Agro Commodity and Mineral Resources Development Officers at Harmony Holdings Limited

Qualifications

• Candidates should possess a Master’s degree/ BSC/HND in Business, Economics, Finance, or related field with 5+ years’ experience in commodity management, purchasing, or supply chain management
• Knowledge of Commodity Accounting System and procedures is preferred
• Exceptional negotiation skills
• Ability to achieve pre-defined results and outcomes using ethical, best practice methods
• Ability to demonstrate personal integrity and trustworthiness
• Ability to identify gaps, trends, priorities and key issues
• Ability to solve problems efficiently and effectively
• Ability to prioritise many demands without losing focus
• Strong analytical skills
• Ability to find fulfilment in work through creativity, risk taking, initiative and innovation

Job Description

• Ability to create a wide off take supplier network with thousands of major Farmers and Wholesale commodity dealers that are capable of meeting up with the huge volumes of commodity supplies constantly.
• Conduct weekly/monthly physical examination and count of Commodities at all Warehouses.
• Possess a good knowledge of mining and mineral beneficiation activities
• Significant experience in core mining and mineral resources buying activities
• Prepare Commodity Dispatch Authorization (CDA) on monthly bases or as per need based on distribution plan submitted by the districts for approval by Management.
• Ensure all warehouses in the country are compliant to Standard Operational Procedures (SOP).
• Evaluate the cost of the unfit commodities.
• Maintain a consolidated record for all warehouses, which gives the stock information on weekly/monthly basis
• Prepare warehouse inspection report on monthly basis.
• Submit report for the commodities disposed on monthly basis.
• Maintain an audit ready, well organized filling system for all commodity files, records and reports.
• Make sure that all documents, reports and files are secure and kept in a safe place
• Ensure that commodity management procedures are properly documented and are in line Participate in internal audits related to commodity management and accounting
• Understanding the needs and wants of customers in the open market and meeting them is one of the key roles of building a strong business in this industry.
• Ensure proper handling, tracking and accounting for Procurement Projects
• Developing new marketing strategies to increase sales of existing products or introduce new products
• Developing financial models to determine the cost of producing a product in order to forecast price changes that will be profitable for the company
• Monitoring market prices for commodities such as precious metals, agricultural products, oil, natural gas, coal, or other raw materials
• Studying economic trends and forecasts to identify market opportunities or risks
• Conducting research on specific commodities in order to identify opportunities for profit
• Negotiating contracts with suppliers or customers to buy or sell commodities based on pre-established terms
• Researching trends in the industry such as supply and demand forecasts, political developments, and technological innovations that may affect prices
• Reviewing trading records and other financial information to identify areas for improvement in operations
• Managing the inventory of commodities held in storage facilities as well as inventory held by suppliers or customers