Full-Time Sr. Manager Logistics Procurement

Purpose: Establish strategic partnerships with logistics providers to ensure Rituals' growth and service delivery alignment with promises at optimal costs. Procurement of the global Rituals Logistics Portfolio is your responsibility.

Responsibilities:

• Drive logistics function towards future, contributing to environmental objectives, steep growth, and efficient/effective operations for end-customers.
• Screen and (re)construct logistics processes, optimizing scalable processes, and defining/maintaining logistics sourcing strategies.
• Propose/implement best practices/technologies for cost savings and improved services, seeking constructive solutions.
• Develop/maintain logistics procurement category strategy (3-5 year focus).
• Establish robust global logistics network to support regular business and major events (introductions, promotions, Xmas).
• Install governance model for effective communication/monitoring/optimization of supplier performance.
• Ensure logistics projects adhere to standards and represent logistics in corporate sustainability strategy meetings.
• Periodically screen suppliers' full sustainability portfolio.
• Collaborate with Logistics Director on warehouse facility design, construction, and process/system setup.
• Expand warehousing capabilities: pivotal role in expansion.
• Serve as logistics leader/expert and collaborate with other functions.
• Foster a high-performance culture via KPIs, key metrics, and goals.
• Monitor market developments and translate to benefits for Rituals.

Qualifications:

• Master's in Supply Chain, Business Administration, or Business Economics.
• Minimum 10 years' experience: (3PL) supplier management, ideally in Netherlands-based FMCG/Retail, with export/customs/dangerous goods knowledge.
• Self-management of functional expertise.
• Fast-paced, "self-starter" environment experience.
• Strong leadership: Recognized in supply chain, gaining trust/confidence from senior management.
• Influence peers to follow standards/processes.
• Define/communicate clear vision and organize tools, processes, and teams for achievement.
• Strong communicator/negotiator at all levels.
• Understand performance metrics and data analysis to identify areas for improvement.
• Strong process design, systems implementation, and standardization methodologies.
• Dutch language skills preferred for legal/government implications.
• Project management/leadership skills.
• Willingness to travel.

Next Steps: Frederik van Zeggeren will contact you within 10 business days for introductory meeting. Then, first and second interviews, including assessment, followed by employment offer.

Contact: frederik.vanzeggeren@rituals.com

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