• Application Deadline:
• Position: Supply Chain Manager


• Job Type Full Time


• Qualification BA/BSc/HND


• Experience 5 - 6 years


• Location Lagos


• Job Field Procurement / Store-keeping / Supply Chain 
  

Job Description

• As the Supply Chain Lead, you will be responsible for designing, monitoring and implementing the supply chain strategy to improve efficiency and cost optimization while securing high quality materials.


• You will keep track of logistics and maintain an updated inventory.


• You will also collaborate with vendors and suppliers to ensure all operations (e.g. procurements, EPC contracts, shipping, delivery) meet quality and safety standards.


• You will work closely with the Project Execution Team to ensure all engineering and operational activities.


• You will report to the Country Manager, while working closely with the Supply Chain Team in the Supporting Business Unit in Nairobi, Kenya.

Workstreams:

• Local Procurement and Logistics


• Warehouse Management


• Inventory Management


• International Procurement and customs Clearing


• Vendor Repository and Price List Management


• Contract Management


• Scheduling, Budgeting and Forecasting


• Team-Wide Interface and Support


• Management reporting

What You’ll Make Happen:

• Plan and implement the overall supply chain strategy


• Interface with the Support Business Unit Supply Chain Team


• Collaborate with project execution, operations and maintenance, Customer Service and all teams in the business unit to generate BOMs and see to procurement, as required


• Preparation and execution of RFPs and RFQs related to: Solar Equipment (including, but not limited to, PV modules, inverters, racking equipment, transformers and MV equipment, cables, etc.) in line with best practices.


• Supply Chain and Procurement document control / database management


• Issuance of purchase orders and material release orders


• Day-to-day supplier communications


• Work with finance, business development and project execution teams to determine best vendors and distributors


• Build and maintain good relationships with vendors


• Receive competitive quotations and handle negotiations with vendors


• Process importation of materials within set timelines


• Ensure cost optimization across all supply chain processes by getting the best quality at the best prices


• Ensure compliance with all government regulations on importation


• Deliver materials to required locations and/or teams within project timelines


• Engage vendors on warranty and/or refunds by implementing proper product monitoring systems within the product warranty timeframe


• Track the key supply chain KPIs


• Creation and execution of logistics plans with suppliers, contractors and transportation companies


• Suggest solutions for process improvements by identifying process bottlenecks and implementing solutions in a timely manner

Your Performance will be Evaluated based on:

• Adherence to set procurement, logistics and project schedules


• >90% current price list for major project materials


• >98% inventory and equipment tracking accuracy through monthly stock taking


• 90% critical process improvement per work year


• Updated Vendor Repository per set target on vendor management


• Cost reduction on EPC Contracts


• 0% inventory write-off rate


• Other metrics that may be set by you, your Line Manager or the Company

Qualifications

What You Already Have:

• First Degree in Business Management, Finance, Supply Chain Management or similar / relevant field


• 5 - 6 years experience working in Supply Chain


• Hands-on experience with Enterprise Resource Planning management software (such as Odoo, Netsuite, SAP MM, AP Modules, SAP Plant Maintenance, etc.)


• Excellent negotiation skills


• Workstream ownership towards top-notch performance to impact overall Company’s success


• Critical thinking and problem-solving skills


• Team player


• Good time-management skills


• Great interpersonal and communication skills


• Knowledge of warehouse and inventory control systems


• knowledge of logistics, shipping and customs clearance processes in Nigeria.