Sector Manager (Full-Time)

Location: Tema, Ghana
Company: Barry Callebaut

Company Profile

Barry Callebaut is a global leader in the production of high-quality chocolate and cocoa products, serving customers across the food industry. With a strong commitment to sustainability, innovation, and operational excellence, the company plays a vital role in shaping a sustainable cocoa and chocolate future.

Role Overview

The Sector Manager will lead and oversee cocoa sourcing operations within the assigned sector, ensuring compliance with company policies, operational efficiency, and delivery of high-quality cocoa. This role requires strong leadership, financial oversight, and stakeholder management to drive performance across district teams and maintain integrity within the cocoa supply chain.

Key Responsibilities

• Supervise and manage sector field staff, ensuring high performance through coaching, training, and discipline where necessary.
• Oversee the disbursement of seed funds to District Purchase Clerks (P/Cs) strictly for stock delivered to depots, in line with company policy.
• Ensure all allocated funds are used exclusively for cocoa purchasing activities.
• Maintain availability of adequate tools of trade at all buying centers.
• Enforce strict compliance with company policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements.
• Ensure accurate and complete record-keeping of all seed fund transactions, supported by equivalent stock receipts.
• Guarantee the purchase of high-quality cocoa in line with QCC standards, including proper storage, grading, sealing, and timely evacuation to port.
• Ensure timely payment of P/C commissions and submission of supporting vouchers to Head Office.
• Conduct weekly reconciliation of cocoa purchases and evacuations across districts.
• Oversee proper maintenance of accounting records for all societies, including waybills, monitors, and ledgers.
• Ensure timely submission of signed weekly, daily (SMS), and end-of-season reports to Head Office.
• Validate and approve seed fund requests submitted by District Managers.
• Ensure timely payment and submission of farmers’ bonuses and commission documentation.
• Hold regular engagement meetings with district teams to provide guidance, share updates, and support operational improvements.
• Collaborate with the company’s Monitoring Team to ensure accuracy and credibility of operational records and reporting.
• Take accountability for cocoa losses within the assigned sector and implement mitigation strategies.
• Submit floating fund expenses with complete documentation, including trip records and operational sheets.
• Develop and implement strategies to enhance operational performance and strengthen the company’s reputation.
• Report all misconduct promptly to Head Office.
• Drive results across all functions through strong teamwork and collaboration.

About You

• Hold a Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Marketing, Trade, Management, or a related field.
• Bring a minimum of 5 years’ experience in a commercial or operational role, preferably within the cocoa or agricultural sector.
• Demonstrate strong knowledge of the cocoa market, including supply chain dynamics and profitability drivers.
• Possess solid financial management skills and a clear understanding of cost control and value creation.
• Stay informed on sustainability trends and regulatory requirements within the cocoa industry.
• Apply strong analytical and critical thinking skills to ensure accuracy in data and consistency in KPI reporting.
• Exhibit excellent leadership, problem-solving, and conflict management capabilities.
• Communicate fluently in English and at least one local language spoken within Ghana’s cocoa-growing regions.
• Show proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Demonstrate willingness and ability to travel extensively (up to 85%) within the assigned territory.
• Display a strong ability to coach, mentor, and develop team members for future leadership roles.

Application Deadline

30 May 2026

How to Apply

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