Location : Tema
City : Tema
State : Greater Accra (GH-AA)
Country : Ghana (GH)
Requisition Number : 39635
As part of our growth strategy, this position is designed to organize and manage our Shea procurement, tolling andlogistics in West Africa under the supervision of the Supply Chain Manager with active participation in achieving our business goals. The position will play an active role in developing our footprint in the region whilst optimizing the current relationships with Shea suppliers and Shea partners with a deep connection to our sustainability program dubbed " Where Life Grows"
Job Specification
- Participate to Shea procurement including assessment of Shea crop forecast, negotiation of purchase contracts and contract execution monitoring
- Manage industrial scale tolling-operations for his area
- Benchmark, plan and execute logistics activities in the region (warehousing, transport by road and sea)
- Implement, monitor and improve quality and food safety standards as agreed with local (tolling) partners
- Responsible of maintaining accurate and timely stocks reporting
- Engage with partners to implement BLC sustainability strategy
- Monitor and report the dynamics in the Shea landscape
- Observe and propose new supply chain improvements
- Manage his team with strong leadership and develop a team culture of performance and accountability
Job Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in supply chain, procurement or food technology
- Experience with agro-commodities and/or food processing is a must
- Open to frequent traveling in the region
- Good knowledge of technical processes and quality and food safety principles
- Understands the commercial value of the supply chain
- Able to work independently, but also strong team-working abilities
- Ability to communicate with specialists and senior management
A passion for Africa
- Highly communicative, convincing and influential
- Hands-on mentality and a self-starter
- Entrepreneurial and pragmatic
- Energetic and enthusiastic
- Proficient language skills in English and French (verbal and written)
Apply now and take the first step towards a rewarding career in Supply Chain Management!
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Bunge (NYSE: BG) is a world leader in sourcing, processing and supplying oilseed and grain products and ingredients. Founded in 1818, Bunge’s expansive network feeds and fuels a growing world, creating sustainable products and opportunities for more than 70,000 farmers and the consumers they serve across the globe. The company is headquartered in St. Louis, Missouri and has 25,000 employees worldwide who stand behind more than 350 port terminals, oilseed processing plants, grain facilities, and food and ingredient production and packaging facilities around the world.
Bunge is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Veterans/Disabled
