Lead - Central Planning and Control (GIS)

About the role

This role leads the planning, control and optimization of the battery swapping network and energy infrastructure across Côte d'Ivoire. It drives data-led decisions on station deployment, asset utilization, demand forecasting and network expansion, while ensuring operational efficiency and asset accountability. The position is based in Abidjan and requires fluency in French; English is preferred.

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.
• Set up 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 improve network efficiency and customer uptime.
• Work with Operations, Supply Chain, Manufacturing and Commercial teams to align infrastructure deployment with business growth.
• Lead and mentor a small planning and control team.

Required profile

• 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 highly desirable.
• Bachelor's degree in Urban Planning, Transportation Planning, Industrial Engineering, Supply Chain, Operations Management, Geography, GIS or a related field; Master's or MBA is an added advantage.
• Candidates from EV, battery swapping, telecom tower infrastructure, logistics networks, fleet operations or energy infrastructure organizations are preferred.

Required skills

• Strong expertise in GIS, network planning and spatial analysis tools.
• Demand forecasting, capacity planning and asset optimization.
• Proficiency in Excel, dashboards and planning tools.
• Fluency in French is mandatory; English preferred.