Unit Head – Cocoa at ofi – Apply Now

Overview of the Position

• This role involves overseeing and managing the supply chain processes for the business unit, ensuring efficient operations and implementing strategies to improve productivity and product quality.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to the design and implementation of the supply chain strategy for the product within the unit.
• Develop and implement business plans for the unit, conduct reviews and briefing and lead the team towards the attainment of set goals.
• Ensure optimal utilization of resources and enhance maximum efficiency by eliminating controllable losses.
• Ensure compliance with all applicable laws and regulations and coordination with local governing bodies and authorities.
• Assess and analyse market conditions and market information to support business decisions in the unit.
• Collaborate with the team on regular business review and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Manage team members, evaluate their performance and give feedback.

Skills and Requirements

• A graduate with 1-3 years of post-qualification industry experience.
• An understanding of how, and the willingness to go the extra mile, to bring added business value. Self-driven with a strong result orientation.
• Excellent communication and leadership skills.
• Strong financial acumen, ability to read and comprehend tasks such as counterparty and credit risk management.
• Project management and effective implementation and assessment of various projects in the unit.
• Organisation Skills and attention to details.
• Experience with Microsoft Office Suite.
• Effective coaching, facilitation, presentation, and team-building skills.
• Previous experience in Sales, Supply chain and Operations would be an added advantage.