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.
Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online
Note
- Qualified Female Candidates encouraged to Apply
- BURN does not charge a fee at any stage of the recruitment process (application, interview, meeting, processing, training, or any other fees).
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