Branch Manager

Date: 1 Jul 2024

Country: Nigeria

Function: Not Applicable

Sub-Function: Not Applicable

About Olam Agri

Olam Agri supplies food, feed and fibre to meet rising demand and a shift to protein-based diets, particularly in Asian and African countries. Headquartered in Singapore and present on all continents, our value chains include farming, processing, and distribution operations, as well as a sourcing network of an estimated 2.5 million farmers. Our teams have built leadership positions in many Olam Agri businesses, including rice, flour, animal feed, sesame, cotton, wood, and more. As a purpose-driven company, we aim to contribute positively to the prosperity and well-being of people along our supply chains, the protection and regeneration of our natural resource base, and the fight against climate change.

Job Description

As a Branch Manager, you’re responsible for inspiring your team, create ownership opportunities, and to deliver on the following key dimensions. Supply Chain Management is at the heart of what we do at Olam. The role involves taking responsibility for a product (or products in adjoining value chains) in Olam’s business in the region. You will play a critical and extremely tangible role in delivering results, while controlling the execution of all processes, including managing the supply chain from producer to factories & export.

Key Deliverables

Contribute to the design and implementation of the business road map, as well as managing the procurement and supply chain strategy for the product(s), within the country
You will demonstrate sound judgement within defined practices and policies and select techniques for obtaining solutions that will contribute to future results and successes
Strong financial acumen, ability to read and comprehend tasks such as counterparty and credit risk management

Operational Effectiveness

As a branch manager, you are responsible for the optimal utilization of country resources
Support implementation of required infrastructure as per the business plan and derive maximum capacity efficiencies by eliminating controllable losses
Understand the agri-value chains responsible for, able to interact with farmers, vendors and other relevant govt agencies/ NGOs to get an estimate of crop pattern & size
Coordinate with appropriate regulatory bodies for obtaining permissions, and approvals
Manage external warehouses under your control and accountable for smooth operations & stock management

Organizational Effectiveness

Ability to build teams - hiring, training, and developing team members
Your market & competition information and analysis would be critical in supporting the business head in trading and positional decisions
Collaborate with key stake holders involving formal business reviews and ongoing continuous improvement initiatives

Requirements

An understanding of how, and the willingness to go the extra mile, to bring added business value.
MBA with 2-6 years of post-qualification industry experience
Able to communicate at all levels
Effective coaching, facilitation, presentation, and team-building skills
A previous experience in Sales, Supply chain and Operations would always be a value add

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.