Supply Chain Manager

Job Summary
The position is to organize and manage our Shea procurement, tolling and logistics in West Africa under the supervision of the Supply Chain Manager WA
Minimum Qualification:
Degree
Experience Level:
Mid level
Experience Length:
2 years
Job Description/Requirements
Introduction
The position is to organize and manage our Shea procurement, tolling and logistics in West Africa under the supervision of the Supply Chain Manager WA. You actively participate in achieving our business goals. You play an active role in developing our footprint in the region whilst optimizing the current relationships with Shea suppliers and Shea partners.
Job Specification
Participate in Shea procurement including assessment of Shea crop forecast, negotiation of purchase contracts and contract execution monitoring
Manage industrial scale tolling-operations for his area
Benchmark, plan and execute logistics activities in the region (warehousing, transport by road and sea)
Implement, monitor and improve quality and food safety standards as agreed with local (tolling) partners
Responsible for maintaining accurate and timely stocks reporting
Engage with partners to implement BLC sustainability strategy
Monitor and report the dynamics in the Shea landscape
Observe and propose new supply chain improvements
Manage his team with strong leadership and develop a team culture of performance and accountability
Job Requirement
Bachelor degree in supply chain or procurement or food technology
Experience with agro commodities and/or food processing is a must
Open to frequent traveling in the region
Good knowledge of technical processes and quality and food safety principles
Understands the commercial value of the supply chain
Able to work independently, but also strong team-working abilities
Ability to communicate with specialists and senior management
A passion for Africa
Highly communicative, convincing and influential
Hands-on mentality and a self-starter
Entrepreneurial and pragmatic
Energetic and enthusiastic
Proficient language skills in English and French (verbal and written)
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