JOB DESCRIPTION

Job Title:          Head of Supply Chain

Department:    Supply Chain

Reporting to:   COO

Company Description:

Roam is a technology-enabled electric mobility company that aims to provide low-cost and low-emission transport solutions to the large population in Kenya and the greater African continent who primarily rely on motorcycles and buses to get around.

In Africa alone, over 1 million deaths are caused by polluted air and the climate crisis, caused by fossil fuel-powered transportation, continues to escalate. This calls for us to reimagine how we commute. Here at Roam, we are designing, developing and deploying electric motorcycles and buses that are affordable, reliable and tailored to the needs of the region.

These two products can offset the most amount of carbon emissions globally, reduce local emissions in cities, and at the same time create the most financial value for end-users.

The company recently launched the largest electric motorcycle plant in East Africa achieving yet another commercial scale-up milestone. We are ushering in a new growth phase for Roam. We are actively working towards a future where Kenyans can move around in a sustainable, unfragmented public transport sector, a future free of climate disasters. Roam is going after a large opportunity and is currently 160 people strong, all working to actualize this electric future

Position responsibilities

The Head of Supply Chain is responsible for overseeing Leading, developing, and executing the strategic vision for the end-to-end supply chain operations encompassing procurement, material planning, logistics, and distribution.

• Develop and maintain relationships with suppliers from China, India, and other locations to ensure consistent and reliable supply of materials and components.
• Work cross-functionally with production, sales, and finance teams to drive integrated business planning and forecast accuracy.
• Implement robust performance management systems and metrics to track supplier performance, delivery accuracy, inventory levels, and cost efficiencies.
• Create risk management strategies to mitigate potential supply chain disruptions.
• Ensure compliance with local and international trade regulations and standards.
• Evaluate and negotiate contracts with suppliers, freight forwarders, and logistics providers to optimize cost, delivery, and quality.
• Lead a team of supply chain professionals and provide coaching and development opportunities to enhance team performance.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives across the supply chain and foster a culture of lean, process improvement, and operational excellence.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or a related field. An MBA or related advanced degree is highly preferred.
• Minimum of 8 years of experience in supply chain management, with at least 5 years in a leadership role in the manufacturing industry. Experience in the electric vehicle industry is a plus.
• Extensive knowledge and experience dealing with suppliers in China and India.
• Proven track record of developing and implementing supply chain strategies that have contributed to the company's bottom line.
• Excellent understanding of supply chain processes, lean methodologies, and ERP systems.
• Strong negotiation and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to operate and influence effectively at all levels of the organization.
• Strong leadership skills, with proven ability to develop teams and drive performance.
• Ability to travel internationally as required.