Network Optimization Manager

Ferrero is a family-owned company with a truly progressive and global outlook and iconic brands such as Nutella , Tic Tac , Ferrero Rocher , Raffaello , Kinder Bueno and Kinder Surprise . As the love for our brands continues to grow, so too does our global reach. Represented in more than 50 countries, with products sold in more than 170, the Ferrero Group is loved by generations around the world. The secret to our global success40,000 dedicated employees who celebrate care and quality to craft a business, careers and brands we are proud of. Join us, and you could be one of them.

Ferrero is committed to building a diverse and inclusive culture in which all employees feel welcomed and appreciated and have the same opportunities. We believe all of our people are equally talented in their own way. In nurturing the curiosity and natural abilities of our employees, we provide them, generation after generation, the means to succeed personally and professionally, enabling them to craft their journey at Ferrero. The diversity of our talents is what makes our work environment multicultural, innovative and highly rewarding.

Responsible for all SC network optimization tasks, projects including.

1. Lead all network optimization projects in line with Region India priorities and Budget commitment, including all F4G and STW projects


2. Lead and ensure full compliance and controls of Ferrero Standards and regulations within SC India Operations, including Quality and Safety & Sustainability standards, processes and pre-requisites

1. Facilitate and collaborate with respective area owners within Supply Chain to continuously bring out cost efficiency opportunities and ensure effective implementation of changes.

2. Responsible to provide required inputs and assumptions for BDG & PS planning in Line with Area and Group strategy (Infrastructure Planning, Monthly Cost and Provision updates) in close collaboration with SC Procurement and SC Controlling

3. Collaborate with Procurement & Finance Controlling on all SC cost related matters, define the scope of work for all SC service providers and participate in negotiation and finalization of service agreements. Devising strategy to monitor the performance of suppliers and compliance to defined service levels

4. Identify and lead all Continuous improvement initiatives within Supply Chain Network. Drive SC Process optimization and improvement to bring in Operations efficiency effectively

5. Responsible for complete Business analysis within the Commercial Supply Chain area

6. Effectively ensure Governance, Risk and Compliance with policies and processes for Warehousing and Transportation in consistency with Group Standards

7. Drive Integration & alignment of local work processes with Global standards and ensure timely review and audits within Commercial SC area.

8. Local referent for Region India to Logistics Development

9. Drive and Implement Quality, Safety and GRC compliances within Supply Chain domain

Education:

- Sound knowledge of SAP is preferred
- Sound knowledge of MS Office is preferred
- Exposure to Supply Chain Planning (preferred)
- Experience of Order management / Order to cash (preferred)
- Logistics and Distribution Management
- Cold Chain Industry dynamics
- India Network Design and Complexities

Skills required

- Demonstrated ability and experience to manage implement business strategies benefitting the long-term objective of the business. Implementing specific processes or actions in line with business strategies
- Strong leadership and project Management skills managing a high performing team with diverse cultures and background
- In depth knowledge of Logistics and Warehousing processes and practices
- Manage and lead cost optimization within Commercial Network area, thereby identifying and implementing cost efficiency initiatives. Ability to manage complex data analysis for business insights
- Ability to manage multiple stakeholders and changing priorities supported by timely and appropriate decisions in the interest of business
- Process driven working approach, high compliance to Policies and procedures and ability to implement remediation plans
- Excellent communication and negotiation skills
- Team Development

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Consumers, quality and care are at the heart of everything we do. So, to be successful at Ferrero, you ll need to be just as consumer and product centric as we are - dedicated to crafting brilliant results for consumers around the world.