Sr Mgr, Network Optimization

Coca-Cola European Partners; London; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 75,000

Job description

Job Purpose

This role is responsible for leading the network design for CCEP, with a focus on optimising the overall end-to-end Cost-to-Serve in the long term. It also requires anticipating future capacity needs to support strategic categories and enable sustainable business growth.

The successful candidate will bring a strong balance of network modelling capabilities, supply chain and business acumen, along with proven experience in project management and governance to drive effective decision-making and execution.

Key Responsibilities

1. Ensures long-term capacities and capabilities for the CCEP network to support growth strategy, optimise overall network costs, and build capacity for growing and strategic categories.
2. Makes sure that the physical network is aligned with SC strategy, ensuring that portfolio, performance and capability optimisation opportunities and capital needs are identified and addressed accounting for service, inventory policies and asset utilisation targets.
3. Leads Network Infrastructure projects, a decision driven framework and governance that is based on our ONE SC Strategy and global way of working.
4. Develops and runs multiple network scenarios using our advanced modelling tool to identify optimal future options for sales, service, cost and capacity through end-to-end optimisation (make, move, store and deliver).
5. Utilises and further enhances network optimisation tools, parametrised according to global standard and ready to use for the Business Unit needs.
6. Develops Business Continuity plans for SC and specific contingency / transition plans for strategic projects.
7. Supports Engineering and Site Masterplan routines on decisions impacting the CCEP network and considers risk and opportunities from obsolesce.
8. Supports the NPD and commercialisation routines on decisions impacting the CCEP network.

Key Stakeholders

Internal: Strategic Planning CoE, Senior Manager Supply Chain Transformation.
External: BU VPs, Planning and Commercialisation Directors, Manufacturing Directors and Managers, Engineering Leads, SC Finance, S&OP Leads, Logistic Leads, Planning Strategy Leads, SC Business Transformation (e.g. Transformation Director), CDSP CoE Leads.

Experience preferred

Required: 5-10 years in supply chain planning.
E2E supply chain capability: infrastructure planning, E2E Operational Planning, manufacturing.
General knowledge of all supply chain functions, roles, and responsibilities.
Financial background is considered added value.

Qualifications required

Required: Business administration, supply chain or engineering background.
Advisable: MS degree in Business Administration, Logistics, Economics, Engineering, Supply Chain or similar areas.

Functional technical skills required

Integrated Supply Chain Understanding (network optimisation, planning, inventory management).
Experience with planning software tools - Data Guru, Supply Chain Guru and SAP APO/IBP preferred.
Advanced computer skills in Microsoft Office applications and Excel skills.

Core skills preferred

Self-driven, action-oriented, with strong decision-making skills.
Collaborative approach with the different functions involved in network projects.
Excellent communication and presentation skills.
Autonomy to develop & build network opportunities.
Strong analytical and quantitative skills.

Learning & development in role

- Strong E2E Supply chain management.
- Influential skills and stakeholder management.
- Multi-cultural awareness in international role.
- Effective governance practise.

Travel required

25% to 50%

Language capability Required

Fluent English Plus: Another European language.

Please apply with a copy of your CV in English and we look forward to your application!

Application

If this role is of interest to you please upload a recent copy of your CV and a member of the Talent Acquisition team will be in touch.
We believe that equal opportunities means inclusion, diversity and fair treatment for all.
As we have expanded recently into alcohol ready to drink Jack Daniel’s and Coca-Cola we recognise that some people prefer not to participate in alcohol related sales, interactions, or promotions. If that’s true for you – please raise this with your talent acquisition contact who will advise you on whether this role includes activities related to our alcohol portfolio.
We aim to make our recruitment process as comfortable and accessible as possible and would appreciate it if you would advise us of any particular requirements, adjustments or requests you may have to help us ensure that your experience is enjoyable.

Job Information:
Hiring Manager: Thomas Junck
Recruiter: Elaine Grieve
Grade: G3
Location: Pan EU : Spain:Madrid : Madrid || Pan EU : Belgium:Brussels/Bruxelles : Anderlecht(HQ) || Pan EU : Bulgaria:Sofia : Sofia City || Pan EU : France:Ile-de-France : Paris || Pan EU : Germany:Berlin : Head office national:10245 || Pan EU : Iceland:Reykjavik : Reykjavik || Pan EU : Norway:Akershus : Norway HQ- Lorenskog || Pan EU : Portugal:Lisboa e Vale Do Tejo : Lisboa || Pan EU : Spain:Cataluna : Barcelona || Pan EU : Sweden:Svealand : Stockholm - HQ || Pan EU : The Netherlands:Zuid Holland : Rotterdam(Hoofdkantoor) || Pan EU : United Kingdom:CCEP Site Locations : Uxbridge

We are Coca-Cola Europacific Partners (CCEP) – a dedicated team of 42,000 people, serving customers in 31 countries, who work together to make, move and sell some of the world’s most loved drinks. We are a global business and one of the leading consumer goods companies in the world.