Who we are looking for?

• The Head of Supply will be the driving force behind our logistics operations across multiple markets.
• This critical role entails directing all aspects of Kobo’s logistics management function, ensuring timely delivery and distribution of products and materials to our customers.
• Leading a team of logistics professionals, the Head of Supply will implement strategic initiatives to optimize our logistics network and operations.
• They will forge and nurture partnerships with logistics providers to maximize business opportunities and support customer account growth.

Desired Attributes:

Strategic Leadership:

• Directing all aspects of logistics management to control, deliver, and distribute products and materials efficiently on behalf of our customers.
• Leading the execution of overall strategy, metrics, and processes to deploy an optimized logistics network and operations.

Team Management:

• Developing and managing a team of logistics professionals across Nigeria.
• Coordinating the daily activities of the Supply team to achieve growth and meet monthly sales targets.

Partnership Development:

• Building and maintaining relationships with existing and potential logistics partners to maximize business opportunities.
• Supporting the growth of new and existing customer accounts through strategic partnerships with logistics partners.

Governance and Improvement:

• Establishing governance and auditing processes to monitor the performance of logistics partners and drive continuous improvement.
• Providing guidance in designing partnership material and communicating supply chain goals to C-level executives.

You will

• Direct all aspects of Kobo’s logistics management function to control, deliver and distribute products and materials to destination on behalf of its customers
• Develop and manage a team logistics professionals and agents across Nigeria
• Lead the execution of overall strategy, metrics and processes to deploy an optimized logistics network and operations
• Build and maintain with existing and potential logistics partners to maximize business opportunities
• Support the growth of new and existing customer accounts through strategic partnerships with logistics partners
• Establish governance and auditing processes to monitor the performance of logistics partners and drive continuous improvement
• Provide the strategic leadership, team spirit and the drive to ensure achievement of company objectives
• Coordinate the daily activities of the Supply team to achieve growth and hit monthly sales targets
• Provide guidance in designing partnership material
• Create and communicate supply chain goals and ensure C level executives are informed on the progress of those goals

KPIs

• Rebuild Kobo’s transporter base to include a diverse range of transporters across Nigeria
• Ensure Kobo’s database of transporters is complete and accurate with all relevant documentation needed on transporters
• Launch and scale Kobo’s dedicated truck model to achieve 100 dedicated trucks on the platform by December 2024
• Increase the number of fleet owners on Kobo’s platform (vs brokers/agents) by at least 30% by September 2024
• Increase the number of of one-month active partners on Kobo’s platform by at least 50% by December 2024
• Increase the partner retention rate to at least 50% by September 2024 and 75% by December 2024
• Drive 100% technology adoption across Kobo’s transporter base in Nigeria

We’re looking for someone who has

• Minimum of 8 Years of experience leading logistics and client relationship teams
• Exceptional interpersonal skills and business acumen
• Demonstrate track record of achievement of performance management improvement and
• delivery at a senior management level.
• Have excellent digital marketing skills
• Innovative and problem solver
• Must reside in Lagos and be willing to travel 40% of the time

Benefits:

• Employees’ wellbeing is a top priority for the Kobo team. Kobo’s compensation package comprises a competitive salary, Pension, medical cover, meals, and other allowances.
• Kobo is an equal-opportunity employer, and we welcome applicants from all backgrounds. If you’re a passionate team player who wants to have an outsized impact on a diverse and dynamic team, we’d love to hear from you!