Operations Head

Job Description : HEAD OF AGRI OPERATIONS TANZANIA Head of Operations Location: Iringa or Dar es Salaam, Tanzania is a well established and fast-growing agricultural solutions brand in East Africa providing complete support for livestock farmers across Tanzania and East Africa. They manufacture and offer veterinary products, feeds, equipment, and professional advisory services through a network of branches and route sales teams. Job Summary Our Client is seeking a highly capable and experienced Head of Operations as Profit Head to oversee all Farm business activities across branches in Tanzania and later in East Africa. This role requires a hands-on leadership qualities with proven experience in managing operations and business related to livestock and agricultural inputs. The successful candidate will ensure efficient supply chains, strong team performance, and seamless delivery of products and services to customers. Key Responsibilities Responsible for P&L Lead and coordinate all operational functions across our clients farm branches and field teams and visit retail outlets business ensuring making profit Manage logistics, inventory, warehouse processes, and fleet (including delivery trucks) Supervise branch managers, extension officers, warehouse and sales staff Ensure timely procurement, storage, and distribution of livestock and agricultural inputs Track sales and distribution performance and recommend process improvements Maintain supplier relationships and ensure input quality compliance Oversee budgeting, cost control, and monthly reporting Implement safety, regulatory, and company standards across operations Required Qualifications Bachelors degree in Agribusiness, Animal Science, Veterinary Medicine, Agricultural Economics, Business Administration, or related field Minimum 20 to 25 years of experience in head of operations, business operations, supply chain management and performed as P&L Must have solid knowledge of livestock production systems and agricultural input supply chains Strong leadership skills with experience managing cross-functional field teams Fluent in English Computer literacy, especially in Excel, ERP/stock management systems Desirable Attributes Masters degree or postgraduate diploma in Business, Agriculture, or Operations Background in agro-vet retail or livestock service businesses Familiarity with rural distribution models and farmer engagement strategies Valid drivers license and willingness to travel across branch locations

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