GLOBAL HEAD OF SUPPLY CHAIN

GLOBAL HEAD OF SUPPLY CHAIN

Africa Metals & Minerals (AMMC)
Location: Global | Open to African and International Candidates
Work Arrangement: Remote, with regional and international travel as required
Engagement: Senior Leadership

About Africa Metals & Minerals

Africa Metals & Minerals (AMMC) is an African resource company operating across mining, minerals, recycling, commodities, petrochemicals and international trade. We are building an integrated business that connects African resources and industries to markets across the continent and around the world.

Our operations depend on reliable sourcing, efficient transportation, warehousing, procurement and distribution networks. As AMMC expands its regional and international activities, we are seeking a Global Head of Supply Chain to lead the development and coordination of a scalable, commercially effective supply chain across our operating markets.

The Role

The Global Head of Supply Chain will lead AMMC’s global supply chain strategy, overseeing logistics, procurement, warehousing, inventory coordination, transportation, distribution and strategic supply chain partnerships.

The successful candidate will establish the systems, relationships and operational standards required to move commodities and materials efficiently across African markets and international trade routes. Working closely with executive leadership and regional teams, the role will ensure that supply chain operations support commercial objectives, cost efficiency, delivery commitments and long-term growth.

This is a senior leadership opportunity for an experienced supply chain professional with a strong understanding of African markets, international logistics and complex commercial operations.

Key Responsibilities Global Supply Chain Strategy

• Develop and implement AMMC’s global supply chain strategy in line with its commercial objectives and expansion plans.

• Design scalable supply chain systems covering procurement, logistics, warehousing, inventory management and distribution.

• Establish operational standards, performance indicators and reporting frameworks across regional supply chain teams.

• Identify opportunities to improve delivery reliability, reduce costs, strengthen controls and increase operational efficiency.

• Coordinate supply chain planning across African regions and international markets.

International Logistics and Distribution

• Lead the development of international transportation and distribution networks for minerals, metals, petrochemicals and other traded materials.

• Build strategic relationships with freight forwarders, shipping lines, transport operators, port service providers, customs agents and logistics companies.

• Oversee logistics planning for domestic, regional and international shipments, including multimodal transportation.

• Support the coordination of export and import processes, shipping documentation, customs procedures and delivery requirements.

• Identify and manage logistics risks, including delays, route disruptions, cargo handling issues and changing trade requirements.

Procurement and Supplier Coordination

• Establish procurement strategies, processes and supplier performance standards across AMMC’s operations.

• Work with sourcing, commercial and regional teams to align supply availability with buyer demand and transaction requirements.

• Develop relationships with procurement partners, distributors, service providers and strategic suppliers.

• Support supplier evaluation, procurement planning, cost negotiation and contract performance monitoring.

• Promote transparent, efficient and commercially responsible procurement practices.

Warehousing and Inventory Management

• Develop a regional warehousing and storage strategy based on supply origins, demand centres, transportation routes and operational requirements.

• Coordinate the selection and management of third-party warehouses, storage facilities and inventory service providers.

• Establish inventory visibility, stock monitoring, reconciliation and reporting systems.

• Support quality control, material handling, storage planning and dispatch coordination.

• Improve inventory movement, stock availability and fulfilment efficiency.

Strategic Partnerships and Commercial Support

• Identify and establish strategic partnerships with logistics companies, warehouse operators, transport providers and supply chain service organizations.

• Support commercial teams in evaluating logistics costs, delivery schedules, fulfilment options and supply chain feasibility.

• Collaborate with finance and executive leadership on working capital requirements, logistics financing and supply chain funding opportunities.

• Participate in negotiations for major logistics, procurement, distribution and service agreements.

• Develop partnerships that strengthen AMMC’s access to regional and international trade infrastructure.

Leadership and Performance Management

• Lead and coordinate regional supply chain heads and relevant operational teams.

• Establish clear objectives, performance indicators, reporting procedures and accountability across the supply chain function.

• Recruit, develop and support capable regional teams as AMMC’s operations expand.

• Promote a culture of operational discipline, cost awareness, innovation and continuous improvement.

• Report supply chain performance, risks, opportunities and strategic requirements to executive leadership.

Qualifications and Experience Essential

• A degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Procurement, Operations Management, Business Administration, Industrial Engineering or a related discipline.

• Significant professional experience in supply chain, logistics, procurement or operations, including leadership responsibility.

• Demonstrated experience managing complex supply chains, logistics networks or multi-location operations.

• Strong knowledge of international freight, transportation, warehousing, procurement and distribution.

• Experience managing strategic service-provider relationships, commercial negotiations and operational budgets.

• Strong leadership, analytical, communication and problem-solving skills.

• Ability to work across different markets, cultures and time zones.

Strong Advantages

• Experience in mining, metals, minerals, commodities, petrochemicals, manufacturing, recycling or other resource-intensive industries.

• Experience managing supply chain operations across multiple African countries.

• Exposure to international trade, export and import operations, port logistics and multimodal transportation.

• Professional qualifications such as CIPS, CSCP, CPIM, CILT or equivalent.

• Experience implementing ERP, warehouse management, transport management or supply chain visibility systems.

• Established professional networks among logistics providers, shipping companies, warehouse operators and regional supply chain partners.

• Experience developing supply chain operations in growing or geographically expanding businesses.

Candidate Profile

The ideal candidate is a strategic and commercially minded supply chain leader who can translate business objectives into reliable operational systems. You should be comfortable managing complex logistics challenges, building partnerships across markets, leading regional teams and making decisions that balance cost, speed, quality and risk.

You should also have the ambition to help build supply chain infrastructure that improves the movement of African resources within the continent and into international markets.

What AMMC Offers

• A senior leadership opportunity with responsibility for shaping global supply chain operations.

• Direct engagement with executive leadership and involvement in strategic commercial decisions.

• Exposure to African and international resource markets, logistics networks and major commercial partnerships.

• The opportunity to build regional teams, operational systems and long-term supply chain capabilities.

• Potential for expanded executive responsibility as the company grows.

Location and Travel

This role is open to qualified candidates across Africa and internationally. The position may be performed remotely, subject to operational requirements, with travel across African markets and international destinations as necessary.

Application Process

Interested candidates should submit:

• An up-to-date CV or résumé.

• A cover letter outlining relevant leadership experience, supply chain expertise and interest in AMMC.

• A brief summary of significant supply chain projects, networks or operational improvements they have led.

Email Subject: Global Head of Supply Chain – Application

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. AMMC welcomes applications from qualified candidates regardless of nationality, gender or background.