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General information
Description & Requirements
General information
All posting locations: , Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Job Function: 11 – Logistics
Date Published: 16-Dec-2022
Ref #: R-64573
Description & Requirements
We have an excellent opportunity for an experienced Customer Logistics professional to make a difference at Kraft Heinz Dubai. The Customer Logistics Specialist position lies within the Middle East and Africa Zone and reports to the Customer Logistics Manager.
You’ll be working in a high-performing team- with direct external exposure- alongside peers always trying to reach the next level. Get ready for a lot of exposure to senior stakeholders to be the focus contact for problem-solving- data collection- and drive process improvement on the full operational chain. Your primary responsibility will be the achievement of topline and bottom-line financial targets (gross sales value- net sales volume- and EBITDA) for the region. You’re constantly looking for implementation and monitoring of IMS- inventory- distribution- and visibility objectives.
In brief- you will be responsible to:
- Enable sales fundamentals securing optimal shelf availability (OSA)
Enforce supply chain operating procedures with distributor to enable sales fundamentals (order frequency- stock levels- freshness of products- lead-times- refusals & penalties agreements)
Monitor and coordinate with distributor to ensure stock availability across regional branches
Deliver in collaboration with distributor optimal secondary Customer Case Fill on Time Rate (CCFOT)
Provide execution support for in-market distributor operations such as re-labelling- re-packing etc.
- Support in demand drivers and data visibility
Coordinate with distributor sales team the data consolidation per customer- channel- region- product category- etc.
Identify and propose actions required to manage slow-moving or obsolete stock to eliminate expiry risk
Collaborate with demand planners- providing market insights from the distributor sales team to enable accurate forecasting process (IMS FA)
- Understanding Business Need throughout Supply Chain.
Identify opportunities- impact and synergies of the distributors tie of the complete supply chain. Capabilities needed- opportunities and emerging needs.
Develop a comprehensive understanding for the business objectives- strategies- and go-to-market via being one of the multifunctional team who creates partnership platform with the distributors
- Delivering sales- cost- and cash improvements.
Lead the value stream mapping to identify process and wastes of resources and implement corrective actions
Design supply chain solutions to enable sales fundamentals
What you bring:
- Minimum Bachelor’s degree in Engineering- Business Management- International Trade- Logistics- Supply Chain Management- Sales
- Work experience of 3-5 years in managing export business- warehouse- demand- and supply planning activities
- Prior GCC work experience in an FMCG environment is important
- A high degree of familiarity and practice of IT skills related to use of Microsoft PowerPoint- Word- MS Excel
- A strong command over English with an ability to understand and communicate clearly and effectively- Arabic is not must but is a plus.
- Empathy – listening to the customer
You’re known for your empathy. You listen more and talk less- and therefore truly understand your customer. With that mindset you create commercial chances to optimize the customer experience.
You communicate well and with a progressive approach to the business. This is extremely important and a must for the role.
- Analytical
We’re a very data driven company. You know how to translate complex data into a simple solution with your analytical mindset. Strong excel and solving problem methodology skills needed.
- Result driven
You don’t only focus on your own results- but always do what’s best for the company.
- Project management skills
Time management has no secrets for you. You’re organized- structured and always have an overview of all the deliverables. You know how to bring multiple projects to a successful ending within the given timeframe.
- Commercial Sense
You don’t only want to win; you hate to lose. You’re always seeking for opportunities to expand your business and create more savings- while over delivering your targets.
About Us
The Kraft Heinz Company is one of the largest food and beverage companies in the world, with eight $1 billion+ brands and global sales of approximately $25 billion. We’re a globally trusted producer of high-quality, great-tasting, and nutritious foods for over 150 years. Our brands are truly global, with products produced and marketed in over 40 countries. These beloved products include condiments and sauces, cheese and dairy, meals, meats, refreshment beverages, coffee, infant and nutrition products, and numerous other grocery products in a portfolio of more than 200 legacy and emerging brands.
No matter the brand, we’re united under one vision: To sustainably grow by delighting more consumers globally. Bringing this vision to life is our team of 39,000+ food lovers, creative thinkers, and high performers worldwide. Together, we help provide meals to those in need through our global partnership with Rise Against Hunger. We also stand committed to responsible, sustainable practices that extend to every facet of our business, our consumers, and our communities. Every day, we’re transforming the food industry with bold thinking and unprecedented results. If you share our passion – and are ready to create the future, build a legacy, and lead as a global citizen – there’s only one thing to do: join our table and let’s make life delicious!
Our Culture of Ownership, Meritocracy and Collaboration
We’re not afraid to think differently. Embrace new ideas. Dream big. We empower our people at every level – from entry-level intern to senior leader – to own their work. We share a responsibility to think like Owners – to be mindful of the collective and sustained success of Kraft Heinz – which we apply to every situation, every day.
As part of Kraft Heinz, you’re supported to grow and achieve. You’re expected to bring your authentic self to work every day, to lead with humility, and drive outstanding performance at every level – and you’ll be rewarded. You’re given opportunities to leave a mark and build a legacy. But you won’t do it alone. You’re supported by passionate teammates along the way, and our collective, collaborative spirit fuels our incredible progress.
Kraft Heinz is an Equal Opportunity Employer – Underrepresented Ethnic Minority Groups/Women/Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity and other protected classes.
