Supply Chain Manager, Origination - Bunge

As part of our growth strategy, this position is designed to organize and manage our Shea procurement, tolling and logistics in West Africa under the supervision of the Supply Chain Manager WA with active participation in achieving our business goals. The position will play an active role in developing our footprint in the region whilst optimizing the current relationships with Shea suppliers and Shea partners with a deep connection to our sustainability program dubbed ” Where Life Grows”
Job Specification
Participate to 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 of 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 Requirements
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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