The position of Procurement & Logistics Manager is open at Wilmar Africa Ltd.
A career with Wilmar means you are joining one of the leadina aaro-business companies in the world. Ar Wilmar.
we are committed to the continuous develoomen o our people as we understand that as a business we can only be as good as the individuals we employ. For this reason, are looking for a Procurement/Logistics Manager
who will collaborate with our Head of Operations to drive excellence in our organization while also supporting our internal Procurement and Logistics units.
Responsibilities:
- Manage the entire process in the planning of shea procurement and supply chain activities, inventory control, logistics and finished products shipment, customs clearance, customer service.
- Introduce process improvements in the shea supply chain and identify new vendors/suppliers without jeopardizing quality and service delivery.
- Monitor shed procurement, sales shipping and delivery of shea and finished products of all solutions.
- Manage vendor contracts and maintain relationships with suppliers and customers to ensure completeness of deliverables outlined in the contract
- Prepare monthly, quarterly and annual procurement plans and progress reports.
- Establish and implement a monitoring system that ensures that the prices paid for shea are in line with local market prices.
- Develop and manage the rosters of suppliers, elaborate supplier selection and evaluation, quality and performance measurement mechanisms.
- Monitor and control all the shea procurement and sales controls
- Ensure shea supply chain is in full compliance with company Standard Operation Procedures (SOPs).
Education And Experience:
- Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management
- Procurement or any related field
- At least 5 years of experience in Commodity Procurement, Logistics, and Supply Chain Management in private sector. Shea nut related experience is a plus.
- Good knowledge in Project management, ability to understand financial statements, Understanding of e-business/e-procurement systems.
- Strong communication skills, including advanced report writing skills, negotiation skills.
- Experience working and collaborating with diverse sets of stakeholders, such as local NGOs, government officials, local and international staff.
- Must be willing to travel to visit suppliers’ site and conduct supply market intelligence.
- Ability to speak French fluently is a plus.
Application Instructions For The Position At Wilmar
Qualified applicants are to forward their resume to: wilmarafrica.jobs@gh.wilmar-intl.com with “Procurement
/Logistics Manager”, as the subject.
Closing Date: April 21, 2024
