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Chief Operating Officer (COO) - Expatriate

Adexen

Lagos, Nigeria

146 applicants

Job description

Job Introduction

    Adexen Recruitment Agency is mandated by a large multinational conglomerate to recruit an Expatriate Chief Operating Officer (COO) for its operations in the Agro Commodity sector. The position is based in Lagos, Nigeria.

Responsibilities

    • Building a competent, empowered, efficient and result driven organization.
    • Identifying and executing business development opportunities
    • Defining and implementing strategic projects
    • Ensuring zero defect and efficiency in supply chain, logistics and warehouses processes.
    • Co-managing relationships with regulatory & public bodies
    • Implementing suitable HR strategy, recruiting, performance management and people development.
    • Keeping track of regional and global trends of Company Industry
    • Handling all administrative activities of the company and liaising with group functions/ group management
    • Implementation and maintenance of quality systems across all parts of business.
    • Regular reporting and performance tracking in close cooperation with CFO.

Desired Skills and Experience

    • MBA from a Reputed Business School
    • More than 18-20 years experience in Edible Industry in Agro Commodity Farming, procurement, Processing, Distribution, Branding & Trading Domain
    • At least 10 years in Leadership Role
    • Should have worked in any Part of Africa at least for a period of 5 years (desirable)
    • Should have experience in handling the Procurement & Physical Trading of Grains, Oils & Fats etc.
    • Should have experience in import soya beans and distribution of edible oils
    • Should have experience in edible oil processing
    • Should have experience in managing oil sales various distribution channels ranging from bulk trading, institutional sales and packed oil distribution.
    • Should have a good standing in the Industry & Trade Circles
    • Should have sound knowledge on the end to end value chain for Soyabean Oil starting from Farming, Procurement, Processing, Trading, and Local Distribution & Branding.
    • Should have In-depth Knowledge on the International S & D for the above crops
    • Should have in-depth knowledge about the competitors in the Physical Trading side
    • Should have knowledge on the International Trade Negotiation Terms
    • Should have knowledge on the Bulk Vessel & Freight Market Internationally
    • Should have knowledge on the container Freight market
    • Should have knowledge on the Local Laws, Local Culture & Local Operations
    • Should have knowledge on the Internationally Accepted Quality Standards for the above Agro commodity & the Internationally Accepted Quality Institutions
    • Should be well versed with all the International Reports pertaining to Agro Commodities.
    • Should have sound knowledge on all the International Currency & its implications and hedging
    • Should have good knowledge on all the Banking Instruments and Banking Relationships
    • Should have knowledge on the Risk Management Aspects of Local & International Trade
    • Should be possessing a good entrepreneurial mind to create new markets for Existing products and New Products in Existing Market.
    • Should have a good analytical mind
    • Should be good in Biz Modeling & Simulation
    • Should be good in Strategic Thinking
    • Should possess good leadership skills
    • Should be a Good Team Player
    • Should be able to Coach and Guide the Team in the right way
    • Should have abilities to develop and nurture both Internal and External Stakeholders
    • Should have sound knowledge on the global Macro Economics and should be able to co-relate the global Macros to the impact in respective Business.
    • Should have strong Ownership and Commitment
    • Should be Good in Planning & Organization and Execution
    • Should be Good in Conducting Periodic Review, Giving Feedback and Taking Corrective Actions
We thank all applicants however only those selected will be contacted.

Industry

FMCG

Job Seniority

Director

Job Category

General Business

Employment Type

Full time

Experience

15 - 20 years

Skills

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