General Manager - Supply Chain & Logistics

Job Location: Nigeria

Business Information - Wheat Milling & Pasta

We focus on processing and value addition locally within the region we supply. We are amongst the top grain miller in Africa and no 1 pasta manufacturer in Nigeria. We produce a range of quality pasta, semolina and flours for bread, baguettes, biscuits & confectionaries. With strong regional presence in this category across Nigeria, Senegal, Cameroon and Ghana, we produce high quality flour to meet the growing demand for wheat-based products popular amongst African consumers. Our leading brands, Mama Gold Crown Premium Pasta and Supreme Semolina in Nigeria, First choice in Ghana and Senegal and Bijou in Cameroon, comply with the stringent requirements of the Global Food Safety Initiative (GFSI) and those of the International Organization for Standardization (ISO).

We’ve build a long-term relationships with customers such as artisanal bakers, industrial users, and consumers. Understanding their needs and working with them, help us in continuous improvement of our product. We have several initiatives across the region to improve and empower our customers. Few such initiatives are My Healthy Baker in Ghana, Crown Flour Angels Programme in Nigeria & Mamie project in Senegal.

For more information please visit: Wheat Milling & Pasta | Flour Milling

Job Description

The General Manager at Olam Agri is responsible for leading and managing the end to end supply chain operations to ensure efficient, cost effective, and timely flow of materials, inputs, and products across the business. The role oversees planning, procurement, logistics, warehousing, inventory management, and distribution functions while ensuring alignment with production, farm, hatchery, and commercial teams. The Supply Chain Head plays a critical role in strengthening supply reliability, optimizing costs, improving service levels, and supporting Olam Agri s business growth and operational excellence objectives

Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee end-to-end supply chain operations including demand planning, procurement, logistics, warehousing, and distribution
• Develop and implement supply chain strategies, policies, and SOPs aligned with Olam Agri's business goals and operational requirements
• Ensure seamless coordination with farm operations, hatcheries, production, quality, and commercial teams to support uninterrupted operations
• Monitor and optimize inventory levels, logistics costs, supplier performance, and service levels through data-driven decision making
• Lead supplier sourcing, contract negotiations, vendor performance management, and risk mitigation initiatives
• Build, mentor, and develop supply chain teams while driving continuous improvement, automation, and best practices

Experience

• 10 to 12 years of experience in supply chain management.
• Minimum 5 to 7 years in senior leadership roles such as Supply Chain Head or Operations Head Experience in agri business or FMCG supply chains preferred.
• Exposure to large scale, integrated, or multinational operations is an advantage

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Supply Chain, Logistics, Business Management, or Agriculture with supply chain exposure
• Postgraduate qualification such as MBA or PGDM in Supply Chain, Operations, or Logistics is an advantage

Olam Agri is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, nationality, disability, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Applicants are requested to complete all required steps in the application process including providing a resume/CV in order to be considered for open roles.