General Manager
General Manager • Kampala, Uganda • Reports to the Managing Director Latitude Trade Company is a Certified B Corp social enterprise in Uganda sourcing fully traceable, certified organic specialty cacao for export, and making bean-to-bar chocolate at origin.
We’re looking for a hands-on operator to run the business in-country, from farm gate to container.
7,000+ certified organic smallholder farmers
100+ people across HQ, regional branches & processing sites
5-10 Managers reporting to you
3+ yrs long-term hire, renewable contract
– WHAT YOU’LL OVERSEE
Full Supply Chain
Field and Impact Teams
Quality & Certification Process
Storage & traceability
Production & Export
You will own volume, quality, cost delivery and timing across every sourcing region, with a visible presence in the field
Sourcing & field operations
Procurement, branch teams, certification, EUDR, new regions
Commercial & trade
Pricing, margin, shipments, customers at origin
People, finance & systems Budgets, cash control, ERP, data
Chocolate Production Unit
Full oversight
People leadership runs through all of it. Developing the team is core to the job
– YOU BRING
- Sharp financial instincts: unit costs, margin, working capital, cash
- 5-10+ years in commodity trading, sourcing, agribusiness, supply chain or export operations. Cocoa or coffee is a strong
- A track record of managing managers across dispersed locations control
- Strong Excel, ERP and data skills, plus a relevant degree
- Added Advantage: sub-Saharan Africa or emerging-market experience; organic, Fair Trade or EUDR know-how; new-site setup
Is this your next move?
Perhaps you’ve done the trading desk and the field, and you’re ready for your first country-lead role. Or you’re a seasoned trader who wants to put that commercial edge to work for something positive. Reach out to have a chat.
To apply, email your CV, cover letter and references to jobs@latitudetrade.co with the subject line Latitude GM Application.