Olam International | Recruitment 

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 – Finance and Accounts

Location: Nigeria
Employment Type: Full-time

Job Description

• Finance is a contemporary and forward-looking function that is driving value by being a world-class partner to our business.
• As a Finance Controller you will partner with the business unit in the country (Business Head, Sales & Functional leads) to ensure P&L transparency & accuracy and to drive the business towards targets & operational KPIs achievement.
• As successful candidate you will be able to demonstrate ability to link business decisions to financial impacts.

Responsibilities
Controllership:

• You are a controller that ensures accurate, efficient and timely delivery of relevant reports, while ensuring hygiene of accounting, book-keeping, various systems and processes.

Performance Officer:

• You help us to be on track with robust and timely performance tracking.
• You will ensure budgetary process improvements and achieve better predictability on outcomes

Value Manager:

• You also ensure & support value maximization initiatives (interest, Trade Finance, currency management, etc.)

Co-Strategist:

• You are our strategist; you help in value-added decision support through superior data analytics and help us drive special projects to growth.
• Ensure and support value maximization initiatives (Interest, Trade Finance etc.)

Impact Areas for a Finance Controller:
Business Financial Insights:

• Your in-depth knowledge on financial/management accounting principles will help us to accurately reflect the business performance.

Controls, Compliance & Assurance:

• Our ability to evaluate risks and determining their impact on the management audit, developing and/or modifying audit procedures as required.
• You ensure compliances to legal and secretarial requirements as well as functioning within the norms of statutory audit regulations respective to country/ business.

Reporting & process efficiencies:

• The finance controller demonstrates conceptual ability to ideate and implement robust systems & processes suited to business/ country.
• You also display accuracy and efficiency in MIS reporting, budgeting.

Capability Building:

• Build capability in finance function, growing finance leadership pipeline and ensuring effective knowledge & expertise transfer for effective execution of finance strategies: Personal Credibility & Thought Leadership Building Functional Capability

Requirements

• A qualified chartered accountant with 6-10 years of experience in finance in Mfg. setup, preferably from FMCG.
• Experience in handling Plant Finance/ Business Finance
• Should have led team in delivering month end activities and Finance KPI.
• Should have worked on implementing Industry best practices about Compliance and Governance.
• Hands on experience with Balance sheet analysis, P&L analysis, Cost savings initiatives, and Capex project evaluations.
• Working SAP knowledge and excellent Microsoft office skills is mandatory.
• Experienced in handling audit assignments including statutory audit, Internal Audit and Tax audits and Budget exercises.

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online

Job Title: Procurement Manager

Location: Nigeria
Job type: Full time
Function: Non Commodity Procurement
Sub-Function: Non Commodity Procurement

Job Description

• Leads evaluation and selection of suppliers in terms of quality, service, cost, and capability.
• Procurement of General, consumable Items (MRO Items), AGO, Raw material and capex
• Participates in the development of sourcing strategies.
• Make purchase orders, job orders as the case may be and follow up with vendors for timely delivery of the goods and services.
• Looks for productivity gains, which may include working with Improvement Leaders and Service Center personnel.
• Looks for alternative sources, through individual research, and working with other Buyers, Sr. Buyers, and Executive Buyers.
• Oversees contract implementation and supplier performance/interaction; involved with resolving operational issues.
• Documents issues for quality, service, safety, and supply (into the Sourcing quality data bases) and resolves issues with suppliers.
• Identifies and drives continuous improvement.
• Oversees contract implementation and supplier performance and interaction.
• Negotiates and delivers savings to meet business requirements and company objectives

Key Deliverables

• Understands market dynamics, labor rates/market rates, etc. that may impact buy.
• Uses Auction Tools, RFIs, RFQs, RFPs and/or sealed bids.
• Creates leveraged agreements as appropriate.
• Calculates and reports accomplishments in all appropriate systems.
• Direct procurement policies to ensure all items are purchased and delivered within budget and time constraints
• manage vendor and supplier selection process based on price, quality, support, capacity, and reliability
• Develop and manage purchasing budgets and forecasts.
• End to end process knowledge of Import & Export of commodity and consumable items.
• Well Versed with process of EXIM Certification & documentation process.
• Understanding local government EXIM rules and regulation.
• Resolve all conflicts with vendors and other stakeholders.
• Share all relevant documents with Finance for timely payment
• Train subordinates and guide the team for better performance.

Requirements
Education Experience:

• Engineering Degree is required.
• Master’s or MBA Degree in fields such as Business Administration, Finance, is preferred.
• Strong preference for CIPS or similar professional qualification.

 Skill Sets/Experience

• Should have passed engineering +MBA preferred from a good institute and have 5-7 years’ experience in handling end to end procurement in a mass manufacturing company.
• Good Hands on Contract Management.
• Experience in DIRECT Procurement of General and consumable Items. (MRO Items), AGO , packaging material and asset purchases.
• Spend analysis.
• high competency level in SAP MM,SAP Ariba.
• Well Versed with process of EXIM Certification & documentation process.
• Strong leadership capabilities, excellent negotiation and analytical skills
• Good knowledge of engineering spares and consumables
• Able to work in multicultural environment and able to work independently.
• Must be safety conscious

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online

Job Title: Maintenance / Utilities Manager

Location: Lagos
Employment type: Full-time

Job Description

• Ensuring compliance to engineering norms, policies and procedures of the company with the objective of achieving a zero breakdown culture in collaboration with all stakeholders by constantly developing, planning and implementing maintenance best practices and training of plant personnel.

Job Responsibilities
Improve business processes on maintenance & engineering:

• Develop, plan and implement good maintenance practices to ensure effective asset utilization
• Analyze breakdowns and put corrective measures to improve Availability and OEE
• Lead the PM Pillar team in Operational Excellence program and support other pillars on engineering related requirements
• Ensure compliance to Safety and Food Safety requirements from engineering & maintenance function
• Ensure adherence to all applicable regulatory and statutory requirements
• Review and monitor operating budgets.

Ensure uninterrupted functioning of plant utilities:

• Responsible for functioning of plant utilities which include captive power generation, water treatment plant, chillers, air compressors and effluent treatment plants
• Maintaining equipment in utilities in good working condition through regular monitoring and asset care
• Coordination with OEM’s/service providers for finalization and execution of maintenance contracts
• Management of fuels including PNG, CNG, Diesel etc to ensue availability at lowest cost
• Ensure adherence to all applicable regulatory and statutory requirements
• Review and monitor operating budgets on energy costs.

Key Deliverables
Spares & Cost Management:

• Review requirements of spares and ensure availability
• Review cost of spares and maintenance and energy for adherence to budgets
• Develop alternate vendors to improve performance and cost
• Management of engineering stores with effective 5S and inventory management
• Monitor specific fuel & energy consumption at each stage, review and work towards reduction of consumption & costs.

Risk Management:

• Review and report compliance status for identified risks
• Report all business risk related non-conformances and escalation.
• Report to all concerned stake holders on business risk in this area.
• Liaise with statutory , regulatory and government agencies.

Projects:

• Selection of Capacity, Capability, Appropriate Technology, Energy requirements etc. for Opex and Capex Projects as and when required
• Execute implementation of projects within timelines and cost
• Assist in commissioning and start-up of new projects
• Validate engineering aspects during scale up trials and share trial reports to all stakeholders.

Requirements

• BE / B.Tech Degree in Mechanical/Electrical Engineering from a reputed institute
• 10+ years of experience in FMCG companies of repute, preferably food manufacturing with a minimum of 3 years of experience as Head of Maintenance/Engineering department.

Essentials skills & competencies:

• A hands-on experience of implementing TPM or WCM/Manufacturing Excellence is a must. Exposure to Lean or Six Sigma would be an added advantage
• Experience of managing engineering function of a food manufacturing plant
• Hands on experience of managing utilities section
• Strong analytical & problem solving skills
• Good communication skills
• Good negotiation skills.

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online

Job Title: Maintenance Manager

Location: Nigeria
Function: MATS
Sub-Function: Plant Operations

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 with respect to 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 is aware of the correct codes of practice, both statutory and advisory, that govern accepted standards of safe operation at all premises. Ensure the production plant causes a 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 a Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering, QEHS, HACCP-related certification Job-related courses and training
• 8+ years’ experience in handling maintenance, utilities and projects in several jobs as a Mechanical/Electrical engineer and project-related management.

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online

Job Title: Legal Associate

Location: Nigeria
Function: Legal & EBP
Sub-Function: Legal

Job Description

• The Legal Associate shall support the effective management of all legal matters as they relate to all facets of the legal function – Litigation, Corporate Commercial transactions, Contracts review, Data Privacy, Ethical Business Program, Intellectual Property, Owned & Leased Property, Legal Advisory, and any other functional projects or assignments.

Responsibilities

• Work with external counsels to manage litigation and its attendant administrative processes
• Hold responsibility for monthly legal reporting.
• Contracts Management
• Hold responsibility for Legal Applications update and management – Bright Flag & Dilitrust
• Retrieve information on all DFM legal issues, files and build into the existing legal function structure
• Provide administrative and legal support for internal investigations
• Ensure the development of service level agreements for service support and delivery.
• Manage legal invoicing and track payments ensuring accuracy and promptness of payment.
• Support regulatory issues management
• Manage Property due diligence process
• Legal correspondence drafting
• Data Privacy Compliance Management
• All such other duties as directed by the Legal Manager.

Requirements

• A graduate Degree in Law (minimum of second class lower).
• Member of the Nigerian Bar Association.
• Excellent written &verbal communication skills.
• Strong knowledge of corporate commercial practice
• Ability to exercise sound judgment and discretion.
• Highly analytical with a strong attention to detail.
• Great team player to support cohesive operations in the Legal Unit of the group.
• Sound knowledge of Microsoft office applications especially Word, PowerPoint and Excel.

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online