Vice President & Profit Center Head

Business Information

We focus on processing and value addition locally within the region we supply. We are amongst the top grain miller in Africa and no 1 pasta manufacturer in Nigeria. We produce a range of quality pasta, semolina and flours for bread, baguettes, biscuits & confectionaries. With strong regional presence in this category across Nigeria, Senegal, Cameroon and Ghana, we produce high quality flour to meet the growing demand for wheat-based products popular amongst African consumers. Our leading brands, Mama Gold Crown Premium Pasta and Supreme Semolina in Nigeria, First choice in Ghana and Senegal and Bijou in Cameroon, comply with the stringent requirements of the Global Food Safety Initiative (GFSI) and those of the International Organization for Standardization (ISO).

We’ve build a long-term relationships with customers such as artisanal bakers, industrial users, and consumers. Understanding their needs and working with them, help us in continuous improvement of our product. We have several initiatives across the region to improve and empower our customers. Few such initiatives are My Healthy Baker in Ghana, Crown Flour Angels Programme in Nigeria & Mamie project in Senegal.

For more information please visit: Grains & Oilseeds | Wheat Milling | Olam Agri

Job Description

As Vice President & Profit Center Head , you will lead one of the critical businesses in Olam Agri’s Wheat Milling & Pasta portfolio, driving operations and growth initiatives across multiple regions. The role focuses on ensuring profitability, market leadership, and innovation while pursuing expansion through organic growth, strategic acquisitions, and related categories such as animal proteins and nutrition.

Key Responsibilities

• Strategic Leadership: Develop and execute the global strategic sales and marketing plan to drive growth in the wheat milling portfolio, covering segments. Provide strategic direction to the B2B team and the Manufacturing organization , with aim to maximize revenue at an optimal cost
• Profit & Loss (P&L) Management: Take full ownership of the business unit's P&L, including financial forecasting, budget management, and ensuring profitability across international operations. Bottom line responsibilities: Completing the budgeted commitments on volumes, GC, overheads, interest EBIDTA and PAT
• Business Development: Identify, evaluate, and pursue new global business opportunities. This includes tracking industry trends, competitor activity, and customer preferences to inform strategic decision-making.
• Team Leadership: Lead and manage diverse and geographically dispersed global teams, fostering a high‑performing culture across functions like sales, marketing, production, nutrition, procurement, quality control, and supply chain.
• Product Innovation & Management: Initiate and assess new product innovations and ensure the product portfolio meets customer needs and market demands in collaboration with R&D and technical teams.
• Operational Excellence: Oversee global operations, ensure smooth execution of projects, timely order fulfillment, and compliance with international industry standards and regulations.

Job Requirements

Experience

• 15+ years of extensive experience, including senior leadership or P&L roles
• Mandatory experience within the animal nutrition industry
• Proven experience in sales, distribution, or Key Account Management roles, particularly in emerging or upcountry markets
• Experience managing country-level and product-level business responsibilities
• Strong understanding of global business environments and international market dynamics

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Management, Economics, or a related field
• MBA or equivalent postgraduate qualification is preferred

Skills & Competencies

• Strong negotiation and interpersonal skills
• High resilience with the ability to manage challenges calmly and effectively
• Strong ownership mindset with end‑to‑end accountability
• Strong analytical and conceptual thinking, with understanding of microeconomic and macroeconomic factors
• Ability to operate effectively in complex international business environments

Olam Agri is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, nationality, disability, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Applicants are requested to complete all required steps in the application process including providing a resume/CV in order to be considered for open roles.

How to Apply:

Applicants are requested to complete all required steps in the application process including providing a resume/CV in order to be considered for open roles.