Country Supply Chain Manager

COUNTRY SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGER

Africa Global Logistics Malawi Limited (formerly known as Bollore Transport & Logistics Malawi Limited), is a subsidiary of a multinational corporation MSC. Africa Global Logistics is a leading Freight Forwarding and Logistics company in the country. The Group is one of the leading integrated logistics network operators in Africa with concessions in ports and railways. In Malawi we operate the entire logistics service range from international freight forwarding to warehousing and distribution management.

This position is tenable at our Kanengo office in Lilongwe. The ideal candidates must have a Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management, logistics, or its equivalent. They should also have not less than ten years’ post-qualification experience in supply chain management at a senior management level preferably in a multinational corporation. Applicants with broad knowledge and experience obtained in FMCG organisations or in transport/ logistics will be preferred. Those holding an MSc in Supply Chain Management will have an added advantage.

The successful person will be reporting to the Managing Director and will be responsible for the following: –

1. Structure and manage country Supply Chain organization

• Recruit, evaluate, train and control staff of his/ her team
• Apply the Global Supply Chain strategy for the country and proposed improvement for the budget
• Manage operational reporting and implement operational KPI
• Implement country governance

2. Develop 3PL business

• Support Commercial Department in all pre-sales business including WH or Distribution business
• Manage RFP/Q: technical solution, quotation, delivery

3. Projects implementation

• Ensure the implementation of contracts, on time scheduled, within the allocated budget

4. Operate and improve running operations

• Control profitability and quality of all WH and

5. Distribution activities.

• Implement actions plan to restore profitability and / or quality of service of declined contracts.

Applicants must have the following skills: –

• Team leader/good manager
• Solution design expertise (engineering)
• Project management ability (planning, cost, quality, deadline)
• Sales capabilities: commercial on solution presentation
• Expertise in Logistics and Network optimization
• IT capabilities (WMS in particular)
• Financial stakes understanding (P&L, Benefits tracking systems)

Interested dynamic, strategy focused, innovative individuals with a passion in supply chain management should apply with a detailed CV, contact telephone numbers), e-mail address and three traceable referees not later than 15th November 2024 to:-

The Managing Director
Africa Global Logistics Malawi Limited
P.O. Box 838
BLANTYRE