General Manager and Operations Head
Olam Agri
Job Description
- The Operations Head in Olam Agri will be responsible for managing and optimizing end-to-end logistics operations, ensuring cost-efficient, timely, and reliable movement of goods.
- The role combines operational leadership with strategic planning to support business growth and service excellence.
Responsibilities
- This is a dual role for managing Inhouse Fleet Operation for the wheat milling business (the largest for any wheat miller in Africa with plans for doubling this number in the next 3years ) , In addition to this the role also involves being part of the S&OP process and support in monthly volume delivery for the business via 3rd party trucks.
Fleet Management:
- Deliver fleet KPIs on mileage, revenue/km, utilization, and profitability.
- Plan fleet capacity, optimize routes, and control fuel and maintenance costs.
- Ensure vehicle availability, safety, compliance, and driver performance.
- Leverage fleet technology and analytics to improve efficiency.
- Manage fleet procurement and inventory (spares, tyres, fuel) while developing vendor partnerships.
Logistics & Warehouse Management:
- Align logistics operations with business and S&OP demand plans.
- Oversee transportation, warehousing, and distribution activities.
- Drive service excellence, cost optimization, and process improvements.
- Implement scalable logistics solutions to support business growth.
People Leadership:
- Lead, develop, and engage logistics and fleet teams.
- Support workforce planning, hiring, and capability building.
Stakeholder & Vendor Management:
- Collaborate with internal stakeholders and business teams.
- Manage vendor relationships, contracts, and commercial negotiations for optimal cost and service outcomes.
Qualifications & Experience
- MBA from a top-tier institute (Sales, Marketing, Operations, or Agri-business preferred).
- 8–10 years of post-MBA experience in logistics, operations, or supply chain roles.
Key Competencies:
- Strong commercial and profit-center orientation.
- Proven experience managing large teams and scaling operations.
- Excellent communication, influencing, and problem-solving skills.
- High ownership mindset and ability to operate independently in fast-paced environments.
Application Closing Date
Not Specified.
How to Apply
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