Supply Chain Lead – Ivory Coast
Supply Chain Lead – Ivory Coast (English & French speaking)Abidjan, Ivory Coast | Fully RemoteAbout KodgavKodgav is an Agritech company helping food manufacturers and
wholesalers source Agri-food ingredients from Africa.We manage the sourcing, logistics, and supply chain process
to ensure reliable deliveries from African suppliers to international buyers.Our customers are based across:United
KingdomFranceGermanyUnited
StatesKodgav is a founder-led startup building the infrastructure
to integrate African agriculture into the global food supply chain.The RoleWe are hiring a Supply Chain Lead based in Ivory Coast to coordinate supplier operations and shipment execution from West Africa.You will work directly with the founder to manage shipments,
onboard suppliers, and ensure smooth export operations.This is a hands-on role with direct responsibility for international shipments.Key Responsibilities1. Supplier Coordination· Supplier Onboarding· Manage relationships with exporters and
processors· Ensure suppliers meet documentation and
compliance requirements· Coordinate shipment preparation 2. Shipment Execution· Coordinate container bookings with freight
forwarders· Manage export documentation· Track shipments from origin to destination 3. Logistics & DocumentationPrepare and verify:· Bills of Lading· Packing Lists· Certificates of Origin· Phytosanitary CertificatesEnsure shipments comply with
import requirements for:· Europe· North America 4. Operational Improvement· Identify inefficiencies in the supply chain· Improve shipment coordination processes· Document operational playbooks 5. CommunicationCoordinate with:· African suppliers· Freight forwarders· Inspection companies (SGS, Bureau Veritas)· Global customers in Europe, North America, and
Asia. RequirementsEducationMinimum Bachelor’s degree in:Supply
ChainLogisticsInternational
TradeBusiness
Administration ExperienceMandatory:4–7 years’ experience in logistics, export operations, or
supply chain management. Bonus:Experience in agricultural commodities or food
ingredients is a strong advantage.LanguagesMandatory:Fluent
FrenchStrong
professional English Ideal CandidateYou are someone who:understands
export logisticscommunicates
clearly with supplierssolves
operational problems quicklytakes
ownership of shipmentsthrives
in a startup environmentBenefitsOwnershipYou will manage important international shipments,
not just administrative tasks. GrowthOpportunity to progress into Operations Manager. Global ExposureWork with suppliers across Africa and customers in Europe
and North America. Startup ImpactHelp build the operational backbone of a fast-growing
agritech company. CompensationMonthly salary: XOF
300,000 – 450,000 per month. Working ModelFull
time role approximately 35 hours per weekMonday
to Friday with occasional Fridays offFully
remote
Apply Now
wholesalers source Agri-food ingredients from Africa.We manage the sourcing, logistics, and supply chain process
to ensure reliable deliveries from African suppliers to international buyers.Our customers are based across:United
KingdomFranceGermanyUnited
StatesKodgav is a founder-led startup building the infrastructure
to integrate African agriculture into the global food supply chain.The RoleWe are hiring a Supply Chain Lead based in Ivory Coast to coordinate supplier operations and shipment execution from West Africa.You will work directly with the founder to manage shipments,
onboard suppliers, and ensure smooth export operations.This is a hands-on role with direct responsibility for international shipments.Key Responsibilities1. Supplier Coordination· Supplier Onboarding· Manage relationships with exporters and
processors· Ensure suppliers meet documentation and
compliance requirements· Coordinate shipment preparation 2. Shipment Execution· Coordinate container bookings with freight
forwarders· Manage export documentation· Track shipments from origin to destination 3. Logistics & DocumentationPrepare and verify:· Bills of Lading· Packing Lists· Certificates of Origin· Phytosanitary CertificatesEnsure shipments comply with
import requirements for:· Europe· North America 4. Operational Improvement· Identify inefficiencies in the supply chain· Improve shipment coordination processes· Document operational playbooks 5. CommunicationCoordinate with:· African suppliers· Freight forwarders· Inspection companies (SGS, Bureau Veritas)· Global customers in Europe, North America, and
Asia. RequirementsEducationMinimum Bachelor’s degree in:Supply
ChainLogisticsInternational
TradeBusiness
Administration ExperienceMandatory:4–7 years’ experience in logistics, export operations, or
supply chain management. Bonus:Experience in agricultural commodities or food
ingredients is a strong advantage.LanguagesMandatory:Fluent
FrenchStrong
professional English Ideal CandidateYou are someone who:understands
export logisticscommunicates
clearly with supplierssolves
operational problems quicklytakes
ownership of shipmentsthrives
in a startup environmentBenefitsOwnershipYou will manage important international shipments,
not just administrative tasks. GrowthOpportunity to progress into Operations Manager. Global ExposureWork with suppliers across Africa and customers in Europe
and North America. Startup ImpactHelp build the operational backbone of a fast-growing
agritech company. CompensationMonthly salary: XOF
300,000 – 450,000 per month. Working ModelFull
time role approximately 35 hours per weekMonday
to Friday with occasional Fridays offFully
remote
Apply Now