Regional Distribution Manager – West Africa

Mines Et Carrières (Hors Pétrole Et Gaz)

Nombre de postes vacants

1

Type d'emploi

À temps plein

Responsabilités

Duties

• Manage and coordinate of all imports and exports into and across West Africa including securing

all permits associated

• Ensure safe movement of products, including development of carrier/s safety standards in line

with best practices and Safe, Security & Quality procedures in the Company

• Ensure that our inventory is appropriately accounted for in all storage locations through monthly

perpetual counts.

• To ensure that all our infrastructure in the form of warehouses and magazines meet the minimum

standards required by the Company

• Ensure that the Company complies with legislative requirements in each country we operate

• Ensure the computation and monitoring of landed costs (accuracy and timeous turnaround being

a key output)

• Plan, organise and coordinate the supply, storage and distribution of products and services

produced or distributed by the Company

• Prepare and implement plans to maintain required stock levels at minimum cost

• Operate recording systems to track all movements of supplies and finished products across West

Africa

• Liaise with other functions and customers to ensure timely delivery products

• Develop strategic initiatives, by analysing logistic problems and producing new solutions to

address them

• Responsible for developing and meeting budgets defined

• Responsible for all levels of the distribution team development and create a work environment

focused on positive reinforcement through clear accountabilities

• Ensure compliance with regulations for services delivered to specific customers

• Overcome problems of stock visibility and traceability, improve picking accuracy, avoid losses

made through non-deliveries, wrong deliveries, returns and service level fines

• Manage the relationships and execution of contracts for carriers

• Integrate critical management tools including reporting, analytics and dashboards

• Support delivery of Regional Supply Chain Strategy operations and processes

• Execute the monthly and weekly distribution plans working with Manufacturing teams,

downstream businesses, and third parties

• Help coordinate market intelligence and knowledge to establish industry-leading practices for

safety improvements

• Work with team to find improved efficiency and productivity of warehouse operations

• Perform metrics reporting and data analysis tasks to identify issues and opportunities for process

improvements

• Conduct periodic audits for logistics activities, such as storage, distribution, or transportation

• Proactively resolve problems concerning transportation, logistics systems, imports and exports,

and customer issues.

• Ensure carrier compliance with company policies and procedures for product transit or delivery

• Direct distribution center operation to ensure achievement of cost, productivity, accuracy and

timeliness objectives.

• Support managerial planning and commercial decision-making tasks by providing appropriate

distribution/shipping information and undertaking related distribution administration.

• Assist in the preparation of tenders and budgets and budgetary control

Exigences scolaires

Master in Logistics

Expérience requise

• Minimum 10 years experience in a manufacturing, mining or FMCG environment

• Must have experience in distribution and supply chain management

Exigences supplémentaires

• Firm grasp of supply chain, inventory, distribution, business, and management principles

• Distribution requirements planning and inventory management

• Exceptional organizational and analytical skills

Other skills (languages, IT, other technical knowledges):

• Proficient in English and French (both mandatory)

• Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Powerpoint, Access)

• Previous experience in Oracle would be advantageous

• Ability to work efficiently under pressure

• Ability to learn quickly

• Reliable and trustworthy

• Spontaneous and good communication skills

• Self starter and energetic

• Innovative – must think out of the box

• Teamwork and team spirit

• Must be willing to share knowledge

• Must be willing to travel within and outside West Africa

• Execution, planning, scheduling control

• Working knowledge of logistics and inventory software

• Transportation, shipping and warehouse management

Rémunération et autres avantages

Competitive salary based on expertise

Lieu de travail

Abidjan, Abidjan,