General Manager - Supply Chain & Logistics

Job title : General Manager - Supply Chain & Logistics

Job Location : Lagos Deadline : October 21, 2026 Quick Recommended Links

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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

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.

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