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.