Sr. Manager Logistics Procurement

Purpose of the role, is to establish the right strategic partnership with logistic service providers, that Rituals has the right capacity to grow and get the service offered in line with our promise at the right cost level. You will be responsible for  the procurement of the Rituals Logistics Portfolio globally. This role will drive the logistics function towards the future, contributing to Rituals’ environmental objectives and enabling the steep growth whilst realizing the most efficient and effective set-up to best serve our end-customers.

The Sr Mgr Logistics Procurement must be able to screen and (re)construct logistics processes and deliver an optimized scalable process definingand manitaining logistics sourcing strategy.

Always seeking for constructive solutions for complex logistics situations, you propose and implement best practices and technologies to achieve cost-saving and improved services. On top of this you:

• Develop and maintain the logistics procurement category strategy with a 3-5 year focus
• Are responsible for scalable, robust global logistics network set-up to support regular business and major events as introductions, promotions and Xmas
• Install a clear governance model in order to faciliate most effective communication with all stakeholders as well as to monitor, measure and optimize supplier performance
• Ensure that all logistics projects comply with logisitcs procurement standards and reprensent logistics in corporate sustainabiltiy (strategy) meetings next to being responsbile for periodic supplier screening on their full sustainability portfolio
• Collaborate closely with the Logistics Director in designing, building, and launching a new warehouse facility, including setting up the processes and systems required for efficient operations and a pivotal role in expanding the company's warehousing capabilities
• Serve as logistics leader and source of expertise while working closely with other functions across the organization, at the same time, foster a high performance and results driven culture through KPIs, key metrics and goals
• Actively monitor market developments which can be translated into benefits for Rituals

• Master in Supply Chain, Business Administration or Business Economics 
• Minimum of 10 years’ experience  with (3PL) supplier management, preferably within a Netherlands based FMCG or Retail organisation and knowledge of export/customs processes and dangerous goods treatment.
• Ability to self-manage a functional expertise. Demonstrated ability to work in a fast-paced, “self-starter” environment
• Recognised leader in supply chain, able to get trust and confidence from senior management to get the job done. Influence peers to follow standards and processes.
• Able to define and communicate a clear vision, proven skills to get tools, processes and team organised to achieve this vision.
• Strong communicator, able to perform and work efficiently under pressure with strong influencing and negotiating skills at all levels in organisation
• Knowing what to measure and how. Draws insights from data to understand where performance is strong and where there are opportunities to improve
• Strong understanding of process design, systems implementation, and standardization methodologies
• English language skills and Dutch strongly preferred to understand certain legal/government implications
• Skilled in project management/leadership  
• Willingness to travel abroad

 Interested?

Grow with us as Sr Mgr Logistics Procurement and show your ambition by applying via the website! The next steps are: 

• Frederik van Zeggeren (Talent Acquisition) will contact you within 10 working days for an introductory meeting via teams (due to holidays, there can occur a delay in response time)
• You have a first and second interview with the business/team at the office, including (online) assessment. We strive to start interviews in the 2nd week of August. 
• You will receive a proposal with the terms of employment 

Any questions about the procedure/role? Let Frederik know via [email protected]