Operations Manager Vacancy
Introduction:
Commodity Services Limited (CSL) believes in the promotion of structured trade solutions that can support a range of stakeholders across agricultural value chains, by providing tailor-made products to cater for the industry needs through collateral management, stock monitoring, and commodity services.
CSL was established to provide commodity inspection and collateral management services, as well as a range of additional support services and technological innovations aimed at enhancing industry standards and knowledge within Malawi’s agricultural grain handling industry from smallholders farmers to consumers.
Operations Manager Position:
The role of Operations Manager will challenge the successful applicant to strive towards providing high-quality and dedicated customer focus, committed team leadership, and exemplary results.
While experience in agricultural produce handling, warehousing, supply chain, or finance (loans) would be beneficial, a hard-working and committed personality is essential. We hope to encourage an individual with a growth mindset, keen to question the status quo, and implement innovative and technologically-centered solutions to operation processes and systems.
Responsibilities:
- Team management – oversee a segment of the Operations Team and integrate into a small and committed management team.
- Reporting – compile information for various stakeholders, conduct checks and balances, and liaise with all operational personnel to ensure timely delivery.
- Tracking, monitoring, and reconciling – focus on data-centered improvements and innovation.
- Accounts management, budgeting, and reconciliation.
- Promoting the company through client liaison, representation, and marketing.
- Auditing and risk management.
Requirements:
Mandatory:
- Higher Diploma or degree in Business Management, Supply Chain, or any related field.
- Over five (5) years of relevant experience in a related field of Operations Management.
- Good leadership skills with management or supervisory experience.
- High level of computer literacy, including Microsoft packages & email.
Preferred:
- Agricultural commodity handling and value chain experience.
- Basic accounting experience with good knowledge in budgeting.
Application Process:
Applications are accepted by completing the form below ONLY. Hard copy or email submissions will not be considered. A CV and cover letter should be uploaded to support your application.
After review, only potential candidates will be contacted for an interview. Unsuccessful applicants will not be contacted.
Interviews can be expected the week commencing 2nd December 2024. The start date for the successful candidate will be 3rd January 2025.