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We use technology to solve logistics problems and connect businesses and individuals to easy, fast and cost-effective logistics services. Our solution is a one-stop platform for all procurement, warehousing, distribution, inventory management, last-mile haulage & delivery, and fulfillment needs.
Reports to: CEO
Objective: As the Manager of supply and partnership, you will develop and maintain a network of partners across all business divisions (warehousing, haulage and delivery). Rendas MO depends on working with partners who have the resources so that we can serve a diverse category of client. As the manager of supply and partnership, the goal of your role is to ensure adequate availability of supply always.
Responsibilities and Duties
Lead Renda’s supply and partnership team
Create and manage a database of logistics partners and act as the lead point of contact for internal and external communications with partners.
Provide leadership and guidance to the supply team in order to expand Renda’s supply database
Develop strategies to source for needed partners in the shortest possible time
Identify, build relationship with and manage Renda supply partners (dispatch riders, logistics companies, car, bus and van owners, trucking partners and warehousing partners)
Provide timely, relevant and actionable management reporting for supplier performance, open issues and potential constraints
Monitors and analyze partner performance
Partake in performance appraisal of team members alongside the human resource department
Specific Skills and Characteristics
Interpersonal skills: The ability to relate with and coordinate a variety of people to achieve a common goal
Relationship management skill: Renda thrives on having a network of partners, a successful head of supply and partnership must be able to develop and manage the relationship with the various classes of partners that Renda needs to operate.
Proactive: The head of supply and partnership must be proactive to minimize the negative effects of unforeseen issues as regards the various partners that will be working with Renda
Fast thinker & Creative: The Manager of Supply and partnership needs to be fast when acting and be able to come up with creative solutions on their feet, when unplanned situations arise.
Negotiation skills: The manager of supply and partnership will be responsible for negotiating rates with vendors before communicating rates with the client, the manager must have strong negotiation skills to ensure that all parties complete each deal profitably.
REQUIREMENTS
Minimum of a 2.1, B.sc in transport management or related field
Minimum of 6 years of experience in as a Logistics coordinator
Have strong negotiation skills
Applicants should send CVs to hr@renda.co using the job title as subject of the mail
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