KEY RESPONSIBILITIES WILL INCLUDE:
Provide leadership and develop and execute strategy across all inbound and outbound logistics
Collaborate with each internal function and ensure an effective supply chain service is delivered
Identify synergies and opportunities to drive sustained improvements across an evolving network
Manage planning and tracking of procurement activities, cost budgets and savings forecasts
Ensure performance reporting is clearly visible and understood by each team member and how each KPI relates to Supply Chain’s overall business objectives
Engage and continuously work with suppliers to maximize the effectiveness of Wassa inventory investments and/or delivery expectations
Review supplier agreements to ensure knowledge of any opportunities which may exist within a particular suppliers
Leverages knowledge of systems and cross-functional processes to deliver continuous improvement and efficiencies
Monitor and report internal and supplier performance, quality issues and development actions
Set clear performance goals for all areas and report on these regularly to key stakeholders
Provide accounting and financial assistance for cost control, establishment of budgets and project reviews with functional managers
Training and development of national staff
QUALIFICATION, SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:
Bachelor degree with a minimum of at least 15 year management experiences in commercial areas
At least 5 years management experience in a similar role
Extensive experience in a supply/procurement positions in the mining sector
Experiences in mining or similar industries in Africa region and China is preferable
Understanding of the Chinese supply market and having already an established network would be well regarded
Membership of a Supply Chain and Logistics Association is desirable
A demonstrated track record of developing strong and effective relationship with key stakeholders
Ability to mentor and develop a diverse team with broad skills, flexibility and capacity
A personal commitment to safety through visible leadership, and in your own behaviours and interactions
Must be fluent in English
Able to speak Mandarin would be well regarded but not essential.
This is a renewable fixed term position. The onsite camp facilities at Wassa include fully serviced air-conditioned rooms, dining halls, sports bar convenience store, gym and sporting facilities, swimming pool and a fully equipped medical Center. An attractive expatriate salary package including a performance-based incentive and other benefits is on offer.
Interviews will be conducted as CV’s are received; only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interview.
Golden Star Resources is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to ensuring that no applicant or employee receives less favorable treatment on the grounds of age, gender, marital status, race, nationality, religious belief, ethnicity, disability, or is disadvantaged by conditions or requirements, which cannot be shown to be justifiable.
