Hybrid Agricultural Supply Chain Manager

Placements24; Windsor Park (TN); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Provident fund

Life cover

Professional development

Hybrid work model

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking an experienced Agricultural Supply Chain Manager to optimize the flow of goods from farm to market in the East London region. The role encompasses coordination with farmers, processors, and retailers, with on-site supervision at facilities and farms, supported by remote oversight as needed.

The ideal candidate has a strong background in perishable goods, excellent negotiation and analytics skills, and a proven ability to improve efficiency while maintaining quality and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required in SCM, Logistics, Business Administration, Agriculture, or related field.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in supply chain management, preferably in agriculture.
• Strong understanding of logistics, inventory management, procurement, and distribution.
• Experience managing complex, perishable-supply chains is a plus.
• Excellent analytical, negotiation, and leadership abilities.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all aspects of the agricultural supply chain from sourcing to final delivery.
• Develop and implement strategies to improve efficiency, reduce costs, and improve quality.
• Manage inventory, warehousing, logistics, and transportation networks.
• Collaborate with procurement to source inputs cost-effectively.
• Negotiate contracts with suppliers, logistics providers, and partners.
• Monitor KPIs for supply chain operations and mitigate risks.
• Use data analytics to optimize planning and execution.
• Ensure compliance with food safety and transportation regulations.
• Coordinate with sales/marketing to align supply chain with demand.

Skills

Supply chain management

Logistics

Negotiation

Data analytics

Leadership

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Business Administration, Agriculture, or related field

Tools

ERP systems

SCM software

Job description

Placements24 is seeking an experienced Agricultural Supply Chain Manager to optimize the flow of goods from farm to market in the East London region. The role encompasses coordination with farmers, processors, and retailers, with on-site supervision at facilities and farms, supported by remote oversight as needed.

The ideal candidate has a strong background in perishable goods, excellent negotiation and analytics skills, and a proven ability to improve efficiency while maintaining quality and