Head of Supply Chain

Job Description


The Head of Supply Chain will be responsible for leading and managing the Production, Processing, and Security units.
This role is crucial for ensuring a reliable supply of the production plan volume, delivered safely, on time, in full (OTIF), and within budgeted COGS and quality standards.
The primary crop is maize, accompanied by secondary crops like rice, cowpeas, and sorghum.
The position will also involve close collaboration with both internal and external stakeholders to ensure seamless alignment of supply chain activities with business strategy, regulatory requirements, and market demand.


Primary Responsibilities

Seed Production:


Formulation of the production strategy for the business unit
Deliver production, contracting, planting and delivery plans as agreed in the signed-off performance contract
Strictly plant seed production fields (supply plan) in line with the demand & dispatch plan submitted by the demand office
Proactively manage the parent seed program in tandem with the growth plan espoused in the GPS strategy - the outcome is to minimize shortages, excessive orders & impairment
Collaborate seamlessly with the seed processing, quality assurance, logistics and sales & marketing functions to ensure the OTIF is fulfilled
Development of a reliable seed grower base and implement the signed off irrigated hectare growth plan
Compliance of seed production standards with regulatory, internal and international quality standards
Ensure that certified seed produced meets all set quality (genetic & physical) thresholds – lab GPT for parent seed, minimum 95% & certified seed, minimum 95%
Implement parent seed bulking and lead adoption of best practices
Implement an effective people development program
Drive innovation and continuous process improvement to enhance productivity
Expected to establish yourself as one of the technical anchors value-chain wide, internally & externally
Ensure compliance to NASC regulation


Seed Production Research (SPR)


Establish an SPR unit on maize and all other relevant crop species
Implement the signed-off SPR workplan for the production location for the relevant season
Ensure the SPR function is adequately resourced to deliver on all agreed targets, majorly productivity improvement – through optimization of planting splits, populations, patterns & chemistry permutations
Benchmark SPR progress with other group production locations


Seed Processing:


Timely and efficient seed processing and packaging
Accountable for maintenance of all equipment & machinery
Ensuring all processed seed meets market requirements
Work with GPS personnel to ensure all initiatives espoused
Optimize the resource requirements of the processing unit in line with GPS standards


Other Responsibilities


Logistics (Local, exports & imports)
GPS Strategic Alignment
SHE and Security
Financial & Operational Management


Requirements


BSc Degree in Crop Science or Agriculture Management
MSc Degree in Agriculture is an added advantage
Master’s in Business Administration/ Master of Science Strategic Management/MBL
8 years of working experience within a seed business or related field with at least three years at a senior leadership level.


Skills and Competences:


Agronomy and certified seed production
Contract farming management
Post-harvest handling and processing
Strategic Leadership
Regulatory and compliance acumen
Stakeholder engagement
People skills
Continuous improvement & problem-solving
Integrity and accountability
Effective verbal and written communication
Financial and business acumen.