• BURN
  • Kenya, Nairobi
About the role:


We are looking for a Head of Controlling who will lead and manage the Controlling Department, overseeing a team of 4–5 controllers.  You will work in a business-driven and active environment, with a high pace and great variety. You will be part of a dynamic Finance team that produces financial reports, short and long-term analyses, and action plans on a daily basis.
The... role is responsible for ensuring accurate and timely financial reporting to the Management Team and Board of Directors, as well as providing cost and inventory control, financial analysis, and performance insights to support strategic decision-making. This position plays a critical role in maintaining financial discipline, improving efficiency, and safeguarding company resources.
You are involved in making decisions, using your good communication skills to make complex issues seem crystal clear to the entire team. Top candidates will have remarkable presentation and report writing skills and display incredible business acumen.


Roles & Responsibilities:


Lead, mentor, and develop a team of 4–5 controllers, ensuring high performance and professional growth.
Allocate tasks effectively, monitor progress, and ensure deadlines are met.
Foster a culture of accuracy, accountability, and continuous improvement within the department.
Prepare and coordinate the company's monthly, quarterly and annual reports in collaboration with the finance team, other stakeholders and CFO.
Other reporting to management, the board and other stakeholders such as banks and other financial institutions.
Prepare financial analyzes, profitability assessments and provide a good decision basis for management.
Ensure accounting and tax compliance with all applicable laws and regulations in the countries in which BURN operates.
Ensure close financial follow-up of the company's business areas and units, including supporting managers and contributing to a better understanding of finances.
Monitor, analyze, and report on cost structures across the business.
Review inventory valuations, stock movements, and related cost impacts.
Identify cost-saving opportunities and operational efficiencies.
Provide in-depth financial analysis to support strategic initiatives and business decisions.
Develop financial models and simulations for scenario planning.
Track key performance metrics and recommend improvement actions.
Identify and implement process improvements to enhance reporting accuracy and efficiency.
Oversee the use and development of financial controlling systems and tools.
Lead the budgeting process and obtain relevant information in collaboration with department heads and Senior Management Team.
Ad hoc reporting and analyzes and projects.
Identify and assess areas of significant business risk.
Identify and reduce all business and financial risks through effective implementation and monitoring of controls.
Ensure complete, accurate and timely audit information is reported to Management and/or Risk Committees.


Skills and Experience:


Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field (Master’s degree or CPA/ACCA/CIMA preferred).
7+ years’ experience in controlling, finance, or accounting, with at least 3 years in a leadership role.
Strong knowledge of cost controlling, inventory management, and financial analysis.
Proven track record of preparing management and board-level reports.
Proven knowledge of auditing standards and procedures, laws, rules and regulations.
Excellent understanding of financial systems (e.g., SAP, MS NAV, Oracle, or equivalent ERP).
Advanced Excel and data analysis skills.
Meticulous attention to detail with the ability to multitask.
Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.


Performance Indicators


Timeliness and accuracy of monthly and board reporting.
Effectiveness of cost and inventory control measures.
Quality of financial analysis and insights provided to management.
Team performance and development.
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  • Finance
  • Accounting
  • Audit
  • BURN
  • Kenya, Nairobi
About the role


BURN is seeking an experienced and highly driven Planning Manager to lead end-to-end supply and production planning across all of BURN’s manufacturing facilities in Africa. This is a critical role in ensuring that our factories are aligned to meet demand, optimise resources, and maintain supply continuity in a fast-growing, multi-country operation.
The Planning Manager will... report to the Global Head of Planning and work closely with factory planners, production, procurement, commercial, and logistics teams to ensure the execution of accurate and efficient planning processes across all entities.


Duties and Responsibilities

Regional Planning Leadership


Oversee the entire planning function (demand, supply, production, and capacity) across BURN’s manufacturing hubs in Africa.
Ensure each factory maintains a feasible Master Production Schedule (MPS) and Material Requirements Plan (MRP) aligned to demand forecasts and inventory targets.
Lead weekly and monthly planning cycles and coordinate integrated planning calendars across sites.


Cross-Functional Alignment


Collaborate with demand planning, procurement, warehousing, and production teams to ensure end-to-end supply chain coordination.
Act as the key link between the factory-level planners and central/global planning, ensuring alignment on priorities and plans.
Support S&OP processes by providing visibility on supply risks, factory capacity, production readiness, and recovery plans.


System & Process Development


Drive the use of Microsoft Dynamics NAV for planning and scheduling activities across sites.
Standardise planning tools, templates, and KPIs across factories to ensure consistency, efficiency, and visibility.
Lead the development and improvement of planning SOPs, escalation protocols, and decision frameworks.


Performance Management


Monitor planning adherence, service levels, capacity utilisation, and material readiness KPIs for all factories.
Identify bottlenecks or systemic issues in the planning process and lead root cause analysis and corrective actions.
Continuously enhance planning capabilities through training, coaching, and process improvement.


Skills and Experience


Bachelor’s degree in supply chain, Engineering, Operations, or related field (Master’s is a plus).
5+ years of experience in production or supply planning in a manufacturing environment, with regional/multi-site responsibility preferred.
Strong working knowledge of ERP systems (Microsoft Dynamics NAV or similar), especially in MPS and MRP.
Proven ability to lead planning processes in dynamic, high-growth, or complex environments.
Excellent analytical, communication, and leadership skills.
Ability to work across cultures, manage remote teams, and influence diverse stakeholders.
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  • Procurement
  • Store-keeping
  • Supply Chain
  • BURN
  • Kenya, Kiambu
About the Role:


The Senior Procurement Officer is responsible for managing the end-to-end procurement process for both local and international suppliers. This role ensures the timely acquisition of quality goods and services while maintaining cost efficiency, supplier relationships, and compliance with organisational policies.


Duties and Responsibilities:


Place and manage purchase... orders with local suppliers, ensuring timely delivery through consistent follow-up and coordination.
Prepare and issue Requests for Quotations (RFQs); analyse bids, conduct bid evaluations, and present recommendations for approval.
Negotiate with suppliers to secure competitive pricing, favourable terms, and value for money.
Conduct market research and due diligence to identify and evaluate potential vendors.
Provide regular updates to internal stakeholders regarding the status of procurement requests.
Monitor inventory levels and proactively place replenishment orders to avoid stockouts.
Convert end-user requests into Procurement Requests and Purchase Orders; ensure timely approvals and follow-ups.
Collaborate with warehouse staff to plan for inbound deliveries and ensure optimal storage arrangements.
Foster strong communication and maintain professional relationships with suppliers.
Work closely with engineering and warehouse teams to procure spare parts, consumables, and production materials as per technical specifications.
Execute online purchases in coordination with the finance department, ensuring compliance with procurement policies.
Maintain accurate and organised procurement documentation and filing systems.
Update weekly cash forecasts to inform supplier payment schedules in line with negotiated terms.
Conduct vendor appraisals and analyse supplier performance for continuous improvement.
Maintain and update the Preferred Supplier List.
Perform other duties as assigned by the supervisor.


Skills and Experience:


Desirable: Bachelor’s degree in Procurement, Supply Chain Management, or a related field.
Desirable: Minimum 3-4 years of experience in a similar procurement role, preferably in a manufacturing or FMCG environment.
Highly Desirable: Fundamental understanding of procurement best practices, vendor management, and contract negotiation.
Proficiency in procurement systems and Microsoft Office Suite.
Highly Desirable: Excellent organisational, communication, and interpersonal skills.
Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities. Should have a good understanding of spreadsheets
High level of integrity and attention to detail.
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  • Procurement
  • Store-keeping
  • Supply Chain
  • BURN
  • Kenya, Kiambu
About the role


BURN is seeking a highly skilled MPS/MRP Manager to lead the implementation of Master Production Scheduling (MPS) and Material Requirements Planning (MRP) modules on Microsoft Dynamics NAV across its multi-entity and multi-country manufacturing footprint in Africa.
This role is critical in shaping the future of BURN’s production planning processes. The successful candidate... will work closely with global and regional teams to deliver an integrated planning system that supports growth, operational efficiency, and data-driven decision-making.
This role reports directly to the Global Head of Planning and will collaborate with production, supply chain, ERP, and regional factory teams to ensure effective implementation and adoption.


Duties and Responsibilities

Project Leadership & Strategy


Lead the end-to-end implementation of MPS/MRP modules on Microsoft Dynamics NAV across all entities and factories.
Define implementation roadmap, scope, timelines, and resource needs in alignment with strategic business objectives.
Serve as the primary liaison between global planning, IT, and external consultants/vendors.


System Implementation & Integration


Ensure proper system configuration to match BURN’s unique planning and manufacturing requirements.
Design and document MPS and MRP workflows, user roles, planning parameters, and reporting tools.
Lead pilot deployments and scale rollouts across multiple countries and production hubs.


Operational Excellence


Drive system accuracy, including item master, BOMs, routings, lead times, and safety stocks.
Ensure full alignment between MRP recommendations and supply chain execution (procurement, production, inventory).
Establish SOPs and user training to support consistent planning execution across all sites.


Change Management & Capacity Building


Engage stakeholders to secure buy-in and ensure change readiness across functions and countries.
Lead hands-on training, system demos, and workshops to upskill regional teams on MPS/MRP best practices.
Foster a data-driven planning culture that supports proactive decision-making and scenario analysis.


Performance Monitoring & Continuous Improvement


Set clear success criteria and KPIs for system adoption and planning performance.
Identify and resolve gaps in system usage, data integrity, and user understanding.
Continuously refine planning tools, reports, and dashboards to support strategic visibility and efficiency.


Skills and Experience


Bachelor’s degree in supply chain, Engineering, IT, Operations, or related field (Master’s degree preferred).
5+ years of experience in ERP (preferably NAV/Business Central) project management, with a focus on MPS and MRP implementation in manufacturing environments.
Strong understanding of production planning, supply chain operations, and demand-supply balancing.
Proven experience rolling out systems across multi-entity, multi-site organisations, preferably in Africa or emerging markets.
Excellent stakeholder management, cross-functional leadership, and training facilitation skills.
Familiarity with lean manufacturing, inventory optimisation, and digital transformation is a strong plus.
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  • Procurement
  • Store-keeping
  • Supply Chain
  • BURN
  • Kenya, Nairobi
Duties and Responsibilities


Working with the Head of Finance to ensure timely and accurate submission of financial statements.
To provide support and assistance to the Head of Finance in the development and implementation of standard financial operating procedures.
To provide support and assistance to the Head of Finance in regularly reviewing the effectiveness of internal controls... covering financial, operational and compliance controls.
Enter financial transactions into the accounting system on a real-time basis. • Carry out bank reconciliations.
Assist with the preparation and coordination of the audit process.
Help in collecting all required supporting documentation for grant reports when needed.
Help with monthly preparation and filing of tax, VAT and other regulatory submissions.
Working with the tax department to ensure timely and accurate and timely submission of tax returns.
Solve any statutory inconsistencies.
Reconcile supplier statements and resolve any differences that might be found.
Prepare payments to suppliers.
Receive invoices and PRFs for non-cash payment and enter bills into the accounting system.
Assist in the preparation of vendor payments
Ensure all supporting documentation (including tax-compliant invoices) is available and filed correctly.
Preparing, verifying and sending customer statements.
Verify from BURN pricing and specific customer pricing that details on sales orders are correct.
Ensure new customers have filled in the new customer form correctly and have been approved by the VP Sales or the Commercial Director.
Prepare tax-compliant invoices based on sales orders and stove shipments.
Receiving payments from customers.
Keep track of export documentation and make sure they are filed, and the spreadsheet is updated.
Updating and keeping all settings up to date in ERP/accounting system. • Submitting financial reports on a timely basis.
Weekly cash planning.


Skills and Experience:


Bachelor’s degree in finance or accounting.
CPA finalist.
Experience in Microsoft Dynamics NAV is desirable.
At least 3 years of experience in a business environment preferably manufacturing industry.
Qualified Female Candidates encouraged to Apply
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  • Finance
  • Accounting
  • Audit
  • BURN
  • Kenya, Nairobi
About the Role:


The Head of Commercial Operations & Reconciliations is a senior strategic role responsible for leading BURN’s sales operations function across all markets and business units. This team oversees critical commercial infrastructure—including financial reconciliation of sales payments, agent commission structures for over 2,000 agents in 7+ markets, and traceability of more than... 600,000 serialized units annually.
The role ensures alignment of sales operations with the company’s growth goals and carbon asset generation strategy. It drives operational excellence through robust governance, data integrity, and seamless cross-functional collaboration. This leader will spearhead process optimization and deliver insights to senior leadership that unlock sales performance and improve profitability.


Duties and Responsibilities:


Financial Reconciliation Coordination


Lead coordination of financial reconciliations for sales across all geographies in collaboration with Finance, Commercial, and Data teams.
Ensure accurate system closure and proper ERP handling for both fully and partially reconciled sales transactions.


Commission Administration & Payments

Ensure clear, approved, and market-specific commission structures are documented, communicated, and updated in a timely manner.
Collaborate with the Business Intelligence team to automate and validate commission calculations within internal systems.
Coordinate cross-functional teams (Sales, Finance, HR, and external partners) to ensure commissions are confirmed and paid on time (by the 5th of each month).
Oversee the disbursement of monthly SMS pay slips to all agents across all markets.


In-Field Stock Oversight

Maintain end-to-end visibility of all serialized stoves issued to agents but not yet reconciled as sold.
Provide daily, accurate stock position reports to relevant stakeholders, including the C-Suite.
Ensure full compliance with stock management SOPs for 100% of units disbursed, escalating discrepancies promptly.
Advise the leadership team on best practices for stock handling in complex, high-velocity markets.


Strategic Leadership & Governance

Define and execute the global sales operations strategy in alignment with the company’s commercial objectives.
Oversee the design, implementation, and governance of Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) across all markets to ensure compliance and consistency.
Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance data accuracy, reporting efficiency, and process automation.


Cross-Functional Coordination

Partner with Commercial managers, Finance, Logistics, HR, and Country Management teams to ensure seamless integration of sales operations with other business functions.
Present monthly performance reviews (QBRs) to stakeholders to address performance gaps, budget adherence, and strategic priorities.


Performance Oversight & Reporting

Monitor global sales performance metrics (e.g., agent productivity, PJP adherence, trade spend efficiency) through consolidated dashboards and reports.
Present high-level insights and recommendations to the company leadership on sales trends, risks, and opportunities.
Ensure timely delivery of critical reports, including budget vs. actuals, EBITDA tracking, and contribution margin analysis.


Risk Management & Compliance

Identify operational risks (e.g., data discrepancies, compliance breaches, financial leakage) and implement mitigation strategies.
Oversee audits of sales data, commission calculations, and trade spend reconciliation to ensure accountability.


Team Leadership & Development

Manage and mentor Sales Operations Managers and their teams, fostering a culture of accountability, innovation, and collaboration.
Conduct annual training needs assessments and align development programs with organizational goals.


Budget & Profitability Stewardship

Approve budgets and control spend for sales operations activities, ensuring alignment with financial targets.
Track unit economics, profitability metrics, and cost optimization initiatives across markets.




Skills and Experience:


Education: Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, or Data Analytics; MBA preferred.
Experience:

10+ years in sales operations, audit, management consultancy or equivalent with at least 5 years in a senior leadership role overseeing multi-country teams.
Proven expertise in data analytics, ERP systems, and dashboard design (e.g., Power BI, Tableau).
Strong background in governance, risk management, and process optimization.


Skills:

Strategic thinker with exceptional problem-solving and decision-making abilities.
Advanced communication and stakeholder management skills.
Proficiency in driving automation and digital transformation in sales operations.
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  • Finance
  • Accounting
  • Audit
  • BURN
  • Kenya, Nairobi
The Head of IT sets the technical vision and owns end-to-end delivery of secure, reliable, and scalable technology services across the organisation’s 15-country footprint. The role spans on-prem and cloud infrastructure, enterprise networking, call-centre platforms, and a rapidly evolving cybersecurity landscape.

You will lead a multidisciplinary team, manage critical vendors and MNO... integrations, and partner with Product, CX, and Finance to ensure that information technology accelerates business outcomes at optimal cost and risk.

Duties and Responsibilities

Strategy & Governance


Define a 3-year IT strategy and annual roadmaps aligned with business OKRs.
Maintain and enforce IT policies, standards, and ISO 27001-aligned controls.
Own IT budget, cost optimisation, and KPI reporting.


Cybersecurity Leadership


Serve as primary security officer for infrastructure and data assets.
Lead continuous threat-modelling, vulnerability management, and SOC operations.
Oversee incident response and BCP/DR testing across all markets.


Cloud & Infrastructure


Architect and operate hybrid setups on AWS/Azure plus regional colos.
Drive IaC, CI/CD, and automated patching; enforce SRE/DevOps best practices.
Ensure high availability (≥ 99.9%) for core platforms, IoT backends, and BI stacks.


Networking


Design and manage MPLS, SD-WAN, VPN, and Wi-Fi across offices, factories, and distributed call centres.
Optimise bandwidth and QoS for voice, video, and data traffic.


Call centre & Telephony systems


Own Ameyo cloud contact centre and all MNO SIP/PRI integrations.
Integrate IVR, dialer, WhatsApp, and CRM for omnichannel CX.
Monitor CTI performance and call-quality analytics; lead roll-outs or centralisation initiatives.


Vendor & Contract Management


Negotiate SLAs with MNOs, ISPs, MSPs, and SaaS providers
Oversee third-party risk assessment and license compliance


People Leadership


Build, coach and retain high high-performing 30-plus person IT organisation
Implement skill matrices, career paths and agile work practices


Compliance & Audit


Ensure adherence to data protection laws (GDPR equivalents) and local telecom regulations
Act as IT Lead during internal/external audits


Skills and Experience


Bachelor’s in Computer Science, Information Systems, or related field (Master’s a plus).
10+ years in IT, with 5+ years leading multi-country infrastructure and security teams.
Proven delivery of high-availability cloud and on-prem environments at scale (> 1 M users/transactions monthly).
Hands-on management of enterprise contact-centre platforms (e.g., Ameyo, Genesys, Five9) and telco integrations.
Deep knowledge of AWS and/or Azure architecture, IaC (Terraform/CloudFormation), Kubernetes, CI/CD.
Enterprise networking (BGP, OSPF, MPLS/SD-WAN, Fortinet/Cisco/Juniper).
Security frameworks (NIST, ISO 27001), SIEM/SOAR, EDR, zero‑trust design.
Voice technologies: SIP trunking, WebRTC, QoS, codec optimisation.
Strong proficiency with ITSM/ITIL toolsets and asset/CMDB management.
CISSP
CISM
CCSP
AWS Solutions Architect Pro
Azure AZ‑305
CCNP/CCIE
ITIL v4 MP
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  • ICT
  • Computer
  • BURN
  • Kenya, Nairobi
About the role.


The Senior Backend Developer role will focus on building scalable and efficient applications using Go. They will play a key role in designing, developing, and maintaining our core systems and applications.


Duties and Responsibilities:


Design, develop, and maintain high-performance, scalable applications using Go.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define,... design, and ship new features.
Write clean, maintainable, and efficient code.
Conduct code reviews and provide constructive feedback to team members.
Troubleshoot and debug applications to ensure optimal performance.
Stay up to date with the latest industry trends and technologies to ensure our solutions remain cutting-edge.
Mentor and guide junior developers, fostering a culture of continuous learning and improvement.


Skills and Requirements


Bachelor’s degree in computer science, engineering, or a related field.
5+ years of experience in software development, with a strong focus on Go.
Proven experience in designing and building scalable, high-performance applications.
Strong understanding of concurrent programming and distributed systems.
Experience with RESTful APIs, microservices architecture, and containerization (Docker, Kubernetes).
Proficiency with version control systems (Git).
Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
Strong communication and collaboration skills.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, Azure).
Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices.
Knowledge of other programming languages such as Python, Java, or C#.
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  • ICT
  • Computer
  • BURN
  • Kenya, Nairobi
We are currently seeking a dynamic and experienced Training Manager to join BURN Manufacturing. As a Training Manager, you will be instrumental in designing, implementing, and overseeing comprehensive training programs for our sales teams across all our expansion markets, ensuring they acquire the necessary skills and knowledge to excel in their sales roles. Collaborating closely with the... commercial departments, you will play a pivotal role in enhancing the overall capabilities of our sales force, fostering a culture of continuous learning and development.

Duties and Responsibilities


Work with the Commercial leadership team to identify training requirements and training modules required for commercial sales agents.
Work with the commercial, product and training teams across various markets to develop training curricula and estimate the budget required to execute.
Develop material required for training, for example, outline, handouts, etc and work with the commercial leadership to review and approve the training material.
Conduct ongoing analysis of training gaps and training needs assessment and update the training material and content periodically.
Conduct training sessions for new and current sales personnel with greater emphasis on Train the Trainer programs.
Develop new approaches and techniques for making improvements in training programs.
Collect feedback from trainers and trainees and identify the issues they had during the process.
Generate results and measure the performance of trainees after the session.
Identify and coordinate with external trainers whenever required.
Execute Training of Trainers programs for the company’s Sales Managers.
Maintain and update records of training material.
Stay up to date with the latest market trends and demands of a corporate sales environment.
Knowledge of the carbon market, the causes of climate change and its global effects, and a passion for discussions about environmental issues will be a definite plus.


Skills and Experience


Proven Experience: A minimum of 5 years of experience in training and development, with a track record of designing and implementing successful training programs
Industry Knowledge: In-depth understanding of the industry's best practices and trends in training and development, with the ability to integrate relevant advancements into our programs.
Communication Skills: Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to convey complex information clearly and engagingly to diverse audiences. –
Leadership Skills: Strong leadership qualities with the ability to inspire and motivate teams, fostering a positive learning culture within the organisation.
Project Management: Proven project management skills to handle multiple training initiatives simultaneously, ensuring timely delivery and effective implementation –
Collaboration: Ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams, understanding departmental needs and tailoring training programs to address specific skill gaps and enhance overall performance.
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  • Education
  • Teaching
  • BURN
  • Kenya, Nairobi
BURN is looking for a Strategic Associate - Competitive Analysis and business plans who will play a pivotal role in gathering, analyzing, and disseminating intelligence on our competitors to drive informed decision-making and maintain our competitive edge in the clean cooking industry. The individual will work closely with cross-functional teams to provide insights and recommendations that will... guide our product development, marketing, and business strategies.

Duties and Responsibilities

Competitor Analysis:


Research and track our competitors' activities, strategies, and product offerings globally across the cookstove industry and any other related industry.
Identify and monitor emerging competitors, potential threats, and opportunities in the market.
Analyze competitor strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats (SWOT analysis).


Market Research:


Stay up to date with market trends, consumer preferences, and regulatory changes that could impact BURN's competitive position.
Work with MR team to gather data on pricing. 


Data Collection, analysis, and Insights generation:


Collect, organize, and maintain a database of competitor information, including financial data, product specifications, and market share.
Analyze data to provide insights into competitor performance, market positioning, and potential areas for growth.
Generate insights that can be used for decision making and to create strategic plans.


Reporting and Communication:


Prepare regular reports and presentations for senior management and cross-functional teams, highlighting key competitor insights and recommendations.
Collaborate with internal stakeholders to ensure that competitive intelligence is integrated into strategic planning.


Competitive Strategy:


Work closely with the strategy and product development teams to develop strategies that capitalize on competitive weaknesses and opportunities.Provide input on pricing, product features, and marketing tactics based on competitor insights.Support in strategy execution.


Ethical Standards:


Adhere to ethical standards in gathering and using competitor intelligence, ensuring compliance with legal and industry regulations.


Benchmarking:


Comparing our products and offerings against the competition and recommending areas of improvement.


Skills and Experience


Bachelor’s degree in business, Marketing, or a related field; advanced degree preferred.
Proven experience in competitor intelligence, or strategic analysis, with a minimum of 5 years in a relevant role.
Strong analytical skills and the ability to interpret data to generate actionable insights.
Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to convey complex information clearly and concisely.
Knowledge of the clean cooking space/ industry is a plus.
Proficiency in data analysis tools and software.
Ethical and responsible conduct in handling sensitive competitive information.
Qualified Female Candidates encouraged to Apply
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  • Sales
  • Marketing
  • Retail
  • Business Development