Latest Job at God Is Good Motors (GIGM) for Head, Inventory and Procurement, 11th March, 2019

God Is Good Motors (GIGM) - Incorporated in 1998, we have, through strategic initiatives, revolutionized land transportation in Nigeria. A proudly Nigerian enterprise, our mission to excel is a classic story of humble beginnings. From what could pass for a car shed in Uselu, our ultra-modern terminals now dot Nigeria's travel land-scape. We are recruiting to fill the position below:   Job Title: Head, Inventory and Procurement Location: Lagos Job Responsibilities

• Devise ways to optimize inventory control procedures.
• Inspect the levels of business supplies and materials to identify shortages.
• Evaluate suppliers to achieve cost-effective deals and maintain trust relationships.
• Collaborate with maintenance, inventory employees and other staff to ensure business goals are met.
• Track and reporting key functional metrics to reduce expenses and improve effectiveness.
• Crafting negotiation strategies and closing deals with optimal terms.
• Forecast price and market trends to identify changes of balance in buyer-supplier power.
• Perform cost and scenario analysis, and benchmarking.
• Assess, manage and mitigate inventory and procurement related risks.
• Ensure stock adequacy for all distribution requests and can cover direct demand.
• Record all deliveries to reconcile inventory.
• Use Technology to monitor demand and document characteristics of inventory.
• Analyze data to anticipate future needs.
• Determine quality, quantity and timing of deliveries.
• Develop, lead and execute inventory purchases and purchasing strategies.
• Report to upper management on stock levels, issues, risks, forecasts etc.
• Deliver on task(s) that may be assigned by supervisor(s).

• Minimum of ten (10) years work experience with at least 5 in core Inventory/ Procurement/Maintenance role.
• Proven leadership or Management experience.
• A knack for negotiation and networking.
• Working experience of vendor management software.
• Excellent organizational and planning skills.
• Outstanding communication and interpersonal abilities.
• Solid judgement along with decision making skills.
• Excellent knowledge of data analysis and forecasting methods.
• Ability to accurately track inventory and create reports.
• An analytical mind with good math skills.
• A BSc/ HND from an accredited tertiary institution.
• Relevant professional qualifications (e.g. CMILT, PMP, CPIM) will be a plus.
• Eligible candidates should forward their CVs with the job title (Head, Inventory and Procurement) as the email subject.
• Only Eligible candidates will be contacted.