Country Head - Agri Commodity

Business Development & Trading :

- Develop and expand the company's Agri commodity trading business in Ivory Coast and surrounding markets.

- Identify new business opportunities, suppliers, customers, and strategic partnerships.

- Lead commercial negotiations for procurement and sales contracts.

- Monitor market trends, commodity prices, competition, and industry developments.

- Achieve trading volume and profitability targets.

Procurement & Supply Chain :

- Oversee sourcing and procurement of agricultural commodities from local markets.

- Ensure smooth coordination of logistics, warehousing, shipment, and export operations.

- Build and maintain strong relationships with farmers, aggregators, suppliers, and government agencies.

- Ensure timely execution of contracts and delivery commitments.

Operations Management :

- Manage day-to-day country operations including trading, finance coordination, administration, and compliance.

- Ensure operational efficiency and cost optimization.

- Monitor inventory, quality control, and risk management processes.

- Ensure adherence to company SOPs and internal controls.

Team Management :

- Lead, mentor, and develop the local country team.

- Drive a high-performance and collaborative work culture.

- Support recruitment, training, and performance management initiatives.

Financial & Compliance Management :

- Monitor country P&L, budgeting, and financial performance.

- Coordinate with finance teams on payments, receivables, and cash flow management.

- Ensure compliance with local laws, trade regulations, taxation, and company policies.