Chief Operating Officer

Redstone Commodity Search focus on offering 360° search solutions to the global commodities markets. With a competitive coverage of Trading Houses, Producers, Majors, Utilities, Merchants, Hedge Funds, Investment Banks and Brokerages; Redstone Commodity Search can confidently offer you an edge in today’s volatile market.Redstone Commodity Search are working with an international Agri-commodities trading firm looking to hire a COO to join their growing team.Key Responsibilities / TasksLead and manage all group operations across Africa, Asia and the Middle East – including factories, semi-processing units and trading entities – to achieve output, quality and profitability targets.Drive financial performance by optimizing margins, working capital and operational efficiency across sourcing, processing and export functions of relevant products.Oversee supply chain and logistics, ensuring cost effective, reliable and timely delivery through coordination with shipping partners and internal teams.Develop and mentor high-performing teams across multiple countries, fostering collaboration and a culture of continuous improvement and accountability.Role reports to Group Executive Director, working closely with the Group CFO, Regional Directors and Factory and Trading Heads.Key Qualifications / Experience At least 15 years in agribusiness, food processing, commodity trading or industrial operations with relevant products (including cashews, almonds, spices, sesame seeds, canola seeds, and other nuts/oilseeds), a degree in a relevant field is preferred.Proven track record managing multi-country operations within Africa, ideally Nigeria, Cote d’Ivoire, Mozambique, Ghana and Togo.Strong financial and commercial background, with the ability to ling operational performance directly to profitability outcomes.Must be able to travel to plants across Africa as the role requires and have demonstrated leadership and problem solving skills with hands on practical experience managing plants.Role is to be located in Singapore, Dubai or Nigeria