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• Apply continuous improvement principles to inventory management policies and procedures aligned with the business requirements.
• Measure and drive performance improvement in key operational and profitability metrics such as stock record accuracy (SRA) – Target 98% stock accuracy and cycle count accuracy (CCA).
• Ensure inventory holding policies, procedures and processes are documented and trained out
• Refine processes with Finance to ensure proper stock treatment and compliance with ICRF.
• Effective control of FIFO principles and practices (RM and FG).
• System leadership of SFA system and Customer Focus Pillar
• Understand, investigate & reduce the number of redlights
• Develop and review procedures according to the specified time
• Improve existing process to meet SRA, CSI & TTT targets
• Investigate every CSI failure in detail and source sustainable ways to prevent re-occurrence
• Conduct daily walkabout to monitor that safety practices are followed
• Manage warehouse 3 & 5S
• Identify specific and unique team training needs and requirements and conduct consistent feedback and coaching of employees
• Engage, present and gain agreement from relevant business stakeholders on inventory management strategies. (Supply chain team and other plants)
• Coordinate planning and execution of physical inventory and maintenance item counts (Cycle counts, Month end counts and year end counts)
• Oversee the following teams & associated activities, ensure adequate resourcing:
• Receiving (Innterplant and Raw Material)
• Accurate Picking, Loading & Posting
• Cycle count frequency and accuracy (SRA)
• Detailed investigation of all stock adjustments (QK & Associated problem-solving tools

Is this job for you ?

• The ideal candidate must have a completed Matric or equivalent and must possess a Diploma or Degree in in Supply Chain Management & Operations Management. Candidate must have at least three to five years relevant experience within warehouse & distribution ideally in a manufacturing or plant environment. SAP experienced is required for this role including solid experience of stock handling, logistics and warehousing. The ideal candidate must have strong leadership skills and experience to lead a warehouse team.

To make sure nothing is forgotten

• The purpose of this role will be to co-ordinate and manage various aspects of the warehouse (Inbound & Outbound), Planning & Raw Material stores. To manage the daily warehouse activities, end to end. Support the Customer Experience Manager in highlighting any operational challenges and plant risks.

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Why do we need you ?

• Join Chryso as a Sales Engineer for Cement Additives and drive sales growth and profitability across Sub-Saharan Africa and the wider African market. Develop winning sales strategies, build strong customer partnerships, and collaborate with the Cement Sales team to unlock new business opportunities and deliver market-leading solutions.

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Key responsibilities:

• Drive sales growth, profitability, and market share within the cement sector.
• Manage and develop strategic customer relationships and key accounts.
• Lead sales forecasting, contract negotiations, and commercial performance.
• Provide technical support, product development support, and oversee industrial trials.
• Coordinate operational activities, including inventory management and product supply.
• Monitor market trends and identify business growth opportunities.
• Ensure effective resolution of customer complaints and deliver high-quality after-sales support.
• Maintain compliance with safety, company policies, and industry standards.

Minimum requirements:

• Drive sales growth, profitability, and market share within the cement sector.
• Manage and develop strategic customer relationships and key accounts.
• Lead sales forecasting, contract negotiations, and commercial performance.
• Provide technical support, product development support, and oversee industrial trials.
• Coordinate operational activities, including inventory management and product supply.
• Monitor market trends and identify business growth opportunities.
• Ensure effective resolution of customer complaints and deliver high-quality after-sales support.
• Maintain compliance with safety, company policies, and industry standards.

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Why do we need you ?

• Develop and own the Sub-Saharan Africa growth strategy and roadmap, applying the Start Up, Scale Up and Step Up framework to define how each market will enter, grow and transform.
• Translate the regional strategy into practical multi-year plans with clear resource, investment, return, stage-gate and milestone requirements.
• Assess new-country opportunities and determine suitable entry models, including export, distribution, partnership, joint venture, acquisition or greenfield investment.
• Build investment-ready country plans by coordinating Finance, HR, Legal, Supply Chain, Marketing, the Solutions team and external consulting partners.
• Lead strategic planning, M&A and partnership activity across the region, including target screening, valuation, due diligence, negotiation support and integration planning.
• Prepare and present evidence-based growth strategies and investment cases to SSA leadership and Group stakeholders in Paris.
• Monitor economic, political, regulatory, currency, competitor and industry developments across Sub-Saharan Africa and advise the SSA Executive Committee on their implications.
• Ensuring market-entry, partnership and growth initiatives comply with Saint-Gobain governance, risk, compliance, sustainability and investment requirements.

Is this job for you ?

• You will need a degree in Commerce, Economics, Finance, Engineering or a related field. An MBA or equivalent postgraduate qualification in Strategy or Business is strongly preferred. You should bring at least 10 years' experience in strategic leadership, including a minimum of 5 years at senior management level, with a proven record of developing and executing growth or market-entry strategies. The role also requires experience in M&A, investment-case development, financial modelling and the management of external consulting partners. Strong executive communication, analytical thinking and stakeholder-management capability are essential.

To make sure nothing is forgotten

• This is a senior regional leadership opportunity for a commercially astute strategist who can turn Sub-Saharan Africa growth ambition into credible, executable and investment-ready plans. Success will require influence across countries and functions, disciplined governance, sound judgement in complex markets and the ability to build confidence with both regional and Group stakeholders.