BACKGROUND

Our company will develop, in Ethiopia, an oilseeds clusters program to source from contracted out-growers (cluster of farmers, commercial farmers) and oilseeds grains integrators (traders/coops/…) large quantities various oilseeds (sesame, soybeans, sunflower, rapeseeds, groundnuts) to supply its Solvent Extraction Plants.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Identifying and contracting capable integrators and traders to secure year on year oilseeds supply as per contracting and supply schedule,

• Coordinating the execution of the oilseed farming contracts for designated area of coverage by oilseeds clusters managers,

• Coordinating and supervising the input dispatch plan to out-growers/integrators as per contract and as relevant; ensure their duly/timely payment,

• Coordinating the timely disbursement of out-financing and ensuring the repayment as per the schedule defined,

• Coordinating the weekly monitoring of out-growers (clusters), integrators and contracted traders stock level and proposing actions to ensure timely deliveries,

• Ensuring a constant and accurate information flow to Deputy head of clusters regarding oilseeds price, quantity, quality produced, competition in assigned area of coverage and potential area of expansion,

• Supervising assigned oilseed storage centers management and oilseeds inventory quality maintenance, ensuring the strict execution of warehouse SOPs,

• Establishing good linkages with relevant local Ethiopian administration to support the development of the oilseeds clusters (Relevant zonal/woreda stakeholders),

• Ensuring execution of promotional activities (Field days on demo fields, flyers distribution etc.),

• Participating in the evaluation process of suppliers for credit allocation, coordinating credit contract signing by all parties (zonal legal offices, DARA etc.), collection and verification of post-dated checks and supporting documents (Business License, TIN, Bank book copy etc.)

• Participating in the development of the promotional and communication strategy as well as overseeing with communities,

• Ensuring the execution of agriculture department SOPs by subordinates,

• Leading, motivating and training the collaborators, subordinates and partners.

EXPECTED RESULTS

• Timely execution of the oilseeds contracting plan (clusters/integrators) as per yearly harvest plan and oilseeds supply budget,

• Timely delivery of the contracted oilseeds volume as per plan (for clusters and integrators) to the oilseed storage centers /rented warehouses,

• Timely execution /delivery and payment of the inputs supply plan (type, volume, price, payment schedule),

• Timely delivery of the contracted oilseeds as per plan (for clusters and integrators) to the oilseed storage centers /rented warehouses,

• Efficient coordination of supply of seeds to the oilseed storage centers/rented warehouses,

• Relevance, accuracy and suitability of reporting on Ethiopian oilseeds markets in regional areas,

• Accuracy of weekly report on suppliers’ stock status and related action plan,

• Increased development of network with stakeholders to ensure required additional sourcing,

• No major incidents linked to the breach of SOP,

• Improvement of companies’ image and popularity in areas of intervention

• Compliance with all SOPs of Agriculture department.

Job Requirements

QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED

Experience:

• 8 years of experience of which at least 5 in the sector relevant to the JD.

Education

• BSC/Msc degree Supply chain/Agribusiness/Procurement and/or related fields

  • Proficiency in English, Amharic and Afan Oromo and/or Gumuz

How to Apply

Send your CV via email: careers@54fmcg.com  

Note: Please title your application with subject line: -"Oilseeds supply chain manager - Oromia "