- Oversee day to day operations of the warehouse and team through the operational team leaders
- Manage the returns to the warehouse and ensure that complaints are dealt with promptly and returned to stock/supplier
- Liaison with stores/stock controllers to ensure that stock movements and stock keeping standards are maintained in line with company guidelines
- Responsible for investigating stock discrepancies, including negatives, lost, sold out, and reporting the information to relevant managers
- Carry out regular stock takes and report on results
- Responsible for maintaining and re-ordering of general consumables in line with company guidelines
- Regularly appraise team members and carry out annual performance review at the communicated time.
- Provide detailed updates on contracts
- Planning for delivery with stores, SCO and logistics teams
- Marketing/ tendering/ quoting for commodities traded with the guidance of HoBU
- Ensure the highest operational standards are deployed at all times
- Support the development of the warehouse team through ongoing coaching and mentoring.
Desired Skills and Experience
- Must have an MBA or similar qualification from a recognized institution
- Must have worked in an Agro Trading firm for at least 5 years
- Ability to work on several projects simultaneously without compromising on quality
- Prior experience in operational management is essential
- Excellent communication and organizational skills
- Comprehensive knowledge of quality assurance principles, methods, design, testing and implementation
- Good leadership, planning and people management skills
- Analytical and problem solving skills
PISU and Company was established in 1979 in Nairobi, Kenya. PISU is rapidly expanding to become a global food commodity trader, as our volumes increase so do our responsibilities. The Country Manger will be driving the in-country strategy, managing operations, finding the best opportunities in the market, building a significant on the ground network of traders and farmers.
We are looking for applicants with on the ground experience in East African countries in food commodities and purchase trade. You must have experience in negotiating large deals and be comfortable to execute. You will have targets that focus on quality foods being purchased and successful supply chain.
If you feel you match the above profile, send your application and CV to susan@rtsgp.com by 13th January 2014.
Country Manager , PISU & Co. Ltd - Tanzania
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