Logistics Manager (Walkerville, GT, ZA) bei Ferrero Group Official Website | Ferrero Group

Job Location: ​Walkerville​

Walkerville & Sandton

Company description

Ferrero is a family-owned company with a truly progressive and global outlook and iconic brands such as Nutella®, Tic Tac®, Ferrero Rocher®, Raffaello®, Kinder Bueno® and Kinder Surprise®. As the love for our brands continues to grow, so too does our global reach. Represented in more than 50 countries, with products sold in more than 170, the Ferrero Group is loved by generations around the world. The secret to our global success? 40,000  dedicated employees who celebrate care and quality to craft a business, careers and brands we are proud of. Join us, and you could be one of them.

Diversity Statement

Ferrero is committed to building a diverse and inclusive culture in which all employees feel welcomed and appreciated and have the same opportunities. We believe all of our people are equally talented in their own way. In nurturing the curiosity and natural abilities of our employees, we provide them, generation after generation, the means to succeed personally and professionally, enabling them to craft their journey at Ferrero. The diversity of our talents is what makes our work environment multicultural, innovative and highly rewarding.

About the Role:

As a Logistics Manager at Ferrero, you will oversee daily warehousing, 3PL & co-packing operations, ensuring efficient inventory management, compliance with safety standards, and timely fulfillment of production and distribution needs. You will lead a team of warehouse and business unit associates and collaborate with cross-functional departments to support Ferrero’s high standards of quality and care.

Main Responsibilities:

• Manage overall Ferrero local logistics activities including local primary, warehousing and distribution activities with contractual brokers, internal operations, and the 3PL
• Ensure compliance with food safety and quality standards (e.g., HACCP, ISO, BRC) relevant to Ferrero’s operations.
• Monitor and report on key performance indicators (KPIs) such as order accuracy, inventory accuracy, quality, security, and on-time shipments for all Ferrero local facilities and 3PL
• Oversee maintenance and proper use of Ferrero warehouse equipment
• Manage team, and cross functional stakeholders within the company to ensure the highest service levels towards customers, tackling challenges and providing operational solutions
• Leading strategic logistics projects and setting direction to the logistics team in line with the overall company strategy and priorities
• Establish & track the local operational budget and establish operational efficiencies projects to control spend.
• Participate in audits and inspections, and implement corrective actions as needed.
• Foster a culture of continuous improvement through Lean or Six Sigma methodologies
• Develop and maintain warehouse layout and space optimization strategies, as well as ensuring network operation optimization across the local value chain
• Implement and enforce safety protocols and ensure compliance with Ferrero’s health and safety standards.

Who we are looking for:

• Bachelor's degree within a relevant field (supply chain, logistics, engineering, etc.)
• 5-7 years’ experience in a similar role
• Strong analytical, operational, problem solving & leadership skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint
• Experience with SAP required (E.g. MM, SAP BW, etc.)
• Proven project management skills and can communicate with multiple stakeholders across different locations / backgrounds.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment with changing priorities.

How to be successful in the role and at Ferrero:

Consumers, quality and care are at the heart of everything we do. So, to be successful at Ferrero, you’ll need to be just as consumer and product centric as we are - dedicated to crafting brilliant results for consumers around the world.