Agri -Sourcing Intern at Reeds Africa Consult

Roles and Responsibilities:

• Farm Location Assistance: Help drivers identify farm locations and plan the most efficient collection routes.
• Sourcing Records & Reports: Compile accurate sourcing records, including Pick Up Notes, Goods Return Notes, and other relevant documentation.
• Reporting Challenges: Report any challenges encountered during farm collections to the Line Manager promptly.
• Farmer Communication: Effectively communicate with farmers, gathering feedback, and addressing concerns to ensure smooth collections.
• Equipment Maintenance: Assist in maintaining company equipment, including scales and crates, ensuring they are in proper working condition.
• Logistics Coordination: Liaise with the logistics and sourcing teams to communicate any changes to daily collection routes.
• Unloading & Quality Confirmation: Assist with unloading the delivery vehicle at the receiving point, confirming the quality and quantity of produce at the farm level, and providing real-time feedback.
• Safety Compliance: Ensure all safety policies and procedures are strictly followed during the sourcing and delivery processes.
• Relationship Building: Develop strong, trusting relationships with farmers to facilitate future sourcing and collection processes.
• Pick-up Notes Issuance: Record farmer details and issue Pick-up Notes to farmers to confirm their deliveries.
• Ad-Hoc Tasks: Assist with other duties as assigned by the Line Manager related to sourcing and logistics.

Job Requirements

Qualifications:

• A Diploma or Degree in Agriculture, Agricultural Economics, or a related field.
• At least 1 year of experience in an agricultural sourcing role or a related field is an added advantage.
• Basic understanding of agriculture production processes, especially in sourcing and farm-level logistics.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to build relationships with farmers and other stakeholders.
• Ability to work outdoors and in various weather conditions, as this is a field-based role.
• Good organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Familiarity with basic safety practices in the field.
• A strong work ethic, willingness to learn, and a proactive attitude towards solving challenges.