About the Role
Olam Agri is a market-leading, differentiated food, feed, and fiber agri-business with a robust global footprint and a strong presence in high-growth emerging markets. We are currently seeking a dynamic and experienced General Manager and Operations Head to join our expanding operations in Nigeria. In this strategic leadership position, you will drive operational excellence, manage large-scale in-house fleet operations, and optimize our end-to-end supply chain to support our aggressive business growth.
Key Responsibilities- Manage and optimize end-to-end logistics operations, ensuring the cost-efficient, timely, and reliable movement of goods across the supply chain network.
- Directly oversee in-house fleet operations for Africa's largest wheat milling business, including route optimization, fuel control, maintenance, and vehicle safety compliance.
- Drive fleet Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) focusing on mileage, revenue per kilometer, asset utilization, and overall profitability.
- Actively participate in the Sales and Operations Planning (S&OP) process to support monthly volume delivery utilizing both fleet assets and third-party logistics providers.
- Oversee warehousing, transportation, and distribution activities while implementing scalable logistics solutions.
- Lead, develop, and mentor high-performing logistics and fleet teams to foster a culture of safety, accountability, and continuous improvement.
- Manage strategic vendor relationships, contract negotiations, and commercial partnerships to secure optimal cost and service outcomes.
- MBA from a top-tier institution with a specialization in Operations, Supply Chain, Sales, Marketing, or Agri-business.
- Minimum of 8 to 10 years of post-MBA professional experience in logistics, supply chain, or heavy operations management.
- Demonstrated experience in managing large-scale fleets, profit-center operations, and complex multi-stakeholder environments.
- Exceptional leadership capabilities with a proven track record of building, engaging, and scaling high-performing teams.
- Strong commercial acumen, problem-solving prowess, and a high-ownership mindset suited for a fast-paced environment.
- Competitive salary and performance-based incentive structure.
- Comprehensive health insurance coverage for employee and dependents.
- Opportunities for professional growth and global leadership exposure within a Fortune-level agri-business.
- Dynamic, high-impact work environment with a collaborative team culture.