Supply Chain Manager at Pullus Africa Solutions Ltd

Job Description

• The Supply Chain Manager will ensure the seamless flow of inputs and products across Pullus’ farmer and customer network.
• This includes managing logistics, inventory, and distribution to guarantee efficiency, cost-effectiveness, and reliability. The role is critical to aligning production cycles with market demand, reducing wastage, and ensuring Pullus delivers at scale.

Key Responsibilities
Logistics & Distribution:

• Supervise Logistics Officers to coordinate farm pickups, processing schedules, and customer deliveries.

• Negotiate and manage relationships with transport providers.
• Monitor cost per kg for distribution and optimize routes

Inventory Management:

• Supervise Inventory Officers to maintain accurate stock records.
• Reconcile incoming (farm collections), processing outputs, and customer dispatches.
• Ensure systems track availability in real time.

Supply & Demand Alignment:

• Work with Sales to align customer orders with available stock.
• Coordinate with Extension/Procurement teams for timely input flow to farmers.

Technology & Reporting:

• Use ERP/digital dashboards to track inventory, movement, and KPIs.
• Provide timely supply chain performance reports to management.

Risk & Compliance:

• Identify and mitigate risks such as delays, shortages, or breakdowns in logistics.
• Ensure safety and regulatory compliance in transportation and storage handovers.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Business Administration, or related field (Master’s/MBA is an advantage).
• 7–10 years’ progressive experience in supply chain leadership, preferably in agribusiness or FMCG.
• Proven expertise in procurement, logistics, inventory, and financial models that support supply chain operations.
• Strong knowledge of cold chain management, distribution, and agricultural value chains.
• Excellent problem-solving, negotiation, and team leadership skills.
• Strong expertise in logistics and inventory systems (ERP/digital tools).