Senior Operations Associate

• Demonstrate practical ability to handle huge chunks of data analysis using Vlookup, Pivot tables, and advance excel formula, and reporting.
  
• Inventory reporting, Planning and Forecasting
  
• Independently think through operational processes and design sustainable solutions Warehouse and Inventory Management
  
• Implement and oversee the management of warehouse and stock points - ensuring stocks are managed through inventory management best practices.
  
• Monitoring the inventory needs while coordinating with the sales team and escalating to relevant teams as needed in order to meet business needs and timelines.
  

• ERP system transactions
  
• Maintain an up to date approved vendors database
  
• Establishing and management of supplier relationships
  
• Handle end to end procurement processes
  
• Cash flow forecasting
  

• Establishing and management of 3PL relationships such as but not limited to clearing and forwarding agents, warehousing agents, local distribution agents.
  
• System transactions for all in/outbound logistics.
  
• Any other duties as assigned by your supervisor.
  

Requirements

• Has a degree qualification from a recognized institution preferably in Supply Chain Management, Operations Management, Procurement and Logistics
  
• Ability to multi-task and address competing priorities
  
• Has 3+ years of experience in Supply Chain Management and Operations
  
• Goal-oriented and organized team player
  
• Proficient computer skills, including Microsoft Office Suite (Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, Google sheets and Excel)
  
• Proven experience of working with an ERP system
  
• Demonstrates knowledge of the relevant legislation pertaining to the region
  
• Is knowledgeable about import/export, transport routes, inventory management, warehousing and distribution networks.
  
• Has experience in business planning, procurement, warehouse, retail management and last mile distribution management.
  
• Demonstrates humility
  
• Is passionate about working with rural, off-grid consumers and resolving their issues.
  
• Is driven by the social mission to provide energy to consumers and employment to rural communities.
  
• Very good interpersonal/collaboration skills; able to build and maintain effective relationships with colleagues, members and external partners,
  
• Should be a value driven individual
  
• Excellent verbal & written communication skills
  
• Ability to work remotely under minimal supervision