Commercial Supply Chain Manager

Main Responsibilities:

Manage portfolio of projects to drive service level improvement and operational excellence and development of CEA&CAU Region Commercial Supply Chain;
Generate and initiate Supply Chain projects for operational excellence, cost optimization, Quality and Freshness improvement;
Support cross functional activities;
Generate and develop implementation plans for Commercial SC cost productivity pipeline;
Create best practices and implement H&S Supply Chain program;
Partner with key stakeholders of Sales Team, Finance and Supply Chain to design and implement effective operational solutions;
Oversee cross functional work relations that are targeted to resolve issues raised by customers;
Development of existing suppliers, negotiate contractual terms in order to provide the optimal quality-price conditions;
Search for potential suppliers, negotiating terms and conditions, entering agreements to ensure that current and future 3PL WH and transport needs are met;
Cost optimization, suppliers’ efficiency and performance levels monitoring;
Monitoring and improving of key Commercial SC KPI’s;
Ensure that the quality of services received is in line with corporate standards;
Collect and analyze on the regular basis the information on the suppliers' performance level, efficiency, actual costs vs budget analysis;
Statistical data on cost and product movements;
Managing people assigned, ensuring a management system based on Group values, motivation, competence development and empowerment.

Minimum 6 years of experience in Logistics in Major FMCG company or Logistics provider
Personal initiative and sense of responsibility is a must
Good communication and analytical skills, punctuality and accuracy
Excellent knowledge of CEA&CAU Region transportation market (Trucks, LTL, Rail/Road), 3PL WH providers, Customs and Certification.
Knowledge of a Forwarding/Shipping and Warehouse environment or a major FMCG environment, but with good direct links to transport companies
Relevant experience in People Leadership of a diverse team;