Sahel Consulting Agriculture and Nutrition Limited - A start-up foundation seed company is commencing operations in Kaduna, Nigeria with the production of foundation seed for hybrid maize production for seed companies in West Africa and is seeking a Supply Chain and Operations Manager. The vision of the company is to be recognized as West Africa’s most reliable source of high-quality foundation seeds.
We are recruiting to fill the position below:
Job Title: Supply Chain and Operations Manager
Location: Kaduna
Duties and Responsibilities
- Ensure field production is done in both a timely and effective manner.
- Coordinate recruitment of out-growers and the implementation of the company’s field production plan.
- Ensure adherence to phytosanitary, regulatory, and quality requirements and that shipment of seed made do not contravene country or international regulations or best practices.
- Develop systems and operations processes, including timely reporting of any issues that may impact business plans.
- Design and implement quality assurance and control procedures with relevant standard operating procedures (SOPs) for all critical processes.
- Manage inventory (including storage and transport) to optimize working capital deployment and maintain seed quality.
- Liaise with regulators and testing stations to provide independent certification with respect to foundation seed quality parameters and ensure the required documentation is issued.
- Liaise with the sources of breeder seed/research institutes to ensure sufficient seed quantities are available in a timely manner and that agreements are in place to meet the company’s production plan.
- Develop planning and logistics systems and processes that integrate with the company finance system.
- Procure, install, and operate seed processing equipment at company sites.
- Ensure customer orders are fulfilled, dispatched, and invoiced in a timely manner.
- Ensure the companies HSEQ rules and procedures are established and fully implemented.
Minimum Qualifications & Requirements
- Master’s degree in Agronomy, Plant Science or related field.
- Minimum of 6 years’ experience in managing seed production.
- Deep experience of agricultural inputs supply chain, including seed supply.
- Extensive experience in production planning, supply and operations systems development and management in a similar business, for at least 4 years. Experience in maize seed production is highly desirable.
- Must be aware of regulations and certification pertaining to seed trade in Nigeria and West Africa.
- Must be a customer focused individual, committed to building a reputation for trust and reliability.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills, interpersonal, negotiation and facilitation skills.
- Strong attention to detail.
- Problem-solving, multi-tasking and time management skills.
- Ability to work with minimal supervision.
- Willingness to travel.
- Experience working with a start-up business is desirable.
Application Closing Date
28th June, 2021.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV to: [email protected] using "Supply Chain and Operations Manager" as the subject of the mail.
Note: Due to a high volume of applicants, please understand that we are able to contact only those who meet the minimum qualifications.
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