Supply Chain Manager at RP Global / Westa.solar

At Westa.Solar, we design, install, finance, and maintain rooftop and ground-mounted solar projects for Commercial and Industrial clients in West Africa. Our goal is to ensure cost-saving while increasing energy reliability and reducing the environmental impacts of your operations. We provide finance to make solar competitive with grid and diesel costs.  We manage the design, installation and maintenance to eliminate complexity and risks. We use Tier 1 components to ensure high-quality and long-lasting installations.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Supply Chain Manager

Location: Abuja or Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time

Description

• This role is responsible for overseeing and managing the company's overall supply chain and logistics strategy and operations in order to optimize the process efficiently and productively. He/She plays a crucial role in developing and maintaining good relationships with international and local vendors and distributors.
• Tasks in this role will expose the employee to processes and activities within a fast- paced, fast-growing, solar development company. A keen interest in Renewable Energy is required.

Duties and Responsibilities
You will be a proactive and integral member of the development team, carrying out the following:

• Plan and implement the overall supply chain strategy according to the development schedule.
• Collaborate with the Technical Team on procurement needs.
• Identify process bottlenecks; develop and implement solutions for improvement.
• Ensure seamless engagement with Nigerian Customs for clearing and forwarding of imports.
• Finetune Vendor selection process and ensure the company enjoys best value for money from OEMs, designated distributors and logistics service providers.
• Maintain records of sales and shipping documents.
• Ensure supply chain processes meet legal requirements and company’s standards.
• Coordinate international and local equipment logistics from sales origination to final delivery; ensure smooth running of delivery activities.

Key Performance Indicators:

• As aligned with Line Manager

Requirements
Education, Knowledge, Skills and Experience:

• B. Eng./ B.Sc / HND. in a relevant field
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in similar role
• Excellent knowledge of supply chain processes, especially with respect to the Nigerian market
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Creative problem-solving
• A strategic and analytical mind
• Persistence and attention to detail in pursuit of objectives; excellent numeracy and logical reasoning
• Ability to work efficiently with little to no supervision
• Excellent abilities in the use of Microsoft Office tools.

Benefits

• Competitive Salary
• Comfortable and Motivating Work Environment
• Growth and Development through company-sponsored trainings
• Health Insurance, Statutory pension and tax contributions
• All necessary work tools are provided.

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online