Supply Chain Manager at BURN Nigeria

BURN is the largest vertically integrated modern cookstove company in the world, providing world-class R&D, manufacturing, and carbon offset projects from our HQ in Kenya and across 10 countries in Africa. We are working to create a world where cooking positively impacts all life on earth by producing the world’s most efficient biomass, liquid fuel, and electric cookstoves. Our team of 900 people - 51% of whom are women - is on track to produce and sell over 150,000 stoves per month in 2022 at our solar-powered facility in Kenya.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Supply Chain Manager - Nigeria

Location: Lagos, Nigeria
Employment Type: Full Time
Category: Manager / Supervisor

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Inbound Logistics – organizing export with foreign suppliers and liaising with freight forwarders and regulatory agencies.
• Monitor all inbound cargo until received in the factory.
• Vendor relations (including contract manufacturers)
• Supply & Demand Forecasting – work with the management team to determine ordering needs, lead times, etc.
• Outbound Logistics – work with freight forwarders and pertinent government regulatory agencies for correct documentation and processes are adhered to for any exports from our company.
• Coordinate strategic sourcing, planning, and logistics activities for the business.
• Maintain material resources planning and logistics activities for the business.
• Facilitate activities with departments in the clarification and development of clear and concise specifications for materials, products, equipment, and services.
• Work with the R&D team to help guide new product development
• Assist in ERP implementation and training
• Work with warehouse manager on raw material control and material call-offs for replenishment
• Work with the Quality Manager to ensure the quality of our raw materials meet set standards, whether being procured in the country or in other countries
• Drive continuous improvements in the supply chain.
• Work with the central procurement team for any international procurement and feedback on quality or any raw material and equipment issues affecting production processes.
• Lead team in negotiations with vendors/carriers to gain the required service levels at a price point that enhances organizational profitability.
• Onboard local suppliers using the set criteria.
• Lead supply chain team in identifying risk mitigation requirements.
• Lead company exemption and tax reliefs for import of materials, equipment, and spares
• Facilitate organizational activities to mitigate risk
• Any other duties as assigned by your supervisor

Duties and Responsibilities

• Degree in Supply Chain, Procurement, and Logistics or related field
• Previous experience in the supply chain, procurement, or similar
• Detail oriented
• Problem solver
• Risk averse 
• Excellent communication skills
• Comfortable with Excel
• Good understanding of country laws on tax and duties and HS codes.
• Previous working experience as a Supply Chain Manager for 10 years
• Hands-on experience with supply chain management software such as preferably Microsoft Navision, SAP, Syspro, etc
• Excellent organizational and project management skills
• Sense of ownership and pride in your performance and its impact on the company’s success
• Critical thinker with problem-solving skills
• Team player
• Good time-management skills
• Great interpersonal and communication skills

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.