Chief Executive Officer - Agri

Education : Any Masters ( MBA will be given preference)

Experience : 15 + Years out of which 5+ years as a Business Head in a large AGRI BUSINESS

Preferernce will be given to candidates who has worked internationally ; good of in Africa

Skills Required:

- Managing business strategy, budgeting, forecasting, reporting, etc.

- Stakeholder management - internal and external

- Understanding of statutory regulations and ensuring all compliances

- Conducting project feasibility studies

- P & L Management and responsibility

- Improving production efficiencies

- Sales and business development

- Optimal utilization of resources

- Cost control measures

- Vendor management

- Supply chain management

- Leading a competitive management team

- Handling human resources matters

- Experience in Advanced Excel

- Developing SOPs (Standard Operating Procedures)

-Working experience with ERPs (SAP, Oracle, Navision, etc. )

- Job Description : We are seeking a seasoned CEO with 15-20 years of experience in the Agro Business sector to lead our organization.

- The ideal candidate will be responsible for driving business growth, ensuring compliance with statutory regulations, optimizing resource utilization, and leading a competitive management team.

Key Responsibilities:

- Business Strategy and Management: Develop and implement business strategies to drive growth, profitability, and market share.

- Financial Management: Oversee budgeting, forecasting, reporting, and P & L management to achieve financial targets.

- Stakeholder Management: Manage relationships with internal and external stakeholders, including investors, customers, suppliers, and regulatory authorities.

- Compliance: Ensure compliance with statutory regulations and industry standards to mitigate risks and maintain reputation.

- Project Feasibility: Conduct feasibility studies for new projects and initiatives to assess viability and potential returns.

- Production Efficiency: Identify and implement measures to improve production efficiency and reduce costs.

- Sales and Business Development: Drive sales growth through effective sales strategies and business development initiatives.

- Resource Utilization: Optimize the utilization of resources, including manpower, machinery, and raw materials.

- Cost Control: Implement cost control measures to manage expenses and improve profitability.

- Vendor and Supply Chain Management: Manage vendor relationships and optimize the supply chain to ensure timely and cost-effective procurement and distribution.

- Competitive Management Team: Lead and motivate a competitive management team to achieve organizational goals and objectives.

- Human Resources Management: Oversee HR matters, including recruitment, training, performance management, and employee relations.

- Advanced Excel and ERP: Utilize advanced Excel skills and experience with ERPs (SAP, Oracle, Navision, etc. ) to streamline operations and improve efficiency.

- Standard Operating Procedures: Develop and implement SOPs to standardize processes and ensure consistency and quality.

Qualifications:

- Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Agriculture, or a related field.

- MBA or relevant certifications are a plus.

- 15-20 years of progressive experience in the Agro Business sector, with a proven track record of leadership and business success.

- Strong understanding of business strategy, financial management, and stakeholder engagement.

- Excellent communication, negotiation, and leadership skills.

- Sound knowledge of statutory regulations and compliance requirements in the Agro Business sector.

- Experience in project feasibility analysis, production management, sales, and business development.

- Proficiency in Advanced Excel and working knowledge of ERPs.

- Ability to lead and motivate teams, drive change, and achieve results in a dynamic business environment.