About the Role

An exciting opportunity to build and run all aspects of an end-to-end supply chain for a fast-growing, multi-country business in West Africa. The role will require building people, processes, and system capabilities in a challenging, but quickly developing, environment and has the potential to be one of the largest supply chain roles in the sub-region. Based in Freetown, Sierra Leone, the ideal candidate will have a very strong supply chain background, a genuine interest in working for a social enterprise that combines social impact and financial performance, and an exceptional ability to lead, train and motivate a multi-country supply chain team. Working closely with Sales, Technology, Finance, and other teams, the successful candidate will directly take part in the company’s effort to transform last-mile distribution in West Africa.

• Team Management - Providing leadership, direction and management of the operations, logistics and after-sales teams in Sierra Leone and Liberia
• Supply Chain - Creating and managing the policies, procedures, systems and controls for effective supply chain operations across the company and its geographies
• Inventory Management - Overseeing inventory controls and materials accuracy, create sound security policies and procedures consistent with good accounting and distribution practices
• Planning - Establishing Demand, Supply and S&OP processes in the business
• Logistics - Overseeing the management of logistics operations including fleet management, transportation and distribution systems and procedures to ensure timely, efficient and economical delivery of products
• Procurement - Overseeing the management of end-to-end purchasing strategies & processes that capitalize on savings and risk mitigation opportunities for the business
• After-Sales - Manage the repair and maintenance of solar kits across the company and ensure we are surpassing our customers’ expectations on a regular basis

Required Education & Experience

• Bsc/Msc in Supply Chain or Engineering related field is required
• Minimum of 7 years’ supply chain experience related to logistics, inventory management, ideally having worked for a technology / FMCG company
• Experience defining and driving a logistics and distribution strategy, including metric definition and alternative testing methodologies are extremely important
• Demonstrating a sense of urgency is essential as this position requires a hands-on, problem solving, a multitasking team member who has a strong understanding of logistics, customer service, quality, and supply chain management
• Ability to clearly communicate and present status, action, recommendations, and other technical information at all levels
• Ability to build strong relationships with, and influence suppliers, logistics and sales personnel.
• Hold a high level of proficiency in managing last-mile logistics in regions with poor infrastructure, with expertise in African geographies preferable
• Technical knowledge of solar modules, batteries, energy storage and LEDs is a plus
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions
• Experience in implementing health, safety, environmental and quality systems
• High integrity, a strong worth ethic, and be a self-starter as well as having the ability to juggle multiple projects
• Demonstrated ability to engage and negotiate with vendors to add value to a business
• Demonstrated ability to understand business goals and recommend new approaches, policies, and procedures to effect continual improvements in business objectives
• Women are encouraged to apply

• A very attractive, performance-based, remuneration with benefits
• Plenty of opportunities to grow within the company and take management positions
• The opportunity to take part in one of West Africa’s most exciting entrepreneurial projects that has a strong commitment to outstanding customer service, user-friendly, high-quality life-changing devices and environmental sustainability
• Frequent coaching and training
• The opportunity to work closely with a young, international, tech-driven team of renewable energy enthusiasts

How to Apply

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