Head of Supply Chain at Daystar Power Energy Solution

Description

• Daystar Power Group is looking to engage a competent and experienced Head of Supply Chain, who will lead efforts of all supply chain functions including materials planning, procurement, inbound and out-bound logistics management, inventory and warehouse management, whilst ensuring internal and external customer’s requirements and expectations are met from end to end in each of the supply chain process.
• We are seeking hard working, motivated, and well-organized individuals with a focus on continuous improvement to exceed expectations.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage daily operations across functions to ensure a dependable and efficient supply chain.
• Collaborate with functional stakeholders to mitigate long term supplier constraints.
• Approach daily problem solving and continuous improvement opportunities strategically and tactically to achieve performance targets.
• Address supply chain failures promptly to ensure operations stability; escalate as appropriate.
• Prepare and manage an annual operating plan including expense resources, and capital.
• Manage end-to-end purchasing strategies & processes that capitalize on savings and risk mitigation opportunities for the business.
• Builds strong supplier relationships and encourages a high level of supplier collaboration and delivery.
• Carrier Management - Evaluates carrier performance through consistent monitoring of on time pick up, transit time and on time delivery measures to ensure fulfilment by published schedule and rated cost.
• Warehouse Operations - Utilizes warehousing tools, systems, and methodologies to meet defined metrics for inbound and outbound operations of a warehouse.
• Apply knowledge of relevant trade regulations to DPS processes and systems to minimize trade risks and costs.
• Manage complexity - Making sense of complex, high quantity and sometimes contradictory information to effectively solve problems.
• Optimize work processes - Knowing the most effective and efficient processes to get things done, with a focus on continuous improvement.
• Transport Mode Selection - Evaluates and selects appropriate transportation mode and equipment type through shipment volume analysis against business requirements to provide optimal shipping method (balance cost, quality and time).
• Standardizing disaggregation and forecasting processes and procedures by establishing collaborative business partner relationships.
• Manage and coordinate movement and travel of employees within Nigeria.

Requirements

• Education: Minimum of a bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Management, or its equivalent with additional professional qualifications in Supply Chain Management.
• Experience: 10 years Supply Chain experience with at least 3 years active Supply Chain operations leadership role.
• Language Proficiency: English (with good communication skills and accurate reporting skills).

Character:

• Proactive self-starter and pays attention to details.
• Self-motivated and demonstrate a sense of ownership with high level of commitment and the ability to thrive under pressure.
• Passionate leader with excellent team leadership skills.
• Highly organized with ability to manage multiple projects in parallel and prioritize competing demands, passion for renewable energy.

Competency and Skills Requirement:

• Ability to Instil trust - Gaining the confidence and trust of others through honesty, integrity, and authenticity.
• Accountability - Holding self and others accountable to meet commitments.
• Supplier Contract Development & Supplier Relationship Management & Risk Management Intellectual Property Management and Purchasing Ethics.
• Must demonstrate proficiency with Microsoft Office (Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint in particular) and ERP platforms.

Others:

• Client focus: the ability to identify, meet and sometimes exceed the needs and expectations of (external or internal) clients, resulting in (long-term) client satisfaction
• Agility: the ability to be flexible, responsive, adaptive, and show initiative in times of change, uncertainty and business opportunity.

Benefits

• Opportunity to work in a forward-looking, innovative company, with international group of colleagues.
• Unlimited career opportunities - depending on achievements and personal development.
• A competitive salary and benefits package with long term prospect in a fast-growing company.