JOB TITLE: Branch Manager
JOB LOCATION: Lagos
JOB DETAILS:
- Supply Chain Management is at the heart of what we do at Olam. The role involves taking responsibility for a product in Olam’s AFP business in the region. You will play a critical and extremely tangible role in delivering results, while controlling the execution of all processes, including managing the supply chain from producer to export.
As a Branch Manager, you’re responsible for inspiring your team, create ownership opportunities, and to deliver on the following key dimensions:
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Strategic effectiveness:
- Contribute to the design and implementation of the business road map, as well as managing the procurement and supply chain strategy for the product(s), within the country
- You will demonstrate sound judgement within defined practices and policies and select techniques for obtaining solutions that will contribute to future results and successes
- Strong financial acumen, ability to read and comprehend tasks such as counterparty and credit risk management
- Develop strong S&D (Supply and Demand) capabilities to dynamically formulate a price view and a strategic buying plan throughout the crop year.
Operational effectiveness:
- As a branch manager, you are responsible for the optimal utilization of country resources
- Support implementation of required infrastructure as per the business plan and derive maximum capacity efficiencies by eliminating controllable losses
- Be responsible for all Raw Material buying, including Core RM (Corn & Soy), Alternative RM (BDG, GNC, Rice bran, PKC, Bone meal etc. for its respective territory i.e. managing requirement of one of the factory- Ilorin or Kaduna.
- Work closely with AF & FF PCHs, Head- Nutrition and Plant Managers in developing and executing plans for efficient buying, storage and working capital utilization.
- Manage the primary/secondary procurement of over all 350 TMT Corn and 170 TMT soybeans to meet internal feed mill requirements for 2 BC’s in total.
Organizational Effectiveness:
- Ability to build teams – hiring, training, and developing team members
- Manage a team of 5-6 Unit Heads, with each Unit supported by a Warehouse In-charge and Accountant.
- Collaborate with key stake holders involving formal business reviews and ongoing continuous improvement initiatives
Requirements
- MBA with 3-8 years of post-qualification industry experience
- Able to communicate at all levels
- Effective coaching, facilitation, presentation, and team-building skills
- A previous experience in Sales, Supply chain and Operations would always be a value add.
- Effective coaching, facilitation, presentation, and team-building skills
- Previous experience in Sales, Supply chain and Operations would be a big positive.
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