Vice President and Profit Center Head - Fleet

About this role

The role is Vice President and Profit Center Head for Fleet at Olam Agri, based in Lagos. It focuses on leading end-to-end supply chain operations, including planning, procurement, logistics, warehousing, inventory management and distribution, to ensure cost efficiency and timely flow of materials and products. The position requires coordinating with production, farms, hatcheries, quality and commercial teams to support operations and growth. The employer operates a global, diversified agri-business with activities across grains, oils, animal feed, cotton and more, aiming to transform food and fibre sustainably. The role is suited for someone with substantial supply chain leadership experience, preferably in agri-business or FMCG, who can build and optimise supply chain teams and processes.

What you would do

• Lead end-to-end supply chain operations including demand planning, procurement, logistics, warehousing and distribution
• Develop and implement supply chain strategies, policies and SOPs aligned with business goals
• Coordinate with farm operations, hatcheries, production, quality and commercial teams for uninterrupted operations
• Monitor and optimise inventory levels, logistics costs, supplier performance and service levels using data-driven decisions
• Lead supplier sourcing, contract negotiations, vendor performance management and risk mitigation
• Build, mentor and develop supply chain teams while driving continuous improvement and automation

What they are asking for

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Supply Chain, Logistics, Business Management or Agriculture with supply chain exposure
• Postgraduate qualification such as MBA or PGDM in Supply Chain, Operations or Logistics is an advantage
• 10 to 12 years of experience in supply chain management
• Minimum 5 to 7 years in senior leadership roles (e.g., Supply Chain Head or Operations Head)
• Experience in agri-business or FMCG supply chains is preferred
• Exposure to large-scale, integrated or multinational operations is an advantage

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