Global Head of Supply Chain

Responsibilities:

Global Supply Chain Strategy:

• Develop and implement AMMC’s global supply chain strategy in line with its commercial objectives and expansion plans.
• Design scalable supply chain systems covering procurement, logistics, warehousing, inventory management and distribution.
• Establish operational standards, performance indicators and reporting frameworks across regional supply chain teams.
• Identify opportunities to improve delivery reliability, reduce costs, strengthen controls and increase operational efficiency.
• Coordinate supply chain planning across African regions and international markets.

International Logistics and Distribution:

• Lead the development of international transportation and distribution networks for minerals, metals, petrochemicals and other traded materials.
• Build strategic relationships with freight forwarders, shipping lines, transport operators, port service providers, customs agents and logistics companies.
• Oversee logistics planning for domestic, regional and international shipments, including multimodal transportation.
• Support the coordination of export and import processes, shipping documentation, customs procedures and delivery requirements.
• Identify and manage logistics risks, including delays, route disruptions, cargo handling issues and changing trade requirements.

Procurement and Supplier Coordination:

• Establish procurement strategies, processes and supplier performance standards across AMMC’s operations.
• Work with sourcing, commercial and regional teams to align supply availability with buyer demand and transaction requirements.
• Develop relationships with procurement partners, distributors, service providers and strategic suppliers.
• Support supplier evaluation, procurement planning, cost negotiation and contract performance monitoring.
• Promote transparent, efficient and commercially responsible procurement practices.

Warehousing and Inventory Management:

• Develop a regional warehousing and storage strategy based on supply origins, demand centres, transportation routes and operational requirements.
• Coordinate the selection and management of third-party warehouses, storage facilities and inventory service providers.
• Establish inventory visibility, stock monitoring, reconciliation and reporting systems.
• Support quality control, material handling, storage planning and dispatch coordination.
• Improve inventory movement, stock availability and fulfilment efficiency.

Strategic Partnerships and Commercial Support:

• Identify and establish strategic partnerships with logistics companies, warehouse operators, transport providers and supply chain service organizations.
• Support commercial teams in evaluating logistics costs, delivery schedules, fulfilment options and supply chain feasibility.
• Collaborate with finance and executive leadership on working capital requirements, logistics financing and supply chain funding opportunities.
• Participate in negotiations for major logistics, procurement, distribution and service agreements.
• Develop partnerships that strengthen AMMC’s access to regional and international trade infrastructure.

Leadership and Performance Management:

• Lead and coordinate regional supply chain heads and relevant operational teams.
• Establish clear objectives, performance indicators, reporting procedures and accountability across the supply chain function.
• Recruit, develop and support capable regional teams as AMMC’s operations expand.
• Promote a culture of operational discipline, cost awareness, innovation and continuous improvement.
• Report supply chain performance, risks, opportunities and strategic requirements to executive leadership.

Requirements:

• A degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Procurement, Operations Management, Business Administration, Industrial Engineering or a related discipline.
• Significant professional experience in supply chain, logistics, procurement or operations, including leadership responsibility.
• Demonstrated experience managing complex supply chains, logistics networks or multi-location operations.
• Strong knowledge of international freight, transportation, warehousing, procurement and distribution.
• Experience managing strategic service-provider relationships, commercial negotiations and operational budgets.
• Strong leadership, analytical, communication and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work across different markets, cultures and time zones.

Strong Advantages:

• Experience in mining, metals, minerals, commodities, petrochemicals, manufacturing, recycling or other resource-intensive industries.
• Experience managing supply chain operations across multiple African countries.
• Exposure to international trade, export and import operations, port logistics and multimodal transportation.
• Professional qualifications such as CIPS, CSCP, CPIM, CILT or equivalent.
• Experience implementing ERP, warehouse management, transport management or supply chain visibility systems.
• Established professional networks among logistics providers, shipping companies, warehouse operators and regional supply chain partners.
• Experience developing supply chain operations in growing or geographically expanding businesses.