Supply Chain, Logistics & Procurement Manager at Archer Daniels Midland (ADM)

Archer Daniels Midland (ADM) unlocks the power of nature to enrich the quality of life. We’re a premier global human and animal nutrition company, delivering solutions today with an eye to the future. We’re blazing new trails in health and well-being as our scientists develop groundbreaking products to support healthier living. We’re a cutting-edge innovator leading the way to a new future of plant-based consumer and industrial solutions to replace petroleum-based products. We’re an unmatched agricultural supply chain manager and processor, providing food security by connecting local needs with global capabilities.

ADM's purpose is to unlock the power of nature, to enrich the quality of life. We transform natural products into a complete portfolio of ingredients and flavors for foods and beverages, supplements, nutrition for pets and livestock and more. And with an array of unparalleled capabilities across every part of the global food chain, we give our customers an edge in solving global challenges of today and tomorrow.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Supply Chain, Logistics & Procurement Manager

Location: Lagos, Nigeria

Main Responsibilities
Logistics:

• Control of all documentation, ensuring compliance with internal rules and applicable legislation
• Organization of the Import processes and the compliance of the associated legislation
• Contact with suppliers associated with the processes
• Annual evaluation of the sector's suppliers relevant to Quality
• Organize & optimize customers delivery
• Issue of Delivery Notes
• Ensure compliance with the month-end calendar of the logistics services
• Collaborate in the maintenance and updating of the quality system and food safety
• Organization of Export processes and compliance with associated legislation
• Support in the annual evaluation of suppliers
• Validation of supplier invoices
• Evaluation and validation of all Quality records of all processes performed in Logistics

Procurement:

• Define, implement and monitor procurement strategies for raw materials in line with ADM ‘s global purchasing strategy
• Define, implement and monitor a risks management strategy for raw materials purchased by the company
• Manage the  local  subsidiaries’ purchasing activities and drive information flow with other sister companies in the same region and with the Corporate Purchasing dept.
• Interface effectively with all players which contribute to the business ( Production, Formulation, Finance)
• Propose improvements, development and innovation actions  in the area of purchasing and procurement
• Drive market investigations for raw materials (data collections and analysis)
• Set up relevant reporting tools concerning purchasing
• Manage permanent watch concerning potential suppliers and alternatives to current ones.
• Report Purchasing performance to General Manager
• Pilot and optimize raw materials portfolio in line with price evolutions
• Optimize and secure raw materials’ procurement flow
• Pilot and optimize the suppliers portfolio in order to improve the company’s purchasing performance whilst focussing on products’ quality specifications
• Collaboration in the validation of supplier invoices
• Set up yearly budget

Warehousing:

• Coordination of warehouse activities
• Ensure the Information System of the operational department
• Provision of operational information to the warehouse and Production Services regarding weekly and daily stock analysis:
  • Goods
  • Raw materials
  • Finished goods
• Support in Procurement Raw Materials
• Elaboration and issuance of Buy IN
• Organization and planning of inputs and outputs of products, ensuring the level of stock and the existence at the desired time of the required product
• Performing the closing activities of the responsibility of the services to ensure compliance with the calendar of closing of the month
• Ensuring compliance with all good practices associated with the processes to ensure compliance with all requirements

The Candidate
The successful candidate will possess the following:

• 6 - 8 years commercial experience, preferably including Supply Chain, logistics & Procurement in agricultural.
• Excellent understanding of Supply Chain, logistics & Procurement relationship between worldwide supply and demand.
• Excellent contract negotiation and communication skills.
• Analytical, creative, objective team player.
• Excellent computer skills, particularly in Excel.
• Strong ability to collaborate within a multi-cultural and cross-functional setting.

How to Apply
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