Location : Tema
City : Tema
State : Greater Accra (GH-AA)
Country : Ghana (GH)
Requisition Number : 39635
As part of our growth strategy, this position is designed to organize and manage our Shea procurement, tolling andlogistics in West Africa under the supervision of the Supply Chain Manager with active participation in achieving our business goals. The position will play an active role in developing our footprint in the region whilst optimizing the current relationships with Shea suppliers and Shea partners with a deep connection to our sustainability program dubbed " Where Life Grows"
Job Specification
Participate to Shea procurement including assessment of Shea crop forecast, negotiation of purchase contracts and contract execution monitoring
Manage industrial scale tolling-operations for his area
Benchmark, plan and execute logistics activities in the region (warehousing, transport by road and sea)
Implement, monitor and improve quality and food safety standards as agreed with local (tolling) partners
Responsible of maintaining accurate and timely stocks reporting
Engage with partners to implement BLC sustainability strategy
Monitor and report the dynamics in the Shea landscape
Observe and propose new supply chain improvements
Manage his team with strong leadership and develop a team culture of performance and accountability
Job Requirements
Bachelor’s degree in supply chain, procurement or food technology
Experience with agro-commodities and/or food processing is a must
Open to frequent traveling in the region
Good knowledge of technical processes and quality and food safety principles
Understands the commercial value of the supply chain
Able to work independently, but also strong team-working abilities
Ability to communicate with specialists and senior management
A passion for Africa
Highly communicative, convincing and influential
Hands-on mentality and a self-starter
Entrepreneurial and pragmatic
Energetic and enthusiastic
Proficient language skills in English and French (verbal and written)
Apply now and take the first step towards a rewarding career in Supply Chain Management!
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Bunge (NYSE: BG) is a world leader in sourcing, processing and supplying oilseed and grain products and ingredients. Founded in 1818, Bunge’s expansive network feeds and fuels a growing world, creating sustainable products and opportunities for more than 70,000 farmers and the consumers they serve across the globe. The company is headquartered in St. Louis, Missouri and has 25,000 employees worldwide who stand behind more than 350 port terminals, oilseed processing plants, grain facilities, and food and ingredient production and packaging facilities around the world.
Bunge is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Veterans/Disabled