Operations

Supply Chain Manager

Cassadel Cassava Starch Company Limited·Delta, Nigeria·Full Time·Onsite
OperationsmanagerFull TimeOnsite
-Closes 27 Nov 2026

Cassadel Cassava Starch Company Limited is a Nigerian-owned agro-processing company focused on producing premium-quality cassava starch for industrial applications across food, pharmaceuticals, textiles, paper, adhesives, and manufacturing.

We sit at the heart of the cassava value chain bridging smallholder farmers with large-scale industrial demand through structured aggregation, quality assurance systems, and modern processing technology.

We are recruiting to fill the position below: Job Title: Supply Chain Manager Location: Agbor, Delta Employment Type: Full-time

Job Summary

The Supply Chain Manager is responsible for planning, coordinating, and optimizing procurement, logistics, warehousing, inventory, and raw material supply operations to support uninterrupted production within the Plant.

Key Responsibilities

Develop and manage cassava roots sourcing strategy.

Coordinate procurement, transportation, and inventory management activities.

Ensure timely supply of cassava roots and production materials.

Manage relationships with farmers, aggregators, and transporters.

Monitor logistics operations and delivery schedules.

Optimize warehouse and inventory control systems.

Ensure minimal raw material losses and spoilage.

Monitor supply chain costs and efficiency metrics.

Develop contingency plans for supply disruptions.

Coordinate inbound and outbound logistics activities.

Ensure compliance with procurement and logistics policies.

Prepare supply chain performance reports and forecasts.

Drive continuous improvement across the supply chain function.

Other duties as assigned.

Key Performance Indicators

Raw material availability rate

Inventory turnover

Logistics cost efficiency

Supplier performance rating

On-time delivery rate

Supply disruption frequency

Warehouse accuracy rate

Qualifications & Experience

B.Sc./HND in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Purchasing & Supply, Business Administration, or related field.

Professional certification (CIPS/CILT) is an advantage.

8 –12 years of relevant experience.

Agro-processing or manufacturing experience preferred

Required Skills:

Procurement and logistics management

Inventory control

Vendor management

Negotiation skills

Data analysis and planning

Problem-solving and coordination.

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At a glance

Company

Cassadel Cassava Starch Company Limited

Location

Delta, Nigeria

Employment

Full Time

Work style

Onsite

Experience

manager

Valid until

November 27, 2026

Created

November 9, 2026

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