Strategy & Transformation Manager at a Trading Company - Fadac Resources and Services Limited

Fadac Resources and Services Limited - Our client is a trading company based in Nigeria that specializes in the exportation of high quality raw cocoa beans and cashew nuts.

Due to expansion, they are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Strategy & Transformation Manager

Location: Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time

 Job Responsibilities

• Assist in the development of the company’s short-term and long-term strategic plans.
• Translate high-level strategic goals into actionable plans and initiatives.
• Monitor and evaluate the implementation of strategic plans to ensure alignment with business objectives.
• Provide regular updates and recommendations to senior management on strategy progress and adjustments.
• Conduct detailed research on market trends, customer behavior, and industry best practices.
• Analyze competitor strategies and identify potential opportunities or threats.
• Develop comprehensive market intelligence reports to guide decision-making.
• Collaborate with the Strategy Director to anticipate changes in the competitive landscape and recommend strategic adjustments.
• Identify new business opportunities and assess their feasibility and alignment with company goals.
• Support the Strategy Director in partnership discussions and negotiations.
• Design and maintain performance dashboards to monitor the progress of key initiatives.
• Develop and present periodic performance reports to senior leadership and stakeholders.
• Ensure all reports are data-driven, accurate, and actionable.
• Propose strategies to address underperforming areas and capitalize on successes.
• Act as a liaison between the Strategy Director and departmental heads to ensure clear communication of objectives.
• Work with Operations, Finance, and other Shared Services teams to align functional goals with the company’s overall strategy
• Identify inefficiencies in existing processes and recommend innovative solutions.
• Collaborate with teams to implement process improvements that enhance productivity.
• Track the impact of implemented improvements and report on measurable benefits.
• Propose new approaches or technologies to drive innovation and maintain a competitive edge.

Job Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration, Economics, Strategy, or related fields; MBA or equivalent
• postgraduate qualification would be an added advantage.
• 5+ years in strategic planning, management consulting, or a similar role, with demonstrated project
• management experience.
• Proficiency in data analysis tools (e.g., Excel, Tableau, Power BI).
• Experience within the commodities trading space will be an added advantage.
• Strong knowledge of strategy frameworks (e.g., SWOT, Porter’s Five Forces).
• Expert knowledge and use of Microsoft Office Suite (MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.)

Application Closing Date
24th January, 2025.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV to: [email protected] using the Job Title as the subject of the mail.