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Supply Chain and Logistics Manager

Ntinda and in the Field, Uganda * Full-time
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Agricado Farms

Category: Procurement and Logistics Total Positions: Location: Ntinda and in the Field, Uganda Full-time Salary: Attractive Posted 11 months ago
KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
• Farmer Network Management: • Lead the registration and onboarding of Hass Avocado farmers into the Agricado supply chain. • Build strong relationships with farmers to ensure adherence to quality, traceability, and sustainability standards. • Maintain an up-to-date farmer database and ensure all compliance records are accurately documented. • Extension Team Oversight: • Manage and support extension teams providing agronomic and technical support to farmers. • Set targets, monitor performance, and ensure effective delivery of services and farmer training. • Coordinate continuous capacity building for field officers and extension staff. • Harvesting & Logistics Planning: • Develop and implement harvesting schedules in line with fruit maturity, quality requirements, and market timelines. • Coordinate logistics from farm gate to packhouse, ensuring efficiency, minimal losses, and traceability. • Work closely with the logistics and export teams to align operations with market demands. • Cost and Process Optimization: • Identify and implement strategies to reduce operational costs while maintaining high-quality outputs. o Streamline communication across departments and stakeholders for operational efficiency. o Apply data-driven decision-making to improve supply chain performance. • Digital Tools and Traceability: • Manage the use of traceability and supply chain management software or apps across all levels. o Ensure field data collection and reporting are consistent, accurate, and aligned with traceability protocols. • Training and Capacity Building: • Coordinate and oversee farmer training programs on best practices in avocado production, post-harvest handling, and certification standards. o Collaborate with agronomists, external trainers, and certification bodies where necessary.
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QUALIFICATIONS / SKILLS
• Bachelor’s degree in Agriculture, Agribusiness, Supply Chain Management, or a related field. • Minimum of 5 years of experience in the horticulture or avocado sector, with direct involvement in supply chain or field operations. • Proven experience managing farmer networks and extension teams. • Strong knowledge of cost control, logistics, and operational efficiency. • Hands-on experience with digital traceability platforms and farm data tools. • Excellent interpersonal, communication, and leadership skills. • Ability to work independently and in a fast-paced, field-oriented environment. • Preferred Attributes: • Knowledge of global export standards and certification of Global GAP or other certification schemes. • Passion for agricultural development and farmer empowerment. • Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities. • Fluency in English; knowledge of local languages is an added advantage.
HOW TO APPLY
Please send your cover letter and CV to hr@agricadofarms.com and complete the attached online assessment as well, the assessment will be using Test Gorilla on the interface of Fabrication Systems – a sister company. https://app.testgorilla.com/s/sknptqbj only complete assessments will be reviewed. With the subject line “Supply Chain and Logistics Manager Application”. Deadline: 25th July 2025
Deadline: Expired
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