Africa Lubes Logistics Co-ordinator at Vivo Energy

The role sits within the Central Distribution Team.Reporting to the Africa Lubes Logistics Manager, the incumbent is responsible for supporting the Lubes logistics supply chain from source at LOBPS to OUs in Vivo Energy to achieve costs optimization / reduction, OTIF and lead time targets. Manage freight forwarders to reduce lead time to OUs, ensure accuracy of documentation and shipping. Principal Accountabilities Key Deliverables HSSE

Maintain highest quality standards and total compliance of the suppliers to the HSSE requirements. Participate to the HSSE event (safety days, Safety walk) Report potential incidents

Managing Operations and Reporting

Drive the Freight Forwarding activity within the companyDay-to-Day Operations Management from all sources to the OUs: ensure that the operations aligned with the Standard Operations Process and the Service Level agreement for each operationTrack the Open Shipments, for all marketsManaging Export / Import operations by respecting the local regulations (Inspection and documentation requirements of each country)Handle the complains and ensure building a greater customer satisfactionPrepare all needed reporting and dashboard for VE Logistics Management and consolidate at month end all operational data for KPI report, analyze performance and challenge the freight forwardersPrepare presentation/report for QBR (Quarterly Business Review) with Freight ForwardersPrepare monthly Implant KPI’s –own performance as per KPI’s agreed between Freight forwarder and the companyEnsure that all Demurrages are tracked with a goal to achieve Zero. Clear Loss analysis to be carried out for each and learnings to be implementedSupport all OU planners on forecast accuracy improvement

Managing Performance

Undertake weekly meetings with the suppliers in order to ensure that the contractual SLA agreed on Target. Identify and prioritize areas for improvement and provide accordingly the necessary corrective actions Ensuring that all Demurrages are tracked with a goal to achieve Zero. Clear Loss analysis to be carried out for each and learnings to be implemented Ensuring container agreed configuration is respected, for maximum delivery Delivery of the Container configuration saving

Requirements Job Knowledge, Skills & Experiences: Holder of a Business degree in a relevant field coupled with a Professional Certification in Supply Chain management.Minimum 5 years experience within the Supply Chain function in a multinational understanding of African geography / in country contacts as well as the fuels and lubricants businessUnderstanding of local import operations (some experience in logistics and supply appreciated)Proficiency in English and French is preferredStrong interpersonal skills with the ability to influence while working virtually with a team.Attention to detail with strong analytical skills. Benefits Location is flexible across Africa where Vivo Energy has a an existing entity.