Global Food and Nutrition Logistics Lead
About The Position
The Global Food & Nutrition Logistics lead will own the creation and deployment of the Global End-to-End logistics strategy & value creation plan in partnership with teams across the globe. The role will combine extensive logistics functional expertise with a strategic mindset & hands on implementation approach to achieve stretch efficiency and sustainability goals. This is a great opportunity for an experienced Supply Chain professional with high learning agility to work with new and mature businesses whilst gaining exposure to a wide-ranging stakeholder base. The successful candidate will be passionate about driving sustainable change in logistics and end-to-end supply chain optimization. With a high level of stand-alone and personal drive they will be able to handle a broad agenda, bringing authority, credibility and a highly collaborative approach in partnership with all levels in the organization. They will also possess strong executive communication skills and an engaging style for successful partnership with senior functional & business stakeholders.
Requirements
- Minimum B.A degree in Supply Chain, Engineering, Business or Equivalent.
- Minimum of 10 years' experience in Supply Chain Leadership.
- Operational & Strategic leadership experience in Transportation & Warehousing
- Extensive Logistics functional knowledge in North America, European & Global shipping logistics (preference for Food & FMCG)
- Knowledge and experience of supply network design & optimization
- Knowledge of evolving Logistics sustainability best practices in line with industry developments
- Ability to act as an internal continuous improvement consultant to supply chain operations with diverse maturity levels
- Passion for coaching & developing
- Strong track record of driving results and influencing cross-functional teams with & without direct authority.
- Ability to travel regionally & globally as required (<25%)
Responsibilities
- Co-create the Global Food Logistics Strategy & Deployment plan, including sustainability roadmap, in partnership with the regions & businesses.
- Drive the evolution of Logistics performance across all performance metrics together with the regions & businesses
- Build Logistics functional competence across the segment in collaboration with the cross-segment communities of expertise
- Partner with Procurement function on strategic and operational initiatives to deliver performance optimization
- Consult and lead strategic projects related to distribution supply network design as required
- Consult and lead on specific improvement projects as required
Benefits
- company bonus
- medical and dental benefits
- participation in 401k plan
- paid time off benefits
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
