Regional Supervisor

HAIL & COTTON, a leading global tobacco leaf merchant, are currently recruiting for their Zambia Operations. The following positions are vacant.

REGIONAL SUPERVISOR

Key Duties & Responsibilities:

Work collaboratively with the field team, supply chain professionals, and other relevant teams to ensure the seamless integration of farmer financing with agronomy operations calendar.
Produce routine financial reports and presentations to effectively convey the performance of the IPS farmers to both management and stakeholders.
Assuming a prominent role in the development and execution of grower loan distribution and collection strategies aimed at mitigating risk exposure
Deliver agronomic extension services and provide financial support to smallholder farmers.
Attend pre-season departmental meetings and recommend adjustments to input quantities.
Facilitate grower selection and registration, including identifying potential growers
Ensure signing of contracts between growers and the company.
Provide agronomic advice to small holder growers.
Support debt recovery efforts in coordination with relevant stakeholders.
Monitor field operations and prepare detailed reports for submission to the Agronomy Manager.
Assist with mopping, marketing and selling of tobacco bales
Coordinate with the Head of Agronomy to plan and execute input distribution to growers
Conduct regular performance reviews, training, and team development initiative
Foster a culture of accountability, safety, and continuous improvement.
To establish departmental goals in collaboration with Agronomy Director – Africa, Head of Agronomy and Finance under the guidance of the Managing Director.
To develop project scopes, budgets, benchmarks, and schedules.
Strong research, decision-making, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills are key.
Ensuring compliance with Good Agricultural Practices (GAP) and ESG initiatives through routine meetings and interactions with contracted growers
Ensuring IPS growers adhere to ESG guidelines for productivity and sustainability.
Overseeing the successful implementation of the Forestry Projects and takes remedial action if required in line with the agreed Project Plan.

Skills and Qualifications:

Minimum qualification BSc of Agriculture.
Minimum 4 years of experience in tobacco operations, logistics and supply chain management.
Strong leadership and team management skills.
Excellent organizational and problem-solving abilities.
Proficiency in logistics software and Microsoft Office Suite.
Valid driver’s license.
Strategic planning and execution.
Communication and interpersonal skills.
Attention to detail and accuracy.
Adaptability and resilience under pressure.
Knowledge of agricultural supply chains (preferred).

Mode of application: Electronic only, please send to the following email address, zambia@hailcotton.com

Closing date: 15 July 2025, 15:00 hrs

Source: Zambia Daily Mail, 14/07/25, Page 18