Manager, GBS - Distributor Logistics at Kraft Heinz · Ahmedabad

Manager, GBS - Distributor Logistics
Location: Ahmedabad - Venus Stratum GCC
Job Description

Distributor Logistics Manager
Job Purpose
Leads the Distributor Logistics team for one of the growing region, ensuring smooth Coordination with Business units and Distributors across the regions. Translates demand signals/orders into the B2B to SAP systems to provide visibility on Orders, Volume, Values to Factories/Co packers for production Plans, create transparent visibility for orders/stock availabilities to Business and Distributors and come up with contingency plans to meet Distributor requirements, extend help to supply Planners not only to drives resolution for short-term supply risks but come up with RCA to avoid risk for the future. This role is also responsible for ensuring the market operating strategies are set and aligned across all S&OP leads within markets, and serves as the link between the production planning team, BUs & Distributors to ensure product availability at the right location at the right time to maximize service (CFR & OTIF). Responsible for the full order cycle, Distributor claims and overall Business Experience. This role will be responsible for driving continuous improvements in processes and take most out of the available tools (ex: SAP,B2B)
Essential Functions & Responsibilities
Ensure Distributors Placing orders on B2B portal without any difficulties on time with correct requirements
Manage full OTC Process and compliance
Ensure product availability to them as per the agreed timeline to meet service delivery
Acts as a bridge between production planners, Control tower team, Demand Planning team and Distributors in full filling customer demand and orders
Supervise Distributor logistics team for one of the Growing region
Ensure great Customer Experience
Lead SOD review meetings, Customer Claims Management, NPD/RIRO Management, CS/CL meetings etc.
Expected Experience & Required Skills
Hard Skills
Deep knowledge of Order Management and logistics operations
Working knowledge of SAP, Sales force
Short-term risk mitigation, customer centric approach and bias towards Action
Data Analysis (Excel, Power BI)
QA and Logistics Process Knowledge
Soft Skills
Leadership and team coordination
Effective communication with cross-functional teams
Stakeholder management & Influential (Direct & Indirect)
Problem-solving & Risk Management
Time Management
Location(s)
Ahmedabad - Venus Stratum GCC

Kraft Heinz is an Equal Opportunity Employer – Underrepresented Ethnic Minority Groups/Women/Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity and other protected classes.