Recruitment 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: Maintenance Manager

Location: Nigeria 
Employment Type: Full Time

Responsibilities

• 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 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 Specified.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
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Job Title: Procurement Manager – Imports

Location: Nigeria
Employment Type: Full-time

Job Description
Sourcing of raw material:

• Planning and executing the buying strategies basis factory import requirements
• Directly handling big global cooperatives and suppliers
• Pricing ideas – Adopt to market practices and ensure cost-effective buying.
• Raw material quality practices – make sure the best quality materials are bought through innovations and better approaches.

EXIM:

• Handle the import and  export operations.
• Will include planning the schedules, volume projection, operational aspects etc.
• Able to plan and manage the required logistics and other supportive functions.
• Should be well versed with requirement of imports like LC , Form M , HS codes , INCO terms
• Should be able to work with various regulatory agencies like customs etc.
• Should be able to work with clearing agents.

Team:

• Set KPIs, budgets, and plan trainings

Key Deliverables

• Volume: Planning and phasing raw material supply as per needs of the processing facility, supplier management
• Cost: Manage direct cost of operations within the allotted budget
• Quality: Ensure optimum quality of raw material is procured
• Sustainability: Anchor and lead the sustainability initiatives

Strategic Effectiveness:

• 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), outside Nigeria.
• 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
• Develop strong S&D (Supply and Demand) capabilities to dynamically formulate a price view and a strategic buying plan throughout the crop year.

Operational Effectiveness:

• You will be 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
• Be responsible for all Raw Material buying, including Packaging material , Additives , spares and Capex .
• Manage the primary/secondary procurement

Organizational Effectiveness:

• Ability to build teams – hiring, training, and developing team members
• Collaborate with key stake holders involving formal business reviews and ongoing continuous improvement initiatives.

Requirements

• 4-5 years of experience in imports process
• Good communication skills.
• Native-level French fluency with good knowledge of English
• Team player, with team management skills.
• An understanding of how and the willingness to go the extra mile to bring added business value.
• Effective coaching, facilitation, presentation, and team-building skills
• A previous experience in Sales, Supply chain and Operations would always be a value add.

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
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Job Title: Planning Manager

Location: Nigeria
Employment Type: Full-time

Role Summary

• Lead a professional Planning function across Caraway Nigeria Biscuits Confectionary and Snacks operations to maximise service levels to customers while optimizing stocks.
• Caraway is centered around West Africa and now has 7 Manufacturing Plants in Nigeria across 6 product categories – Tomato Paste, Seasonings, Instant Noodles, Biscuits, Beverages, and Sweets & Candies.
• The planning Manager Biscuits Confectionary and Snacks will have the responsibility for Material planning, Supply planning, coordination of the S&OP process, and will facilitate demand planning across the designated categories.

Key Deliverables

• Compliance to planning policies including inventory policy, and categorization of finished goods and raw and packaging material and align with the system integration.
• Manage stock levels within agreed policy levels for material and finished goods
• Facilitate the demand planning process for all the appropriate categories, focusing on eliminating bias and improving forecast accuracy.
• Production planning taking account of demand planning, supply chain policy, capacity limitations, and other production constraints
• Materials requirement Planning. Create and maintain the materials requirement plan. Establish material safety stock and reorder levels with accurate lead times. Implement stock plans to achieve stock targets on materials and finished goods.
• Master Production Scheduling
• Distribution requirement planning / replenishment
• Evaluate risks and opportunities creating contingencies and making decisions
• Capacity management planning
• Drive business planning, and in particular, the annual volume planning process which includes interfacing closely with sales, Marketing and finance to ensure timeous delivery.
• Support innovation teams in launching new products
• Develop and train the Demand planners and supply planners across all operations.

Development Projects:

• Lead ERP projects, integration of SAP MRP. Establish MRP, MPS, and capacity planning processes and align with the system integration
• S&OP coordination by Planning Manager
• Complexity Management – regularly review SKU portfolio.

Requirements
Education:

•  B.Sc. in Engineering. (M.Sc. or MBA preferred)

Experience:

• Min 10 years of experience in supply chain in Leading Global Agri-Manufacturing/FMCG/
• Consumer companies with positions covering Demand Planning, Supply Planning, Stock Management and Primary Distribution. Experience of Lean, Six Sigma and/or TPM strongly preferred.

Skills:

• Excellent communication skills.
• Strong analytical skills
• Knowledge of SAP or any ERP is required

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
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Job Title: Financial Controller

Location: Nigeria 
Employment Type: Full Time

Responsibilities
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.

Key Deliverables:

• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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

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.

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
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Job Title: General Manager, Sales

Location: Nigeria 
Employment Type: Full Time

Job Description

• National Category Manager heads Sales (GM Sales) and Trade Marketing for Beverages category for Nigeria covering all channels.
• The incumbent would be responsible for developing the category sales strategies, undertake channel development and coach & lead the Beverages sales team to achieve the sales AOP plans & KPIs.
• The incumbent will be based in Lagos and will lead a dedicated Beverages team of Regional Managers, Assistant RSMs, ASMs & SOs. This role reports into the Vice President – Sales, Nigeria.

Responsibilities
Key Deliverables:

• Develop sales strategies for Nigeria Beverages category by identifying trade insights and growth opportunities to drive incremental volume growth. Contribute to Annual Operating Plan (AOP) exercise development by identifying medium to long term growth pillars to position Olam to gain share in a competitive and ambiguous environment
• Undertake complete ownership of Beverages monthly sales plan achievement (Volume, Distribution and Secondary KPIs) for all channels of Nigeria. Oversee Van operations with the help of National Fleet Manager and identify ways to drive effectiveness of Van capacity utilization
• Develop a robust trade promotion plan via a nuanced approach of brand, pack, channel and geography strategy and cascade to regional teams with granular plans & milestones. Monitor and drive the plan execution through robust weekly reviews with regional teams
• Collaborate with Marketing to roll-out Shopper interventions and Trade Activation plans to dial-up Visibility, Shelf share and Tertiary sales
• Continually evaluate and optimize the Beverages GTM by developing deep channel, customer & category understanding via trade visits
• Effectively utilize Trade Spends budget to achieve category goals. Oversee monthly reconciliation and timely trade payout settlements by liaising with Finance
• Continually monitor and strengthen commercial hygiene of sales reporting, trade claims, asset tracking
• Establish and embed a daily Sales Ops rhythm with the help of Sales Enablers and Performance score cards. Leverage Sales Analyst to drive reporting Systems including DSRs, Retail cards, Activation trackers, Monthly reporting, Trade claims, Damage & Shortage claims
• Monitor the Category redistribution aspects on a regular basis (Outlet Mapping, Coverage, Attendance, PJP Compliance, Bill Productivity) and identify plans to strengthen our distribution
• Oversee Distributor Management policies and identify ways to improve efficiency on Order Management, Stock Management, Credit Management and Profitability. Build rapport with top distributors across Nigeria and continually engage with them to identify & translate emerging trends into sales plans
• Lead & coach the field sales team members through in-market presence and role-model Olam values. Work with the National Capability Lead to identify ongoing capability development needs of the Beverages category team and embed regular training & up-skilling to improve effectiveness. Lead the annual Sales DC (Development Center) exercise to build talent pipeline
• In-charge of Field-force Sales Incentive plans and R&R programs

Requirements

• Candidate with extensive experience of Sales, Trade Marketing, and/or Route to Market & Sales Capability Development across multiple geographies/ cities
• Must have experience of designing & implementing Trade Activation programs and demonstrated experience of rolling out initiatives to win share in competitive markets
• Minimum 12+ years of work experience in leading Foods & Beverages company. Preference would be given to those who have demonstrated experience – in part or full – of Beverages industry
• Tier 1 Premier Institute MBA preferred

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
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Job Title: Assistant Production Manager I

Location: Nigeria
Employment Type: Full Time

Job Description

• This role is responsible for managing and overseeing the daily biscuit production operations during assigned shifts.
• This role ensures that production targets are met efficiently while maintaining the highest quality standards, safety protocols, and operational efficiency.
• The role will lead, motivate, and monitor a team of production staff, ensuring that all activities align with company policies, standards, and objectives.

Responsibilities
Shift Management:

• Supervise and coordinate all production activities for biscuit manufacturing during assigned shifts.
• Allocate manpower and resources effectively to meet production targets and optimize workflow.
• Ensure the production line runs smoothly by monitoring equipment and resolving operational issues promptly.

Production Planning and Execution:

• Execute daily production plans and schedules, working closely with the Production Manager to meet production targets.
• Ensure that all products meet specified quality and quantity requirements.
• Monitor and control production parameters to maintain consistency, quality, and efficiency throughout the shift.

Quality Assurance:

• Collaborate with the Quality Control team to implement corrective actions for any quality deviations.
• Ensure that Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and quality protocols are strictly followed on the production floor.

Safety and Compliance:

• Enforce safety protocols and guidelines to ensure a safe working environment for all staff.
• Ensure all operations comply with regulatory requirements and internal safety policies, such as hygiene and food safety standards.
• Address potential safety hazards or incidents immediately.

Requirements

• Ability to communicate clearly
• Good Interpersonal skills
• Objective/Goal-oriented mentality
• Computer skills e.g., MS Office, SAP
• Ability to work with data and present for decision-making
• Commitment to team leadership
• Ability to learn and apply best practices
• Ability to organize and plan Team tasks
• Flexibility and responsiveness to business needs
• Ability to overcome obstacles and organizational skills necessary to complete assignments in a timely manner.
• Problem-solving
• Hands-on extraction process, wenger machine will be an added advantage.

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
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Job Title: IT Application Support Specialist – SAP

Location: Nigeria
Employment Type: Full-time

Job Summary

• As an IT Application Support Specialist – SAP, you will play a crucial role in ensuring the smooth operation of our SAP systems, supporting our business operations across Nigeria.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Provide Level 2/3 SAP Application Support:
  • Troubleshoot and resolve complex SAP issues
  • Provide timely and effective solutions to user queries and incidents
  • Perform root cause analysis and implement preventive measures.
• Manage SAP Incidents and Service Requests:
  • Prioritize and manage incidents and service requests
  • Adhere to defined SLAs and KPIs
  • Escalate issues to relevant teams as needed.

Job Description

• Proficient in SAP Modules – PP, QM and MM
• Good understanding of SAP Master data requirements
• Prior experience in managing SAP service requests -L1 Tickets
• Good knowledge of Business Process – Procure to pay, Produce to finish, Order to cash
• Have worked in some key projects – SAP, other applications
• Good individual contributor and team player.

Profile Description

• Understand the SAP solutions
• Understand the business processes on identified products
• Provide training to core team, operational and support consultants
• Understand new requirements from businesses, discuss with the central IT team  on possible solutions and deliver the same under defined timelines
• Prioritize initiatives every year in consultant with business and work with relevant stakeholders and delivery team to have them successfully implemented within defined timelines.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field
• Minimum of 3 – 5 years of experience in SAP application support, preferably in a manufacturing or trading environment
• Proficient in SAP Modules – PP, QM and MM
• Good understanding of SAP Master data requirements
• Prior experience in managing SAP service requests -L1 Tickets
• Good knowledge of Business Process – Procure to pay, Produce to finish, Order to cash
• Have worked in some key projects – SAP, other applications
• Good individual contributor and team player.

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
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Job Title: Warehouse Manager

Location: Nigeria
Employment Type: Full-time

Product Information
Packaged Foods:

• Olam PFB manufactures and markets a range of branded packaged food products to consumers across multiple African markets.
• Over the last decade, the PFB business has established regional brand and market leadership positions in multiple consumer categories across targeted markets in West Africa.
• Packaged Foods Business portfolio currently counts eight key brands that are marketed to more than ten South and West African markets. Our R&D teams, working closely with marketing, have helped us surprise and delight our consumers through differentiated and innovative products
• The consumer categories we are present in West Africa include Tomato Paste, Instant Noodles, Instant Beverages, Biscuits, Confectioneries, Edible Oil, Pasta, and Dairy.

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: Mechanical Manager

Location: Nigeria
Employment Type: Full Time

Key Deliverables

• Strategic Effectiveness
• Operational Effectiveness
• Organizational Effectiveness.

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
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Job Title: Regional Sales Manager

Location: Nigeria (Remote)
Employment Type: Full Time

Job Description

• We are looking for a dynamic individual to lead the sales efforts in the region.
• As the Regional sales manager (RSM), you will be responsible for planning & setting objectives to achieve the top line and bottom-line results of the region as per the business plan and defined budget.
• You should also be able to remotely supervise a team of salespeople and set profitable goals.
• Our ideal candidate will posses excellent communication skills with a strategic mindset.

Job Responsibilites
Strategic Effectiveness:

• Design and implement a regional sales plan in line with distribution segment strategy.
• Meets regional sales financial objectives by forecasting requirements; preparing an annual budget; scheduling expenditures; analyzing variances; initiating corrective action.
• Translate quarterly sales and revenue targets into comprehensive action plans.
• Acts as an innovator and recommends product lines by identifying new product opportunities, and/or product, packaging, and service changes; surveying consumer needs and trends; tracking competitors.

Operational Effectiveness:

• Monitor performance against plans and objectives and takes remedial action in cases of shortfalls.
• Coordinate sales and distribution activities within the region.
• Monitor and report on competitor activities within the region.
• Manage, coordinate and support distributors.
• Address potential problems and suggest prompt solutions.
• Managing large local teams across a country/region.

Requirements

• Management graduate with 10 to 15 years of post-qualification experience in a relevant industry.
• Prior experience in sales and distribution always adds value.
• Drive to manage sales in unstructured environments.
• An understanding of how, and the willingness to go the extra mile, to bring added business value.
• Ability to lead and motivate a high-performance sales team.

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
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