Supply Chain Manager Kaduna
The Supply Chain Manager will ensure the seamless flow of inputs and products across Pullus’ farmer and customer network. This includes managing logistics, inventory, and distribution to guarantee efficiency, cost-effectiveness, and reliability. The role is critical to aligning production cycles with market demand, reducing wastage, and ensuring Pullus delivers at scale.
Key Responsibilities:
- Logistics & Distribution
– Supervise Logistics Officers to coordinate farm pickups, processing schedules, and customer deliveries.
– Negotiate and manage relationships with transport providers.
– Monitor cost per kg for distribution and optimize routes.
- Inventory Management
– Supervise Inventory Officers to maintain accurate stock records.
– Reconcile incoming (farm collections), processing outputs, and customer dispatches.
– Ensure systems track availability in real time.
- Supply & Demand Alignment
– Work with Sales to align customer orders with available stock.
– Coordinate with Extension/Procurement teams for timely input flow to farmers.
- Technology & Reporting
– Use ERP/digital dashboards to track inventory, movement, and KPIs.
– Provide timely supply chain performance reports to management.
- Risk & Compliance
– Identify and mitigate risks such as delays, shortages, or breakdowns in logistics.
– Ensure safety and regulatory compliance in transportation and storage handovers.
Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Business Administration, or related field (Master’s/MBA is an advantage).
- 7–10 years’ progressive experience in supply chain leadership, preferably in agribusiness or FMCG.
- Proven expertise in procurement, logistics, inventory, and financial models that support supply chain operations.
- Strong knowledge of cold chain management, distribution, and agricultural value chains.
- Excellent problem-solving, negotiation, and team leadership skills.
- Strong expertise in logistics and inventory systems (ERP/digital tools).
How to Apply:
Only qualified applicants will be shortlisted.