2020 Summer MBA Fellow – Business Operations at Lori Systems

The Position

Lori is seeking a Summer MBA Fellow who will work closely with the COO in driving implementation of processes and structure that will allow scalability in this fast-growing startup. You will be required to work cross-functionally with various teams to understand opportunities for optimization and ensure adoption and compliance. As a Business Operations Associate, you will also be expected to lead special initiatives from time to time. The role requires an individual who is process-obsessed, extremely detail-oriented, have a strong sense of urgency, persistence and ability to drive change.

Responsibilities

• Develop processes and structure that enable an environment for rapid scalability
• Efficiently coordinate and monitor projects across multiple teams
• Persistently drive adoption and implementation across team
• Analyse business operational results and provide recommendations for improvement
• Provide analytical and execution support to the organization’s growth initiatives
• Track performance across the organisation and escalate issues identified

Requirements

• 2 – 4 years of relevant experience preferably in an operations role in the consumer goods sector or consulting firm
• Pursuing an MBA Degree from a top university
• Primary experience should include business analysis, project operations, project management or/and project implementation
• Ability to prioritize and multitask
• Detail-obsessed, structured and analytical thinker
• Sound business judgement and understanding of operational processes
• Logistics or supply chain experience is a plus

The Lori team of ~200 employees is led by nerds obsessed with revolutionizing logistics in Africa:

• Josh Sandler, CEO: Industrialization + logistics work, Harvard MBA/MPA-ID, South African native
• Jean-Claude Homawoo, CPO: Product Lead at Google, VP Strategy at iRoko; Harvard MBA, Togolese native
• Uche Ogboi, COO: Principal at EchoVC (TPG Growth investment platform), Citi, Nigerian native
• Efayomi Carr, Head of Strategic FInance: Africa focused investor at Quona Capital, BCG, Sierra Leonean native