Responsibilities:1. Sales and Distribution (65%):Induce strategy based on understanding of Frozen Food product (SKUs) & demand.Making an Org structure for Ghana Operations to ensure right manpower (in terms of number and local experience)Start establishing sales channels, stores in right location, understand challenges, and potential opportunities.Selection and acquisition of the Shop site in developing area.Start Evaluating partnerships and understand the local customer behaviors / engagements.Making a robust strategy for cash handling, cash management, recovery etc.Understand Local Laws related to FMCG Distribution (specially related with FDA processes & systems for Authorization) and ensure to be followed without fail.Recruitment and Retention of Talents.Identification of various Threats, Risks associated with Internal and External environment and timely appraising the Management of its implications/ consequences.Market visits to understand the Competition and various competition Analysis.Overseeing Supply Chain Management: (20%):Understand Procurement and Demand PlanningOverseeing the SCM Function & Inventory managementFreight forwardingWarehousingDistribution ChannelsTrade Marketing (15%):Understand various marketing activities.Start effective marketing activities and find potential growth avenues.Key Job Deliverables / Accountabilities (KPI's):Achievement of Sales TargetControl on macro store performing indicators: Damage and DiscountExecution and Adherence of defined SOP's & ProcessSuccessful execution of Marketing CampaignsMaintain correct stock level: Avoid Under/Over stock situationKeep Shrinkage under permissible limitManage all controllable cost at store level to keep operations profitableRecruitmentStore Openings (Expansions) as per Management Approvals.Person Specification:Academic: Any Graduate preferably with MBA or Advanced qualification on Retail Operations / Management.Experience: 10-12 years. At least 5 years in senior mgt position from leading a Team.Working Experience of Central African countries or Middle east will be an added advantage. Preferably from FMCG (Frozen Wholesale business model)Knowledge: Frozen Foods Wholesale Domain & Product Knowledge, Budgeting & forecasting, SAP and POS. Market research & Data Analytics, Supply Chain, Competitive IntelligenceSkills/ Abilities:Communication ClarityEntrepreneurial spirit / OwnershipLeadershipEye for details,Networking,Conflict management,Solution oriented,InnovativePeople & Stakeholder ManagementValues : (Core Values): Ambitious, Resourceful and Hardworking (Aspirational Values): Unity, Courage and Trust.Location:KumasiEmployment Type:Full TimeSalary Range :Attractive
