Open Positions at Bridge Talent Management

Job Summary:

• The Scouting Officer is responsible for identifying, assessing, and procuring high-quality avocados for export. This role involves traveling to various farms and production sites, evaluating crop conditions, building relationships with growers, and ensuring that all produce meets the company's quality standards and export requirements.

Key Responsibilities:

Field Scouting and Assessment

• Visit avocado farms and production sites regularly to monitor crop health and quality.
• Conduct detailed assessments of soil conditions, pest infestations, and other factors affecting avocado quality.
• Collect and analyze data on crop yield and production forecasts.

Quality Assurance

• Ensure that all avocados meet the company's quality standards and export specifications.
• Implement and monitor quality control measures to maintain high standards.
• Coordinate with the quality control team to address any issues and improve product quality.
• Supplier Relationship Management
• Build and maintain strong relationships with avocado growers and suppliers.
• Negotiate contracts and agreements with suppliers to secure the best quality produce at competitive prices.
• Provide growers with feedback and guidance on improving crop quality and yield.

Logistics Coordination

• Coordinate the harvesting, packing, and transportation of avocados from farms to export facilities.
• Ensure timely and efficient delivery of produce to meet export schedules.
• Work with logistics and export teams to resolve any issues related to transportation and shipping.

Market Research and Analysis

• Stay informed about market trends, demand, and pricing for avocados.
• Conduct market research to identify new sourcing opportunities and potential suppliers.
• Analyze market data to forecast supply needs and make informed procurement decisions.

Compliance and Documentation

• Ensure compliance with local and international regulations related to avocado export.
• Maintain accurate records of scouting activities, supplier contracts, and procurement transactions.
• Prepare and submit reports on crop conditions, procurement activities, and market analysis.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Agriculture, Horticulture, Agribusiness, or a related field.
• Minimum of 3-5 years of experience in agricultural scouting, procurement, or a related role, preferably in the fresh produce industry.

Skills:

• Strong knowledge of avocado cultivation, pests, diseases, and quality assessment.
• Excellent observational and analytical skills.
• Effective communication and negotiation abilities.
• Ability to work independently and travel frequently.
• Proficiency in using agricultural scouting tools and software.

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Job Summary:

• Our client grower and exporter of fresh fruits and vegetables in Kenya is looking to hire an operation manager who will be responsible for the management of the overall operational aspects of the business including quality, productivity, health, safety, compliance, personnel manufacturing and facilities maintenance.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide leadership to a team of professional heads of department in the organization.
• Offer strategic thinking and making informed decisions with objectives of articulating organizational goals.
• Guiding the managers through industry transitions and fostering an environment that embraces innovation and change management.
• Creating a supportive and collaborative work environment through understanding and connecting with the emotions of the team members.
• Empowering team members by delegating duties and responsibilities to foster a sense of ownership and accountability.
• Resolving conflicts and handling difficult conversations with tact and diplomacy.
• Guide out grower programs to ensure a steady supply of high-quality raw materials.
• Develop an inclusive out-grower strategy to maximize full business potential.
• Develop a commercially viable plan that recognizes smallholders as farmers and encourages healthy farming practices.
• Source for fresh produce from women’s cooperatives and farmer organizations with prudent and equitable leadership.
• Ensuring that the Out-growers have access to adequate inputs including training and seeds.
• Determining the prices for the out-grower prices.
• Develop strategies to expand the export markets, boost revenues and ensure continued profitability.
• Maintain relationships and network with clients, professional bodies and stakeholders.
• Develop an online campaign strategy to boost the visibility of the business.
• Enhance adoption of modern and innovative systems for marketing of agricultural produce and products.
• Facilitate compliance to agricultural produce and products standards.
• Achieve quality and stain able supply of fresh produce and products that meet international market demand.
• Ensure that the business licenses, certificates and permits adhere to the industry standards for fresh produce regulations.
• Enhance compliance to market requirements for agricultural produce and products.
• Manage and address any deviation on industry standards.
• Manage and ensure quality assurance by supporting processes and controls to ensure consistent product quality is achieved.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Operations Management, or a related field. A Master's degree or MBA is preferred.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in operations management, with a proven track record of success.
• Numeracy: Experience working with and a good understanding of numerical or financial information.
• Data Analysis: Experience in extracting useful information and translating it into actionable objectives.
• People Management: Experienced in HR best practice, managing people effectively in order to achieve business objectives.
• Health & Safety: Awareness of H&S legislative requirements, and experience in the implementation of these.

Skills:

• Strong leadership and team management skills.
• Excellent organizational and problem-solving abilities.
• Proficiency in operational software and tools.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.