Project & Performance Manager

By some estimates, consumers in Africa spend relatively up to ten times more of their disposable income on food compared to developed markets. On the other hand, smallholder farmers in fresh produce supply chains encounter multiple challenges that prevent them from achieving sustainable livelihoods through their farms. This economic challenge to food security is primarily caused by the highly fragmented and inefficient retail market across the continent, where roughly 90% consists of small independent retailers.YoLa Fresh is aiming to be Africas largest fresh produce supply chain, which leverages technology and data to organize the agriculture commerce ecosystem. Our technology and Africa-centric solutions will disrupt the way fruits and vegetables move from farms to consumers’ plates. We empower farmers and other players in the ecosystem in ways never done before. Our Supply Chain is equipped to move thousands tonnes of perishables from farms to businesses, every day, in less than 24 hours.YoLa Fresh has been founded by repeat Founders from leading technology unicorns (Jumia, Careem, NinjaCart, Avito, etc.). Alongside them, YoLa Fresh got a stellar set of investors (African and International VCs) & advisors (executives from blue chip companies).We are a highly motivated, results driven community, who focus on proactive approaches to problem solving. We cherish entrepreneurial spirit and provide significant operating autonomy to senior leaders. There are ample opportunities and challenges to be solved at scale and in real-time.We are seeking a highly motivated and analytical Project & Performance Manager to join our team at YoLa Fresh, a leading vegetables distributor in Morocco. As a Performance Lead, you will be responsible for driving performance and managing the vegetables category, ensuring optimal sales growth and profitability. Your role will involve analyzing market trends, developing category strategies, capacity forecasting, demand planning, and training our sales team to effectively promote our vegetable products.

• Performance & Data Analysis :
• Regularly monitor and evaluate company-wide KPIs to pinpoint performance bottlenecks and areas of improvement.
• Deliver data-driven insights and strategies to the management team, enabling informed business decisions.
• Strategic Consulting & Recommendations :
• Assess the existing operations, identify inefficiencies, and recommend best practices for optimized performance.
• Keep abreast of industry benchmarks and global best practices to align the company’s strategies accordingly.
• Project Management & Cross-functional Collaboration :
• Lead transverse task forces and projects aimed at enhancing processes and optimizing performance across various functions.
• Collaborate closely with diverse teams within the company, ensuring alignment of goals and seamless execution.
• Demand Forecasting & Operational Planning :
• Utilize historical data, market trends, and predictive analytics to facilitate strategic planning.
• Regularly assess the companys operational demands, ensuring resources are efficiently allocated.
• Change Management :
• Facilitate the integration of new processes or solutions, ensuring minimal disruption and fostering company-wide adoption.
• Coordinate with department heads and teams to ensure alignment with new operational changes.

Requirements

Join our dynamic team and contribute to the success of our fresh produce distribution business in Morocco. We welcome applications from fresh graduates who possess the required skills and demonstrate a passion for performance management and planning within the fresh produce industry.