Agri Trade Manager – East & Southern Africa
Bureau Veritas Group
full-time
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Location Type: Office
Location: Johannesburg • South Africa
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About the role
- Lead and manage interactions with major commodity traders in East and Southern Africa and support their inspection and verification needs.
- Develop and execute business strategy to support the commodity trading services and supply chain (purchasing, storing, transporting and distribution)
- Ensure comprehensive support for clients at every stage of the supply chain with BV tailored solutions.
- Develop and maintain strategic relationships with stakeholders to facilitate trade and business growth.
- Conduct comprehensive market analysis to identify trends, market conditions, risks, and opportunities within the Agri trade sector and provide BV solutions needed to support clients.
- Ensure all BV solutions comply with local and international regulations and standards.
- Build and lead a high-performing team of operations and certification specialists, providing direction, motivation, and opportunities for professional development.
- Identify new market segments and geographic opportunities within East and Southern Africa.
- Manage budgets and optimize resource allocation
- Achieve business unit budget objectives in terms of revenue, operating profit margin, operating expenditure and capital equipment utilisation.
Requirements
- Master’s degree in either Agricultural Economics, Agri Business, Commodity Trade or related field
- Bachelor’s degree in the same fields with additional MBA will be considered
- 8+ years in commodity trading, logistics, supply chain management or related industries
- Strong understanding of the Agri commodities market in East and Southern Africa and good knowledge of global commodity markets (grains, pulses, oils & oilseeds, sugar, feed meal, fertilizer, etc.)
- Familiarity with international trade compliance requirements and standards such as GAFTA; FOSFA and ISO 17020
- Good knowledge of P&L management and revenue growth
- Strong business acumen and ability to generate leads and identify strategic areas for growth.
- Strong analytical and decision-making skills, with ability to work in a fast-paced and a highly competitive environment.
- Excellent negotiation and communication skills.
- Data-driven decision-making capabilities
- Multilingual abilities (English + 1-2 additional languages preferred)
Benefits
- Health insurance
- Retirement plans
- Paid time off
- Flexible work arrangements
- Professional development opportunities
- Bonuses
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard skills
commodity tradingsupply chain managementmarket analysisP&L managementrevenue growthinternational trade complianceGAFTAFOSFAISO 17020data-driven decision-making
Soft skills
leadershipnegotiationcommunicationanalytical skillsdecision-makingbusiness acumenrelationship managementmotivationstrategic thinkingmultilingual abilities