The role is responsible for overseeing the overall all supply chain from Make to Move. Its accountability ranges from procurement, production to primary distribution.
We are looking for an experienced and motivated Supply Chain Manager to join our team. As a Supply Chain Manager, you will be responsible for planning, implementing, and monitoring our overall supply chain strategy from (beginning to end) to maximize efficiency and productivity.
Able to balance commercial and operations priorities to deliver KPIs while developing and maintaining strong relationships with franchise partners
Demonstrate adaptability to a diverse and ever-changing cultural, political, and economic environment in different countries. Be able to accept and lead priorities based on these changes while maintaining core principles.
Be able to coordinate and draw expertise from a complex Matrix organization to solve regional challenges.
Communicating changes to quality culture with clear rationale and appeal
Able to apply influencing strategies to have a specific impact on the organization and the Bottler network. Able to accurately diagnose reasons for underlying issues, problems and opportunities impacting Bottler organizations and their ability to execute the functional and business agenda.
Lead the technical agenda for the business which may require coaching of the commercial and franchise teams on Operational matters
• Flexibility to travel and operate in remote areas - demonstrated ability to work effectively across cultures (emerging markets)
Duties and responsibilities
• Plan and implement the overall supply chain strategy
• Lean systems experience
• Continuous improvement processes
• Root cause analysis
• Collaborate with Sales, Operations, and Customer Service teams
• Determine key supply chain KPIs
• Suggest solutions for process improvements
• Identify process bottleneck and implement solutions in a timely manner
• Train and evaluate others
• Provide constructive feedback
• Work with finance, sales, and manufacturing team to determine best vendors and distributors
• Build and maintain good relationships with vendors
Requirements and qualifications
• Previous working experience as a Supply Chain Manager for (5+) years
• Hands on experience with supply chain management software (such as SAP MM, AP Modules, SAP Plant Maintenance, etc.)
• FMCG experience is crucial along with emerging markets exposure
• Sense of ownership and pride in your performance and its impact on company’s success
• Manufacturing background is preferred
• Critical thinker and problem-solving skills
• Team player
• Good time-management skills
• Great interpersonal and communication skills
• Degree in Supply Chain Management, Engineering, Finance, or similar relevant field

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(3-12 maanden / in overleg verlengbaar)

Ervaren leidinggevende met sterke persoonlijkheid (zonder geldingsdrang) om een missie-gedreven bedrijf tijdelijk te leiden.

Crown bestaat sinds 2011 om in Ethiopië banen te creëren zodat mensen voor hun geliefden kunnen zorgen. Daarnaast zorgen we dat ons werk de economie van het land als geheel ten goede komt. Zo brengen we goed nieuws bij de mensen en organisaties waarmee we werken. We zijn gefocust op het dienen van onze klanten en delen graag met anderen van wat we gekregen hebben. Door te zorgen dat we ook nog wat te verdienen kunnen we onze impact continu blijven vergroten. Dat zijn wij ongeveer!

Ons werk bestaat momenteel uit een verpakkingsbedrijf waarmee we yoghurt cups produceren voor de lokale zuivelindustrie. Toen we hier mee begonnen werden al deze producten geïmporteerd, inmiddels bedienen we naar schatting 70-80% van deze markt met onze lokale productie. Daarnaast starten we momenteel een nieuw bedrijf in koffieproducten die klaar zijn voor de eindgebruiker.

Op dit moment zoeken we een allround teamleider die ons lokale management team kan helpen in een periode met verschillende veranderingen. Het MT bestaat uit 4 mensen, het totale Crown Packaging team uit zo’n 70.

Het bedrijf draait in eigenlijk alle opzichten goed en wordt grotendeels geleid door het goed opgeleide management team. De komende periode zullen er de nodige veranderingen plaatsvinden (in gesprek toe te lichten). Helaas kan de huidige Nederlandse bedrijfsleider om persoonlijke redenen deze periode niet begeleiden.
De belangrijkste productieprocessen in ons bedrijf zijn extrusion, thermoforming en offset printing. Ervaring met deze processen of techniek zou mooi meegenomen zijn, maar voor deze interim job geen harde eis.

Voor deze rol heb je nodig:
• Karakter! Dit betekent bij ons dat je bereid bent om aan te pakken en om te doen wat er moet gebeuren. Je bent flexibel, een doorzetter en ziet altijd ruimte voor verbetering.
• Proactiviteit. In Ethiopië lopen dingen vaak anders dan in Nederland, en anders dan gedacht. Daarom moet je steeds vooruit denken, zelfverzekerd handelen en zelfstandig kiezen wat er nodig is.
• Ervaring. Op het gebied van het runnen van bedrijfsprocessen en het leiden van teams, liefst in Afrika.
• Relativeringsvermogen. Als je jezelf te serieus neemt is er natuurlijk niks aan ;-)
• Goede beheersing van de Engelse taal in spraak en schrift.

Als jij er van droomt om jouw talenten in te zetten voor een wereld waar de welvaart beter verdeeld is, dan bieden we je de kans van je leven! Midden in de prachtige Ethiopische cultuur samenwerken, ondernemen en mooie ervaringen opdoen. Geen dag is hetzelfde, het avontuur is onbetaalbaar. We kijken samen wat er nodig is te zorgen dat je (met of zonder aanhang en gezin) het goed hebt. Huisvesting en een vervoermiddel zijn beschikbaar. We zoeken dus iemand voor een geschatte periode van 3-12 maanden, maar als het alle partijen goed bevalt is verlenging natuurlijk bespreekbaar.

Ons bedrijf is gebouwd op Christelijke normen, waarden en missie. We zoeken iemand die hier achter staat of kan staan.

We zoeken iemand op korte termijn (liefst nog starten in 2021). Op korte termijn zou een week overdracht op locatie in ieder geval wenselijk zijn. Om deze reden kun je reageren t/m 5 november.

Are you interested in becoming a 'Bedrijfsleider in Ethiopië'? Apply now at the top or bottom of our page.

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Africa Steel Company zoekt voor haar bedrijf Ethiopian Steel Profiling and Building Company (ESPBC) te Ethiopië een General Manager

FUNCTIEOMSCHRIJVING
- Toezicht houden dagelijkse gang van zaken;
- Definitieve besluitvorming en eindverantwoording;
- Beleid bepalen toekomst;
- Vaststellen begroting en budgetten;
- Aandeelhouders informeren;
- Collega’s motiveren en kennis aan hen overdragen;
- De teamspirit behouden;
- Troubleshooting.

GEVRAAGD WORDT
- Ervaring als leidinggevende;
- Werken in een andere cultuur;
- Analytisch denkvermogen;
- Daadkracht;
- Resultaat gericht werken;
- Dienend leiderschap;
- Zelfstandigheid;
- Engelse taal beheersen, zowel schriftelijk als mondeling;
- Stabiele situatie;
- Flexibiliteit;
- Voor minimaal 5 jaar wil wonen in Ethiopië;
- Een christelijke levensovertuiging.

Werken in Afrika maakt deze functie extra uitdagend. Een cultuur waar onze logica niet altijd opgaat.
Een bedrijfsklimaat waar regels om de dag kunnen veranderen. Een land waar onvoorziene omstandigheden aan de orde van de dag zijn.

GEBODEN WORDT
- Een bijzondere mooie job in een bijzondere cultuur!
- Ruimte om het bedrijf verder te laten groeien en een hoge mate van vrijheid;
- Goede voorwaarden;
- Inwerkperiode door huidige General Manager.

VOORWAARDEN
Functie start per september 2018
Internationale school voor kinderen tot 14 jaar dichtbij

ESPBC is een staalverwerkingsbedrijf in Ethiopië met 115 mensen in dienst. Met dit team wordt de lokale markt voorzien van stalen profielen, dakplaten en allerlei andere constructiematerialen. Een gezond bedrijf in een groeimarkt waar nog vele kansen liggen. Een mooie uitdaging voor iemand met passie en daadkracht.

We begrijpen dat deze advertentie veel vragen oproept en geven je graag de ruimte om met onderstaande personen te bellen om meer te weten te komen over de functie, het bedrijf, het land en de consequenties die het heeft voor een gezin om zich te vestigen in Ethiopië.

Voor meer informatie over het bedrijf ESBPC te Ethiopië zie de website: www.ethiopiansteelprofiling.com of bel de huidige General Manager Hans Walhout: +251 91 149 0814 (via WhatsApp!)
Heeft u vragen over de functie, omstandigheden of procedure van de sollicitatie bel dan met Marjan Burggraaf-Noordzij: 06 36 29 75 78

Geraakt door de advertentie en heb je interesse voor deze functie? Stuur dan een mail met daarin een reactie met de reden waarom je reageert op deze functie en voeg je CV toe. Graag de reactie in het Engels sturen naar marjan.burggraaf@nkprofiel.com

De gesprekken zijn gepland eind januari 2018. Tot die tijd staat de advertentie open. Deze gesprekken vinden plaats in Zwijndrecht. Daarbij zijn aanwezig Piet Noordzij en Marjan Burggraaf (de aandeelhouders) en Hans Walhout (de General Manager van ESPBC).

Are you interested in becoming a General Manager in Ethiopia? Apply now at the top or bottom of our page.

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Florensis is supplier of high-quality young plant material in the European horticultural business for the professional grower. The head office is based in the Netherlands (Hendrik-Ido-Ambacht). Florensis operates internationally and has several sales- and production locations in Africa and Europe. At one of our locations in Ethiopia we are looking for a driven and enthusiastic:

Manager Planning & Logistics:
Driven, pro-active and commercial
(fulltime, located in Ethiopia)

The position:
The manager Planning & Logistics is responsible for all planning and logistic activities at Florensis Ethiopia plc and makes sure operations with regard to these areas run efficiently and effectively. You are responsible for planning, logistics and cold chain. You make sure that Florensis Ethiopia delivers high quality cuttings to its clients in time in the right quantities. In case of deviations, you take care of effective communication with the Supply Cuttings Department in The Netherlands. You will report directly to the general manager.

Tasks and responsibilities:
• Ensure availability of high quality rooted and unrooted cuttings and adequately register the availability in the logistical system (in which you are key-user);
• Ensure Florensis Netherlands is up to date on real time availability of unrooted and rooted cuttings;
• You make sure that operational departments are running adequate and efficiently;
• Ensure adequate logistics for delivering cuttings to different customers;
• Ensure an adequate and efficient system of building up mother stock;
• Responsible for arranging and optimizing shipments to our customers;
• Keep up to date with developments, systems and techniques with regard to planning, logistics and cold chain and propose improvements for the harvesting and delivery of cuttings;
• Liaise with the general manager and production manager Agronomy on cultivation, propagation, planning, logistics, hygiene and quality issues.

Florensis offers:
Florensis offers you a broad, independent and responsible job within a dynamic international organisation. Besides, we offer you a competitive salary with secondary benefits and future prospects.

Requirements
• A bachelor’s degree in horticulture or agronomics from a reputable institution or similar capacity level through work experience;
• Some years of relevant work experience;
• Experience with working in a non-western country is a pré;
• You are able to motivate and coach staff and create a positive atmosphere;
• You are accurate and having excellent analytical skills;
• You are customer minded;
• You are able to indicate clear common goals and are able to direct others to reach these;
• You have great communication skills and an excellent knowledge of the English language, both oral and written (knowledge of the Dutch language is a pre);
• You have a positive, strong, fair and credible;
• Able to live and work in Ethiopia.

More information
For more information, please visit our website www.florensis.com. For additional information, please contact Leon Duijnisveld (Director Supply Chain and Foreign Production), T: +31(0)78-6233200.

Applying
If you are up for this challenge and can identify yourself with the profile mentioned above, we would like to receive your motivation letter and curriculum vitae. You can send your application by post to: Florensis B.V., Attn. Dept. HRM, P.O. box 32, 3330 AA Zwijndrecht, The Netherlands. Or, preferably, u can apply via the 'Apply' button.

Deadline for application is Friday 17 February 2017.

An assessment could be part of the selection procedure.

Agency calls not appreciated.

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Summary of the role
To head and fully manage all aspects of a business operation including people management, trading, finance, and logistics.

Key Responsibilities and Accountabilities
• To design, develop and implement the strategic plan for the company.
• Day-to-day running of the company and developing plans growth of the company.
• Set a plan to grow the customers’ and suppliers’ database.
• Manage the supply chain cycle end-to-end.
• Recruit required personnel for the Representative Office
• Establish links with exporters with a view to enable trading opportunities to be established
• Develop relationships with government, regulatory and local authorities.
• Together with others within the organization establish supply chains for specific company clients
• To manage the Representative Office personnel
• To assist the and support the crop survey efforts of the company.
• To gather information about the Ethiopian coffee value chain that will assist the company in making trading decisions
• To support the trading of Ethiopian coffees in terms of logistics, documentation and quality control
• Efficiently managing staff, customers, and other resources to enhance profitability of the company.
• Put in place adequate operational planning and financial control systems.
• Closely monitor the operating and financial results against plans and budgets.
• maintain a collaborative relationship with the local government authorities and industry stakeholders.

Qualifications and Education
• Bachelor in business diploma or equivalent.
• Preferably post graduate diploma in management.

Experience
• At least 5 years’ experience in a senior management position
• Experience in a commodity company is a plus.

Technical Competences
• In-depth knowledge of coffee business and other ingredients.
• Knowledge in international trade, logistics and freight regulations.
• Can read, understand and analyze financial statements (P&L, cash flow, balance sheet,) and ratios (EBITDA to sales, ROE, ROI...)
• People management, recruitment, coaching development and people empowerment.
• Excellent IT Knowledge in Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, Excel and accounting systems.

Other Competences
• Communication - able to communicate and persuade customers, team members and other stakeholders from different backgrounds.
• Problem solving - Clearly define situations and resolve complicated and delicate issues patiently.
• Strategic thinking- visionary, thinks long term and short term, able to set a vision for the company and SMART Goals.
• Business oriented – have always in mind the end results and the company growth.
• Analytical – able to analyze data, situations and figures.
• Organization - able to set clear processes, prioritize and plan tasks.
• Confidentiality - deal with sensitive, private and confidential matters.
• Integrity - honest and has high level of ethics.
• Attention to Detail - meticulous and careful about detail and thorough in completing work tasks.
• Dependability – reliable and responsible in fulfilling obligations.
• Lead by example and act as a role model by displaying courtesy, respect and cooperative attitude, embraces diversity.

Languages
• An excellent knowledge of English. Knowledge of other languages of area of operation is an asset.
• Knowledge of French is a plus.

Other requirements
• Ability to set and reach ambitious business objectives.
• The job is located in Addis Ababa but will involve traveling to meet with clients.

Are you interested in becoming a Supply Chain Manager in Ethiopia? Apply now at the top or bottom of our page.

Our client in food processing is looking for an experienced Commercial Manager with experience in the food and beverage manufacturing industry to join their team in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.

Targets and deliverables
▪ Successful management of marketing, sales, and distribution department (processes and team)
▪ Successful preparation and implementation of annual strategy for marketing, sales, and distribution, driven by data analysis
▪ Realization of revenues as per company targets
▪ Acquisition of market share as per company targets
▪ Acquisition of retail customers (supermarkets, minimarkets, souks, other) as per company targets
▪ Strategic development of distributors
▪ Effective execution of product distribution operations from factory and/or warehouse to customers
▪ Effective execution of sales operations (financial, administrative, and planning)
▪ Effective execution of marketing operations (campaigns, promotions, etc.)
▪ Successful development of a strong consumer brand (branding)
▪ Measuring and reporting of marketing & sales performance
▪ Planning of marketing & sales operations
▪ Effective cooperation with other departments, especially finance (reporting) and production (planning and forecasting)
▪ Successful development of knowledge base regarding market trends and developments, consumers, retailers, distributors, competitors, etc.

Organizational structure

Reporting to: General Manager
Supervision of marketing, sales, and distribution department (growing up to 30 fte), specifically sales executives, sales administrator, and distribution manager

Place of work: Addis Ababa, with trips in and outside of Addis Ababa as required

Requirements Education: minimum BA degree in Business Management, Marketing or Economics (or comparable)

Experience: minimum 5 years of relevant work experience for a private organization in a sales & marketing role in FMCG Sector (e.g., snacks, food, beverages) of which minimum 2 years in a managerial position. Experience in a multinational organization is mandatory. Candidates with specific experience in sales & marketing to retail customers are preferred.

Technical skills: fluent in English (speaking and writing), analytically strong, strong computer skills, strategic thinker, very good planner, structured worker, very strong communications skills.

Social skills: proven leadership skills, able to motivate and drive marketing & sales department, able to convince customers and colleagues, able to adapt and show leadership under challenging circumstances, good networker, serious and hard-working, eager to learn, good feedback mentality, creativity skills, taking responsibility & accountability.

Entrepreneurial skills: proven ability and experience to set up a business (unit), preferably a marketing & sales department, flexible and autonomous leader, leading by example and actively involved in operations.

Are you interested in becoming a Commercial Manager (Food and Beverage) Ethiopia? Apply now at the top or bottom of our page.

The Strategic Project Manager Supply chain is responsible for project management on:
Building Ethiopia as an East-Africa production hub
ERP implementation in Supply Chain
Defining the procurement strategy & GP capability building process
Integrating the procurement with the GP processes and making sure the local department is compliant and effective in leveraging global expertise.
Optimising supply chain business processes & way of working
Network analysis & strategy for primary distribution
Planning system of primary distribution

On top, his/her guidance will be needed on:
Assist on project management of raw material localization
Assisting on Supplier network

This role should make sure end to end supply chain is ready for the accelerated growth before it becomes a bottleneck.

 Leading project team of export expansion from Ethiopia
 Investigating import options on other products into Ethiopia
 Deliver upon project objectives, timelines, and governance
 Driving continuous project efficiencies on budget and timing
 Ensuring compliance with standard company rules and regulations
 Any other tasks and deliverables as given by the supervisor/ manager

General
 Leading project team of export expansion from Ethiopia
 Investigating import options on other products into Ethiopia
 Deliver upon project objectives, timelines, and governance
 Driving continuous project efficiencies on budget and timing
 Ensuring compliance with standard company rules and regulations

Capability building and project handover to operations
Early establishment of a capability roadmap to train/assist Supply Chain managers
Raw material supply chain setup
Drive timely and efficient supply chain setup of any new or optimized raw materials in collaboration with procurement
Partner with R&D on potential pipe-line products upon commissioning
Optimization
Analyzing and improving business processes
Inserting the right check and balances into the processes

Job dimensions and KPI’s
Lead strategic Supply Chain projects
Establish supplier network
Develop export network
Establish and execute a capability and onboarding plan
Timely setup and procurement of direct staff for start of commissioning and production
Education: Master or bachelor’s degree in (mechanical) engineering or business studies combined with experience in (food) processing project management, or comparable.
Experience: minimum 5 years of relevant work experience for a private organization in a project management role, preferably in FMCG sector (e.g., food processing, brewery) in an international company, of which minimum 3 years in a supervisor position. Manufacturing experience is preferred (min. 3 years), as this person will be filling the bench for factory /Supply Chain manager position.

 Technical skills: English (speaking, reading, and writing), good communications skills, project management skills, problem solving abilities (UPS), practical and technical thinker, good planner, basic knowledge on food safety, hygiene, HSSE&S.
 Social skills: leadership skills, able to manage and stimulate young managers, able to adapt and show leadership under challenging circumstances, eager to learn, good feedback mentality, results oriented and believing in improvement via continuous improvement, agile to work in a volatile and developing environment

Our client, who is a well-established exporting company in horticulture produce, is searching for an experienced Farm Manager for one of their locations in Ethiopia.

The farm manager will be responsible for the daily management of the farm. He / she will play a pivotal in driving team spirit, cooperation between teams on the farm, as well as ensuring good quality and timely output.

Must haves:
• Proven management skills and experience (5+ yrs.)
• Great communicator
• High energy, hands-on
• Agricultural background
• Has managed a farm or large operation before
• Experience in developing countries

Nice to have:
• Horticultural experience
• Experience in Ethiopia

Are you interested in becoming a Farm Manager in Ethiopia? Apply now at the top or bottom of our page.