Supply Chain Manager (Barley)

Job Description

COMPANY DESCRIPTION

The Soufflet Group is a French family-owned business which is collecting and adding value to agricultural raw materials through industrial milling and malting among other activities.

In malting, it is a front-rank world player on the malt market with 28 malt plants in Europe, Latin America, Asia and Africa, located at the heart of the barley-producing regions. For more information: https://www.soufflet.com/en/our-sectors/barley-supply-chain/malting

Soufflet has started its operation in Ethiopia in 2017 in the barley supply chain and has commissioned its malt factory in Addis Ababa in April 2021.

Soufflet aims to source/buy 100% of its raw material locally which represents 80 000 tons per year.

 To manage the supply chain and sales of seeds, chemicals and procurement of barley, Soufflet is looking to hire a Supply Chain Manager.

  CORE MISSION

The Supply Chain Manager (Barley) is in charge of all operations in its Territory ( Oromia & Sidama Regions).

He is leading a commercial team and is responsible for (i) sales of inputs and (ii) procurement of barley and  (ii) a team of storekeepers for the aggregation of barley.

He is actively promoting the growth of malting barley in his Territory and manages all barley suppliers to ensure the targets are met in terms of volumes, quality, and price (landed cost to the warehouses in his territory).

The major responsibilities of the Supply Chain Manager (Barley): 

•    Define the budget of the Regions in terms of volumes of collected barley, revenue, gross margin, expenses, and results. Once approved, monitor their implementation to achieve the objectives.
•   Determine with the Field Coordinators and/or Field Executives the Region's business objectives by sector and client, and prioritize actions to increase market share.
• Lead the sales force in each Region and ensured compliance with trade policies defined;
•    Assist Field coordinators and/or Field Executives in difficult negotiations.
•   Ensure customer satisfaction in all Regions, and the rapid settlement of disputes. In general, ensure the proper performance of the commercial team.
•   Supervise, coordinate, and monitor, in collaboration with the Logistic Manager, the operations from delivery of inputs to malting barley procurement, storage, and delivery to the factory.
• Implement any assigned activities related to warehouse management and barley quality management.
•   Lead, motivate, and train the staff:
•   by leading and motivating the entire staff of the region, controlling the objectives, conducting interviews and annual performance evaluations
• defining with his line manager the levels of staff remuneration, salary increases, bonus or penalties.
• being responsible for improving the performance of all staff, with attention to their training and thriving.
• being responsible for working conditions, respect for hygiene and safety in the storage.
•   Implement procedures and quality systems that are applicable (including the recovery of defects and customer complaints), and their enforcement by the people he supports.
• Implement, manage and report the daily and weekly positions regarding purchases of barley, sales of seeds, and sales of any inputs in terms of volume, value and margin. Monitor and control the regional positions, and bring to Management any further information and feedback to ensure a clear reporting of the activity. 

Job Requirement

• 1. Qualification 

  •   Master  Degree in Agribusiness, Supply Chain, Procurement/Purchasing, Business Administration, Economics or related field

  2.  Experience 

  • 7 years experience in sales and/or procurement and/or agribusiness
  •   Experience in agriculture is a plus but not a must (However, willingness to work and adapt in the agribusiness sector is necessary)
  • Target-oriented and good at motivating and following a large sales/procurement team

  • Excellent communication and negotiation skills

  • Strict in reporting and well-versed in data management (high proficiency in excel)

  3. Technical Skills:    Strong communication, presentation, and reporting skills Project management skills Strong analytical, critical, and synthesis thinking Ability to interpret large amounts of data, to supply management and inventory control Ability to communicate effectively and authoritatively on area of expertise, and influence others to reach common goals.

  Ability to develop effective working relationships across the area.

  4. Language 

  • Fluency in English and Afan Oromo is a strict requirement.