Job Purpose:
The Agronomist shall be responsible for maintaining accurate, updated records of raw materials availability and enforcing raw material specification towards growers.

Duties and Responsibilities:

•   Maintain up to date forecast of raw material availability
•   Short term availability (daily)
•   Medium term availability (weekly)
•   Long term availability (6months)
•   Assist in coordinating raw material supply to the factory based on the production schedule of the factory
•   Communication and coordination of harvesting time
•   Monitoring of raw material quality from field to factory
•   Coordination of collection centres and logistics
•   Assist in maintaining and developing   the quality of the raw materials based on specifications
•   Assist in monitoring certification of the suppliers (Global GAP, Organic, Fairtrade)
•   Maintain relations with growers and  support and advice growers
•   Liaising with the Production department to ensure correct quantities of raw materials are issued.
•   Manage the inventory of raw materials received, stored, sorted and issued.
•   Lead the sourcing officers in carrying out quality checks in the field and collection points.
•   And any other duty as assigned from time to time.

C/ Scope
All Raw Materials Intake

Qualification Required & Experience

•   HND or first degree in Agric or related field from a recognized institution.
•   Minimum of two years working experience.
•   Applicant should not be above 35yrs

Skills

•   Good Planning skill.
•   Good Leadership skill.
•   Proven track record in stock control or purchasing, supply.
•   Demonstrated ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously, set priorities, identify and address problems, meet deadlines, and stay within budget.
•   Ability to meet and exceed targets.
•   Strong interpersonal skills; a team player and independent worker.
•   Demonstrated effective verbal and written communication skills.
•   Pays attention to detail.

Location: Adeiso

How To Apply For The Job

Please email your CV and cover letter to:-

fd.hr@hpwag.ch

Closing Date: 06 February, 2015