Primary Logistics Manager needed at The Heineken Company

Key Responsibilities:

• Safety & Sustainability; Warehouse & Transport long term planning; Inventory management; Storage & stock quality assurance management; RPM handling and management; Asset & equipment management; Organisational & people management.
• Warehouse Operations: Oversee warehouse management, including inventory control, storage, and order fulfilment.
• Transportation Management: Lead transportation operations, including carrier selection, route optimisation, and freight audit.
• Imports and Exports: Manage imports and exports, ensuring compliance with customs regulations, tariffs, and trade agreements.
• Logistics Network Optimisation: Analyse and optimise logistics networks, including transportation lanes, warehouse locations, and inventory levels.
• Budgeting and Cost Control: Develop and manage logistics budgets, ensuring cost-effective operations and minimising waste.
• Compliance and Risk Management: Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements, industry standards, and company policies, managing risks and mitigating potential issues.
• Team Leadership: Lead and develop a team of logistics professionals by providing guidance, coaching, and development opportunities.
• Stakeholder Management: Collaborate with internal stakeholders, including manufacturing, Planning, and procurement teams, to ensure alignment and effective communication.
• Lead key strategic cross-functional projects.
• Lead digital backbone implementation within Primary Logistics – OTM, EWM.
• Logistics Service Provider Contract Management: The ability to manage and monitor the execution of the contracts with LSPs to guarantee the required level of safety, service, savings, and sustainability in line with the defined logistics strategy.
• TPM and Continuous Improvement: Ensure the set-up and implementation of the OPCO Logistics Pillar, its strategy and control systems, and support the Pillar Leads and improvement teams according to TPM methodology.

Job Requirements: Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Logistics, Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or related field.
• Master’s degree in Logistics, Supply Chain Management, or related field (desirable).
• 15+ years’ experience, Minimum 8-10 years of experience in logistics management, with at least 5 years in a leadership or management position.
• Proven track record of success in managing warehousing, transportation, and imports/exports operations.
• Proven leadership and team management experience.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and strategic thinking skills.
• Excellent communication, collaboration, and interpersonal skills.
• Experience with logistics management systems (LMS), transportation management systems (TMS), and warehouse management systems (WMS).
• Knowledge of customs regulations, tariffs, and trade agreements, Business Requirement Specification (BRS) documentation.
• Process improvement and budget management.
• Experience in the liquor manufacturing and distribution industry.