Branch Manager

Date: 26 Nov 2024

Country: Vietnam

Function: Not Applicable

Sub-Function: Not Applicable

Olam Agri ~ A differentiated, and market leading global agri-business focused on high-growth end consumption markets.

Our food, feed, fibre, agri-industrials & ag-services capabilities span 30+ countries, and we participate in global food and agri-trade flows, working with farmers and customers to connect local origins and global destinations. With a global origination footprint and processing capabilities, we transform food, feed and fibre to create value for customers and enable farming communities to prosper sustainably, to meet the changing consumption, food security and sustainability needs shaping the global food and agricultural landscape.

Job Description

The Branch Manager role will involve managing day to day activity of the current business in the country including processing, quality, shipments and logistics. It’s a well-rounded role that gives the experience of managing a large business in one of the fastest growing origins.

Key Deliverables

Business Operations

Design, implement and manage the Strategy for the product in the country with the respective teams below him to drive and deliver volumes as per the overall business plan.
Optimize utilization of processing and quality resources in the country to derive maximum capacity utilization and efficiencies and to eliminate controllable losses and minimize the impact of non-controllable losses
Support in implementation of the required infrastructure to deliver volumes as per the business plan

Finance

Credit Exposure
Pricing Strategies
Transfer Pricings
Forwards / Future/ Hedging
Working Capital Management

Position Management

Help & support business head to make trading and position management decisions by providing adequate and timely market information
Ensure high motivational levels in the team and get the team aligned with the overall cocoa strategy that we follow in country
Interface with appropriate regulatory bodies for obtaining permissions, approvals, etc.

Requirements

Have proven experience in managing, Supply Chain or Distribution role in emerging markets.
Exposure to Micro & Macroeconomic factor of business environment would therefore require a strong conceptual and analytical bend of mind to operate in international business environment
Have the patience to win large customers with long sales cycle times
Be resilient and be able to overcome challenges whilst remaining calm and collected
Have an ownership mindset! Although there are some shared common support teams, the role does not directly manage a team and is personally accountable for managing key accounts. Customer and stakeholder management must therefore be of the highest order.

Olam is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, nationality, disability, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Applicants are requested to complete all required steps in the application process including providing a resume/CV in order to be considered for open roles.