Operations Executive
Cote d'lvoire
full-time
on-site
About the Role
VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT
Position: Operations Executive
Location: Abidjan, Côte d'Ivoire
Employment Type: Full-Time
We are seeking to recruit a highly motivated and experienced Operations Executive to support our operations in Abidjan, Côte d'Ivoire. The successful candidate will play a key role in coordinating port operations, managing fertilizer inventory and distribution, and supporting the expansion of our local market presence.
Responsibilities
Key Responsibilities
• Coordinate with Customs House Agents (CHA), bagging contractors, and other stakeholders at the port to ensure the smooth discharge, clearance, and storage of fertilizer shipments.
• Monitor truck queue management within the port to ensure efficient logistics operations.
• Maintain accurate shipment, warehouse inventory, and reconciliation records for urea stocks.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with fertilizer distributors and retailers.
• Identify, develop, and expand new distribution channels to increase market penetration and sales.
• Prepare operational reports and maintain accurate documentation using Microsoft Excel.
Qualifications and Experience
Qualifications and Experience
• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, Agribusiness, or a related field.
• Minimum of five (5) years' experience in operations, supply chain, logistics, or commercial roles, preferably within the fertilizer, agricultural commodities, or import/export sectors.
• Sound knowledge of West African customs procedures, port operations, and regulatory requirements. Experience with Francophone regulatory systems is highly preferred.
• Proficiency in both French and English (spoken and written) is mandatory.
• Strong Microsoft Excel skills for reporting and data analysis.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently in a start-up or market-entry environment with minimal supervision and a high degree of adaptability.
How to apply
Interested and qualified candidates should submit their CVs to jobs.rossland@gmail.com with subject as “Operations Executive"