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Agronomist

JOB SUMMARY

Company HPW Fresh & D...
Industry Manufacturing
Category Agriculture
Location Adeiso, Easte...
Job Status Full-time
Salary Attractivve
Education HND / Degree
Experience 2 years
Job Expires Apr 30, 2018
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Company Profile

HPW Fresh and Dry Ltd is a fruit processing companyHPW is synonymous with fresh from harvest fruit, crisp and crunchy vegetables from Africa and Asia. We develop stand-alone products for our customers that meet the most exacting quality standards and offer maximum availability - for wholesalers and retailers, as well as for the food industry.

Job Description

Department  : Sourcing
Reports to  : Sourcing Manager

Job Purpose:

  • The Agronomist shall be responsible for maintaining accurate, updated records of raw materials availability and enforcing raw material specification towards growers.

Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Maintain up to date forecast of raw material availability
  • Short term availability (daily)
  • Medium term availability (weekly)
  • Long term availability (6months)
  • Assist in coordinating raw material supply to the factory based on the production schedule of the factory
  • Communication and coordination of harvesting time
  • Monitoring of raw material quality from field to factory
  • Coordination of collection centres and logistics
  • Assist in maintaining and developing   the quality of the raw materials based on specifications
  • Assist in monitoring certification of the suppliers (Global GAP, Organic, Fairtrade)
  • Maintain relations with growers and  support and advice growers  
  • Liaising with the Production department to ensure correct quantities of raw materials are issued.
  • Manage the inventory of raw materials received, stored, sorted and issued.

Required Skills or Experience

  • HND or First degree in Agriculture or related field from a recognized institution.
  • Minimum of two years working experience.

Required Competencies:

  • Good Planning skills.
  • Good Leadership skills.
  • Proven track record in stock control or purchasing, supply.
  • Demonstrated ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously, set priorities, identify and address problems, meet deadlines, and stay within budget.
  • Ability to meet and exceed targets.
  • Strong interpersonal skills; a team player and independent worker.
  • Good communication skills
  • Pays attention to detail.

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