Crop Specialist at Afrimash Company Limited

• The Crop Specialist is responsible for the company’s crop product category, including vendor/supplier relationships, inventory forecasting, revenue generation and order fulfilment.
• This role requires a deep understanding of the working principles of crops, tools and equipment, supply chain, account management, and the ability to effectively work in an agile e-commerce environment.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain strong relationships with suppliers and vendors to ensure the company has a portfolio of high-quality crop production inputs and products.
• Accurately forecast demand for products in the crop category and manage warehouse inventory to meet customer demand.
• Develop and execute vendor acquisition strategies, conduct market research, negotiate contracts, and manage relationships with new and existing vendors
• Ensure the category has a diverse and reliable network of vendors to meet business needs while maintaining cost-effectiveness and quality standards.
• Meet or exceed revenue targets within the expected commission rate for the crop category.
• Oversee relationships with vendors to ensure timely and accurate delivery of products to customers.
• Ensure timely and accurate order fulfilment, including managing product availability, delivery times, and product quality.
• Collaborate with the marketing units to develop and execute marketing strategies to increase sales and market share in the crop category.
• Work with the Sales team to address customer inquiries and concerns related to the crop product category and ensure customer satisfaction.
• Negotiate contracts and pricing with vendors to drive profitability for the business.
• Monitor vendor performance and provide regular feedback to improve their performance.
• Analyze sales data to identify trends and opportunities for growth, and make recommendations for improvement.