Releaf invents both financial and food processing technology to increase smallholder harvest yields and create high-quality raw material supply chains for African Consumer Brands, starting in the $3B Nigerian vegetable oil market. We believe this layer of the economy is underdeveloped, valuable, and possible to scale quickly in.
Our first patented technology is Kraken, Africa’s first industrial oil palm (nut) processor compatible with smallholder varieties. We 1. aggregate smallholder crops, 2. Process them with Kraken, and sell high-quality vegetable oil to Consumer Brands. 80% of oil palm supply comes from smallholders and Kraken can process 500 metric tons weekly.
Releaf is led by Ikenna Nzewi and Uzo Ayogu, who have been friends and co-founders since college at Yale and Duke. Releaf is backed by Y Combinator, Kepple Africa, Bill Gates' Breakthrough Energy, Samurai Incubate, amongst numerous HNIs including Justin Kan, Stephen Pagliuca, Iyin Aboyeji, and Jeff Ubben.
We are recruiting to fill the position below:
Job Title: Logistics Supervisor
Location: Cross River
Employment Type: Full-time
Role Summary
The Logistics Supervisor will be responsible for sourcing’s logistics activities (aggregation, stock inventory, weighing, dispatch truck arrangements, loading, fleet management etc.) around our sourcing in Cross River State.
You will coordinate last mile logistics for proper aggregation of multiple raw material piles, as well as the activities of the field operatives under your jurisdiction to ensure that they beat their targets.
Key Operating Principles
Train on Schedule: Ability to get the job done quickly with a bias to action, and lead the team to accomplish tasks in the same manner.
Assertive Contrarian: Must be able to challenge the status quo and offer solutions based on facts and figures.
Strategist: Develop new methods to improve current systems and streamline operations
Reachability: Comfortable communicating with digital tools - WhatsApp, email, etc. and staying available on mobile.
Last Man Standing: Must be able to work under pressure and for long periods of time.
Role Responsibilities
Team Ownership:
Building a culture of disciplined coordination
Cost cutting mentality
Accurate reporting with implication synthesis
Strong negotiation but fair pricing for all
On field logistics strategy (Pricing & Community relationship)
Drive, refocus, and repurpose field officers & activities to hit aggregation goals according to department’s objectives
Advocate for resourcing to meet department’s objectives.
Logistics Organization:
Managing and review officers’ logistic missions/activities in jurisdiction
Weighing of raw materials purchased
Loading of raw materials purchased
Determine time of raw materials pickup based on sourcing goals
Determine type of truck to be used for pickups based on mill to road accessibility
Determine aggregation points for raw materials purchased if need be, to facilitate pickup
Monitor, audit & justify all raw materials moved
Verify sourcing’s purchases
Keep track of all raw materials delivered to all aggregation spots within jurisdiction
Carry out regular spot check of aggregation points
Compile and audit weighing and dispatch reports.
Logistics Fleet Management:
Optimize vehicle utilization and full capacity utilization of all LMV (Light Motor Vehicle)
Optimize fuel consumption of all LMV
Ensure routine maintenance of the fleet is carried out regularly
Oversee vehicle allocation for last my aggregation in sourcing locations
Maintaining detailed records of vehicle servicing and inspection
Liaise with road and transport authorities
Logistic scheduling system for efficient pickups
Work with 3PL partner on timely pickups
Renegotiate cost based on prevailing economic metrics
Weekly raw material movement reports to Sourcing Manager
Direct and oversee all procurement activities and manage vendors relating to logistics.
Profitability:
Drive down overall costs of logistics
Cost efficient last mile logistics, cost per ton moved
Reduce time wastages that can incur demurrage on third party assets
Balance between external & internal loaders for consistent loading cost per ton
High leverage negotiation for community settlement
Uncover slippages areas and mitigate them
Perform weekly and monthly reconciliation of raw material moved.
Increased Productivity:
Assess appropriate material handling equipment needs and staffing levels needed to load, unload, and move raw materials around
Reduce man-hour / ton of uncracked palm kernel nutpre-processed
Reduce down-time and idleness with direct line reports
Zero demurrage cost on all logistics activities (raw material off-loading & loading).
Minimum of 5 years working experience in Logistics and Supply Chain
Advanced Excel skill to create macros, pivot tables, VLOOKUP, analytical capabilities, and workbooks.
Relevant professional certification in Logistics or Supply Chain management will be an added advantage
Knowledge of SHEQ principles.
Experience or high level of comfort in logistics operations.
Ability to build relationships with key stakeholders and network across other functions / business units.
Clear understanding and commitment to compliance with safety regulations in and out of the work environment. Strong analytical and contract management skills.