The Operations Head in Olam Agri will be responsible for managing and optimizing end-to-end logistics operations, ensuring cost-efficient, timely, and reliable movement of goods.
The role combines operational leadership with strategic planning to support business growth and service excellence.
Responsibilities
This is a dual role for managing Inhouse Fleet Operation for the wheat milling business (the largest for any wheat miller in Africa with plans for doubling this number in the next 3years ) , In addition to this the role also involves being part of the S&OP process and support in monthly volume delivery for the business via 3rd party trucks.
Fleet Management:
Deliver fleet KPIs on mileage, revenue/km, utilization, and profitability.
Plan fleet capacity, optimize routes, and control fuel and maintenance costs.
Ensure vehicle availability, safety, compliance, and driver performance.
Leverage fleet technology and analytics to improve efficiency.
Manage fleet procurement and inventory (spares, tyres, fuel) while developing vendor partnerships.
Logistics & Warehouse Management:
Align logistics operations with business and S&OP demand plans.
Oversee transportation, warehousing, and distribution activities.
Drive service excellence, cost optimization, and process improvements.
Implement scalable logistics solutions to support business growth.
People Leadership:
Lead, develop, and engage logistics and fleet teams.
Support workforce planning, hiring, and capability building.
Stakeholder & Vendor Management:
Collaborate with internal stakeholders and business teams.
Manage vendor relationships, contracts, and commercial negotiations for optimal cost and service outcomes.
Qualifications & Experience
MBA from a top-tier institute (Sales, Marketing, Operations, or Agri-business preferred).
8 - 10 years of post-MBA experience in logistics, operations, or supply chain roles.
Key Competencies:
Strong commercial and profit-center orientation.
Proven experience managing large teams and scaling operations.
Excellent communication, influencing, and problem-solving skills.
High ownership mindset and ability to operate independently in fast-paced environments.