Sourcing & Quality Control (The Gatekeeper)

• Physical Inspection: You must physically inspect crops (maize, soy, tomatoes, etc.) before they are loaded. You have the authority and responsibility to reject low-quality stock immediately.

• Supplier Verification: Visit aggregators and warehouses to verify they actually have the stock they claim to have. No "ghost" inventories.

• Vendor Onboarding: Manage the administrative side of bringing new vendors on board. This includes collecting necessary documents, verifying their details, and adding them to our database.

• Price Intelligence: Consistently scout local markets to know the real current price of commodities versus what suppliers are quoting us.

Logistics & Dispatch Management

• Truck Sourcing: leverage local networks to find reliable transporters who are ready to move immediately.

• Loading Supervision: You must be present during loading to ensure the correct quantity is loaded and to prevent theft or mixing of bad stock with good stock.

• Resource Management: Help manage the resources needed for projects, whether that is assigning field agents to a location or ensuring budget requests are processed on time.

• Documentation: Ensure every truck leaves with a correctly signed Waybill, Driver’s Manifest, and Goods-in-Transit insurance documents (where applicable).

Farmer & Cluster Engagement

• Onboarding: Physically visit farming clusters to register farmers, collect their KYC data, and map their farm locations using our data tools.

• Monitoring: Conduct site visits to monitor crop progress and report back to the central team on expected harvest dates.

• Training Support: Organize venues and logistics for farmer training sessions and ensure attendance.

Incident Resolution

• Crisis Management: If a truck breaks down, a supplier tries to change the price last minute, or community issues arise, you are the first responder. You fix the immediate problem and report it.

Market Intelligence and Research

• Detailed Research: Conduct deep research on market prices, competitor activities, and new agricultural regulations. You will provide the facts we need to make good decisions.Cost Analysis: Regularly review our operational costs (transport, storage, procurement) and suggest specific ways to reduce spending without losing quality.

Knowledge, Experience and Qualifications Required