Overview

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 - Supply Chain & Logistics

Location: Iganmu, Lagos
Business: Wheat Milling & Pasta
Department: Corporate function

Job Description

The General Manager at Olam Agri is responsible for leading and managing the end to end supply chain operations to ensure efficient, cost effective, and timely flow of materials, inputs, and products across the business.
The role oversees planning, procurement, logistics, warehousing, inventory management, and distribution functions while ensuring alignment with production, farm, hatchery, and commercial teams.
The Supply Chain Head plays a critical role in strengthening supply reliability, optimizing costs, improving service levels, and supporting Olam Agri s business growth and operational excellence objectives

Responsibilities

Lead and oversee end-to-end supply chain operations including demand planning, procurement, logistics, warehousing, and distribution
Develop and implement supply chain strategies, policies, and SOPs aligned with Olam Agri's business goals and operational requirements
Ensure seamless coordination with farm operations, hatcheries, production, quality, and commercial teams to support uninterrupted operations
Monitor and optimize inventory levels, logistics costs, supplier performance, and service levels through data-driven decision making
Lead supplier sourcing, contract negotiations, vendor performance management, and risk mitigation initiatives
Build, mentor, and develop supply chain teams while driving continuous improvement, automation, and best practices

Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Supply Chain, Logistics, Business Management, or Agriculture with supply chain exposure
Postgraduate qualification such as MBA or PGDM in Supply Chain, Operations, or Logistics is an advantage

Experience:

10 to 12 years of experience in supply chain management.
Minimum 5 to 7 years in senior leadership roles such as Supply Chain Head or Operations Head Experience in agri business or FMCG supply chains preferred.
Exposure to large scale, integrated, or multinational operations is an advantage

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.

Interested and qualified candidates should:
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General Manager - Supply Chain & Logistics

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