As the Head of Logistics, you'll own the end-to-end logistics strategy from sourcing OEM parts in China through shipping to Africa, to managing distribution across varied markets. You'll ensure supply chain reliability, cost-efficiency, operational agility, and compliance all key to supporting impact-driven expansion.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead logistics planning for importing parts from China to fulfillment hubs in Africa.
- Manage freight, negotiated rates, and vendor performance across sea, air, and multimodal transport.
- Navigate customs compliance and optimize shipping timelines.
- Develop a centralized logistics hub in Dubai servicing multiple African markets.
- Orchestrate inbound consolidation and regional distribution to assembly units and swap locations.
- Collaborate with local teams to synchronize supply with demand across countries like Kenya, Uganda, and Nigeria.
- Drive cost reductions via volume agreements, consolidation, and strategic sourcing.
- Monitor metrics such as landed cost, lead times, and fill rates, implementing continuous improvements.
- Align with procurement, operations, finance, and country leadership to balance inventory and demand.
- Ensure compliance with international import rules and sustainability protocols.
- Promote eco-friendly logistics, including optimized packaging and greener transport solutions.
- Build partnerships with freight forwarders, customs agents, carriers, and regulatory bodies.
- Travel periodically to African locations to monitor logistics operations, conduct audits, and mentor local teams.
Candidate Profile
- Bachelors degree in Supply Chain, Logistics, Business, or related field; MBA or Masters preferred.
- 12+ years of experience in international supply chain management, especially involving Africa.
- Proven record managing cost centers or P&L, with effective vendor negotiation skills.
- Strong commercial mindset adept at cost-efficiency and strategic sourcing.
- Exceptional planning, organizational, and analytical capabilities.
- Comfort with fast-paced, agile environments and cross-cultural management.
- Resilient and adaptable, with strong stakeholder engagement aptitude.
Why This Role Matters
- Impactful Mission: Contribute directly to company's growth in sustainable mobility across Africa.
- Challenging Environment: Build logistics infrastructure in dynamic, emerging markets.
- Leadership Exposure: Shape the central logistics backbone in a high-growth startup with continental reach.
- Strategic Influence: Key role driving operational resilience, cost-efficiency, and regional scale.
