Supply Chain Lead – Ivory Coast

Supply Chain Lead – Ivory Coast (English & French speaking)

Abidjan, Ivory Coast | Fully Remote

About Kodgav

Kodgav 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 Kingdom
  
• France
  
• Germany
  
• United States
  

Kodgav is a founder-led startup building the infrastructure to integrate African agriculture into the global food supply chain.

The Role

We 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 Responsibilities

1.      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 & Documentation

Prepare and verify:

·        Bills of Lading

·        Packing Lists

·        Certificates of Origin

·        Phytosanitary Certificates

Ensure 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.      Communication

Coordinate with:

·        African suppliers

·        Freight forwarders

·        Inspection companies (SGS, Bureau Veritas)

·        Global customers in Europe, North America, and Asia.

Requirements

Education

Minimum Bachelor’s degree in:

• Supply Chain
  
• Logistics
  
• International Trade
  
• Business Administration
  

Experience

Mandatory:
4–7 years’ experience in logistics, export operations, or supply chain management.

Experience in agricultural commodities or food ingredients is a strong advantage.

Languages

Mandatory:

• Fluent French
  
• Strong professional English
  

Ideal Candidate

You are someone who:

• understands export logistics
  
• communicates clearly with suppliers
  
• solves operational problems quickly
  
• takes ownership of shipments
  
• thrives in a startup environment
  

Benefits