Administrative Assistant (Kingston, Jamaica) - Caribbean Chemicals & Agencies (Jamaica)

Caribbean Chemicals and Agencies (Jamaica) Limited, is seeking to identify the ideal candidate to join our team in the capacity of Administrative Assistant reporting to the Marketing Manager. The incumbent will provide support in the development, execution, and monitoring of trade marketing programs for the division's brands in order to achieve sales and distribution objectives.

Key Functions:

• Provides support to the Marketing and Product Development Managers 
• Assists the team managers in organizing workflow through scheduling meetings, visits and providing necessary follow-up procedures
• Assists in the negotiation and implementation of agreed programmes and promotions
• Performs administrative duties including the preparation of correspondence, presentations and departmental documents/reports, filing and securing of sensitive documents
• Maintains communication and contact with Agronomists (MDA/PDA) regarding targets and forecasts as well as field demonstrations/trials, etc
• Communicates  effectively with staff, vendors, media and customers by supplying information and promoting a positive public image and providing appropriate customer service, internally and externally
• Attend all department meetings
• Attends promotional events as required

Skills, Experience and Competencies:

• Undergraduate degree in Business Administration
• At least three (3) years experience in a similar position
• Proficiency in the use of computer software applications including Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint
• Strong oral and written communication skills

Applications outlining qualifications and demonstrating how your experience and skills match the job requirements are due by Friday, January 26, 2024. 

All applications should be sent to: hr.jam@caribchem.com

Please note that only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.

Warehouse Inventory Clerk (Kingston, Jamaica) - Caribbean Chemicals & Agencies Limited

Caribbean Chemicals and Agencies Jamaica Limited is seeking vibrant, enthusiastic and experience Warehouse Inventory Clerk to work in a fast-paced warehouse environment to communicate efficiently and effectively with staff and customer and to ensure the safe delivery and inventory of goods.

Core Functions:

• Ensures that all non-invoice inventory movements are captured on movement journals and the requisite authorized forms attached and filed
• Provides packing lists the logistics team on receipt of export orders and accurately package export orders for shipping as per packing lists supplied
• Processes orders from customers and coordinates the dispatching of goods from the warehouse to the customers in keeping with the company's established procedures and practices
• Monitors the warehouse inventories and makes requests for finished goods, raw materials, and packaging materials to ensure adequate supplies to satisfy customer needs
• Prepares invoices of goods to be delivered to customers
• Ensures that inventory in the warehouse is organized and ready for stock-taking, when necessary
• Manages inventory through monitoring the flow of finished goods in the warehouse, always ensuring proper stock rotation by following the FIFO (First-in-First-out) system
• Participates in the stocktaking exercise
• Observes and maintains strict adherence to established health and safety policies and practices
• Performs cycle counts and ensures the inventory balances in  the enterprise system is updated

Qualifications and Experience:

• Tertiary level qualifications (certificate or diploma) in Warehouse Management or Project Management
• Diploma/Certificate in Supervisory Management
• Certification in Forklift Handling would be an asset
• Results-oriented and ability to work within a team environment
• Demonstrated proficiency in using computer software applications

Interested applicants who meet the specified requirements are invited to submit their applications and resumes for consideration to:  finance.jam@caribchem.com no later than May 21, 2022.

We thank all applicants; however, only short-listed candidates will be contacted.