Chief Operating Officer

Redstone Search Group; Singapore; On-site; SGD 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A global commodities trading firm in Singapore is seeking an experienced COO to lead operations across Africa and Asia. You will manage supply chains, drive financial performance, and mentor teams across multiple countries. Ideal candidates have at least 15 years of relevant experience in agribusiness and a strong financial background. This role requires travel to various plants and offers a challenging yet rewarding environment.

Qualifications

• At least 15 years in agribusiness, food processing, commodity trading or industrial operations.
• Proven track record managing multi-country operations.
• Strong financial and commercial background.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage all group operations across Africa, Asia and the Middle East.
• Drive financial performance by optimizing margins and operational efficiency.
• Oversee supply chain and logistics for reliable delivery.

Skills

Leadership

Financial management

Operational efficiency

Supply chain management

Mentoring teams

Education

Degree in relevant field

Job description

Redstone Commodity Search focus on offering 360° search solutions to the global commodities markets. With a competitive coverage of Trading Houses, Producers, Majors, Utilities, Merchants, Hedge Funds, Investment Banks and Brokerages; Redstone Commodity Search can confidently offer you an edge in today’s volatile market.

Redstone Commodity Search are working with an international Agri-commodities trading firm looking to hire a COO to join their growing team.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage all group operations across Africa, Asia and the Middle East – including factories, semi-processing units and trading entities – to achieve output, quality and profitability targets.
• Drive financial performance by optimizing margins, working capital and operational efficiency across sourcing, processing and export functions of relevant products.
• Oversee supply chain and logistics, ensuring cost effective, reliable and timely delivery through coordination with shipping partners and internal teams.
• Develop and mentor high-performing teams across multiple countries, fostering collaboration and a culture of continuous improvement and accountability.
• Role reports to Group Executive Director, working closely with the Group CFO, Regional Directors and Factory and Trading Heads.

Qualifications

• At least 15 years in agribusiness, food processing, commodity trading or industrial operations with relevant products (including cashews, almonds, spices, sesame seeds, canola seeds, and other nuts/oilseeds), a degree in a relevant field is preferred.
• Proven track record managing multi-country operations within Africa, ideally Nigeria, Cote d’Ivoire, Mozambique, Ghana and Togo.
• Strong financial and commercial background, with the ability to ling operational performance directly to profitability outcomes.
• Must be able to travel to plants across Africa as the role requires and have demonstrated leadership and problem solving skills with hands on practical experience managing plants.
• Role is to be located in Singapore, Dubai or Nigeria