Supply Chain Manager

SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGER VIETNAM This individual will ensure the excellent execution of entire S&OP / logistics activities for within an assigned country/region, while continuously challenge and evolve the existing processes. You will lead logistics/CS, supply and demand planning team. Key Responsibilities: · Leads the S&OP process and all the logistics/ customer service activities (transport and warehousing) · Ensures a consistent monthly demand plan and facilitates the development of demand / product forecast · Liaises and follows up with required stakeholders (Commercial, Finance/Controlling, Operations) to solve issues, bottle necks & improve accuracy · Proposes Logistics/Transports and S&OP targets and ensure a consistent tracking of KPIs · Drives continuous improvements to assigned processes and area of responsibilities and in general ensures diffusion of best practises and knowledge update including S&OP maturity assessment & improving actions by working with cross functional teams To succeed in this role, you must have at least 10 -15 years of total work experience across supply chain. Key Requirements: · Experiences in leading S&OP process from FMCG companies, strong background in supply/demand planning · Experiences in leading a large team (>15 staffs) along with managers level · University degree in related field or equivalent, MBA in supply chain is preferred

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Chief Executive Officer

CEO THAILAND A well-known company in food manufacturing is looking for the Chief Operating Officer to be based in Bangkok to support their expanding operations in Thailand market. About The Chief Operating Officer - Food Manufacturing Role: In this role you will be responsible for providing overall leadership in terms of commercial, support, business development and manufacturing operational functions to deliver on financial and operational targets. Reporting directly to board of directors, the salary offered is competitive with provident fund and medical insurance. Key Responsibilities: · Manage the overall organisation in order to grow the company’s profitability, enhance the company’s competitiveness, and ensure its long-term growth sustainability, via prioritising its objectives and targets, constantly identifying potential opportunities and challenges as well as ways to leverage and capitalise them, and driving strategies and implementation plans to achieve target · Work with C-suites to plan, prepare and monitor company’s business plan and budget so as to maximise contributions to profit · Accountable for developing the annual budget and capital expense approvals are carried out in a planned and timely manner · Growth-centered targets (business expansion, oversea growth) – work in collaboration with Head of Sales and Business Development · Work closely with CFO on cash-flow management and CFO and COO margins improvement · Formulate and drive effective business strategy in conjunction with the board and shareholders · Lead strategic planning and execution activities supporting the organisation’s vision and goals The successful candidate must have strong sense of commercial, production background is desirable with a minimum fifteen year's work experience in food manufacturing and dynamic working environment. Key Requirements: · Bachelor's Degree or higher in Business Administration, or any related field · CEO or GM experience in food manufacturing industry (experience in B2B environment is a plus) · Confident and decisive but not over-sharing, capable of building respect with internal and external parties · A self-driven person who takes ownership and initiatives with a results-driven, can-do mindset · Comfortable with and driven by double-digit growth targets · Go-getter, problem solver, and entrepreneurial attitude

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Regional Supply Chain Manager

REGIONAL SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGER THAILAND A rapidly expanding chemical company is looking for a talented Regional Supply Chain Manager (x1 vacancy), based in Bangkok, to take on a newly created role. In this job, you will lead a team and be responsible for end to end supply chain operations across region. About the Regional Supply Chain Manager Role: In this business critical role you will lead a supply chain team under regional remit to ensure strategic deployment and smooth operations to support business growth. You will take on a role of business unit head and work closely with commercial, operations and other department head to drive the excellence supply chain planning and operations. The salary range is attractive with allowance and performance bonus. Key Responsibilities: · To lead demand and supply planning for sub-regional and countries level with review to support sales target and business growth, identify any demand fluctuation and supply gap and work with business team for action to fill the gap · To work with local SCM, business teams, and other stakeholders to drive and execute sales and operation planning (S&OP) process within time line and achieve high level of planning accuracy · To Identify cost drivers within supply chain processes, initiate cost saving measures · To lead and manage the customer service team offering order management, sales value added task and planning collaboration per the business unit customer service model · To provide guidance and training to supply chain team to meet compliance and safety level To succeed in this Regional Supply Chain Manager role you will need to have successful track records in End to End Supply Chain from leading manufacturing firm, Petrochemical and food industry background will be advantage. Key Requirements: · 10 years of experience in Supply Chain with strong planning background · Regional experience will be advantage · Strong business acumen with ability to lead, influence , drive and coach · Strong communication skills and excellent in English · Experience in change management · SAP

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Product Manager

SAP PROJECT MANAGER SINGAPORE 15+ years experience Experienced in SAP S/4 HANA implementation SAP Project Managers focus on the proper management of software, application, and products of a company or organization. The project manager ensures that all aspects of the project

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Chief Financial Officer

CFO SINGAPORE 25+ years experience FMCG industry Manage the company’s financial planning Plan and perform risk management duties Analyze and manage the organization’s liabilities and investments Plan, implement and manage investment strategies Manage fundraising plans and capital structure

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Head Business

Head NRI Business for one of the upcoming Global Wealth Management Outfit. This role will be based in Singapore. specializes in Wealth & Asset Management business in the global market. Pre requisites of the role are as follows: 1. Should be experienced and well versed with both International and Domestic financial markets. 2. Should be well versed with NRI products in the financial markets space with minimum of 10-12years of industry experience . 3. Strategizing the NRI Desk set up ,to ensure that the sales behaviour, sales ethics and sales practices of the team comply with company standards and regulations 4. Should have relevant experience of setting up Desk, recruitment and managing team for NRI products. 5. Acquisition & servicing of NRI clients. 6. Implement and adopt regulatory guidelines/Circulars to ensure the unit is 100% compliant to latest regulations. 7. Will be part of wealth creation opportunity.

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General Manager

General Manager for the leading Ethanol Manufacturing company based out in Nigeria. · 15 to 20 years post-qualification experience in the Agribusiness sector (Production and Processing/Manufacturing) at with at least 5 years in an Executive or SeniorCManagement capacity. A candidate must have an experience of making Ethanol from Cassava or Sugarcane.

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P.M.O. Head

PMO HEAD ABU DHABI UAE Roles & responsibilities: - Establish PMO Office. - Drafting and provide guidance on PMO Policies and processes. - Collaborating with other Division/Department Managers to define, prioritize, and develop projects. - Planning project management, including setting deadlines, prioritizing tasks, and assigning team members to various deliverables. - Analyzing financial data, including project budgets, risks, and resource allocation. - Providing financial reports and budget outlines to CEO.

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Process Manager

Process Manager {EDIBLE OIL) CHAD (French or Arabic Speaking) with 10+ years experience.

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Sales and Marketing Manager

SALES AND MARKETING MANAGER TANZANIA · Assist in the development of a pan-African ports and logistics platform strategy in conjunction with Parent Company · Execute new market entries either through greenfield builds, mergers, or acquisitions · Develop and lead the execution of a marketing strategy · Develop and implement sales plans · Refine the commercial details of the Clients value offering · Keep abreast of key market drivers, including the logistics costs on different corridors · Assist with increasing and diversifying the customer base · Assist with diversifying the commodities handled by the group · Increase the volumes of cargo in all sales categories that the Client offers · Develop Customer Relationship Management Activities and ensure effective and efficient implementation · Ensure continuous systematic implementation of sales and marketing related interested party relationship management supporting the team on ad hoc assignments · Develop and implement a contract management system for customers and 3rd party service providers · Ensure the team meets sales quotas · Analyze sales performance reports · Minimum 10 Years executive level commercial/sales and marketing experience · Proven track record of stakeholder and client engagement · Good reputation and strong network with key industry players (i.e., mines, trade houses, logistics providers and other interested parties) · Must have recent references from several industry members to acknowledge existing wide functioning network · Excellent knowledge of the Copperbelt corridor; Cargo flows (inward and outward cargo), what commodities are traded, how much in volumes (and value), when and where, for how long, growth aspects and future trends of commodities going to and coming from the Copperbelt · Deep understanding of commercial and logistics trends to and from the Copperbelt along the different corridors · Proven track record of generating leads and turning them into sales · Understand price setting, payment term negotiations, cash flow requirements, profit calculations, understanding the physical and practical limitations of logistics chain operations. · Knowledge of the political environment in the region · Knowledge of modern marketing and sales techniques, especially digital skills · Location is flexible – preferably to be based in the Copperbelt region. · International travel will be required.

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Procurement and Planning Manager

PROCUREMENT AND PLANNING MANAGER NIGERIA Both international and national jobseekers invited to apply The procurement and planning officer will develop and execute the company’s purchasing strategy. He/she will oversee the complete purchasing process, while maintaining the code of ethics. Purchases need to be planned and sourced from reliable vendors. The procurement officer must ensure security of supply to guarantee business continuity at any time. He/she needs to evaluate prices continuously, timely delivery needs to be ensured, and administration must be followed up. Weekly, monthly and yearly budgets need to be drafted. The Planning Officer will forecast business requirements, monitor inventory, and track consumption to ensure adequate and efficient usage of the services and materials. This position requires transparency and sound internal communication. With the input of different departments, the maximum of price/quality ratio must be reached. The environment is fast-paced and rewarding. Most purchases are for the maintenance of our fleet and then mostly spare parts: o Generator parts o Engine parts o Fishing gear o Refrigeration parts (compressors) o Electrical parts o Winch parts The profile - Strong analytical skills - Technical knowledge of mechanics, engine, compressor, electrical parts - Strategic mind, forward planning of purchases - Ability to communicate effectively across different departments - Experience with MIS reporting - Willingness to learn - Transparent - Good intercultural and personal skills - Strong negotiator - Network skills; establish a strong relationship with vendors - Must function well under pressure (e.g. emergency requirements) - Excellent knowledge of Microsoft Office, particularly excel - Experience with ERP Microsoft Navision/dynamics - Excellent English speaker - Familiar with import/export terminology, INCOTERMS - Africa experience Targets and KPI’s - High compliance rate o Ensure compliance measures are strictly followed - Supplier evaluation o Timely delivery o Quality of product - Reduction of emergency purchases - Planning of purchases in relation to expected lead times, minimum stock levels - Cost saving - Local staff development Offer - Bachelor status - Annual leave of 30 days per annum - Annual ticket economy class to country of residence - Company provides accommodation, driver and vehicle, househelp - Medical insurance

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Warehouse and Logistics Manager

WAREHOUSE AND LOGISTICS MANAGER NIGERIA In charge of the receiving, warehousing, and timely distribution of goods to other units and the administrative aspects related to that. Planning and coordination of logistics for the group. - Monitoring stocks o Weekly reports to management and other units o always maintaining minimum stock requirement - Processing requisitions of other units o Confirm availability with stock o Inform Procurement if not available - Follow up on deliveries - Monitor receipt, order, assembly an dispatch of goods o Planning and coordination of the logistics between different units o Planning and coordination of deliveries with procurement o Planning and coordination of gate passes for contractors and suppliers Objectives - Implement value adding services in the warehouse - Efficient space utilization - Communicate effectively with the different departments - Focus on planning, 3 months minimum stock - Daily updates on availability and requirements to relevant departments - Weekly stock reports, stock control and reconciliation with the database - Identification of dead stock - Planning of future requirements - Responsible for the administration of the department - Planning of the rotation of staff (weekend assignment) - Propose solutions to improve the warehouse and logistics department - Implementation of a barcode system - Cost-effectiveness - Recruitment, coaching of staff Skills - Clear and effective communication - Proactive - Ability to prioritize works according to urgency and importance - Ability to multitask, follow up on different projects, respect deadlines - Problem solving skills, logical reasoning - Discipline and following of procedure - Knowledge of warehouse KPI’s - Writing of reports - IT Skills o Excellent excel skills o Experience with ERP, preference Dynamics/Navision - Ability to work under pressure - High level of energy - Motivator, team leader, strong interpersonal skills - Pushing people to perform Requirements: - Experience of minimum ten years in warehousing and/or logistics - Good English - Bsc in logistics, supply chain or business administration - Strong leadership skills - Disciplined and trustworthy - At least 5 years of experience in Nigeria - Technical knowledge on engineering spares Offer - Housing in the company compound - Transport to and from the work location - 1 month paid leave per annum - Flight tickets are covered by the company (economy class) to home country - Insurance (excluding postnatal and dental)

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Chief Operating Officer

COO BURKINA FASO company that builds sustainable food supply chains, by investing in local processing and supporting producers and farmers with their know-how in quality, organic production, certification and logistics. For their processing facility they are seeking a Chief Operating Officer (COO) to oversee the production for A to Z. As the COO you will be part of the Executive Management team. You will directly report to the CEO and work together with the CFO and the Head of Agronomy & Sourcing. Together you will form the Executive Management of the company who is working in a highly hands-on environment. In your role as COO you are responsible for the products from the arrival of the raw materials at the factory door to the export of the end-product. You are overseeing the cashew processing, dried mango production and the dried mango quality control. You assure that production and export planning are in line with customer expectations. In addition to that, you are responsible for the maintenance team which makes sure that machines and infrastructure are in efficient condition. You make sure you achieve the goals and KPIs through thorough analysis, planning, and organization as well as through the development of good inter-personal relations, fact-based decision making and continuous improvement. Responsibilities • Production & Export planning & production data evaluation • Realize the processing of raw cashew nuts and mango by managing productivity of staff • Realize cost per kg targets and drive continuous improvement • Ensure the achievement of quantity and quality targets of the plant • Oversee food safety, certification (BRC) and safety at work • Maintain and improve production standards in compliance with organic certification • Continuous improvement of standard work and operating procedures, food safety and quality manual • Make sure the full complement of processing staff is skilled, trained, and motivated • Maintenance of machines and infrastructure • Manage import & export logistics • Manage relations and evaluate efficiency of external service providers • Manage general resources and consumables • Efficient stock management Competencies for this position • High managerial & organizational skills and the ability to develop people • High interpersonal skills and strong communication skills • Integrity & transparency • Efficiency, planning, analytical & problem-solving skills • Attention to detail, persistence • Creative/innovative, “think out of the box”, hands-on, high standards, enthusiasm • Participative leadership Education and experience Must haves • Master in Engineering, Food Processing or Business or Economics • 15-20 years’ experience in an industrial/technical environment, agro-industry and/or agro-processing • Experience in a purchasing and logistics environment in an agricultural environment • Ability to work in multi-cultural environment (experience in West Africa is a plus) • Strong Excel skills and ideally experience with stock management (systems) • Excellent verbal and written skills in both English and French Nice to haves • Familiarity with food safety systems like HACCP and BRC • Familiarity with lean manufacturing and lean tools • Experience with technical installations in agribusiness: boiler and steam systems, compressed air systems, mechanical engineering • QHSE skills • Having worked in an international environment or company

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Finance Controller

FC ZAMBIA 10-15 years experience - Sitting closely with the business, monitoring and reporting on regional financial performance - Engaging with stakeholders to develop the Annual Business Plan and Budgets - Manage commercial contracts and pricing - Develop and maintain systems, procedures and controls - Timely submission of MIS and analysis, presentation thereon for board committee - Develop and implement financial controls for cost saving/ optimisation, efficiency improvement, revenue/margin maximization - Ensure 100% Legal compliance. - Liaise with Auditors, Government agencies, bankers, legal firms for better business relations and timely compliance. - Strategy Planning & Budgeting, Capex Planning. THE SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATE - CA certified, with at least 10-15 years of total work experience within finance and accounting. - Experience within the commodities industry is preferred . - Prior regional working experience is advantageous. You are highly familiar with accounting standards and possess a strong control mindset. - You possess excellent analytical, written and verbal communication skills and are able to effectively engage with senior stakeholders across the region and in Head Office. - You are driven, a strong negotiator, able to balance effectively across various stakeholders' key agendas, and is also an influencer.

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Branch Manager

BRANCH MANAGER KENYA FOR COMMODITY DISTRIBUTION 8-10 years experience - The role involves the responsibility of managing commodity distribution business in the region. - Will be building capability to import and distribute in the country/region and handle all its logistics. - Contribute to the design and implementation of the business road map, as well as managing the Sales distribution strategy for the business, within the country - Managing distributors, warehousing, and depot management - Developing and implementing business plans for the region, conducting reviews, and briefing the team on organizational goals - Coordinate with appropriate regulatory bodies for obtaining permissions, and approvals - Collaborate with key stakeholders involving formal business reviews and ongoing continuous improvement initiatives - Managing team members and evaluating employee performance and providing feedback and guidance as needed

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Branch Manager

BRANCH MANAGER UGANDA FOR COMMODITY DISTRIBUTION 8-10 years experience - The role involves the responsibility of managing commodity distribution business in the region. - Will be building capability to import and distribute in the country/region and handle all its logistics. - Contribute to the design and implementation of the business road map, as well as managing the Sales distribution strategy for the business, within the country - Managing distributors, warehousing, and depot management - Developing and implementing business plans for the region, conducting reviews, and briefing the team on organizational goals - Coordinate with appropriate regulatory bodies for obtaining permissions, and approvals - Collaborate with key stakeholders involving formal business reviews and ongoing continuous improvement initiatives - Managing team members and evaluating employee performance and providing feedback and guidance as needed

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Branch Manager

BRANCH MANAGER TANZANIA FOR COMMODITY DISTRIBUTION 8-10 years experience - The role involves the responsibility of managing commodity distribution business in the region. - Will be building capability to import and distribute in the country/region and handle all its logistics. - Contribute to the design and implementation of the business road map, as well as managing the Sales distribution strategy for the business, within the country - Managing distributors, warehousing, and depot management - Developing and implementing business plans for the region, conducting reviews, and briefing the team on organizational goals - Coordinate with appropriate regulatory bodies for obtaining permissions, and approvals - Collaborate with key stakeholders involving formal business reviews and ongoing continuous improvement initiatives - Managing team members and evaluating employee performance and providing feedback and guidance as needed

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Regional Profit Center Head

REGIONAL PROFIT CENTER HEAD EAST AFRICA 15+ years experience The East African cluster has very high importance for the Specialty Commodities division. Most of products grow in large quantities in East Africa. The Regional Profit Centre Head will set up and lead the profitability of the region across all required products. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: The role will have the following key responsibilities for his districts: 1. Start country operations in Tanzania, Uganda, Sudan, Mozambique and Malawi for all product basket. Build the team in the region for sourcing and managing the operations from these countries. 2. Develop and formalize the sourcing strategy as per the product and country we operate in. 3. Responsible for all risks of stock, advances and credit in the region 4. Needs to be directly responsible for the P&L of the region. Target will be set at a bottom line of USD 1 Mn in the first year with volumes of 20000 MT across the product basket. 5. Set up operational controls and processes in the region for seamless sourcing operations and exports. 6. Responsible for accounting and finance along with regional FC for ensuring month end and year end closing 7. Responsible for all statutory requirements basis the countries we operate in 8. Coordinate closely with Trade desk for all FOB business possibilities from the region for the products. 9. Establish a network of reliable suppliers/ clients and service providers in the region and make the brand to reckon with in the region - Essential: Bachelor's degree in agriculture, marketing, sales, finance or another business related field.Desirable: MBA or Master's degree in a related field - Minimum of 15+ years- experience, including at least 5 year's working in a proven commercial management position - Proven track record of developing and leading high performing sourcing and operations teams at regional or national level, ideally with a multi-national or Blue Chip company. - Strong regional experience in East Africa and proven track record of running sourcing and PNL roles in Sesame/ pulses / spices and Raw Cashew Nuts Skill set - Entrepreneurial and bottom of the pyramid skill sets - Strong interpersonal, problem solving and negotiation skills - Analytical with a good head for figures - Innovative, entrepreneurial - Excellent verbal communication and written communication including the ability to produce clear presentations and reports - Proficient in MS Office (including MS Word, Excel and Power point) - Willing to be based and travel extensively across the East African region

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Country Sales Head

COUNTRY SALES HEAD IVC Looking for French speaking sales professional to lead sales of USD 300 million Preferably premier school MBA with good pedigree and stable career. 15 plus years of experience. FMCG experience preferred.

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Project Head

PROJECT HEAD NIGERIA This is for Greenfield edible oil/solvent extraction plant 20+ years in projects African experience mandatory

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