Operations Lead Full-Time

Job Description:

We are looking for an experienced Operations Lead for a renewable energy company. This position will be based in Maputo, Mozambique and all applicants must be fluent in English and Portuguese.

Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with the country’s Commercial Lead to create a highly efficient sales, delivery and distribution strategy to enable rapid growth and understanding;
• Monitor and refine the effectiveness of the country operations strategy, gathering evidence in the process to inform the commercial strategy;
• Set up and manage relationships with local consultants and local authorities for corporate and statutory compliance in country;
• Track relevant trends and business intelligence in the country market and proactively make recommendations to continually improve the company’s strategy;
• Help create a culture across the company’s that recognizes and embraces the company’s vision and values;
• Set up intelligent warehousing systems with the company’s partners throughout Mozambique to support last mile distribution of products and accessories;
• Critically assess in-country logistics options, routes, and costs to optimize supply chain efficiency of the company’s Power Systems, accessories, and service items;
• Work with the Country Lead to hire a high-performing, passionate team of like-minded individuals, committed to providing excellent customer service and operational excellence.

 Requirements:

• Advanced proficiency in enterprise resource planning tools;
• Experience with B2C distribution;
• MBA/CPA/ACCA, inventory management or logistics coursework;
• Financial management and reporting;
• Work experience in a multinational company or financial institution, preferably with operations in Africa;
• Understanding of rural BOP markets, microfinance, mobile telecom and/or renewable energy industries in Africa;
• Experience with inventory management and logistics;
• Outstanding written and verbal communication skills in English;
• Experience managing budgets;
• Ability to manage a multicultural team.