Jobs/Vacancies
Open Positions at Olam Agri
Olam Agri is a market-leading, differentiated food, feed, and fiber agri-business with a global origination footprint, processing capabilities, and deep understanding of market needs built over 33 years. With a strong presence in high-growth emerging markets and products across grains & oilseeds, animal feed & protein, rice, edible oils, specialty grains & seeds, cotton, wood products, rubber and commodity financial services.
Olam Agri is at the heart of global food and agri-trade flows with more than 40 million MT in volume traded annually. Focused on transforming food, feed and fiber for a more sustainable future, it aims at creating value for customers, enabling farming communities to prosper sustainably, and strive for a food-secure future.
We are recruiting to fill the position below:
Job Title: General Manager – Non-Commodity Procurement
Location: Nigeria
Job Type: Full Time
Job Description
- Overseeing the procurement of non-commodity materials involves a strategic approach to managing both local and international sourcing to support company operations effectively
- This may involve developing a comprehensive sourcing strategy that considers factors like supplier selection, quality control, and risk management to maintain cost-effectiveness and reliability in the supply chain.
Responsibilities
- Formulate comprehensive procurement strategies for specialized materials, focusing on supplier diversification and risk management.
- Streamline procurement workflows to enhance operational efficiency and achieve cost savings without compromising quality.
- Use SAP modules tailored for procurement to optimize data accuracy and facilitate real-time decision-making.
- Oversee import/export logistics, ensuring compliance with international trade laws and minimizing customs delays.
- Employ inventory management best practices to maintain adequate stock levels, preventing overstocking and stockouts.
- Foster a culture of continuous improvement and professional growth among the procurement team members.
- Enhance cross-departmental collaboration through regular communication and joint initiatives, aligning procurement goals with broader organizational objectives.
Requirements
- Engineering Degree coupled with an MBA from a prestigious institution.
- Extensive experience, spanning 12 – 15 years, in procurement and supply chain management roles.
- Proficiency in SAP software, ensuring efficient and effective management of business processes.
- In-depth knowledge of import/export procedures, critical for global trade compliance.
- Valuable prior experience with Nigerian/African markets, offering a strategic advantage in these regions.
Key Skills:
- Utilizes advanced negotiation strategies to achieve favourable outcomes in terms of cost and quality.
- Exhibits proficiency in communication, articulating thoughts clearly and effectively in both verbal and written forms.
- Upholds the highest ethical standards, ensuring all professional activities are conducted with integrity.
- Demonstrates resilience and composure, effectively handling stress and pressure in fast-paced environments.
- Proven leadership abilities, with a history of guiding teams to exceed performance goals.
- Analytical and detail-oriented, consistently identifying critical elements in complex situations.
- Takes a proactive approach to inventory management, optimizing stock levels to meet demand while controlling expenses.
- Flexibly adjusts strategies and operations in response to evolving market trends and organizational objectives.
Application Closing Date
Not Specified.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
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Job Title: Brand Manager – Semolina
Location: Nigeria
Job Type: Full Time
Job Description
- Develop deep, actionable consumer insights on brand, competition, usage and attitudes, and leisure pursuits.
- Based on sound consumer insight and strategy defined by the business, prepare 360 degree plans for market to generate demand for the brands assigned and achieve market share targets.
- Help develop consumer validated winning communication for the brands assigned.
- Ensure consistency of communication and adherence to the Brand Pyramids in various touchpoints by all.
- Ensure execution of brand plans on time and budget.
- Management of external agencies to deliver the best creative output and on-time execution.
- Understand how consumers assimilate media & Implement efficient media planning & buying.
- Ensure effective management of internal and external research projects using the right tools and techniques.
- Manage the development of pack design (new/ changes).
- Drive innovations in existing and new areas following the stage-gate methodology. Ensure an 18 month rolling Rhythm Chart.
- Help with Trade Marketing Requirements.
- From the product ‘point of view’ ensure that targeted GCs are maintained & higher GC products develop consumer franchise.
Key Deliverables
- Drive: MKT SHARE, NET CONTRIBUTION, TOMA
- Develop & Implement brand plans on time and budget
- Help develop Brand Architecture & Pyramids
- Develop a repository of consumer understanding & insights : Conversion to concepts
- Develop the innovation pipeline
Requirements
- MBA or other relevant certification is a plus
- Job experience: 5 years minimum experience in Brand Management
- Strong oral and written communication skills as well as presentation skills
- Goal-oriented and results-driven with a creative mindset.
Application Closing Date
Not Specified.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
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Job Title: Maintenance Manager
Location: Nigeria
Employment Type: Full-time
Job Description
- 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
- Manage external contractors in a cost effective manner – seek to challenge their costs and performance to ensure cost effective yet quality service.
- Through managers, maintain and administer all personnel records and systems relating to employees (excluding records of sickness, absenteeism and holidays, recorded in the General Office).
- Maintain and monitor processes in respect of breakdown and performance. (Running hours; kW/t; capacity per hour against set targets. (KPI) React to variances.
- Ensure hygiene standards in all areas are maintained to the highest standards at a minimum above those required by BRC.
- Through respective managers, ensure the safe keeping of all company agreements, financial instruments etc.
- Ensure the Health and Safety of all subordinates within Company guidelines and current legislation.
- Ensure all functional management are aware of the correct codes of practice, both statutory and advisory, that govern accepted standards of safe operation at all premises. Ensure production plant causes the minimum of dust and noise both internally and externally.
- By regular site inspection and training, ensure full employee awareness of safe working practices and their role in maintaining the required standards.(ongoing exercise)
- Through managers identify personnel training needs. Actively promote training and personal development on site. (Costs to be controlled within agreed budgets).
Requirements
- Minimum of Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering, QEHS, HACCP related certification Job related courses and training
- 8+ years’ experience of handling maintenance, utilities and projects in several jobs as Mechanical/Electrical engineer and project related management
Application Closing Date
Not Specifed.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
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Job Title: Warehouse Manager
Location: Nigeria
Job Type: Full Time
Job Description
Warehouse Operations:
- Oversee daily warehouse operations, including receiving, storing, and dispatching agricultural commodities.
- Implement and maintain efficient warehouse layout and organization.
- Ensure accurate inventory control and management.
- Monitor stock levels and coordinate replenishment as needed.
- Implement and enforce strict quality control standards.
Team Management:
- Lead and manage a team of warehouse workers.
- Assign tasks, monitor performance, and provide feedback.
Logistics and Transportation:
- Coordinate with logistics and transportation providers to ensure timely and efficient delivery of goods.
- Monitor inbound and outbound shipments.
- Resolve any logistics or transportation issues.
Safety and Compliance:
- Ensure adherence to safety regulations and standards.
- Conduct regular safety inspections and training.
- Implement and maintain a clean and organized warehouse environment.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s Degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, or a related field.
- At least 7 years proven experience in warehouse management, preferably in the agricultural sector.
- Strong leadership and management skills.
- Excellent organizational and planning skills.
- Proficiency in inventory management systems and warehouse management software.
- Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities.
- Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
- Strong attention to detail.
- Good communication and interpersonal skills.
Application Closing Date
Not Specified.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
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Job Title: Head of Engineering
Location: Nigeria
Function: MATS
Sub-Function: MATS-Common
Job Description
- Responsible for establishing & implementing effective maintenance program for all IFP assets – Poultry feed at Kaduna & Ilorin, Fish feed at Ilorin and Day-old-chick farms & hatchery at Kaduna and Soya Crush Solvent Extraction Operation at Ilorin
- Responsible for all IFP greenfield & brownfield capex projects.
- Responsible for utilities operations across the Plants
- Responsible for R&M budget preparation and control
- Lead Cost Efficiency improvement initiatives, e.g. OEE enhancement, Utilities (power/steam) cost reduction etc.
Key Deliverables
- Effective Maintenance strategy for the Plants and operations within the BU
- Capex and Opex budgeting and implementation adherence
- Lead design, planning and implementation of expansion projects within timeframe, and cost
- Lead cost saving ideation and initiative implementation to deliver cost efficient maintenance programs.
Strategic Effectiveness:
- Ability to coordinate multiple teams concurrently and deliver key business priorities.
- Strong stakeholder management skill. Managing both Internal and External stakeholders for key business results.
- Versatile technical knowledge across various operations and technologies in Feed Mill, Hatchery operation and Solvent Extraction plants.
- Possesses strong communication skill and collaborates with functions within the business to deliver top departmental results.
- Ability to manage complex projects and ensure post-project integration.
Requirements
- Candidates should possess a BE / B-tech Degree in Mechanical Engineering (Master’s degree would be an added advantage)
- Minimum 10 years’ experience in FMCG in the Engineering field, of which 3 years minimum must have been in Engineering leadership role.
- Must have managed the engineering function for a multi-site operation (at least 3 plants) or a very large single site.
- Must have managed project of >$10Mn
- Experience in multiple processes / large operation.
Application Closing Date
Not Specified.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
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Job Title: Financial Controller
Location: Nigeria
Job type: Full-time (On-site)
About the Business
- Olam Caraway manufactures and markets a range of branded packaged food products to consumers across multiple African markets. Over the last decade the Caraway business has established regional brand and market leadership positions in multiple consumer categories across targeted markets in West Africa.
- Olam Caraway is present in 6 consumer categories: Tomato Paste, Instant Noodles, Food Ingredients, Biscuits, Confectionery and Beverages.
Key Performance Matrices
- Actively participate in the preparation of the annual budgets, comparison of actual performance against the budget, identifying and analyzing variance devise and monitor the implementation of necessary actions.
- Driving Business performance through analytics on Portfolio management / Category
- Development Reporting of Financials.
- Responsible for successful M&A of new businesses, transfer pricing etc. developing accounting & financial policies, systems controls for new & existing businesses.
- Financial reporting – Timely MIS and Financials ensuring compliance of statutory date lines.
- Legal, Regulatory & Statutory Compliance – ensure compliance with statutory authority and audit requirements
- Smooth operation of the MIS and computerized accounting system and take necessary actions for systems upgrading to cope with the changing requirements.
- Development and setting in place of an effective management accounting function within the organization, in order to provide leadership to organizational improvement initiatives.
- Identify and assess the relevant techniques to be adopted and supervise and guide the management accounting towards implementation.
- Efficient management of the treasury function including projection of future cash flows, arranging adequate funds to meet day to day requirements and ensure that the disbursements are within the approved operational cash flows. This includes liaising with banks, monitoring of daily cash balances and submission of cash flow statements.
- To initiate, review, assess and implement programs to continuously improve the productivity of all processes and systems within the organization and to advise and guide the operational managers in carrying out workflow analysis and other techniques for systems improvement and cost management.
- Prepare and present financial reports, forecasts, and analysis to support decision-making at Board and JV meetings. Offer insights into financial performance, business opportunities, and risk assessments to align with the organization’s goals and ensure seamless communication with stakeholders.
Requirements
- Chartered accountant, ACCA with experience of 15 years, with minimum experience of 5 years as an FC or CFO managing end to end financials
- Key strengths would be team management, problem solving, decision making and value orientation
- Commercial Acumen to support businesses in their growth plans
Key Competencies:
Business Financial Insights:
- Demonstrates in-depth knowledge on financial/ management accounting principles to be able to accurately reflect the business performance. Develops business appropriate financial insights to be able to provide timely and accurate financial advise in response to business priorities and stakeholder expectations.
- Financial & Management Accounting
- Financial Impact on Strategy Execution
- Business/ Country Economics & Regulations
Controls, Compliance & Assurance:
- Demonstrates ability to evaluate risks and business issues determining their impact on the management audit, developing and/or modifying audit procedures as required. Also, ensures compliance to legal and secretarial requirements as well as functioning within the norms of statutory audit regulations respective to country/ business.
- Internal Controls
- Compliance Measures
- Measure & Assurance
Reporting & Process Efficiencies:
- Demonstrates conceptual ability to ideate and implement robust systems and processes suited to business/ country. Also displays accuracy and efficiency in MIS reporting, budgeting, EOY forecasting by ensuring compliance to appropriate systems & processes.
- Budgeting/ EOY Forecasting
- Financial & Management Reporting
- Systems & Process Efficiencies
Business Partnering:
- Displays a combination of commercial, financial and analytical mindset that provides support central to overall business success. Demonstrates direct accountability –equal mandate with the business to support the rapid growth stepping up to new platforms
- Engaging with the Business
- Financial Planning/ Extracting Efficiencies
- Funds & Currency Management.
Application Closing Date
Not Specified.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
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Job Title: State Coordinator, Out Grower Program
Location: Nigeria
Job Type: Full Time
Job Description
- Coordinate the activities of the out-grower scheme of the state and report daily activities to the National Coordinator
- Identify and Collate data for all the out-growers for Rice farmers in the state.
- Providing Agricultural Extension Services related to Crop Protection, Good Agricultural Practices in coordination with other agencies
- Undertake frequent travel across the state to visit farmers registered with the out-grower scheme and increase Olam Agri’s visibility with the farmers.
- Coordinate crop evaluation trials within the state for adoption by the farmers
- Organise and conduct training for extension agents and farmers across locations within the state in conjunction with the consultants.
- Developing and maintaining strong, professional relationships with farmers to facilitate smooth produce collection and encourage ongoing participation in the program.
- Able to create links between the farmers and input providers within and outside the state.
- Ensuring that farmers understand and adhere to the quality standards and quantity specifications set by the company.
- Provide support to the company procurement team for smooth off-taker of the products from the out-grower
Requirements
- The candidate must have B.Sc. or HND in Crop Production, Agronomy, Agric. Econ, Agric Extension, or related fields. Master’s degree will be an added advantage.
- The candidate must have 5 -10 years of field experience in farming operations, Our-Grower program, or extension activities.
- Hands-on experience in the design and implementation of sustainable smallholder out-grower schemes in Nigeria.
- Must be computer literate
- Ability to speak local languages within the middle belt region will be an added advantage.
Application Closing Date
Not Specified.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
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