Archer Daniels Midland (ADM) - At ADM, we unlock the power of nature to provide access to nutrition worldwide. With industry-advancing innovations, a complete portfolio of ingredients and solutions to meet any taste, and a commitment to sustainability, we give customers an edge in solving the nutritional challenges of today and tomorrow. We’re a global leader in human and animal nutrition and the world’s premier agricultural origination and processing company.
We develop, produce and market food and beverage ingredients at ADM WILD. Our portfolio ranges from natural flavors, extracts and colors, beverage bases and fruit preparations to functional ingredients and food service solutions.
We are recruiting to fill the position of:
Job Title: Supply Chain and Logistics Manager
Location: Lagos
Main Responsibilities
Logistics:
Control of all documentation, ensuring compliance with internal rules and applicable legislation
Organization of the Import processes and the compliance of the associated legislation
Contact with suppliers associated with the processes
Organization of Export processes and compliance with associated legislation
Support in the annual evaluation of suppliers
Validation of supplier invoices
Evaluation and validation of all Quality records of all processes performed in Logistics
Annual evaluation of the sector's suppliers relevant to Quality
Organize & optimize customers delivery
Issue of Delivery Notes
Ensure compliance with the month-end calendar of the logistics services
Collaborate in the maintenance and updating of the quality system and food safety.
Procurement:
Define, implement and monitor procurement strategies for raw materials in line with ADM ‘s global purchasing strategy
Define, implement and monitor a risks management strategy for raw materials purchased by the company
Manage the local subsidiaries’ purchasing activities and drive information flow with other sister companies in the same region and with the Corporate Purchasing dept.
Pilot and optimize raw materials portfolio in line with price evolutions
Optimize and secure raw materials’ procurement flow
Pilot and optimize the suppliers portfolio in order to improve the company’s purchasing performance whilst focussing on products’ quality specifications
Collaboration in the validation of supplier invoices
Set up yearly budget
Interface effectively with all players which contribute to the business ( Production, Formulation, Finance)
Propose improvements, development and innovation actions in the area of purchasing and procurement
Drive market investigations for raw materials (data collections and analysis)
Set up relevant reporting tools concerning purchasing
Manage permanent watch concerning potential suppliers and alternatives to current ones
Report Purchasing performance to General Manager.
Warehousing:
Coordination of warehouse activities
Ensure the Information System of the operational department
Provision of operational information to the warehouse and Production Services regarding weekly and daily stock analysis:
Goods
Raw materials
Finished goods
Support in Procurement Raw Materials
Elaboration and issuance of Buy IN
Organization and planning of inputs and outputs of products, ensuring the level of stock and the existence at the desired time of the required product
Performing the closing activities of the responsibility of the services to ensure compliance with the calendar of closing of the month
Ensuring compliance with all good practices associated with the processes to ensure compliance with all requirements.
The Candidate
The successful candidate will possess the following:
6-8 years commercial experience, preferably including Supply Chain, logistics & Procurement in agricultural.
Excellent understanding of Supply Chain, logistics & Procurement relationship between worldwide supply and demand.
Strong ability to collaborate within a multi-cultural and cross-functional setting.
Excellent contract negotiation and communication skills.