Supply Chain Manager Vacancy at Zola Electric Nigeria

Position Title: Supply Chain Manager.

Job Station: Lagos State.

INTRODUCTION :-

Supply Chain Manager job opportunity is available at Zola Electric for individuals who possess relevant qualification.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES :-

• Participate in strategic meetings to contribute to the development of the annual Country and Operations Strategy and Business Plan
• Source and generate new ideas to input into the Strategy and provide for strategic adjustments
• Develop implementation plan of Operations Strategy in collaboration with the team and monitor implementation therein

Warehouse / Inventory Management and Continuous Improvement:

Warehouse Management:

• Responsible for accurate inventory reporting in the whole country, including reduction of loss, damage and/or theft of inventory in forward and reverse logistics
• Oversee inventory management to ensure optimised inventory levels and safekeeping of stock, lean stock keeping in risk areas out of national warehouse
• Oversee high quality kitting of products
• Prepare all inventory at warehouse for shipment
• Monitor the provision of warehouse services provided by contractors and attend to escalations of deviations to service level agreements to ensure safe and effective stock transfers

Inventory Management:

• Coordinate with the Group Director of Logistics to ensure that stock is ordered and delivered in time to avoid stock outs of any critical parts
• Continuous Improvement
• Implement continuous improvement programs team to optimize repair quality, service levels and warranty cost
• Implement formal root cause and corrective action programs when quality issues arise in warehouse and in last mile
• Provide support to line management in the optimisation of logistics and distribution to improve costs and process efficiencies

Distribution Management:

• Coordinate / oversee distribution partners to ensure that product is distributed in a timely and cost efficient manner, satisfying customer needs
• Monitor the provision of logistics services provided by contractors and attend to escalations of deviations to service level agreements to ensure safe and effective stock transfers
• Provide input to evaluation and selection of new logistics providers including distributors, transportation route planning for last mile logistics
• Work with other teams to find new logistics solutions that fit the business needs, satisfying the customer at the least expense to the business.

Clearance / Shipment Management:

• Oversee clearing, importation and duty/tax management; closely manage any changes on tax/duty and escalate any changes
• Liaise with clearing agents to
• Ensure the timely clearance of imported goods from all ports
• Quote shipments outbound from Nigeria
• Ship inventory from Nigeria
• Work with the Group Supply Chain Logistics Officer to collect all documentation needed for import
• Where necessary, prepare packing lists for shipments leaving Nigeria

Procurement Oversight:

• Develop and maintain a Procurement Policy for use in-country
• Develop the monthly Procurement Plan in consultation with the Procurement Manager for submission and approval by the Country MD
• Monitor the implementation of the Procurement Plan ensuring that deviations are identified, and interventions determined in consultation with the relevant Department Heads
• Contribute to business improvement via strategic procurement.
• Lead negotiations of contract terms and conditions with service providers and monitor the performance of service providers
• Source any major items needed for the business, including supplier identification, quote / bid gathering, supplier evaluation, and supplier selection
• Where directed by policy, perform bids or requests for proposal for services, ensuring proper documentation of all major sourcing decisions

Health and Safety Compliance:

• Act as custodian of Health & Safety through the management of the Health, Safety, Environment and Quality Management System (HSEQMS) in compliance with regulations and legislation
• Monitor and report on incidents, identifying root cause through investigations and determining corrective actions to be put in place
• Coordinate the provision of Health & Safety training for Safety Representatives
• Monitor that the office premises comply with Health & Safety protocols (i.e. emergency exits, etc.)

People Management:

• Lead the recruitment of staff members in collaboration with Human Resources Department
• Manage the performance of direct reports, ensuring agreement of annual goals, measuring performance against agreed goals and dealing with areas of non-performance
• Lead the development of staff to ensure the team receive adequate and relevant training to support career development
• Input into the development of succession plans for the department in consultation with the MD
• Lead, coach and mentor direct reports and the team to foster personal growth and teamwork
• Manage the administration of direct reports through the approval of leave, subsistence and travel expenses
• Manage the administration of documentation to ensure availability and ease of retrieval at all times

Stakeholder Management:

• Engage with Group teams to address departmental business performance problems, identify resolutions and make the necessary adjustments to the operating business model
• Communicate regularly with the Country MD to provide the necessary updates on departmental operations
• Liaise closely with Sales team to coordinate / ensure supply
• Support the collaboration across functions to understand and resolve problems on the ground
• Support the efforts of Business Development and balance inventory between business development efforts and retail sales

Required Competencies and Skills
Technical Skills

• Strong Analytical Skills: Ability to analyse both numeric and verbal data correctly to identify critical connections and patterns to recommend appropriate actions and make tactical decisions
• Problem Solving: Ability to proactively identify and analyse problems to recommend alternative and sustainable solutions; flexibility to adapt solutions to new information
• Attention to Detail: Ability to monitor and ensure all operational processes and policies are correctly and consistently adhered to across the organization
• Familiarity with using Oracle NetSuite for inventory management
• Familiarity with G Suite tools

Action-Oriented:

• Enjoys working hard. Demonstrates energy & drive for things seen as challenging.

Interpersonal Skills:

• Build the bridge: Ability to build, embrace and repair relationships with our contractors, staff, and external stakeholders..
• Effective communication: Ability to connect with the rest of the organization proactively and effectively and using different communication platforms without holding back important information.

Communication Skills:

• Strong communication skills. Able to communicate effectively with technical and non-technical staff.

DESIRED EXPERIENCE & QUALIFICATION :-

• Bachelor’s degree in relevant fields such as Logistics, Supply Chain Management, Logistics/Transportation, Business Administration, Procurement, and with a record of strong academic performance

Relevant Experience:

• 5+ years of experience in warehousing and/or logistics
• Preferred: renewable energy, telecom, or FMCG
• 1+ year of management experience is highly preferred.

Others:

• Willingness to work a variety of hours as business demands, including late nights, weekends, and holidays
• Ambition to grow professionally and contribute to the development of the company
• Very adaptable to changes in plans; solution-oriented

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