Position Advertisement: Supply Chain Manager
Contract period: 1 year
renewable
renewable
Contract start: As soon as
possible
possible
Contract type: Full time
or Part time
or Part time
Location: Kigali
Company overview
Great Lakes Energy is a solar energy company which
provides clients in Rwandan with high quality solar energy installations and
solar consumer products. Founded in 2005, GLE has designed and installed solar
energy systems, electricity backup systems and other energy solutions to
private
clients, NGOs and social infrastructure. Our main focus is solar energy for
health infrastructure.
The Position
GLE is looking for an experienced Supply Chain
Manager who will manage our up-stream and down-stream supply chain, as well as
assist in general operations management.
Manager who will manage our up-stream and down-stream supply chain, as well as
assist in general operations management.
The Activities
- Manage all incoming and outgoing logistics
- Manage company procurement
- Manage and further develop inventory related
systems - Manage inventory and stocking strategies
- Manage purchasing
- Ensure logistics and inventory systems are
optimized for economic efficiency - Prepare and manage budgets related to
logistics - Report to management on logistics related
budgets - Assist with bookkeeping tasks, including
acting as cashier on occasion - Assist with management of company operations
- Ensure suppliers are paid
- Office/facility management
- Assist with operations planning and project
scheduling - Assist with internal file system upkeep
- Assist with development and maintenance of
operations related control systems
The applicant must have the following traits:
- Be a fast learner.
- Enjoy working in a fast paced environment.
- Have strong team working skills and excellent
communication skills. - We are a small team so you must be willing to
engage in a wide range of activities.
Qualifications
- Desired, Degree in any of the following areas:
o Degree in Supply Chain Management
o Degree in Business Administration
o Or similar Degree
o Supply Chain or Logistics related certifications
o Degree in Business Administration
o Or similar Degree
o Supply Chain or Logistics related certifications
- Desired: Project Management experience
- Required
o Experience in supply chain management
o Experience with logistics
o Experience with customs procedures
o Experience with budgets
o Professional communication skills
o Proficiency with Microsoft Office, especially MS Excel
o Experience with logistics
o Experience with customs procedures
o Experience with budgets
o Professional communication skills
o Proficiency with Microsoft Office, especially MS Excel
- Languages
o Required: Fluent English
o Required: Kinyarwanda
o Required: Kinyarwanda
How to Apply
Email your CV and application letter to
jobs@energyforafrica.com. Please do not attach other documents.
jobs@energyforafrica.com. Please do not attach other documents.
Application deadline: 15 February 2013