Lead - Central Planning and Control (GIS)

Role: Lead – Central Planning & Control (GIS)

Location:
Abidjan, Côte d'Ivoire Language: French (Mandatory) | English Preferred Role Purpose Lead the planning, control, and optimization of the battery swapping network and energy infrastructure across Côte d'Ivoire. Drive data-led decisions on station deployment, asset utilization, demand forecasting, and network expansion while ensuring operational efficiency and asset accountability.

Key Responsibilities
• Lead GIS-based planning and optimization of battery swapping stations and energy infrastructure.
• Analyze network demand, customer usage patterns, and energy requirements to support expansion plans.
• Manage battery and infrastructure asset utilization, tracking, and lifecycle performance.
• Establish monitoring and control mechanisms to ensure asset visibility and minimize losses.
• Drive central planning processes, network performance reviews, and operational reporting.
• Identify and implement process improvements to enhance network efficiency and customer uptime.
• Collaborate with Operations, Supply Chain, Manufacturing, and Commercial teams to align infrastructure deployment with business growth.
• Lead and mentor a small planning and control team. Experience
• 6-10 years of experience in Central Planning, Network Planning, Asset Control, GIS Planning, Logistics Planning, or Operations Management.
• Experience in EV, energy, mobility, telecom infrastructure, logistics, or other asset-intensive industries preferred.
• Prior exposure to startup or high-growth environments is highly desirable. Skills & Competencies
• Strong expertise in GIS, network planning, and spatial analysis tools.
• Advanced analytical and data-driven decision-making skills.
• Experience in demand forecasting, capacity planning, and asset optimization.
• Strong stakeholder management and cross-functional collaboration skills.
• Proficiency in Excel, dashboards, and planning tools.
• Fluency in French is mandatory. Education
• Bachelor's degree in Urban Planning, Transportation Planning, Industrial Engineering, Supply Chain, Operations Management, Geography, GIS, or related field.
• Master's degree/MBA is an added advantage. Preferred Profile Candidates from EV, battery swapping, telecom tower infrastructure, logistics networks, fleet operations, or energy infrastructure organizations will be preferred.