This position is responsible for overseeing the entire logistics and shipping process for its multiple

Commodities business including cocoa and cashew. The duty is to organize the storage and
distribution of those commodities ensuring efficient and cost effective logistics management
covering transportation, stock control, warehousing and monitoring the quality and flow of goods.
The ideal postholder must be fluent in both French and English.

MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Keys activities for this role include:

1) Documentation Management
 Manage and co-ordinate the required documentation linked to the entire logistics
and transportation process along the supply chain
 Co-ordinate with shipping companies and freight brokers to ensure an effective
distribution process

2) Logistics and Inventory Management

 Manage the entire logistics chain, including warehousing & distribution, movement
tracking, offloading and inventory process, meeting inventory targets and fulfilling
contractual obligations as well as providing rolling forecasts
 Manage suppliers at the warehouse and liaise with warehouse labour out-sourcing
contractors on manpower supply arrangements
 Co-ordinate upcountry warehouses
 Optimize and manage inventories for both normal and unusual conditions and
minimize stock-outs
 Control the required distribution of stock
 Co-ordinate shipping arrangements

3) Product quality control

 Manage the quality of our commodities
 Be abreast with the latest quality standard requirements and manage quality concerns
 Guarantee the security of the operation
 Manage phytosanitary operations
 Control inventory and assist in reducing weight losses
 Control imports and distribution of inventories

3) Team management
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 Conduct regular performance management reviews in line with the Company process
 Lead a direct and indirect team of 25 persons
 Work with HR to ensure resource, succession, personal development plans and HR policies
are in place and getting implemented

QUALIFICATIONS, SKILLS & EXPERIENCE

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 MSC in Supply Chain, Logistics, Engineering or related field; 
 At least seven (7) years’ experience working in shipping, logistics or related experience in
commodities ideally with knowledge of cocoa or other commodities
 Good Knowledge of shipping documentation and/or logistics
  Ability to coordinate logistics services to meet business needs and optimize costs
 Excellent computer skills required including Microsoft Excel
 Strong commercial and strategy awareness
 Strong organization and problem solving skills
 Excellent communication skills both in English and French
 Ability to manage large teams
 Ability to challenge the Status Quo and a passion for changing the world.

APPLICATION PROCESS

If you are interested in being considered for this role, please send your CV to
cedricncho2@gmail.com as soon as possible, quoting the position title in the subject line. Please note
that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.