SUPPLY CHAIN DIRECTOR

JOB SUMMARY

The Supply Chain Director will oversee the daily operations in the areas of supply and production. The primary objective is to improve efficiency and effectiveness of cross departmental collaboration, execute business activities as assigned by the MD, set operational policies, inform the MD of the company’s operational performance on a regular basis, communicate business goals to employees and manage employees. The employee will be responsible for ensuring individual departments are effective in achieving their goals.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Strategic Planning and Execution

• Work closely with the senior management and the executive team to establish the company’s strategic goals and develop long-term plans to achieve them
• Identify opportunities for optimization, and make informed decisions regarding resource allocation
• Have a deep understanding of the business landscape and be able to align operational

activities with the overall strategic direction of the company

• Collaborate with the Agricultural Produce sourcing team to optimize sourcing, maximize volumes sourced, build and maintain long-term sustainable relationships with our smallholder farmer base, and implement strategies to mitigate long-term supply risk
• Establish with the Factory Manager a manufacturing plan and policy guidelines to drive the performance of key result areas on production activities and continuous implementation monitoring
• Develop and implement efficient logistics strategies.

Operational Management and Oversight

• Develop, implement, and monitor day-to-day operational systems and processes to provide visibility into the goals, progress, and obstacles of key initiatives
• Plan, monitor, and analyze key metrics for day-to-day operations to ensure efficient and timely completion of tasks
• Monitoring processes, implementing and enforcing policies and procedures, and

troubleshooting any operational issues that may arise

• Enhance and maintain operational systems, processes, and best practices for improved

efficiency and performance which will drive the overall success of the company

• Oversee the production of monthly reports outlining progress and milestones realized within the Production and Supply
• Monitor the facility’s equipment needs and ensures that the technical team is working to keep the company’s equipment and physical facility properly maintained
• Ensures that quality standards are understood and meet acceptable limits in the

manufacturing and distribution process. Assure that policies and documentation are current and facility is compliant with customer audit requirements.

• Sourcing and farmer engagement and support activities;

o Ensure the procurement of Agricultural Produce from approximately 4,000 farmers is optimized, ensuring timely and cost-effective sourcing

o Manage the field team responsible for farmer engagement and agronomic support

activities

o Supervise the field team handling farmer and field certification activities

o Coordinate the field team responsible for quality checks at the field level

o Ensure compliance with organic and fair for life certification standards

Forecasting and Budgets

• Support the execution of raw material procurement processes and coordinate material and resources allocation outside of Agricultural Produce as appropriate
• Support the CFO in the development and reporting against budgets, forecasts, and resource allocation effectively
• Review financial information and propose adjustments to operational budgets to promote profitability
• Oversee the cost-effective management of supply, production and logistics in consistence with budgeted levels of costs

Compliance and Risk Management

• Ensure compliance with industry regulations and environmental standards
• Adhere to the company’s policies and standards, and ensure that laws and regulations are being followed
• Work closely with Human Resources to lead the team with integrity and to establish and maintain a trusting, inclusive, and productive environment
• Identify and mitigate operational risks to ensure business continuity
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of industry trends, technologies, and best practices

Team Leadership and Development

• Lead, motivate, and support the team within a time-sensitive and demanding environment
• Guide, mentor and support staff while fostering a positive and productive work environment.
• Ensure effective communication and collaboration within the team, promote professional growth and development, and identify and address any performance issues
• Foster a spirit of teamwork and unity among department leaders that encourages top

performance and employee retention

• Coordinate with other department heads to ensure collaboration across all parts of the

organization

• Support the Head of HR in developing and nurturing a dynamic and competent workforce through a robust performance driven culture
• Promotes cross training to optimize workforce, ensures functional coverage, reduce labor costs, and supports succession planning

KEY REQUIREMENT SKILLS AND QUALIFICATION

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Logistics, or a related field.
• 8+ years of experience in supply chain management, with a focus on procurement and production in a busy food processing company.
• Proven experience as a Chief Buyer, preferably with experience sourcing produce directly from farmers.
• Strong background in production planning, quality assurance, logistics, and maintenance management.
• Knowledge of sustainability practices in supply chains is an added advantage.

HOW TO APPLY

• If you meet the above qualifications, skills and experience send CV to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
• Interviews will be carried out on a rolling basis until the position is filled.
• Only the shortlisted candidates will be contacted.