Collection Center Manager

Job Responsibilities

• Conduct daily market surveys and upload the required information to the relevant systems.
• Collaborate with regional markets and suppliers to establish and continuously evolve the item mix and seasonal product offerings.
• Take responsibility for the supply chain and leveraging costs to ensure consistent availability and pricing of all products.
• Integrate processes and systems to optimize accuracy, efficiency, inventory productivity, space utilization and profitability.
• Set and maintain product pricing in accordance with transfer price expectations.
• Take responsibility for daily/weekly cost management and implement relevant changes.
• Develop and execute promotional strategies.
• Partner with Cluster HR manager to address relevant concerns including aspects such as hiring, training, delegation, mentoring and job dialogues.
• Partner with the relevant agriculture department officials to facilitate the capacity building of farmers and sourcing pool expansions.
• Order splitting among suppliers based on field officer recommendations, product quality and order requirements.
• Oversee facility management services and maintenance activities.
• Build a relationship with farmers and suppliers by participating in farmer meetings to get the best quality and fresh goods as required.
• Renew trade licenses, scale licenses and fire equipment as well as the renewal license of company assets.

Person Specifications

• Should possess a Degree or Diploma in Agriculture or an equivalent Professional Qualification.
• Minimum 02 - 04 years’ work experience in a similar capacity.
• Experience in logistics will be an added advantage.
• Should possess excellent verbal and written communication skills in English.
• Knowledge regarding the internal and external environment of the industry.