Supply the market with product (finished goods and visibility items) that reflects the premium brand of Red Bull. Manage the supply chain with its immediate objectives of transparency, flexibility and efficiency. Plan, execute and finalize procurement strategies for goods and services spend across the organization. Implement and manage Red Bull standard operations processes for both finished goods and advertising material in cooperation with the Red Bull international operations team. Manage key relationships with third party logistics providers and distribution partner(s). Constantly define, monitor, and manage appropriate structures for country specific processes that support internal stakeholders as effectively and efficiently as possible. Responsible for budgeting operational activities and monitoring the cost related activities within the logistics and operations area. Support sales area to offer better logistic solutions to customers and the company.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Areas that play to your strengths

All the responsibilities we'll trust you with:

Forecasting, planning and inventory management of the entire order cycle of finished goods and advertising material to satisfy the commercial objectives as stated within the Business Plan, and in the subsequent trade sales forecasts. Drive S&OP meetings with internal key contacts, to monitor and constantly optimize these processes.
Ensure constant product availability in order to run the Red Bull business successfully.
Ensure timely and effective distribution of finished goods and advertising material to the customers in accordance with the sales and marketing plans.
Participate in the planning process for operations in the region.
Build an Operations department that will cater for the future of business of Red Bull.
Intense communication with all Red Bull stakeholders to understand their needs, ensure optimal operational efficiencies and support them in the most effective way for the company.
Support internal stakeholders in matters concerning planning, innovation, sourcing, production, delivery, and quality.
Document and update of local processes.
Ownership of the complete order process, for both finished goods and VISIT (POS), including events and services of RB coolers/VISIT items.
Track delivery from third-party logistics to end customer while ensuring high quality service. Work towards the resolution of logistical and operational issues originating from both the third-party logistics and customer.
Define and implement strategies and best practices for handling of advertising and event materials.
Partner management with Red Bull third party logistics providers. Defining, monitoring and improving Service Level Agreements (SLA’s).
Prepare all relevant legalized order documentation, including letters of credit and any other applicable export documentation.
Implement all Red Bull Operations Quality Standards as defined by the Red Bull International Quality Department.
Strive for premium quality, optimized costs, continuous innovation, and process excellence.
End responsibility of budget setting and all costs incurred in the operations area. Upon analysis implementation of cost savings programs.
Benchmarking against internal and external benchmarks to ensure structure and process efficiency.
Develop and implement all purchasing policies, outsource guidelines, and procedures (bid proposals, qualification of vendors, requirements documentation, etc.) in conjunction with HQ and all departments with specific requirements.
Be mindful of the environmental impact of Red Bull's operation and focus on reducing or mitigating adverse impacts.
Promote internal efficiencies and sustainable initiatives for an efficient management of resources.
Support the process of facilities in the local office.
Verify that all operational activities comply with Safety – Health – Environment requirements (code of conduct).

EXPERIENCE

Your areas of knowledge and expertise

that matter most for this role:

University Degree (Engineering, Business Administration, etc.). Specialized qualifications in Logistics / Supply Chain Management will be valuable.
At least 3 years of previous work experience in Logistics / Supply Chain, ideally in an FMCG (Fast Moving Consumer Goods) environment.
Fluent in written and spoken English.
Experience in international supply chain in a group context.
Experience managing warehousing, logistics and transportation processes within a 3PL environment.
Exposure to Customer Relationship Management within a client facing division of an organisation.
Good skills on all MS products such as Excel, Word and PowerPoint are a must.
Deep working knowledge of SAP S4H is a strong plus.
Hands-on person who also has the passion for details.
Experienced in project management.

Travel 10-20%

Operations Specialist