Vacancy title:
LPG Expansion Operations Lead

[Type: FULL_TIME, Industry: Engineering Services, Category: Management]

Jobs at:
Greenlight Planet Zambia

Deadline of this Job:
Monday, August 18 2025

Duty Station:
Zambia | Lusaka | Zambia

Summary
Date Posted: Friday, August 8 2025, Base Salary: Not Disclosed

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JOB DETAILS:

What you would be expected to do:

Regulatory

• Ensure that the company is compliant with all national regulations to operate an LPG distribution business.
• Ensure all licenses are up to date

Onboarding and vendor management

• Research and onboard LPG suppliers in the country.
• Assess LPG suppliers to ensure they are compliant with all country regulations on LPG handling, transportation, and distribution.
• Work with the procurement team to ensure timely payments for gas, cylinders, and other expenses in accordance with the set credit terms.

Last-mile deliveries

• Check and recommend the best transportation models, from depots to shops to customers. Reduce costs and travel times to clients and back to the depots.
• Oversee the management of transport assets, including motorcycles and trucks
• Process Optimization: Develop and refine order management, inventory control, and delivery routing processes to improve efficiency and reduce costs.
• Build customer-centric processes that ensure timely and cost-efficient delivery.
• Performance Monitoring: Implement KPIs and dashboards to monitor the performance of last-mile delivery operations. Use these metrics to drive continuous improvement.
• Training: Provide training and help to field team members involved in LPG operations.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Work closely with sales agents and retail operations teams to know their needs and ensure seamless delivery processes.

Inventory management

• Ensure company assets, including LPG measurement devices, cylinders, and gas, are managed and accounted for by rigorous process implementation and controls, resulting in <2% of unaccounted inventory loss.
• Cost Management: Identify hidden costs and implement strategies to reduce them. Ensure that delivery expenses align with budget forecasts.
  Technology Integration: Leverage technology solutions (e.g., delivery tracking software) to enhance the visibility and efficiency of delivery operations.

You might be a strong candidate if you:

• Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management, operations, business administration, or a related field.
• Good knowledge and experience in logistics, supply chain management, or last-mile delivery operations.
• Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to interpret complex data.
• Excellent project management skills with a track record of successful process improvement initiatives.
• Experience working with third-party delivery vendors and negotiating contracts.
• Proficiency in using logistics and delivery management software.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
• Propose and pilot new delivery methods, such as using tuk-tuks or motorcycles.
• Monitor and evaluate the impact of implemented changes on delivery efficiency and agent productivity.
• Provide regular reports and recommendations to senior management on delivery optimization strategies.

What we offer (in addition to compensation and statutory benefits):

• A platform for professional growth in a rapidly expanding, high-impact sector.
• Immerse in a collaborative culture, energized by employees of Sun King who are collectively motivated by fostering a transformative, sustainable venture.
• A genuinely global environment: Engage and learn alongside a diverse group from varied geographies and backgrounds.
• Tailored learning pathways through the Sun King Center for Leadership to elevate your leadership and managerial capabilities.

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 12

Level of Education: bachelor degree

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