Objectives of the Role
Develop and contribute to the Transportation category sourcing strategy definition for Developing markets. Ensure implementation across the 4 Business categories of full Logistics strategy categories (warehouse and pallets) Further strengthen and build local or Regional Logistics sourcing expertise within the organization to transform Danone supply chain Ensure best contractual conditions at regional or local level while driving supplier innovation and supplier relationship management.
STRATEGY DEVELOPMENT (TRANSPORTATION)
- Build the Transportation category strategy based on the Operations strategy and, in alignment with the C&P Values in close collaboration with all relevant stakeholders, guide them to actively support and deploy the category strategies and activities
- Lead the Developing Countries stakeholders to optimize supplier portfolio according to the full logistics strategies.
- Align and be accountable with Global Logistics Category Leads for market tender strategies and processes.
- Develop and steer the category network strategy with regional and local buyers and relevant stakeholders, connect with external experts and other industries.
MARKET ANALYIS / INTELLIGENCE & INNOVATION (FULL LOGISTICS)
- Understand and Validate market analysis at regional level taking into account business priorities of the business categories
- Develop and share market intelligence, external market conditions which might have impact on Danone Company Business, supplier’s knowledge, technologies evolution, innovation opportunities
- Ensure contribution to regular Global Logistics Market report updates
CONTRACT MANAGEMENT & COMPLIANCE (FULL LOGISTICS)
- Develop Transportation best practice frame contracts and supply agreements for Developing markets. Ensure implementation, utilization, and compliance of tools (sharing Best Practices) for all LOGISTICS in all CBUs
PERFORMANCE MANAGEMENT & SRM (FULL LOGISTICS)
- Develop SRM within scope and create relevant governance to manage regional key suppliers of the category
Measure supplier performance through SET and propose and implement action plans to manage risks - Guarantee category performance: risk management, suppliers’ capacity, quality, Total Cost, security of supply, sustainability program
- Develop new Logistics supplier capabilities and solutions to anticipate and serve new business needs and Operational performance
SET-UP NEW DANONE LOGISTICS GOVERNANCE FOR DEVELOPING MARKETS (FULL LOGISTICS)
- Support execution of the overall Ideal Transport Top Program on the Logistics Sourcing / Procurement requirements and lead one part of the program regarding Partnering / Control Tower Development and Roll-Out.
- Run studies and develop relevant models for Full logistics Control Tower Solutions in Developing Countries and support the local clusters / regions in finding the right partnerships
Required Experience/background:
- At least 6 year experience in purchasing / supply chain, preferably experience in a 3PL / 4PL company on control tower solutions
- Industry and Types of Companies: FMCG, Global Logistics Providers
- Types of jobs: Purchasing / SUPPLY CHAIN related
- Level at last job: Junior Director or Senior Manager in 3PL/4PL companies
- Additional Training: Qualified purchasing competencies from international association would be preferred (such as MCIPS)
