Project Leader, Logistics/Supply Chain Improvement Projects at Adexen

Job Reference: 1254
Location: Lagos
Industry: Industry & Manufacturing

Job Description

• The main responsibility of the Project Leader - Supply Chain improvement projects is to drive continuous improvement projects in Supply Chain in order to ensure the short and long-term success of the key supply chain functions including Planning, Customer Service and Logistic Functions
• Determine objectives/benefits, costs and investments and road map of the projects and validate the projects with BU management
• Plan and execute the projects (including resources acquisition) from beginning to end
• Lead high impact process improvement teams and utilise Lean Six Sigma and other structured analysis to transform processes and organisations and deliver significant value to the company.
• Monitor total supply chain costs & OTIFIC, search for service innovation and cross-functional process improvements
• Identify and deliver best practices within BU.
• Drive culture change - Drive fact-based decision making and alignment throughout the department and entire organisation.

Expectations

• Minimum of B.Sc or B.A. Degree
• 10 years Experience in SC operation or business continuous improvement related activities
• Prior experience in project management and client management is a plus
• Lean Six Sigma background desired. Not mandatory.
• Process oriented
• Strong quantitative, analytical skills
• Facilitation and Presentation skills
• Proficient in MS Office applications including Word, PowerPoint, and Excel (ability to create formulas and to analyse data is required)
• Good knowledge of supply chain processes and organisations, and methodologies of continuous improvement
• Capability to drive the organisation's safety standards within logistics and transportation activities.
• People Management
• Relationship capabilities, communication skills including with senior management
• Pragmatism
• Proven ability to drive Change (change management)
• External and Internal customers oriented
• Presence - compelling, focused, inspirational, energised
• Ability to plan and schedule tasks for self and others - organisational skills
• Highly motivated team player with the ability to work with minimal supervision
• Creative and innovative thinking
• Problem-solving skills
• Results oriented
• Driving for excellence
• Ability to speak French is an added advantage