Supply chain managers plan, manage and coordinate all activities related to the sourcing and procurement of supplies needed to run manufacturing operations from the acquisition of raw materials to the distribution of finished products.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• 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 ensuring compliance with trade policies defined.

• Assist Field coordinators and/or Field Executives in difficult negotiations.

• Ensure customer satisfaction in all Regions, 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.

• 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, 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 feed-back to ensure a clear reporting of the activity.

• Perform any other duties as required by the line Managers or head of Department.

Job Requirements

Education: Master’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Agronomy or equivalent.

Experience: At least 6 years relevant experience in supply chain management out of which 3 years as a manager or supervisor, or demonstrated equivalent combination of education and experience. 

Language: Amharic, English & Affan Oromo

Technical Skills:   

• Strong communication, presentation and reporting skills

• Project management skills

• Strong analytical, critical and synthesis thinking

• Ability to interpret large amount 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

How to Apply:

Interested and qualified candidates can send CV & related documents via recruitment.malt.ethiopia@soufflet.com until May 28, 2024