Cocoa Trader
2026-07-01T07:42:50+00:00
RCS Consult
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FULL_TIME
Ntenjeru
Kampala
00256
Uganda
Consulting
Management, Business Operations, Agribusiness, Agricultural Services & Products, Farming & Outdoors, Logistics, Transportation & Logistics
2026-07-29T17:00:00+00:00
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Background information about the job or company
On behalf of our client, a Cocoa Producing Company, we seek to recruit and interview for a Branch Manager to manage and oversee cocoa procurement operations for its Ntenjeru branch. This role involves leading cocoa buying activities across Kampala, Ntenjeru, Mayuge, Kagadi, and Mpondwe branches, ensuring high-quality standards, and increasing procurement volumes. The role also includes providing management support to branch managers, training and developing a trading assistant, and ensuring efficient processing and export operations. Travel to other branches is required,
Responsibilities or duties
Cocoa Procurement and Operations:
- Lead and coordinate cocoa procurement activities across Kampala, Ntenjeru, Mayuge, Kagadi, and Mpondwe branches, ensuring consistent supply and adherence to quality standards.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with cocoa farmers, agents, and suppliers while monitoring market trends to optimize procurement strategies.
- Support the Commercial Director and Bundibugyo branch manager to maximize efficient purchases from traders in Bundibugyo, Mpondwe and Kampala.
- Supervise and support branch field staff to align their performance with company objectives, conducting regular visits to evaluate operations and address challenges.
- Develop and implement strategies to increase volumes while maintaining quality and efficiency in cocoa buying and processing.
- Actively propose and implement cocoa related improvements and investments in Ntenjeru and other branches.
- Coordinate with the Ntenjeru branch manager to ensure timely and efficient movement of cocoa from upcountry branches to Ntenjeru branches.
- Coordinate with the export team to ensure the timely and efficient export of cocoa from Ntenjeru branch. Ensure compliance with export standards and regulatory requirements.
- Lead initiatives to speed up cocoa stock turnover, minimizing the days from point of purchase to shipment.
- Build and maintain simple and effective reports for the management of cocoa purchases and related operations.
Training, Development and Management Support:
- Provide a backup to the Ntenjeru branch manager.
- Identify, train and mentor a trading assistant to support cocoa procurement and related operations effectively. Provide guidance on market analysis, supplier engagement, and quality control to develop the assistant’s skills and knowledge.
- Provide training and support for the internship program.
- Provide operational and managerial support to branch managers to improve efficiency and performance. Collaborate with the Commercial Director to implement company strategies and policies across branches.
- Travel to other branches to provide support in operations, train staff, and strengthen procurement networks.
- Provide support to relevant associations on behalf of Esco (e.g. Vanex or CEAU).
Other:
Qualifications or requirements
Skills and Competencies
- Strong negotiation and commercial skills.
- Excellent understanding of cocoa markets and pricing mechanisms.
- Strong analytical and financial skills.
- Knowledge of commodity risk management.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Strong relationship management abilities.
- High level of integrity and ethical conduct.
- Excellent planning and organizational skills.
- Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel.
- Knowledge of ERP systems is an added advantage.
- Willingness to travel extensively to sourcing regions.
Experience needed
- Minimum of 3–5 years' experience in cocoa trading, commodity trading, agricultural procurement, or a similar role.
- Experience in international commodity markets is an added advantage.
Any other provided details
Required Qualifications & Experience
- Bachelor's degree in Agriculture, Agribusiness, Business Administration, Economics, Commerce, Supply Chain Management, or a related field.
- Professional qualifications in commodity trading or procurement will be an added advantage.
* Lead and coordinate cocoa procurement activities across Kampala, Ntenjeru, Mayuge, Kagadi, and Mpondwe branches, ensuring consistent supply and adherence to quality standards. * Build and maintain strong relationships with cocoa farmers, agents, and suppliers while monitoring market trends to optimize procurement strategies. * Support the Commercial Director and Bundibugyo branch manager to maximize efficient purchases from traders in Bundibugyo, Mpondwe and Kampala. * Supervise and support branch field staff to align their performance with company objectives, conducting regular visits to evaluate operations and address challenges. * Develop and implement strategies to increase volumes while maintaining quality and efficiency in cocoa buying and processing. * Actively propose and implement cocoa related improvements and investments in Ntenjeru and other branches. * Coordinate with the Ntenjeru branch manager to ensure timely and efficient movement of cocoa from upcountry branches to Ntenjeru branches. * Coordinate with the export team to ensure the timely and efficient export of cocoa from Ntenjeru branch. Ensure compliance with export standards and regulatory requirements. * Lead initiatives to speed up cocoa stock turnover, minimizing the days from point of purchase to shipment. * Build and maintain simple and effective reports for the management of cocoa purchases and related operations. * Provide a backup to the Ntenjeru branch manager. * Identify, train and mentor a trading assistant to support cocoa procurement and related operations effectively. Provide guidance on market analysis, supplier engagement, and quality control to develop the assistant’s skills and knowledge. * Provide training and support for the internship program. * Provide operational and managerial support to branch managers to improve efficiency and performance. Collaborate with the Commercial Director to implement company strategies and policies across branches. * Travel to other branches to provide support in operations, train staff, and strengthen procurement networks. * Provide support to relevant associations on behalf of Esco (e.g. Vanex or CEAU). * Other tasks as required.
* Strong negotiation and commercial skills. * Excellent understanding of cocoa markets and pricing mechanisms. * Strong analytical and financial skills. * Knowledge of commodity risk management. * Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. * Strong relationship management abilities. * High level of integrity and ethical conduct. * Excellent planning and organizational skills. * Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines. * Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel. * Knowledge of ERP systems is an added advantage. * Willingness to travel extensively to sourcing regions.
* Bachelor's degree in Agriculture, Agribusiness, Business Administration, Economics, Commerce, Supply Chain Management, or a related field. * Professional qualifications in commodity trading or procurement will be an added advantage.
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Vacancy title:
Cocoa Trader
[Type: FULL_TIME, Industry: Consulting, Category: Management, Business Operations, Agribusiness, Agricultural Services & Products, Farming & Outdoors, Logistics, Transportation & Logistics]
Jobs at:
RCS Consult
Deadline of this Job:
Wednesday, July 29 2026
Duty Station:
Ntenjeru | Kampala
Summary
Date Posted: Wednesday, July 1 2026, Base Salary: Not Disclosed
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Background information about the job or company
On behalf of our client, a Cocoa Producing Company, we seek to recruit and interview for a Branch Manager to manage and oversee cocoa procurement operations for its Ntenjeru branch. This role involves leading cocoa buying activities across Kampala, Ntenjeru, Mayuge, Kagadi, and Mpondwe branches, ensuring high-quality standards, and increasing procurement volumes. The role also includes providing management support to branch managers, training and developing a trading assistant, and ensuring efficient processing and export operations. Travel to other branches is required,
Responsibilities or duties
Cocoa Procurement and Operations:
- Lead and coordinate cocoa procurement activities across Kampala, Ntenjeru, Mayuge, Kagadi, and Mpondwe branches, ensuring consistent supply and adherence to quality standards.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with cocoa farmers, agents, and suppliers while monitoring market trends to optimize procurement strategies.
- Support the Commercial Director and Bundibugyo branch manager to maximize efficient purchases from traders in Bundibugyo, Mpondwe and Kampala.
- Supervise and support branch field staff to align their performance with company objectives, conducting regular visits to evaluate operations and address challenges.
- Develop and implement strategies to increase volumes while maintaining quality and efficiency in cocoa buying and processing.
- Actively propose and implement cocoa related improvements and investments in Ntenjeru and other branches.
- Coordinate with the Ntenjeru branch manager to ensure timely and efficient movement of cocoa from upcountry branches to Ntenjeru branches.
- Coordinate with the export team to ensure the timely and efficient export of cocoa from Ntenjeru branch. Ensure compliance with export standards and regulatory requirements.
- Lead initiatives to speed up cocoa stock turnover, minimizing the days from point of purchase to shipment.
- Build and maintain simple and effective reports for the management of cocoa purchases and related operations.
Training, Development and Management Support:
- Provide a backup to the Ntenjeru branch manager.
- Identify, train and mentor a trading assistant to support cocoa procurement and related operations effectively. Provide guidance on market analysis, supplier engagement, and quality control to develop the assistant’s skills and knowledge.
- Provide training and support for the internship program.
- Provide operational and managerial support to branch managers to improve efficiency and performance. Collaborate with the Commercial Director to implement company strategies and policies across branches.
- Travel to other branches to provide support in operations, train staff, and strengthen procurement networks.
- Provide support to relevant associations on behalf of Esco (e.g. Vanex or CEAU).
Other:
Qualifications or requirements
Skills and Competencies
- Strong negotiation and commercial skills.
- Excellent understanding of cocoa markets and pricing mechanisms.
- Strong analytical and financial skills.
- Knowledge of commodity risk management.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Strong relationship management abilities.
- High level of integrity and ethical conduct.
- Excellent planning and organizational skills.
- Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel.
- Knowledge of ERP systems is an added advantage.
- Willingness to travel extensively to sourcing regions.
Experience needed
- Minimum of 3–5 years' experience in cocoa trading, commodity trading, agricultural procurement, or a similar role.
- Experience in international commodity markets is an added advantage.
Any other provided details
Required Qualifications & Experience
- Bachelor's degree in Agriculture, Agribusiness, Business Administration, Economics, Commerce, Supply Chain Management, or a related field.
- Professional qualifications in commodity trading or procurement will be an added advantage.
Work Hours: 8
Experience in Months: 36
Level of Education: bachelor degree
Job application procedure
Interested and qualifying candidates should submit their applications to the following address: https://forms.gle/3W6ZQkhHwcKqpi2h8
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