Manager - Backward Integration Programme (Dairy)

Date: 6 May 2024

Country: Nigeria

Function: SIBD

Sub-Function: SIBD

About Us

We are a global leader in food & beverage ingredients. Pioneers at heart, we operate at the forefront of consumer trends to provide food & beverage manufacturers with products and ingredients that will delight their consumers. Making a positive impact on people and planet is all part of the delight. With a deep-rooted presence in the countries where our ingredients are grown, we are closer to farmers, enabling better quality, and more reliable, traceable and transparent supply. Supplying products and ingredients at scale is just the start. We add value through our unique, complementary portfolio of natural, delicious and nutritious products. With our fresh thinking, we help our customers unleash the sensory and functional attributes of cocoa, coffee, dairy, nuts and spices so they can create naturally good food & beverage products that meet consumer expectations. And whoever we’re with, whatever we’re doing, we always make it real.

Product Information

Dairy

Packed with natural goodness, fewer food groups bring more joy to people’s lives. It’s there in a cup of tea, slice of cheese, or spoonful of cream. Whether it’s a specific beverage blend or an exacting protein isolate or concentrate, we can help deliver the tastes, textures and nutrition people love.

Overview of the Position

ofi Dairy has a large backward integration setup in Northern Nigeria, through partnerships with local co-operative bodies. We setup and run milk collection centers and associated cold-chain infrastructure that enables us to offtake fresh milk from Dairy farmers in the region, thereby helping them to realize better value for their product. We also run various capacity building initiatives for our farmer-partners that aim to reduce the demand-supply gap for raw milk in Nigeria. We are looking for a resource that can help us manage and expand this setup.

Responsibilities

Day-to-day operational management of the Milk Collection Centers (MCCs) and ensuring collection targets are met for each MCC.
Manage the cold chain distribution network.
Manage sales and customer relationships for raw milk collected.
Manage relationship with the local co-operative bodies and the farmers.
Liaisoning with various statutory bodies, regulators and government organizations involved in the value chain.
Design and implement various capacity building activities and sustainability programmers for the farmers.
Liaisoning with our media partners and effectively managing public relations.

Skills and Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in Dairy Science, Animal Science, Agriculture or a related discipline.
Strong understanding of the dairy industry, including knowledge of dairy farming practices, milk production processes, milk collection and transportation systems.
Familiarity with relevant regulations and quality standards.
Proficiency in supply chain management principles.
Strong project management skills, including resource allocation, budgeting, risk management, and stakeholder communication.
Strong leadership and team management skills.
Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
Knowledge of Hausa/Fulani language is essential.

ofi is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, nationality, disability, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Applicants are requested to complete all required steps in the application process including providing a resume/CV in order to be considered for open roles.