Commercial Supervisor (Mining / Finance / Commodity Trading / Commercial Operations) – West Africa

Reference Number: 23MR

Job Description:

Our client, a mining company on the African continent, is currently looking for a Commercial Supervisor. The Commercial Supervisor is responsible for managing and overseeing various commercial operations within the company. This includes managing supplier relationships, overseeing fuel inventory, implementing process improvements, developing business intelligence solutions, leading a team of commercial staff, and ensuring the accuracy and efficiency of financial and inventory management, timely reporting, daily and monthly reconciliation with vendors. The Commercial Supervisor will ensure efficient and effective commercial operations, driving innovation and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities:

• Oversee and control daily commercial operations to ensure efficiency and effectiveness.
• Manage supplier relationships and ensure timely reconciliations and settlement of balances.
• Oversee data input in the system for the supply, consumption and stick daily and on monthly basis
• Safeguard and manage about $2.5 million monthly fuel inventory.
• Develop and maintain databases, ensuring data integrity and accessibility.
• Create and manage complex Excel reports, dynamic reporting templates, and integrated monitoring reports.
• Work in ERP system
• Utilize Power BI and other tools for advanced data visualization and reporting
• Develop and manage Access desktop applications and PowerApps mobile solutions.
• Ensure seamless integration of applications with the database and other systems.
• Identify and implement process improvements to increase efficiency and reduce errors.
• Automate processes to save time and resources.
• Lead, train, and supervise junior and senior staff, including expatriates.
• Guide the team in effectively using an ERP system and other applications.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in business administration, Computer Science, Commerce, or a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in commercial operations, data management, or a related role.
• Proficiency in Excel, Power BI, Access, SQL and ERP system (preferably Microsoft Dynamics).
• Demonstrated experience in process improvement and automation.
• Strong financial acumen and experience in managing supplier relationships.
• Mining industry experience.
• Experience with Microsoft Teams, Power Platform, and database management.

Benefits and contractual information:

• Long-term contract.
• FIFO roster.

If you wish to apply for the position, please send your CV to [email protected]

Please visit www.camining.com or www.mining-recruitment-jobs.com for more exciting opportunities.

Mia Roberts

Recruitment Consultant

CA Mining

CA Mining will respond to short-listed candidates only. If you have not had any response in two weeks, please consider your application unsuccessful however your CV will be kept on our database for any other suitable positions.

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