About the job

About The RoleBURN is looking for a Field Operations Manager – in Tanzania who will work closely with various management teams to ensure that business operations are efficient.Duties And Responsibilities

• Country Operations Planning & Management: Lead all inventory planning and management efforts in the country; design and develop appropriate processes and procedures to optimize inventory levels and controls across the network of warehouses and stockist points. Build and manage a network of regional warehouses and stockist points.
• Forecasting: Own all shipment forecasts and liaise regularly with the in-country head of sales, Production and Operations teams at HQ.
• Inbound Logistics: Manage all clearing and importation of finished goods (and potentially ‘CKD’ kits) into Tanzania from Kenya and China.
• Outbound Logistics: Ensure seamless transfer of stock from the central warehouse to the network of regional warehouses and stock points.
• Carbon Registration: Assist in the design and development of strategies to ensure 100% end-user data/registration in both B2B and B2C distribution settings. Ensure all carbon data requirements are adhered to at the warehouses and stockist points.
• Aftersales: In collaboration with the Management team, design and develop the Aftersales strategy. Support the CX teams, call centre and network of repair stations.
• Team Management: Build and manage a team of warehouse officers and support staff.
• Reporting: Produce analytical reports for the Management team on the performance of operations.
• Monitoring of Trade Regulations: Stay updated with trade regulations about cooking appliances. Closely monitor any changes in tax/ duty and escalate accordingly.
• Vendors Management: Manage strategies and procedures for using distribution subcontractors, including trucking companies, distribution centres, and other service providers.
• Data Collection: Own execution on systems that collect 100% value chain from warehouse to end-user data in real-time with minimal errors.

Skills And Experience

• 5+ years of operations experience at a mid-level in Tanzania
• 5+ years of supply chain management experience (demand, supply, and inventory planning) in Tanzania, preferably in an environment of finished goods; parts and kits would be a plus.
• 3+ years’ experience importing goods into Tanzania and working with customs & clearing agencies.
• 3+ years’ experience building and managing a network of warehouse and stock holding points.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong analytic/number-crunching background, supported by excellent graphical presentation skills.
• Strong leadership and people development skills.
• working relationships with a range of stakeholders inside Tanzania customs & other stakeholders
• Bachelor’s degree from a university or similar degree in another relevant field

Qualified Female Candidates are encouraged to Apply.BURN does not charge a fee at any stage of the recruitment process (application, interview, meeting, processing, training, or any other fees).