Country Manager at PISU & Co. Ltd in Kampala

Job Title: Country Manager - Global Food Commodity Trader

Organisation: PISU & Co. Ltd

Location:  Kampala

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

• Oversee operations of the warehouse and team through the operational team leaders
• Manage the returns to the warehouse and ensure that complaints are dealt with promptly and returned to stock/supplier
• Manage stores/stock controllers to ensure that stock movements and stock keeping standards are maintained in line with company guidelines
• Responsible for investigating stock discrepancies, including negatives, lost, sold out, and reporting the information to relevant managers
• Carry out regular stock takes and report on results
• Responsible for maintaining and re-ordering of general consumables in line with company guidelines
• Regularly appraise team members and carry out annual performance review at the communicated time.
• Provide detailed updates on contracts
• Planning for delivery with stores, SCO and logistics teams.
• Marketing/ tendering/ quoting for commodities traded with the guidance of HoBU
• Ensure the highest operational standards are deployed at all times
• Support the development of the warehouse team through ongoing coaching and mentoring.

 Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

• The applicant should hold a Master’s in Business Administration or similar qualification from a recognized institution
• He/ she must have worked in an Agro Trading firm for a minimum of five years
• Ability to work on several projects simultaneously without compromising on quality
• PISU is seeking applicants with on the ground experience in East African countries in food commodities and purchase trade.
• Prior experience in negotiating large deals and be comfortable to execute.
• You will have targets that focus on quality foods being purchased and successful supply chain.
• Prior experience in operational management is essential
• Excellent communication and organizational skills
• Comprehensive knowledge of quality assurance principles, methods, design, testing and implementation
• Good leadership, planning and people management skills
• Analytical and problem solving skills

How to Apply:

If you feel you match the above profile and desire to work with PISU, send your application and an updated CV to:  susan@rtsgp.com

Closing Date: 13th January 2014