Supply Chain Manager at PowerGen Renewable Energy

Job Description

• As the Supply Chain Lead, you will be responsible for designing, monitoring and implementing the supply chain strategy to improve efficiency and cost optimization while securing high quality materials.
• You will keep track of logistics and maintain an updated inventory.
• You will also collaborate with vendors and suppliers to ensure all operations (e.g. procurements, EPC contracts, shipping, delivery) meet quality and safety standards.
• You will work closely with the Project Execution Team to ensure all engineering and operational activities.
• You will report to the Country Manager, while working closely with the Supply Chain Team in the Supporting Business Unit in Nairobi, Kenya.

Workstreams:

• Local Procurement and Logistics
• Warehouse Management
• Inventory Management
• International Procurement and customs Clearing
• Vendor Repository and Price List Management
• Contract Management
• Scheduling, Budgeting and Forecasting
• Team-Wide Interface and Support
• Management reporting

What You’ll Make Happen:

• Plan and implement the overall supply chain strategy
• Interface with the Support Business Unit Supply Chain Team
• Collaborate with project execution, operations and maintenance, Customer Service and all teams in the business unit to generate BOMs and see to procurement, as required
• Preparation and execution of RFPs and RFQs related to: Solar Equipment (including, but not limited to, PV modules, inverters, racking equipment, transformers and MV equipment, cables, etc.) in line with best practices.
• Supply Chain and Procurement document control / database management
• Issuance of purchase orders and material release orders
• Day-to-day supplier communications
• Work with finance, business development and project execution teams to determine best vendors and distributors
• Build and maintain good relationships with vendors
• Receive competitive quotations and handle negotiations with vendors
• Process importation of materials within set timelines
• Ensure cost optimization across all supply chain processes by getting the best quality at the best prices
• Ensure compliance with all government regulations on importation
• Deliver materials to required locations and/or teams within project timelines
• Engage vendors on warranty and/or refunds by implementing proper product monitoring systems within the product warranty timeframe
• Track the key supply chain KPIs
• Creation and execution of logistics plans with suppliers, contractors and transportation companies
• Suggest solutions for process improvements by identifying process bottlenecks and implementing solutions in a timely manner

Your Performance will be Evaluated based on:

• Adherence to set procurement, logistics and project schedules
• >90% current price list for major project materials
• >98% inventory and equipment tracking accuracy through monthly stock taking
• 90% critical process improvement per work year
• Updated Vendor Repository per set target on vendor management
• Cost reduction on EPC Contracts
• 0% inventory write-off rate
• Other metrics that may be set by you, your Line Manager or the Company

Qualifications
What You Already Have:

• First Degree in Business Management, Finance, Supply Chain Management or similar / relevant field
• 5 - 6 years experience working in Supply Chain
• Hands-on experience with Enterprise Resource Planning management software (such as Odoo, Netsuite, SAP MM, AP Modules, SAP Plant Maintenance, etc.)
• Excellent negotiation skills
• Workstream ownership towards top-notch performance to impact overall Company’s success
• Critical thinking and problem-solving skills
• Team player
• Good time-management skills
• Great interpersonal and communication skills
• Knowledge of warehouse and inventory control systems
• knowledge of logistics, shipping and customs clearance processes in Nigeria.