General Manager Supply Chain

Job Description : GM SCM ZAMBIA FOR ENERGY 15+ years experience 1. Proactively lead the Supply Chain Management vertical. 2. Shall be responsible for the procurement of Raw biomass from the agricultural hubs. 3. Liaise with the vendors, client and local government authorities. 4. Ensuring adequate aggregation of biomass for all briquetting plants by forecasting, planning and procurement. Key Responsibility Areas (KRA) • Scouting for Biomass and suitable land parcels for aggregation, engaging farmers, landowners. • Visiting Briquetting/Pelleting Plants, gathering BI regarding Biomass consumers in the area of responsibility. • Maintain, record and liaison with Government authorities for plant related compliances and pollution approval, Water and electricity bill payments etc. • Reporting to management regarding sourcing of biomass, availability of biomass, production, and daily dispatches. • Ensure proper records of inward of biomass and outward of Briquette. • Optimum utilization of resources at plant and update progress of work assigned by management. • Allocation of space, storage and utilization of biomass as per grading and safety in case of fire or emergency. • Preparation of Biomass sourcing calendar. • Planning, Execution & Monitor all procurement & Production related activity. • Locating clients to sell biomass briquettes. • Capture and interpret customer data from a range of sources and communicate these findings across departments. • Lead on customer propensity analysis and leverage this intelligence to improve marketing strategy. • Manage data quality and ensure actionable uses organization-wide. • Provide expert advice on the best analytical tools and software. • Develop a strategic data transformation plan and communicate this framework to relevant stakeholders. • Plan, organize, direct, and run optimum day-to-day SCM operations. • Develop and drive continuous improvement initiatives. • Participate in various activities related to safety, quality, productivity, innovation, people management, HR and other delivery. • SCM planning & Prepare budgets. • Ensure smooth daily operations. • Adhere to company's rules and regulations. • Stay up to date with latest production trends, best practices and technology. • Ensure secrecy of database, technological initiatives and business plans of the Company. • Monitor HSSE / EHS standards of Plant / Project Site in consultation with CTO. • Any task assigned by MD and CTO.

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