strong management skills and knowledge of Agriculture/Agrifood systems in Kenya to ensure delivery of high-quality programming and continuously works towards improving programming impact.
• Project management experience in Agriculture is highly desirable.
• Demonstrates a strong understanding of the role of agriculture and agriculture finance in economic growth and development, particularly in Africa, and as it relates to small holder farmers.
• Understands market and systemic challenges to financial inclusion for rural and agricultural economics in Africa and best practices for addressing them, including M4P (Markets for the Poor) and facilitating market systems.
• Experience with global grant making, especially in designing market systems development programs. This experience may come from working in another funding organization, corporation or an NGO.
• Understanding of the role agri-food and rural SMEs can play in economic transformation and job creation.
• Demonstrates strong analytical skills, the ability to think strategically and contribute as a thought partner in the Foundation’s strategy development.
• Experience and understanding in a variety of value chains (cash and food crops), the small businesses and SMEs along the value chain, and supply chain / logistics in agriculture.
• Possess understanding and knowledge of current trends and innovations in agri-finance for value chains, agri SMEs and smallholder farmers.
• Demonstrates strong budgeting skills with the ability to manage a large portfolio of assets.
• Demonstrates the ability to communicate progress and learnings from projects to colleagues and the wider development community.
• Command of quantitative and qualitative business analytics.
• Excellent project management skills, including multi-stakeholder projects.
• Excellent presentation and listening skills.
• Proactive, engaged and a self-starter.
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
• Is willing to travel up to 40% of the time.
• Flexible, adaptable, and able to execute a range of job duties and changing priorities.
• Possess excellent verbal, written, and presentation skills with the ability to articulate information to a variety of constituents across cultures.
• Possess professional maturity, sensitivity with different cultures, and impeccable integrity that exemplify the Foundation’s values.
• You have a commitment to Mastercard Foundation’s values and vision.
• French language and/or local language skills are an asset.

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Head of Treasury at Seven Seas Technologies Group

Seven Seas Technologies Group (SST) is for innovators and amazing ideas where we believe in cutting-edge integrated solutions spanning IT, healthcare, social services and homeland security. We live and move in a super charged environment, where everything and everyone truly comes to life. We are results oriented and deadline driven. We celebrate our successes and correct for sidetracks. We celebrate people who excel in a constant change and high-pressure environment and we offer an exciting space where people think on their feet. We create value and manage risk with every decision we make. We look for people who challenge orthodoxies and who when others are deliberating why it cannot be done, they say, why not? And why not now? Let’s do it!

SST can accelerate your career growth as we expose you in just three years to what you would typically learn in ten years in a traditional organization. If you are ambitious, desire autonomy in your work and aspire to perform value-add visible work, then SST is the place to be.

We are enthusiastic and passionate about good performers, greatly value our customers and deliver our products and services with excellence, while Transforming Lives and Changing Communities – the SST brand promise.

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Customer Order Management Specialist at Ericsson

Job Summary

• The purpose of this role is to provide CU SEA Account with full visibility on PO booking status.
• The role was designed to improve customer satisfaction to shorten the time taken to book customer orders into the system.
• The role will interface Ericsson internal and customer external stakeholders.

Responsibilities & Tasks

• Take e2e ownership / oversight of driving different functions to faster end to end cycle time (PO to delivery)
• Ensure we have Less than 5 days lead time from PO to sales orders release
• Ensure purchase orders are timely booked, by following up with all stakeholders and ensure issues are timely resolved through appropriate escalations
• Secure full visibility of POs issued from the customer
• Update the customer on status of the PO received periodically
• Prepare weekly status report/Dashboard on PO overview.
• Tabulate an overview report and share with relevant stakeholders on regular basis.

Position Qualifications

The Order Management Specialist role requires both theoretical knowledge and understanding through solid experience on Order Management process, alongside, reporting capabilities to consolidate order management data from different sources and produce simple reports for executive team consumption.

Behavioral Competences

• Self-Management
• Learning Orientation
• Coordinating Skills
• Computer Literacy
• Ericsson Sales Process Knowledge
• Interpersonal Relations
• Sense of Urgency
• Ability to work under pressure
• Business Writing
• Organization Awareness

Qualifications & Experience

• Diploma
• 2-3 years’ experience in the telecommunication industry, preferably in a commercial environment.

Next Steps

• What happens next once you apply? Read about the next steps here
• For your interview preparation, here are a few “Tips & Tricks” from our recruiters
• For your prep and reference, here is our overall Brand video and some insights about our innovations in 5G

Ericsson provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, parental status, national origin, ethnic background, age, disability, political opinion, social status, veteran status, union membership or genetics.

Ericsson complies with applicable country, state and all local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location across the world in which the company has facilities. In addition, Ericsson supports the UN Guiding Principles for Business and Human Rights and the United Nations Global Compact.

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Chief Operating Officer (Britam Asset Managers) at Britam

The job holder’s role will be responsible for driving operational efficiency and effectiveness from a people, process and technology perspective with a view of ensuring a competitive advantage for the business’ customer service and process operations. The individual will be responsible for operational and service standards for Kenya and the Regions and will report to the Chief Executive Officer.

Key responsibilities
People
⦁ Clients: Ensure that the department provides superior customer experience by meeting agreed service expectations, handling and closing out HNW client complaints effectively
⦁ AMC stakeholders: Build working relationships with other departments, develop and monitor interdepartmental service level agreements, liaise with departmental leaders to ensure interdepartmental operational effectiveness,
⦁ Team: Manage the operations, performance and development of the Business Operations Department, ensuring all team members have clear objectives and targets.
⦁ Britam Group stakeholders: Develop key internal relationships and highlight operational and customer service challenges ensuring that these are given prominence and addressed effectively.

Process
⦁ Originate and execute initiatives to enhance productivity, quality improvement and cost reduction.
⦁ Ensure risk control mechanisms are in place and implement best practices in structure, systems of internal control and processes.
⦁ Ensure department’s compliance with statutory and regulatory requirements.
⦁ Appraise and evaluate the results of overall operations regularly and systematically.
⦁ Direct the development and implementation of procedures and controls, to promote communication and adequate information flow across the business.
⦁ Put in place standards for interdepartmental service level agreements that will improve the company’s service ratings;
⦁ Project Management for business initiatives.
⦁ Delegated Authority; As per the approved delegated authority matrix.
⦁ Perform any other duties as may be assigned from time to time.

Technology
⦁ Liaise with the Group Chief Information Officer and project manage systems improvement and roll outs.
⦁ Manage technology related and process improvement costs.
⦁ Own and drive benefits realization of current and new systems.
⦁ Adhere to internal and external risk and compliance standards.

Key Performance Measures
⦁ Systems Benefits Realisation
⦁ Project Management: Quality, Time and Cost
⦁ Client Satisfaction Index
⦁ Net Promoter Score
⦁ Risk Management and Compliance
⦁ Regulatory Compliance

 

Knowledge, experience and qualifications required

 Knowledge, experience and qualifications required
1. Degree in business administration, finance, or business related field.
2. At least 8 – 10 years’ experience in a similar position 4 of which must be senior management level.
3. Registration with relevant professional body.

 Technical/ Functional competencies
1. Experience in service and operational process improvement
2. Project Management experience
3. Stakeholder Management
4. Excellent communication skills

Competencies
Leaders of Leaders – Summary Competency Expectations
Leaders of Leaders in Britam need to:
⦁ Ensure Business Objectives are met;
⦁ Be vision carriers; facilitate, drive and extract the vision for the business with the functional team;
⦁ Ensure the successful implementation of the strategy;
⦁ Ensure a sustainable business over a long-term defined vision;
⦁ Have a global understanding of business practices and local application;
⦁ Have a long-term view on profit, functions and processes;
⦁ Grow stakeholder value over the long-term;
⦁ Grow profitably across products and all business units;
⦁ Engage in continuous brand building to become the trusted partners to customers;
⦁ Develop innovative partnerships and distribution channels to increase market penetration;
⦁ Appropriately allocate funds and capital to maximise shareholder value;
⦁ Work strategically to ensure market leading position;
⦁ Adequately manage operational risk.

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Principal, FX Trader East Africa at Standard Chartered Bank

We are a leading international bank focused on helping people and companies prosper across Asia, Africa and the Middle East.  

To us, good performance is about much more than turning a profit.  It’s about showing how you embody our valued behaviours – do the right thing, better together and never settle – as well as our brand promise, Here for good. 

We’re committed to promoting equality in the workplace and creating an inclusive and flexible culture – one where everyone can realise their full potential and make a positive contribution to our organisation. This in turn helps us to provide better support to our broad client base.

Job Purpose

• Help to develop, drive and deliver the East African Foreign Exchange business plan
• Responsible for the management and governance of the strategic agenda for FX Trading.
• Work with respective product heads and businesses in supporting SCB’s overall  fx strategy
• To efficiently manage the Foreign Currency flows of the Bank.
• To support the CIB, C&PB and RC businesses in increasing client turnover through a combination of pricing, quality of advise and marketing strategies

The Role Responsibilities

 

Strategy

• Help set the strategic direction of  FX Trading East Africa
• Help develop FX Trading East Africa specific strategies which maximize shareholder value and are aligned to and in furtherance of the overall strategic direction of Financial Markets
• Work with Product Heads to identify the initiatives to grow the FX business in East Africa
• Align strategic plan and the shorter term business objectives with the availability of liquidity, capital and credit in line with the liquidity risk management approach for each country in East Africa

Business

• Support  the implementation of FX Trading East Africa specific strategies and ensure that performance objectives and revenue goals are met and RWA targets managed.
• Build stronger and deeper relationships with clients and government regulators by bridging silos across the other Products and Segments.
• Enhance the Bank’s image and profile in the regional markets and establish SCB as a “name” player in the respective local debt markets and up-tier SCB’s market presence.
• Drive new product migration and implementation as necessary
• Utilise Country MIS to drive results.
• Together with the regional Head of FX, be accountable for operational Risk losses on the FX Trading East Africa.

Processes

• Accountable for  maintaining frameworks to ensure FX Trading East Africa business processes are efficient, appropriate and compliant with all internal and external regulations.

Risk Management

• Embed operational risk management and reporting as an integral part of the business process.
• Ensure that adequate and appropriate systems and controls are in place to comply with Group and Business policies, procedures, standards and codes.
• Monitor all major risk issues and concentrations. Where appropriate, direct remedial action.
• Ensure strategic execution of Trading Activities remains within the agreed Risk Appetite and Portfolio Standards.
• Achieve  growth  in  a  safe  and  well-controlled  manner  and  on  an  end-to-end  basis  – incorporating infrastructure requirements and ensure that they are fit-for-growth.
• Comply with the requirements of the Group AML Policy and Procedures, in particular-
• Comply with local legal and regulatory requirements,
• Remain alert to the risk of money laundering and assist in the Bank’ efforts in combating the vice,
• Adhere to the key principles of knowing our customers, identification and verification,
• Report suspicious activities regarding money laundering and terrorist financing and not to disclose that a report is made – tipping off the customer,
• Adhere to Group and Local record  retention requirements,
• Attend all scheduled training on money laundering and complete related e-learning modules.
• Observe the Group Sanctions Policy and support the implementation of prevailing sanctions.

Governance

• Promote an environment where compliance with internal control functions and the external regulatory framework is a central priority of the business
• Comply with internal policies, procedures, codes and applicable external laws and regulations and adhere to the expected high standards set out in the FM Code of Conduct
• Support  the implementation of FX Trading East Africa specific strategies and ensure that performance objectives and long term economic profit (EP) goals are met
• Engage with all audit report findings, relevant to the FX Trading business in the region and ensure feedback is acted upon.

Key Stakeholders

 

Internal

• East Africa FMMT
• Africa Heads, FX, Rates and Credit
• GM Heads in Region and GM Head of East Africa
• Head of Sales, East Africa
• Head of Global banking
• Head of Structuring, Africa
• Head of Research,  Africa
• Product and Segment Heads, East Africa
• Local traders in East Africa
• Heads of East Africa support functions

External

• Key clients and potential clients
• Local regulators & other government departments
• Competitors
• Media
• Other Financial Services organisations
• Relevant trade bodies and associations (e.g. Chambers of Commerce)
• Power-Brokers and Policy Influencers
• Leaders and Influencers in business, cultural and community activities

Our Ideal Candidate

• Experiences in the banking industry and financial markets, including demonstrated success in a similar role.
• ACI certification is a must.
• The incumbent should posses a sound knowledge of economics and should be able to apply it while interpreting data.
• Extensive experience in Dealing.  Computer skills are essential.
• Must possess sharp business acumen (including ability to assess risk and appropriate levels of return), strong leadership qualities, excellent interpersonal skills and multi cultural awareness and sensitivity
• Ability to manage geographically dispersed and highly varied customer and product base

 

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Program Partner, Agriculture and Agribusiness at Mastercard Foundation

Mastercard Foundation seeks a world where everyone has the opportunity to learn and prosper. Through its Young Africa Works strategy and Canadian EleV program, the Foundation works with partners to ensure that millions of young people, especially young women, access quality education, financial services and dignified work. Mastercard Foundation was established in 2006 through the generosity of Mastercard when it became a public company. The Foundation is independent with its own Board of Directors and CEO.

THE WORK AT THE FOUNDATION

We have entered a very exciting time at the Foundation as we scale up our operations across Africa to realize our Young Africa Works strategy. Our role at the Mastercard Foundation is to be a catalyst. Our Young Africa Works strategy focuses on working with others to spur systemic change so young people have the opportunity to find work that is dignified and fulfilling.

The Foundation has opened offices in Rwanda, Kenya, Ghana, Senegal, Ethiopia, Nigeria and Uganda, building a broader leadership presence in Africa to develop specific strategies that support youth employment.  Within a country, we work with governments, the private sector, educators and other funders to improve the quality of education and vocational training, prepare young people for the work force, expand access to financial services for entrepreneurs and small businesses, and connect job seekers to dignified and fulfilling work.

We are ambitious and driven. Our values transcend and rise above everything else as our guide. We encourage you to bring your bold ideas, curiosity, and expertise to your work. We laugh at ourselves and with each other. We are a team. Our journey together makes our impact even more meaningful.

If you are a Program Partner, Agriculture and Agribusiness ready to build something new and increase your impact, read on!

THE OPPORTUNITY

The Program Partner will report directly to the Kenya Program Lead, Agriculture. The successful candidate will support Agriculture /Agri-business programming activities and work collaboratively with other Foundation staff, such as Program country team members who are developing and implementing country strategies (e.g. Education/Skilling, Digital Economy, MSME, etc.).

WAYS YOU CAN CONTRIBUTE

• Identify challenges and opportunities in the agricultural sector that can be unlocked through education, labor and financial systems, to drive job growth.
• Explore the nexus between Agriculture/Agribusiness, labor market systems and Financial inclusion programming while promoting cross learning and integration.
• Provide agricultural sector expertise to support country program and Foundation country teams in the design and management of agricultural and agri-finance programs to scale country-level inclusive education, financial and labour systems in Kenya.
• Support Country program in the development or implementation of new programs, including co-creation of programs and due diligence of potential partners and projects.
• Work collaboratively with country team members in development of strategies pertinent to Young Africa Works in Kenya and support the implementation of such programs and their interlinkages.
• Manage Agriculture /Agri-business programming implementation activities, including grants management, program quality, pipeline development and co-creation with strategic partners.
• Communicate progress and learnings from projects to foundation colleagues and the wider development community.
• Interact effectively with senior levels of partner organizations to advance the current work of the Foundation, while concurrently contributing to the Foundation’s country strategy development and new programs.
• Share knowledge and learning and offer insights and solutions.
• Contribute insights to the Foundation’s thought leadership on youth employment in Africa.

 WHO YOU ARE

• Master’s Degree in Agriculture, International Development, or related field required.
• Minimum of 5 years of relevant field-based experience in coordinating or managing moderately complex projects required, preferably within Agriculture space in Kenya and the counties.
• Strong management skills and knowledge of Agriculture/Agrifood systems in Kenya to ensure delivery of high-quality programming and continuously works towards improving programming impact.
• Project management experience in Agriculture is highly desirable.
• Demonstrates a strong understanding of the role of agriculture and agriculture finance in economic growth and development, particularly in Africa, and as it relates to small holder farmers.
• Understands market and systemic challenges to financial inclusion for rural and agricultural economics in Africa and best practices for addressing them, including M4P (Markets for the Poor) and facilitating market systems.
• Experience with global grant making, especially in designing market systems development programs. This experience may come from working in another funding organization, corporation or an NGO.
• Understanding of the role agri-food and rural SMEs can play in economic transformation and job creation.
• Demonstrates strong analytical skills, the ability to think strategically and contribute as a thought partner in the Foundation’s strategy development.
• Experience and understanding in a variety of value chains (cash and food crops), the small businesses and SMEs along the value chain, and supply chain / logistics in agriculture.
• Possess understanding and knowledge of current trends and innovations in agri-finance for value chains, agri SMEs and smallholder farmers.
• Demonstrates strong budgeting skills with the ability to manage a large portfolio of assets.
• Demonstrates the ability to communicate progress and learnings from projects to colleagues and the wider development community.
• Command of quantitative and qualitative business analytics.
• Excellent project management skills, including multi-stakeholder projects.
• Excellent presentation and listening skills.
• Proactive, engaged and a self-starter.
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
• Is willing to travel up to 40% of the time.
• Flexible, adaptable, and able to execute a range of job duties and changing priorities.
• Possess excellent verbal, written, and presentation skills with the ability to articulate information to a variety of constituents across cultures.
• Possess professional maturity, sensitivity with different cultures, and impeccable integrity that exemplify the Foundation’s values.
• You have a commitment to Mastercard Foundation’s values and vision.
• French language and/or local language skills are an asset.

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Head of Treasury at Seven Seas Technologies Group

Seven Seas Technologies Group (SST) is for innovators and amazing ideas where we believe in cutting-edge integrated solutions spanning IT, healthcare, social services and homeland security. We live and move in a super charged environment, where everything and everyone truly comes to life. We are results oriented and deadline driven. We celebrate our successes and correct for sidetracks. We celebrate people who excel in a constant change and high-pressure environment and we offer an exciting space where people think on their feet. We create value and manage risk with every decision we make. We look for people who challenge orthodoxies and who when others are deliberating why it cannot be done, they say, why not? And why not now? Let’s do it!

SST can accelerate your career growth as we expose you in just three years to what you would typically learn in ten years in a traditional organization. If you are ambitious, desire autonomy in your work and aspire to perform value-add visible work, then SST is the place to be.

We are enthusiastic and passionate about good performers, greatly value our customers and deliver our products and services with excellence, while Transforming Lives and Changing Communities – the SST brand promise.

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Customer Order Management Specialist at Ericsson

Job Summary

• The purpose of this role is to provide CU SEA Account with full visibility on PO booking status.
• The role was designed to improve customer satisfaction to shorten the time taken to book customer orders into the system.
• The role will interface Ericsson internal and customer external stakeholders.

Responsibilities & Tasks

• Take e2e ownership / oversight of driving different functions to faster end to end cycle time (PO to delivery)
• Ensure we have Less than 5 days lead time from PO to sales orders release
• Ensure purchase orders are timely booked, by following up with all stakeholders and ensure issues are timely resolved through appropriate escalations
• Secure full visibility of POs issued from the customer
• Update the customer on status of the PO received periodically
• Prepare weekly status report/Dashboard on PO overview.
• Tabulate an overview report and share with relevant stakeholders on regular basis.

Position Qualifications

The Order Management Specialist role requires both theoretical knowledge and understanding through solid experience on Order Management process, alongside, reporting capabilities to consolidate order management data from different sources and produce simple reports for executive team consumption.

Behavioral Competences

• Self-Management
• Learning Orientation
• Coordinating Skills
• Computer Literacy
• Ericsson Sales Process Knowledge
• Interpersonal Relations
• Sense of Urgency
• Ability to work under pressure
• Business Writing
• Organization Awareness

Qualifications & Experience

• Diploma
• 2-3 years’ experience in the telecommunication industry, preferably in a commercial environment.

Next Steps

• What happens next once you apply? Read about the next steps here
• For your interview preparation, here are a few “Tips & Tricks” from our recruiters
• For your prep and reference, here is our overall Brand video and some insights about our innovations in 5G

Ericsson provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, parental status, national origin, ethnic background, age, disability, political opinion, social status, veteran status, union membership or genetics.

Ericsson complies with applicable country, state and all local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location across the world in which the company has facilities. In addition, Ericsson supports the UN Guiding Principles for Business and Human Rights and the United Nations Global Compact.

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