🇳🇬 Job Vacancies @ Olam Agri – 8 Positions

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 following positions below:

1.) Security Manager
2.) Finance Manager
3.) Materials Planning Manager
4.) Planning Manager
5.) General Manager - Non-Commodity Procurement
6.) Maintenance Manager
7.) Procurement Manager
8.) HR Manager

Job Title: Security Manager

Location: Ilorin, Kwara
Employment Type: Full-time

Job Description

• The Security Manager (SM) will be responsible for coordinating all the security affairs of the company and ensuring the safety of all staff and company properties.
• Generally, the Security Manager will be responsible for creating and maintaining a safe environment within a company, which involves ensuring the protection of the company’s assets and employees. Below are the key roles of the Security Manager for Rice Farm.
• The Security Manager will be responsible for the entire security of all the staff and company properties
• He will be supervising the activities of all the security agents (Military, Police, Kings Guard, and Local Security) working for the company
• He will be responsible for developing comprehensive security programs to ensure the physical safety of all employees and visitors with their properties.
• Overseeing the daily operations of the company to identify potential security risks and room for improvement and to equally ensure all security apparatus are maintained and updated.
• Fostering a culture of physical workplace violence and crime awareness by conducting training sessions and communicating with personnel.
• Managing, evaluating, and resolving all security incidents or breaches. Heading the Farm Internal Investigation Team (FIIT) for all crimes and security breaches within the company.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain Intelligence (spies and machinery) on security operations to provide proactive information to management and kept it confidential.
• Implement disciplinary procedures among all staff to avert crimes within the company
• Regular check on all security posts for efficient delivery of their mandates
• Develop and maintain a Fire fighting crew within the security team & and work hand in hand with the Safety Manager.
• Ensuring that the company's security policies and operations comply with all federal laws and legislations
• And any other security affairs that will keep staff and company properties safe.
• Work with the company Security Coordinator to develop and implement an appropriate budget for security programs
• Prioritize security initiatives to avert all crises that will negatively impact the company’s operations
• Maintain relationships/collaboration with external law enforcement agencies at local, state, and federal government levels
• Develop emergency procedures and present risk assessments and improved security policies to management team members.

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.

How to Apply
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Job Title: Finance Manager

Location: Ilorin, Kwara
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
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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
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Job Title: Planning Manager

Location: Nigeria
Job 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.

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

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.

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.

How to Apply
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Job Title: General Manager - Non-Commodity Procurement

Location: Tin Can, Lagos
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
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Job Title: Maintenance Manager

Location: Ikorodu, Lagos
Job type: Full-time
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 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
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Job Title: Procurement Manager

Location: Ilorin, Kwara
Job type: Full-time
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

• 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
• 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.
• 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.

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.

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Job Title: HR Manager

Location: Calabar, Cross River
Job type: Full-time
Function: Human Resources

Job Description

• Engage Line Executives and other key stakeholders in determining business needs and proactively contribute to the development and implementation of strategic HR solutions in collaboration with the Centre of Excellence.

Key Deliverables

• Research on labor laws, healthcare regulations, best practices etc.
• Leading of negotiations between the organization and employees
• Provide guidance to the business managers on HR policies, ensuring the right interpretation of the policies are applied in managing human resources in the directorate and lead on the development and implementation of new HR policies
• Engage Line Management, investigate related employee issues and challenges, develop, and socialize mitigating options with HR and business management and ensure implementation of solutions in the Line.
• Engage Line Managers and Training Specialists on training needs identification and gaps based on perceived business imperatives, development of core curriculum content, and ensure the successful implementation of training plan for the employees
• Collaborate and provide input with the Talent Acquisition Specialist on Structure evaluation and requirements of role to confirm vacancy is required, business headcount management, make input into new job specifications and adjustments of existing job specifications
• Oversee the annual implementation and report on entire Performance Management process, results, and ratings.
• Contribute to the headcount budget process of assigned directorate to ensure optimal staffing
• Liaise with Business Leaders to analyze trends and HR metrics to develop interventions and human performance programs

Requirements

• First Degree in Social, Human and or Behavioral Sciences or any other related discipline.
• Coordinates and ensures Planning and Organizing of activities to achieve goals
• Gives full commitment to the principles and values of the organization
• Demonstrates Commercial acumen and an understanding of business issues
• Thinks more broadly about impact of actions - Analysis and Decision Making
• Embraces Innovation and Change to solve business challenges
• Establishes Interacting and Communicating networks links within and outside the organization.

Application Closing Date
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