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INTERNAL/EXTERNAL VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT

Are you looking for a Warehouse and Logistics Manager position and want to join an innovative and stimulating environment within Lithium du Mali SA?

Come and define your future as part of an innovative mining company. As one of our employees at Lithium du Mali SA, you are not only someone who works for us... you are one of the people who contribute to our success.

We offer an inspiring environment where our passionate, dynamic and ambitious employees can develop their full potential. We are looking for motivated people who want to seize every opportunity to achieve professional fulfillment through learning and development.

Please take note that this is a second Vacancy Announcement for this role. Those who already have sent their application last month do not need to resent it anew as they will be considered on a  merit base. Thank you.

If you are passionate about joining us, check out the announcement below:

Job Title: Warehouse and Logistics Manager

Direct supervisor: COO until General Manager – Site is appointed

About us

We are building the next large scale global lithium hard rock project in southern Mali and developing a world class Goulamina project. Goulamina is a one of three hard rock projects of scale globally with 100% spodumene concentrate offtake currently available and will be West Africa’s first lithium mine. It will come online in 2024 to supply the booming lithium-ion battery industry.

We offer an inspiring environment where our passionate, dynamic and ambitious employees can develop their full potential. We are looking for motivated people who want to seize every opportunity to achieve professional fulfilment through learning and development.

The Warehouse and Logistics Manager is responsible for supply, logistics, warehousing and distribution coordination, creation, review and continuous improvement of standard operating procedures, forecasting and planning, supplier management and leadership of the Supply and Stores teams.

Reporting to the COO until General Manager – Site is appointed, you will be responsible for the following:

KEY RESULT AREAS

STANDARDS OF PERFORMANCE

LEADERSHIP

·         Demonstrate consistent and visible leadership to Leo’s objectives

·         Support an organisational culture built on Leo’s values

·         Clearly articulate goals and provide open and transparent communication with colleagues

HEALTH & SAFETY

·         Provide leadership to demonstrate Leo’s commitment to health and safety

·         Promote safety awareness amongst team members

·         Proactively identify and manage health and safety risks

·         Personally adhere to all health and safety standards

WAREHOUSE AND LOGISTICS

·         Coordinate functionality of the GLP supply and stores and optimise space and labour productivity

·         Coordinate with construction and operations teams with respect to the introduction of new products or any major projects that affect the warehouse

·         Lead and manage the Supply and Stores teams, ensuring strong communication of roles, responsibilities, and facilitating career development

·         Monitor Supplier workloads and performance to support recommendations to the management team on allocation of work

·         Establish, maintain, and grow a supply chain of suppliers, consultants and contractors across Mali, Australia, Europe and ECOWAS to meet the business needs

·         Managing relationships with consultants and contractors, ensuring their contractual terms of engagement are met

·         Analyse risks and opportunities of suppliers and make recommendations to the General Manager - Site

·         Prepare Supplier and Consultant agreements 

·         Ensure Supplier Health and Safety Compliance is being met

·         Actively gain feedback on the Suppliers performance from all stakeholders 

·         Manage time deliverables to set KPIs

·         Develop effective and collaborative working relationships with all stakeholders

·         Lead a team of employees and sets an example for others to follow with the ability to supervise and provide direction and guidance to other employees

·         Understands and is ultimately responsible for the functional areas within the warehouse e.g., receiving, cycle counting, dispatch, pick and pack

·         Assist with development and refinement of a warehouse layout including proper location of goods

·         Exercises skills attained through the successful completion of an appropriate warehousing qualification

·         Liaising with management, suppliers, and customers with respect to warehouse operations

·         Maintaining and preparing regular monthly productivity, KPI, EHS and Development reports

·         Lead toolbox meetings while providing on-the-job training and career development to all team members

·         Prioritize day to day workload and allocate resources to achieve operational KPI’s and promote workday efficiencies

·         Recognizes and is responsible for quality control standards

·         Undertake project work within the warehouse and Succession planning

CORPORATE RESPONSIBILITIES

·         Ensure all legislative, regulatory and statutory obligations are met

·         Provide reports suitable for executive and board distribution

·         Conform to company policy and protocols and ensure compliance with all statutory and company obligations

·         Actively participate in the design and implementation of the preferred ERP solution for site

·         Undertake any other responsibilities as reasonably required

POSITION REQUIREMENTS

Job Classification: According to the Collective Agreement of Companies and Enterprises

   Geological and Hydrogeological Mining in the Republic of Mali in force

Duty Station:  Goulamina  

Date of entry into service: As soon as possible following the end of the publication of this vacancy announcement

Nature of the contract: CDI aka open-ended contract

QUALIFICATION AND EXPERIENCE :

Have at least a Bachelor's Degree in Logistics Management, Materials Management or equivalent level of learning through job experience

Have at least 7 + years’ experience in warehousing and logistics experience from a mining or construction environment

KEY COMPETENCIES :

A Bachelor's Degree in Logistics Management, Materials Management or equivalent level of learning through job experience

Strong warehousing and logistics experience from a mining or construction environment

Excellent negotiation, influencing and problem-solving skills

Excellent French 7 English communication skills both written and verbal

Proficient and have a sound knowledge in ERPs and MS Office applications as well the ability to quickly learn the ERP system

A sound understanding of business processes and highly developed customer relations skills including time management and organizational skills

Leadership capabilities & high-level of initiative, drive, and determination you can perform unsupervised whilst achieving effective results and goals

Well-developed interpersonal skills and the ability to develop and motivate staff

Car licence is essential

Keen analytical skills and attention to detail

PERSONAL TRAITS:

Safety leadership

Broad minded

Lateral thinker

Team Player

Integrity

APPLICATION SUBMISSION   

In addition to the requirements mentioned above, you have a strong taste for teamwork; your curiosity and open-mindedness will make the difference!

Live the Lithium experience of Mali, join us!

Candidates wishing to apply must send their complete  application  files (read on) in PDF format to the following address: recruitment@goulamina-jv.com no later than next March 27th:

Curriculum Vitae (CV);

Letter of Motivation, including your current net salary and your net salary expectation;

Copies of diplomas and Certificates of Work;

Copy of the valid identity card or the Nina Card.

Take care to indicate in the title of the email: your full name as well as the title of the position for which you are applying.

Take note:

Under no circumstances are the Lithium du Mali offices in Bamako nor Goulamina entitled to take  paper You must necessarily apply via email.  recruitment@goulamina-jv.com

Under no circumstances should anyone ask you for money as part of the recruitment process nor to obtain a position.  You must never agree to pay part of your salary to any person. If you witness such fraudulent solicitation, please inform us confidentially via the following email:

fraude@goulamina-jv.com

ABOUT THE MALI LITHIUM PROJECT

Leo Lithium develops the world-class Lithium project du Mali SA, in Goulamina, Mali. It will be the largest producer of spodumene (important lithium ore) in West Africa and will be put into operation in 2024 to supply the booming lithium battery industry.

To learn more about Leo Lithium and its project in Mali, visit the following webpage: https://leolithium.com/