What this job is about
The Operations Team Leader is responsible for Logistics and Technical Operations at the Zonal level in a spacious Country Office. This includes the organization and management of the complete operational supply chain workflows. In particular, the Team Leader is in charge of inventory management, timely distribution of systems and components as well as responsible for ensuring adherence to the assembly, repair and refurbishment processes of Mobisol products.
Your tasks
Driving development and implementation of the team purpose, principles and values in alignment with company purpose, principles and values
Supporting Heads in effective and continuous risk management for the departments
Supporting the Heads in the planning,approving and adhering to the department budgets
Communication of all operations related tasks,updates, standards to the Zonal Logistics and Tech Ops Team
Completing assigned tasks in line with applicable policies, guidelines, processes and procedures
Organizing and facilitating regular ZonalOperations team meetings comprising of TechOps and Logistics Team members
Prepare weekly stock – sales target analysisfor the ZH to meet sales and after sales goals;communicate changes to the MH distributionOfficer for adjusting delivery schedules whererequired
Approve and supervise stock shifting(reshuffles) among the MobiShops in case ofstock shortages and/or ad-hoc salespromotions, with attention to related costs
Support country-wide (among ZHs) / intercountry(among Country Offices) stock shifting;set up and maintain relationships with externaldelivery service providers
Communicate mTawi / database (DB) releaseregarding Logistics-specific features; follow upon the implementation within the Team
Oversee, align, forecast, and improveworkshop activities and facilities. Implementdepartmental and organizational policies andprocedures to maximize output
Analyze Technical Operations ZH/NH data toensure efficient operations (e.g. RevisionCases, Revision Requests, Categories, Itemconditions and CO specific reports)
Perform 3-months cycle counts (stocktaking)for all electronical components and tools toensure the levels of stocks are trackable
Issue a 6-monthly centralized order for electronic components and tools to the Head of Tech Ops to ensure the team is equipped with all spare parts and tools
Your Qualifications
University degree in Operations Management, Electrical or Electronics Engineering or similar fields.
More than 5 years of working experience in Technical and/or Logistics Operations roles related to Mobisol Operations (solar technology, battery technology, circuitry, test equipment, solar panels)
Experience with operational improvement techniques (Kaizen and 5s, SixSigma, etc.) is a plus
Experience with testing equipment, circuitry, and assembly workflows is an added advantage
Proficient in spreadsheet and database applications and comfortable with quantitative analysis
Experience with DMS Logistics, CILT and CIPS is advantageous
Previous experience in a managerial (with functional authority) role is a plus
Very good organizational and interpersonal skills, team player with analytical capabilities
Self-starter with a passion for Mobisol´s vision to plug in the world
Fluency in the CO language and English
Your Perspective
The position offers you the chance to build and shape a global player in the off-grid energy market with strong commitment to product-quality, design, user friendliness and environmental sustainability. You will be part of an outstanding international, highly motivated team.
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