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 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.