To further drive Bolt’s mission and business success, we need a top-notch people organization that can take us to the next level. We expect you to think outside of the box of traditional HR and to develop an approach that combines the needs of people as well as the bottom line of the business.
By demonstrating a comprehensive understanding of our business and the intricacies of Bolt’s high-growth, multi-vertical environment you connect the business strategies required for success to people strategies and talent actions.
You act as a trusted adviser and partner to the Country Management in Africa and their teams and provide consulting and coaching on organizational design, and effectiveness, define a fit for purpose talent strategy, and ensure employee development and engagement.
As the Head of People, Africa you will closely collaborate with your peers the divisional Heads of People and other People Teams like Recruiting, Talent Management, Diversity & Inclusion, Compensation & Benefits, and Learning & Development to use a team-based and agile approach to design and deliver high-quality, scalable and consumer centric People products and services.
This role can be based in Nairobi, Johannesburg, Lagos or Accra. Though, we do have a preference for it being based in Nairobi, Kenya.
As a Production Merchandiser, you are be required to have a sound knowledge of supply chain management on a global basis, with experience of product calendar management in an international brand or sports retail environment. You should have experience in working directly with vendors and the ability to drive performance. The Mauritius Office sources products from over ten countries in the Near East Region.
Strong communications skills in a multi-cultural environment internally and externally, willing to travel globally is the key.
Knowledge of product, production process, critical path and use of PLM or other ERP systems is critical.
You will report to the Senior Merchandiser and would require excellent analytical, problem-solving skills and attention to detail.