Manager - Agri Exports

We urge you to carefully read the job description below. Before applying for this role. This will help us to evaluate your better candidature.The incumbent will be responsible for leading and driving Agri Business in Africa in terms of developing, managing, and leveraging key supplier/buyer relationships. Manage relationships with exporters and traders for price negotiation and vendor management. Plan and monitor the shipment schedules as per end user requirements. Identify the supply chain synergy areas to optimize resource productivity.Procurement & export of eligible agri products (RCN & others) from Tanzania / East Africa including exposure to Govt auction processes. Liasoning with suppliers of agri commodities FOB /CnF export contracts & factories for supply of kernels. End to end commercial negotiations with all stakeholders. Monitor the process including quality of stock before stuffing for shipment & follow up for timely documentationSupervise a small local team to achieve smooth export & documentation of contracted goods from all suppliersProcurement of agri goods, packing and other materials is done maintaining cost efficiency/ quality by proper planning and price negotiationEnsure commodity procured with the best possible ratesEnsure Internal Quality Check is conducted on each consignment lot and records are maintainedReports regarding the quantities of commodities and other reports as advised on requirements. Such as, 1> procured 2> Cleaned 3> Stocked 4> DispatchedVendor Management: Maintain relationship with cleaning vendors, CHA, freight forwarders, and labor contractorsDocumentation: Ensuring documentation is completed at every stage in a timely mannerLogistics: Arranging containers as per booking done by the logistic teamHandling local matters and Logistics -coordination with freight forwardersResponsible for all the warehouse, procurement, operations activities in the regionHandling local matters and Logistics -coordination with suppliers & freight forwardersResponsible for all types of ground coordination and reporting of daily status report to managementLanguage - Fluent in English (R/W/S). Working knowledge of the local Swahili language is preferred but not a mustWork Experience:7-10 years in Tanzania (East Africa region) Agri trading experience as export manager (procurement+ logistic + documentation) medium-to-large international trading businessQualification:Graduate /Postgraduate in Procurement/Supply Change Management/International Trade, as long as has good exposure of the commodities in Tanzania and surrounding countriesSkills:Networking within the commodities world, including exporters, traders and the industry buyersAbility to manage existing client accounts and develop relationships with new clientsFluent in English; both verbal and written, Working knowledge of Swahili will be an added advantageHungry to succeed. Go getter attitudeTeam Player with strong commercial acumenGood analytical and numerical skills with attention to detailExcellent presentation skillsKeen sense of priorities to meet short deadlines