Supply Chain Manager

Major responsibilities

The major responsibilities of the Supply Chain Manager (Barley):  

• Define the budget of the Territory in terms of volumes of collected barley, revenue, gross margin, expenses, and results. Once approved, monitor their implementation to achieve the objectives.
• Determine with his commercial team the objectives by area and supplier and prioritize actions to increase market share.
• Lead, motivate and assist/support the commercial team in difficult negotiations in each area of his Territory
• Ensure the proper performance of the commercial team, control that objectives are met
• Supervise, coordinate and monitor, in collaboration with the Logistic Manager, the operations from delivery of inputs to malting barley procurement, storage, and delivery to the factory.
• Implement, manage and report the daily and weekly positions regarding purchases of barley and sales of inputs in terms of volume, value, and margin.
• Monitor and control the Territory’s achievement of objectives and bring to Management any further information and feedback to ensure a clear reporting of the activity.

Job Requirements

1. Qualification 

• Bachelor/ Master in Agribusiness, Supply Chain, Procurement/Purchasing, Business Administration, Economics or related field

2.  Experience 

• 7 years experience in sales and/or procurement and/or agribusiness
• Experience in agriculture is a plus but not a must (However, willingness to work and adapt in the agribusiness sector is necessary)
• Target oriented and good at motivating and following a large sales/procurement team
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills
• Strict in reporting and well versed in data management (high proficiency in excel

3. Language 

• Fluency in English and Afan Oromo is a strict requirement

How to Apply

Applicants who will meet the requirements are encouraged to apply at the following email address before 28th September :

• Email: [email protected]
• Application Deadline:  September 28,  2021
• Note: Please indicate the position you are applying in your email subject.