Country LPG Operations & LMD Lead

• Coordinate LPG sourcing and intake in collaboration with commercial teams and suppliers.
• Manage bulk transport of LPG from suppliers to refilling points or storage facilities, ensuring safe and timely movement.
• Monitor refill turnaround times and maintain continuous LPG supply to avoid stock-outs.
• Identify and address supply bottlenecks to reduce risks of stock shortages.
• Manage inventory flow of LPG-related products including cookstoves, cylinders, and accessories from suppliers to depots and shops.
• Set and monitor inventory levels and safety stock policies to balance stock availability and working capital efficiency.
• Develop replenishment plans aligned with customer demand and coordinate demand forecasting with sales teams.
• Standardize depot layouts and establish capacity benchmarks while ensuring compliance with safety and storage standards.
• Improve depot workflows to reduce handling time and set throughput targets for depots.
• Track cylinder assets across markets, reduce asset shrinkage and idle assets, and manage cylinder recertification processes.
• Enhance turnaround times for empty-cylinder collection and redeployment to maximize asset productivity.
• Improve last-mile delivery performance by increasing rider productivity, optimising routing, and reducing delivery costs.
• Ensure compliance with safety protocols in depot storage and delivery operations, including conducting audits and managing incident investigations.
• Develop scalable last-mile delivery infrastructure and operating models to support LPG and other product categories such as inverters and solar products.
• Manage and build capacity of multi-country LMD teams, develop standard operating procedures, and coordinate recruitment and training.
• Oversee operational performance indicators including LPG availability, transport costs, depot efficiency, working capital, cost per delivery, and inventory loss.
• Manage LMD operational budgets, monitor cost-to-serve metrics, and identify opportunities for cost optimisation.
• Provide regular reports and recommendations to senior management on delivery optimisation strategies.

• A bachelor's degree in fields such as Supply Chain Management, Operations, Business Administration, Finance, IT, or related disciplines.
• Experience working in LPG, downstream oil and gas, or fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) distribution sectors.
• Strong understanding of last-mile distribution networks with proven experience in scaling operations within emerging markets.
• Proven project management skills with a track record of successfully implementing process improvements.
• Ability to perform effectively in a fast-paced, dynamic environment with minimal supervision.
• Experience in monitoring and evaluating operational changes to enhance delivery efficiency and rider productivity.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement abilities.
• Experience managing teams across multiple countries and developing their capabilities.
• Strong skills in data analysis and financial management to inform operational decisions.
• Familiarity with regulatory bodies such as Energy Regulatory Authorities is preferred.

The advert does not specify salary or benefits but mentions opportunities for professional growth, a collaborative multicultural work environment, and structured leadership and development programs.

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