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About the Job

• To facilitate co-processing of alternative fuels and raw materials (AFRs). Ensure achievement of thermal energy cost reduction by defining and implementing programs for optimizing and increasing the use of AFRs co-processing units (cement plants). Contribute to increase the use of AFRs by developing methods to address operational challenges in terms of process, quality and environment.
• This also includes the follow through with reports, meetings, action closure through cordial relationship with Plant Manager, Performance Manager, Supporting Managers, H&S Manager, Training & Learning, Commercial and Legal, Geocycle etc.

What you'll be doing

• Demonstrates a commitment to communicating, improving and adhering to safety policies in the work place and promotes the philosophy of sustainable development aligned with Holcim objectives and values
• Prepare and coordinate the weekly, monthly meeting to follow up the Alternative Fuel (availability?), ensuring that the monthly budget for Alternative Fuel consumption is achieved
• Prepare and coordinate the annual elaboration of Alternative Fuel road map while keeping track of actions for Alternative Fuel.
• Benchmark co-processing cost & KPIs, support target setting process and challenge cement operation in the area of AFR utilization
• Define and implement operational performance assessments and process improvements in the field of co-processing and support on – site co-processing operations
• Register the actions generated on the ‘action log tracker’ for important audits, visits, projects, meetings in relation with stakeholders related with Alternative Fuel as Geocycle.
• Support Geocycle team in Alternative fuel related CAPEX in definition and prioritization of projects for optimizing and steady increase of Alternative fuel consumption
• Manage OPEX/CAPEX related to AFR plant operations.
• Ensure all potential process and quality issues related to clinker production are considered in the global fuel mix (Alternative fuel & raw materials)
• Determine and Maintain (with the support of Geocycle) the required inventory level of all Alternative Fuel materials and industrial waste to ensure continuous and sustainable Alternative fuel injection
• Leader/champion of the continuous improvement plan through innovation, improvement projects, ideas generation etc. (Is this for AF/TSR or all of plant improvement?)
• Maintain and further improve the health, safety and environmental aspects within the remit of this role and actively participate with the development of the health and safety culture on site.
• Monitor and optimize process parameters in terms of recycling waste materials from the quarry to the cement milling.
• Explore ways of efficiently managing the consumption of industrial wastes coming to the plant and liaise with key managers for successful consumption
• Liaise with the Process manager) to optimize fuel mix and usage (traditional and waste-derived fuel) through results obtained from fuel analysis and obtain the most appropriate mix which favors environment, clinker quality and costs.
• Lead daily reviews to manage the % Alternative Fuel targets.
• Lead the Alternative Fuel meetings to achieve significant improvements in % Alternative Fuel consumption.
• Work closely with the Maintenance department to share knowledge and expertise that will help to improve the plant % Alternative Fuel
• Lead the performance and development of the staff within the department.
• Liaise with the Quality Manager to support and run trials to define appropriate process parameters for the production using Alternative Fuel, especially the new Alternative Fuel.
• Liaise closely with the Environmental Co-Ordinator to ensure process compliance with regulation and support the relationship with the regulatory Agencies.
• Support implementation of ISO 14001:2015 EMS and ISO 9001:2015 QMS in the department
• Ensure continuous follow up with production and process parameters that will allow for steady plant operation despite the fuel mix being utilized.
• Support to carry out other activities as may be required by management from time to time. (Co processing is already process related.)

Who you'll be working with

• Reports to Process Manager:

Context and Stakes:

• Plant Context: effective and efficient running of the Operations Plan to achieve the set objectives of the plant in terms of Volume, Quality, Safety, Environment, Inventory and Cost

What we are looking for

• Degree in Chemical Engineering or any other relevant degree with a certification in NEBOSH.
• Minimum of five (5) years process engineering within the cement industry desirable. An in-depth knowledge of processes: quarry, raw meal preparation, burning, air flows combustion, grinding.
• Strong Excel and MS Office proficiency (including good knowledge of PowerPoint).
• Good knowledge SAP and SAP FC is a plus.
• Good knowledge raw material chemistry, cement manufacturing process.
• Good knowledge of quality management systems (ISO 9002).
• Good planning skills. Minimum of five years process engineering experience within cement industry desirable.
• Good knowledge of laboratory equipment and methods.
• Good process knowledge of kilns, mills, separators and similar equipment. Ideally have experience in undertaking process audits.
• Good knowledge about AF, Alternative cementitious materials
• Knowledge of AF equipment, the process of AF production, characteristics, etc.

Behavioral competence:

• Ability to work effectively under time pressure, in a demanding environment, while maintaining the highest professional standards
• Ability to self-organize, prioritize tasks, take initiatives, and make recommendations while engaging with Senior Leaders.
• Good interpersonal relationship, result oriented, safety awareness and competencies to assure safe working environment for self, the department and the Plant team. Competent IT Skills, MS Office, Google Mail and other technical related systems.

Leadership and managerial abilities:

• Build informal networks across functions to ensure smooth flow inputs for own deliverables.
• Top presentation skills to be able to convey clear and synthetic messages (verbally or on paper).
• Team leadership skill. Good aptitude for organization and communication.
• Result oriented with high decision-making capacity/self-confidence.
• High level of initiative and anticipative.
• Excellent interpersonal skills to lead, motivate and support functional and cross-functional teams.
• Attention to detail.
• Self-motivated and results orientated. Innovative and creative thinking and resourcefulness.
• Ability to manage projects successfully.
• Commitment to development of self and others.
• Ability to manage time and priorities in an effective and efficient manner.

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About the Role

• This job holder is responsible for driving the continuous improvement in the demand planning and forecasting processes across the regions and strengthen the capability of the demand planning community to deliver standards of excellence through standardized ways of working, processes, templates and data analysis.
• S/He will also coordinate the Commercial Insights workstream to unlock category insights and drive continuous development throughout all trade channels and Consumer segments; supports the Pricing & Margin Manager in competitive insights relating to sales and value chain prices.
• S/He is also expected to assess the Demand Reporting (forecast and Actual) vs. standard metrics to underscore LAP's core ambition of value generation and growth.

What you'll be doing

• Lead the Commercial Demand Planning process and maintain a consistently strong S&OP Compliance amongst all Commercial stakeholders
• Liaises with the Production and Logistics planning team to achieve a seamless and efficient end to end S&OP
• Single Point of Contact for all data analysis relating to the cement supply/capacities, Demand Planning and Cement Industry Insights including obtaining access to all Commercial & Market Information.
• Manage and leverage the demand planning tools (DPT) and systems across the business to create and review statistical and promo forecast by gathering, analysing and validating the data.
• Measure, analyse and communicate the key metrics and monitor adherence with the respective stakeholders.
• Ensures demand forecast is shared with the right details and timing internally with the supply chain partners with the assumptions, risks and opportunities.
• Prepares KPIs reviews (weekly, monthly), identify gaps and support the markets with root cause analysis and actions to fix.
• Drives >95% Sales forecast Accuracy Lag1 and ≥80% Lag3 to deliver value generation and volume growth ambitions vs. key business metrics
• Supports the Pricing and Margin Manager to develop insights and reports.
• Supports the Pricing Manager with operational data and insights to develop contexts into the monthly PCOMM meetings.
• Supports topline commercial managers with data and insights to drive strategic plans
• Contributes to strategy development across units
• Full participation/contribution into the annual Budget/MTP process
• Supports the Field Sales Team with required analysis to improve insight generation from Market Updates and Market Visit Reports
• Collaborates with other Commercial functions, Logistics and Industrial Planning and Commercial Data Teams to improve Commercial deliverables into the S&OP Process.
• Makes recommendations to improve the demand planning and S&OP processes.

Who you'll be working with 

Direct People Relationships:

• Commercial Performance & Planning Manager, RTM&D Manager, Customer Channel Managers, Brand Manager, Head of Sales (x4), Head of Key Account, 
• CRMs/Regional Managers, Commercial Excellence Manager, Pricing & Margin Manager, Country Head of Sales, Head of Marketing, Commercial Data Analyst, Head of Customer Service

Indirect People Relationships:

• Commercial Finance Controller, Logistics and Industrial Planning Managers,  Logistics & Industrial Data Analysts, SOPs, 3rd Party Sales Agents, Customer Service Teams, etc

What we are loking for

• 5 – 7 years’ experience in Sales & Marketing with about 3years in Analytical and Data management role
• Multi-sector and or multi industry experience will be added advantage.
• Prior Data Analysis Experience.
• Understands what’s behind automation and entailed in building and reporting aspects of analytics.
• LOGON, QLIKVIEW, SAP and other ERP reports for generating Insights.
• Knowledge of managing data from multiple sources, build dashboards and report to various levels (strategic, tactical & operational).
• Good story-telling capabilities.
• Sound knowledge of market dynamics, Consumer, Product and Competition.
• Expertise with Excel, and PowerPoint
• Financial acumen

Technical Competencies:

• Strong analytic and critical thinking skills
• Exceptional written, oral, and presentation communication abilities
• Expertise with Excel, and PowerPoint
• Sound knowledge of market dynamics, consumer, product, and competition.
• Be attentive to details.
• Exceptional problem-solving skills
• Strong statistical and quantitative analysis skill