About Pwani Oil

Today, Pwani Oil Product modern state of the art factory at Jomvu, Mombasa, has expanded and has a capacity to refine over 620 metric tonnes of oil a day, prepared to the highest international standards. Adding to this, Pwani Oil Products new production facility at Kikambala has impacted the washing and cleaning industry with excellent laundry and bathing soaps, which is to the highest quality. We strive daily to be seen as an organization that 'refines lives’ by consistently manufacturing premium quality products that offer great value. Pwani Oil Products has helped consumers enjoy their lives, confidently facilitating them to cook healthy and wash hygienically. All Pwani Oil Products have been certified by KEBS and HALAL. Pwani Oil Products Ltd is a proud member of the UN Global Compact.

Key Responsibilities

• Freight & Logistics Management
• Negotiate competitive freight rates (air, ocean, parcel, domestic).
• Manage carrier contracts to ensure cost efficiency and service reliability.
• Monitor freight markets and resolve shipment delays proactively.
• Market Intelligence & Forecasting
• Track global commodity markets (edible oils, raw materials, plastics), including price trends and risk factors.
• Prepare dashboards and provide short- and long-term market forecasts for management.
• Strategic Procurement
• Identify optimal buying windows and recommend cost-effective purchasing strategies.
• Explore bulk/forward contracts and global sourcing options to reduce cost and ensure supply continuity.
• Supplier & Risk Management
• Develop and manage international supplier networks.
• Negotiate commercial terms and consolidate volumes for better leverage.
• Assess supply chain risks and implement mitigation or hedging strategies while ensuring policy compliance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business, Economics, Agriculture, Food Technology, or related field.
• Strong experience in the inbound and outbound logistics which includes LCL, FCL, ocean, air, parcel.
• Minimum 5-7 years of experience in freight management, procurement, trading, commodity analysis, or sourcing.
• Strong experience in the edible oil sector (CPO, olein, stearine, PFAD, etc.)-trading or procurement.

• Freight & Logistics Management
• Negotiate competitive freight rates (air, ocean, parcel, domestic).
• Manage carrier contracts to ensure cost efficiency and service reliability.
• Monitor freight markets and resolve shipment delays proactively.
• Market Intelligence & Forecasting
• Track global commodity markets (edible oils, raw materials, plastics), including price trends and risk factors.
• Prepare dashboards and provide short- and long-term market forecasts for management.
• Strategic Procurement
• Identify optimal buying windows and recommend cost-effective purchasing strategies.
• Explore bulk/forward contracts and global sourcing options to reduce cost and ensure supply continuity.
• Supplier & Risk Management
• Develop and manage international supplier networks.
• Negotiate commercial terms and consolidate volumes for better leverage.
• Assess supply chain risks and implement mitigation or hedging strategies while ensuring policy compliance.

• Freight Management
• Procurement
• Trading
• Commodity Analysis
• Sourcing
• Logistics Management
• Negotiation
• Market Intelligence
• Forecasting
• Risk Management
• Supplier Management
• Edible Oil Sector Knowledge

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business, Economics, Agriculture, Food Technology, or related field.
• Strong experience in the inbound and outbound logistics which includes LCL, FCL, ocean, air, parcel.
• Minimum 5-7 years of experience in freight management, procurement, trading, commodity analysis, or sourcing.
• Strong experience in the edible oil sector (CPO, olein, stearine, PFAD, etc.)-trading or procurement.