COMMERCIAL SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGER, CENTRAL ASIA & CAUCASUS

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​Almaty​ Company description 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 success?  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.
Diversity Statement 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.
About the Role.
Be responsible for initiation and execution Supply Chain projects for improvement operational efficiency, collaboration with key customers, SC cost optimization, Quality and Freshness improvement.
Develop and implement processes, procedures and KPIs to improve operational efficiency Supply chain within distribution Ferrero’s products among CEA & CAU Region responsibility.
Oversee cross functional work relations that are targeted to resolve issues raised by customers.
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 Who we are looking for.
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 Ability to work under pressure, result-oriented, pro-active 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; How to be successful in the role and at Ferrero.
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.
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