M-KOPA

Corporate

HeadofOperations

$350–550k ~AI est. Accra, Ghana FULL TIME
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The Brief

“Head of Operations at M-KOPA. Skills: Customer care operations, Collections operations, BPO operations, Service transformation, Team building. Lead strategic transformation of Customer Care. Lead strategic transformation of Collections”

What You'll Achieve.

Improve customer satisfaction; Improve service quality; Improve retention; Improve profitability; Enhance efficiency; Enhance productivity; Enhance profitability

Industry & Context.

Corporate

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

8-10 years progressive operations experience, 5 years senior management roles, Proven success leading customer care, Proven success leading contact centre, Proven success leading collections, Proven success leading BPO operations, Track record transforming service standards, Track record building high-performing care teams, Financial acumen with budget management, Financial acumen with cost management, Demonstrated success leading multi-departmental teams, Demonstrated success driving operational transformation, Experience with CRM tools, Experience with ERP systems, Experience with inventory platforms, Bachelor's degree in Business, Bachelor's degree in Operations, Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Bachelor's degree in related field

Nice to Have

Master's degree preferred

What You'll Do.

Lead strategic transformation of Customer Care

Lead strategic transformation of Collections

Set high service standards

Hold high service standards

Build tactical plans for customer engagement

Build tactical plans for customer retention

Build tactical plans for issue resolution

Define metrics for response times

Define metrics for resolution rates

Define metrics for customer satisfaction scores

Define metrics for collections performance

Drive metrics for response times

Drive metrics for resolution rates

Drive metrics for customer satisfaction scores

Drive metrics for collections performance

Embed customer-first culture

Develop team capability

Create pathways for performance improvement

Identify gaps in service delivery

Close gaps in service delivery

Identify gaps in escalation frameworks

Close gaps in escalation frameworks

Identify gaps in customer journey design

Close gaps in customer journey design

Define operational strategies

Execute operational strategies

Partner with global leadership team

Shape operational frameworks

Localise operational frameworks

Assess operational risks

Implement mitigation plans

Implement optimisation plans

Lead change management initiatives

Champion continuous improvement

Provide strategic oversight of retail operations

Provide strategic oversight of warehouse

Provide strategic oversight of logistics

Strengthen supplier relationships

Strengthen vendor relationships

Negotiate value-driven contracts

Maintain best practices for supply chain efficiency

Maintain best practices for cost optimisation

Lead managers across operations

Mentor managers across operations

Inspire managers across operations

Lead teams across operations

Mentor teams across operations

Inspire teams across operations

Own operational budgets

Own operational forecasts

Own cost-control initiatives

Deliver performance reports

Deliver insights to senior leadership

Build organisational capabilities

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

Multi-departmental leadership; Connectivity to global frameworks; Partner with supply chain; Partner with retail channel team

Full Job Description

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