Job Summary
Company:
HPW Fresh & Dry Ltd
Categories
Job Vacancy For Agronomist At HPW Fresh & Dry Ltd (Adeiso)
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