Job Vacancies at Hamilton Lloyd and Associates

Our Client
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As part of water sector reform initiatives to guarantee sustainable access to basic sanitation and basic water supply in Port Harcourt city, our client are implementing the first phase of the Port-Harcourt Water Supply and Sanitation Project with support from the African Development Bank (AfDB) and the World Bank (WB). They have therefore identified the immediate need to recruit competent and suitably qualified professionals to fill various positions within the organization."

The company has decided to start the search for an experienced Planner Engineer and the position will be based in Port Harcourt.

Job Purpose:

To ensure effective management and utilization of the company’s resources to achieve set goals and objectives. Candidate will carry out project planning activities related to the water supply and sanitation system; contribute to project budget preparation and annual work plan. He/she will provide support and expert advice to the Project Coordinator,  particularly as it relates to presenting to stakeholders, technical aspects(planning, design, construction and maintenance) of the project, including source development, treatment, storage, and supply. Candidate will also create a data base with all technical information of existing systems and facilities including detailed description and current conditions.

Core Qualifications/Experience:

• Computer literacy with proficient knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, Power Point and Internet.
• Bachelor Degree in Civil Engineering or related field in water and sanitation is required. Master of Science degree in Civil Engineer will be an advantage.
• Minimum of 5 years of recent post-qualification experience in implementing engineering infrastructure projects.
• Knowledge of and experience in procurement activities in general.
• Experience with donor funded projects is a requirement and experience with ADB or WB an advantage.

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ROLE SUMMARY:
Candidate will be competent in the management of materials planning, production planning, demand planning and procurement.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Develop and implement tactical material supply plans to meet production plans
• Compile and motivate container purchase requirements on a regular basis
• Formulate and control container ‘import’ program with Procurement and the Planning team
• Manage material changes for new product introduction/old product withdrawal and promotional changes
• Compile and manage an agreed demand forecast
• Provided statistical base for sales budget
• Analyse sales trends
• Monitor and use beer market intelligence
• Provide input regarding channel performance, what the gaps and opportunities are
• Compile and issue the  inter-depot plan
• Compile and issue daily stock and cover report
• Provide expert business analytical support
• Manage the freight budget
• Work with the new Procurement structure to achieve country goal

KEY COMPETENCIES AND ATTRIBUTES:

• Good knowledge of supply chain principles and practices
• Market knowledge
• Cost management principles
• Supplier management principles
• Measurement and forecasting principles
• Management of contract

QUALIFICATIONS / EXPERIENCE & SKILLS REQUIRED:

• Relevant B. Degree in the commercial field
• Membership of the relevant professional body
• Minimum 5 years’ experience within the supply chain field at management level