Director of Supply Chain Operations

The role

The Director of Supply Chain Operations will lead the design and optimization of in-country supply chain architecture in low-resource contexts. They will manage forward and reverse logistics, inventory, repairs, and local logistics partner management to ensure tablet-based learning solutions reach learners.

What you will do

• Develop in-country supply chain architectures across portfolio countries.
• Lead geospatial mapping and analysis for route planning and warehouse placement.
• Develop strategies for the strategic placement of warehouses and service repair centres.
• Determine routes and vehicles for distribution and replacement of assets.
• Develop cost-efficient strategies for forward and reverse logistics.
• Develop strategies for repairs, maintenance, and replacement operations.
• Determine tools to enable data-driven route planning for maintenance visits.
• Establish minimum safety and security standards for asset storage and distribution.
• Implement strategies to mitigate risk of theft or loss of assets.
• Research and recommend asset tracking solutions.

Required qualifications

• Honours Degree or Post Graduate Diploma in supply chain management, supply chain architecture, logistics, field operations, or related fields.
• Minimum of 10 years’ experience in logistics, supply chain operations, or asset-heavy field operations.
• 5 years must have been at a senior level with demonstrated experience in supply chain architecture.
• Proven experience managing inventory, distribution, and reverse logistics.
• Strong understanding of asset lifecycle management and repairs.
• Experience operating in low-resource, high-complexity environments.
• Experience with building a data-driven culture in an organization.
• Experience working with remote or hybrid teams across multiple countries.
• Must be based in Africa.
• Must have reliable internet access.

Nice to have

• Master's Degree qualification
• Experience working in the non-profit or social sector

About the company

Imagine Worldwide is a nonprofit organization that provides an innovative education technology solution to address the global literacy and numeracy crisis. They partner with governments and communities to provide tablet-based learning that is accessible, effective, and affordable.