Specialist, Diesel Operations & Logistics at IHS Towers

Job Purpose

Assist the Manager, Diesel Operations & Logistics in ensuring effective and efficient diesel refueling and generating timely diesel supply reports. 

Key Roles & Responsibilities

• Coordinate daily and ongoing logistics related to diesel loading per assigned region(s). 
• Maintain contact with haulage vendors and/ or Site-Build Contractors (SBCs) to ensure diesel delivery is carried out and achieved on time as per allocation file. 
• Send list of trucks scheduled for loading to depots on time. 
• Accurately analyze and monitor monthly SBC allocation, ensuring loading is in accordance with the latest review/ file. 
• Build and update the tracker for analyzing, monitoring and maintaining daily stock. 
• Deliver monthly stock costing and management reports as required. 
• Send Requests for Quotation (RFQs) to vendors for end-to-end/ non-truckable diesel supplies. 
• Batch waybills to purchase orders (POs) for accurate invoicing. 
• Ensure zero stock loss. 
• Ensure zero outstanding invoices within 24 hours of receipt. 
• Achieve 100% data integrity for all reports. 
• Collate and report daily depot prices across regions. 
• Track, rate and report diesel haulage vendors’ performance for the attention of the Manager, Diesel Operations & Logistics. 
• Collate and report major field incidences per supply cycle. 
• Ensure all stand-by truck requests from assigned regions are actioned and made available within stipulated Service Level Agreements (SLAs). 
• Perform other tasks and duties as assigned by the Manager, Diesel Operations & Logistics. 

Functional: 

• Logistics Management 
• Expediting 
• Problem Solving 
• Procurement Processes 
• Supplier Management 
• Invoicing 
• Data Analysis & Reporting 
• Market & Supply Chain Management 
• Negotiation Skills 
• Stakeholder Relationships 
• Use of MS Office Tools 

Behavioural: 

• Collaboration & Teamwork 

Qualifications & Experience Required

• Bachelor’s degree in any relevant discipline. Relevant advanced Master’s or professional certification will be an asset. 
• +5-7 years’ experience in supply chain roles involving sourcing, negotiations, vendor management, expediting deliveries and demand planning. 

Organizational Competencies

• Customer Focus - People demonstrating this competency understand & exceed our customers’ needs. They develop trusted, reliable & collaborative relationships. They are consistently operating to the highest standards of service & delivery.
• Innovation - People demonstrating this competency constantly seek new & improved ways to deliver our products & services. They champion engineering & skills development, and work to create a collaborative and supportive operating environment.
• Integrity - People demonstrating this competency are open & honest in everything they do. They support financially & environmentally sustainable growth. They make socially responsible decisions and treat their stakeholders with respect.
• Be Bold - People demonstrating this competency are thorough in analyses & decision-making. They are courageous in expanding existing markets & developing new ones. They confidently pursue appropriate financial returns and are forward-thinking and ambitious.
• Sustainability- People demonstrating this competency are constantly seeking to create positive impact in the communities we serve.