Supply Chain Lead
Kofa
Operations
Accra, Ghana
Posted on Dec 6, 2024
As the Supply Chain Lead, you will be responsible for analyzing, planning, and implementing strategies to optimize Kofa's supply chain processes. This includes ensuring the safe, efficient, and cost-effective management of products, maintaining accountability for the product portfolio, and driving continuous improvement. You will lead a cross-functional team and work closely with stakeholders to deliver results that align with Kofa’s strategic goals.
Key Responsibilities
Strategic Supply Chain Management
- Develop and execute a supply chain strategy to enhance productivity, minimize costs, and maximize customer satisfaction.
- Lead the supply chain team in implementing best practices and tracking performance through agreed-upon Key Performance Indicators (KPIs).
- Continuously review and update supply chain processes to align with company policies, industry standards, and legal requirements.
Inventory and Procurement Management
- Design and implement an effective inventory management system, selecting the appropriate software platform to meet company needs.
- Plan, manage, and coordinate the sourcing and procurement of materials and supplies to meet business and customer demands.
- Monitor supplier performance, negotiating terms and pricing while maintaining cost-effective practices.
- Collaborate with engineering and product teams to support the setup, testing, and quality assurance of new products.
- Work with freight forwarders and transportation companies to establish optimal routes, rates, and agreements.
- Oversee the movement of goods from origin to warehouse and across Kofa’s battery network, ensuring timely and accurate tracking.
- Implement and manage logistics strategies, mitigating risks, and addressing supply chain disruptions with contingency plans.
- Act as an advisory member of the product development team, providing insights on the availability and cost of components and materials.
- Support product launches and engineering changes to ensure seamless material and production transitions.
- Collaborate with Sales & Marketing and Finance teams to forecast demand, manage budgets, and align supply chain activities with business goals.
- Predict demand and ensure proactive inventory replenishment to prevent shortages or delays.
- Develop, implement, and enforce safety protocols within the warehouse.
- Identify and mitigate supply chain risks to ensure operational continuity.
Qualifications and Skills
Education and Experience:
- Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, Logistics, or a related field; equivalent experience considered.
- A minimum of 5+ years of relevant experience in supply chain management, logistics, or operations.
Key Skills and Attributes:
- Strong leadership and supervisory abilities, with a proven ability to lead and motivate teams.
- Exceptional problem-solving and analytical skills, with a detail-oriented mindset.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and supply chain management software.
- Strong communication and negotiation skills, both written and verbal.
- Excellent time management skills with the ability to prioritize and multitask in a fast-paced environment.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience in managing complex supply chains in a [specific industry, e.g., technology, logistics, or manufacturing] environment.
- Ability to speak Mandarin/Chinese is highly advantageous.
- Knowledge of safety guidelines and regulatory compliance within a warehouse or logistics context.
About Kofa
Kofa is leading the charge in Africa's green energy transformation. We're building an intelligent battery-swapping network that's making clean, affordable power a reality for millions - from bustling city centres to remote villages. Our innovative Swap & Go stations and smart Kore2 batteries are rewriting the rules of energy access across the continent.
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