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: Materials Planning Manager

Location: Nigeria
Job Type: Full Time

Job Description

• Practical implementation of demand planning, demand communication and performance measurement.
• Capturing, interpreting and using consumer/customer information and demand drivers to create and communicate relevant and accurate demand information to support key Supply Chain and business decisions.
• Co-ordinating closely with Marketing and Sales teams to produce feasible operational plans for Supply Chain and business activities.
• Responsible for the quality of the demand planning process and the quality of resultant numbers.
• Manages key forecasting and demand planning process in conjunction with Sales, Marketing, Finance and related functions within Supply Chain ensuring delivery of financial targets by minimising forecast inaccuracy and bias.

Key Accountabilities

• Communicate unconstrained demand forecasts to Marketing, Sales and other business stakeholders.
• Provides input into company-wide demand planning processes & continuous improvement initiatives in this area.
• Coordinate integration of activity plans coming from Sales and Marketing on top of baseline forecast to produce unconstrained demand forecast.
• Responsible for the producing and managing baseline demand forecast.
• Highlight risks and opportunities in sales volume based on statistical analysis, activity evaluations and Sales feedback.
• Develop and refine the forecasting process, models and tools leading to improved accuracy.
• Responsible for generating and improving the demand forecasts for the business by using a range of methods including base forecasting.
• Complexity Management – regularly review SKU portfolio with extended teams (Sales, Marketing, Finance and Supply chain) and make appropriate recommendations. Coordinate and manage with Marketing teams on new product, innovation and event/promotion plans and demand forecasting.
• Manage and report all the KPIs selected for category / business scorecards (bias, inaccuracy, volume), Revenue channel based, OOS levels etc.
• Give the basic input for promotion evaluation and monitor promotion effectiveness.  Make weekly reviews for operational forecast.
• Ensure updated and agreed volume forecast are submitted for the financial forecasting.  Highlight risk opportunities to create the range forecasting.

Requirements
Education:

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

Experience:

• Min 5 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: General Manager – Non-Commodity Procurement

Location: Nigeria 
Function: MATS
Sub-Function: Procurement / Logistics

Job Description

• Overseeing the procurement of non-commodity materials involves a strategic approach to managing both local and international sourcing to support company operations effectively.
• This may involve developing a comprehensive sourcing strategy that considers factors like supplier selection, quality control, and risk management to maintain cost-effectiveness and reliability in the supply chain.

Responsibilities

• Formulate comprehensive procurement strategies for specialized materials, focusing on supplier diversification and risk management.
• Streamline procurement workflows to enhance operational efficiency and achieve cost savings without compromising quality.
• Use SAP modules tailored for procurement to optimize data accuracy and facilitate real-time decision-making.
• Oversee import/export logistics, ensuring compliance with international trade laws and minimizing customs delays.
• Employ inventory management best practices to maintain adequate stock levels, preventing overstocking and stockouts.
• Foster a culture of continuous improvement and professional growth among the procurement team members.
• Enhance cross-departmental collaboration through regular communication and joint initiatives, aligning procurement goals with broader organizational objectives.

Requirements

• Engineering Degree coupled with an MBA from a prestigious institution.
• Extensive experience, spanning 12-15 years, in procurement and supply chain management roles.
• Proficiency in SAP software, ensuring efficient and effective management of business processes.
• In-depth knowledge of import/export procedures, critical for global trade compliance.
• Valuable prior experience with Nigerian/African markets, offering a strategic advantage in these regions

Key Skills:

• Utilizes advanced negotiation strategies to achieve favourable outcomes in terms of cost and quality.
• Exhibits proficiency in communication, articulating thoughts clearly and effectively in both verbal and written forms.
• Upholds the highest ethical standards, ensuring all professional activities are conducted with integrity.
• Demonstrates resilience and composure, effectively handling stress and pressure in fast-paced environments.
• Proven leadership abilities, with a history of guiding teams to exceed performance goals.
• Analytical and detail-oriented, consistently identifying critical elements in complex situations.
• Takes a proactive approach to inventory management, optimizing stock levels to meet demand while controlling expenses.
• Flexibly adjusts strategies and operations in response to evolving market trends and organizational objectives.

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.

How to Apply
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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 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 of 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: Land Surveyor

Location: Nigeria (Remote)
Job Type: Full Time
Function:  Health, Safety & Environment

Job Purpose

• To accurately measure and map farmlands within Olam’s agricultural operations, ensuring efficient land utilization and planning for various agricultural activities, particularly land leveling.

Responsibilities

• Conduct detailed land surveys using advanced surveying equipment and techniques.
• Prepare accurate land maps, plans, and profiles, including contour lines and elevation data.
• Calculate land areas, boundaries, and distances.
• Collaborate with engineers and agronomists to determine optimal land leveling strategies and designs.
• Monitor and document any changes in land topography or features.
• Maintain and calibrate surveying equipment.
• Adhere to safety standards and regulations during fieldwork.
• Prepare and submit comprehensive survey reports and data.

Key Deliverables

• Accurate and timely land surveys and maps.
• Detailed land leveling plans and designs.
• Comprehensive survey reports and data.
• Efficient land utilization and planning for agricultural activities.
• Adherence to safety standards and regulations.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Quantity Surveying or a related field.
• At least 4 years of experience as a surveyor
• Proven experience in land surveying, with a strong emphasis on land leveling.
• Proficiency in using surveying equipment, such as total stations, GPS receivers, and data collection software.
• Strong knowledge of surveying principles, techniques, and standards.
• Ability to interpret and analyze survey data.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Willingness to work in field conditions, including varying weather and terrain.
• Familiarity with agricultural practices and land management is a plus.

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.

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

Location: Nigeria
Job Type: Full Time
Function:  Health, Safety & Environment

Job Description

• We are looking for a highly diligent individual who specializes in quality to understand customer expectation and translate them into company quality norms.
• The individual will play a key role in outlining quality standards and developing quality control processes.
• The incumbent will ensure compliance to quality norms, policies, and procedures of the company.
• The objective is to cultivate a culture of consistent quality with zero defect in collaboration with all stakeholders by continually developing, planning and implementing quality systems & processes and training of plant personnel.

Strategic Effectiveness

• Develop, plan and implement quality systems to meet food safety standards in line with GFSI guidelines.
• Build control systems to comply with food safety requirements including PRPs. Design and deploy audit processes (factory, market, warehouse, etc.).
• Conducting root cause analysis for deviations. Develop and implement a corrective action plan where needed. Regularly review compliance status for all quality-related observations and lead the process of sharing views with all stakeholders for implementation/closure of the open audit points.
• Continuously improve quality awareness and standards including sensory evaluation of raw materials, intermediates, and finished goods.
• Closely interact with other functions including R&D, manufacturing, and sourcing to effectively collaborate and seek their inputs on improvement/development of quality systems and processes.
• Setup, maintain and operate laboratory to meet all requirements of testing of incoming, in-process and finished goods consistently.
• Coordination with external laboratories and external calibration agencies for all other testing requirements.
• Support improvement programs on vendor quality.

Operational Effectiveness

• Develop and train the team to improve the effectiveness of the implementation of best practices in all areas of work.
• Identify learning needs of team members and personnel critical to food safety to enhance skills.
• Develop and maintain a motivated team.
• Plan and conduct training for all plant personnel on food safety and personal hygiene.
• Classify and process consumer feedback through interaction with customers and stakeholders.
• Advice immediate/short/long term action plan through the internal web-based systems to address customer issues promptly and maintain excellent customer satisfaction ratings.
• Assist in the investigation of quality-related matters, including coordination with other stakeholders and vendors.
• Review and report compliance status for identified risks.
• Report and track all business risk related to quality non-conformances and escalations.
• Report to all concerned stakeholders on business risk in this area.
• Liaison with statutory, regulatory and government agencies.
• Assist in commissioning and start-up of new projects and conduct IQ, OQ, PQ for new equipment installations.
• Validate quality aspects during scale-up trials including travel test and share trial reports to all stakeholders to ensure that all new products are developed and scaled up to meet quality norms.
• Develop new ways of working that would be cost-effective and be within the budget and quality requirements.
• Develop appropriate tracking mechanism to report progress on a daily/weekly/fortnightly /monthly/quarterly and annualized basis on outcomes of the implementation of quality plans.

Requirements

• Certified FSSC 22000 Lead Auditor
• Certified QMS lead auditor
• Graduate of HND or University Degree in Food Science
• 7-8 years of experience in FMCG
• Advance degree in Food safety and Quality Management System
• Vast knowledge in USFDA, Halal, Kosher Certification, European export experience etc.

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.

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

Location: Nigeria
Employment Type: Full-time

Job Description

• Responsible for proper accounting of transactions at the Factory.
• Ensuring that all the month end books closure activities are completed within the defined timelines.
• Business partnering with the Plant team.
• Responsible for preparation of month end MIS reports on a timely basis
• Working closely with the Finance Manager to ensure proper accounting of financial transactions.
• Preparation of various adhoc MIS reports and submitting the same to the reporting authority within the timelines.
• Coordinating with the business team and the back-end team to ensure that invoices are processed within the timelines.
• Core member of the team that does periodic stock counts as per the stock count plan. And responsible for preparation of MIS report post the physical count.
• Coordinating with the internal and external auditors during the periodic Audits.
• Ensuring the effectiveness and efficiency of Financial Controls at the Factory.

Requirements

• At least 5 years of experience require.
• Supply chain Finance and outstanding control experience is required
• Strong SAP knowledge
• Chartered Accountant

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
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