Business Expert

About the Business Expert Role: In this role you will be working with an innovative and empowered team. Given your technical experience, the team will be needing assistance in key focus areas: transportation, distribution centre controlling, cost management.

About the Business Expert Role:

In this role you will be working with an innovative and empowered team. Given your technical experience, the team will be needing assistance in key focus areas: transportation, distribution centre controlling, cost management.

Key Responsibilities:

Secure Transportation Operation flow

• Day-to-Day transport coordination among DC, Outbound departments and contracted carriers
• Support the business through smooth running delivery operations
• Cost Management and Secure High Level KPIs
• Monitor and act on transport KPIs, and follow up; ensure given transportation budgets
• Monitor stock deliveries to be in full, at the correct frequency and on time
• Monitor return handling and secure filling grade targets are met
• Balance delivery times aligned to the needs of the 3PL- provide sound business in case of bottle necks or conflicts

Execute Sustainability Strategy

• Execute sustainability transport targets based on regional sustainability strategy and targets
• Review and secure correct sustainability reporting of forwarders/carriers
• Collaborate with Regional Transport team to support transport sustainability goals

DC Controlling Function

• Together with the team you will constantly work on securing operational excellence through analysis and actions. Set strategies for maximizing profit and efficiency.
• Oversee new projects and ROIs of business cases.
• Manage 3PL service providers’ performance and develop performance in a cost-conscious way.
• Lead and develop a high-quality controlling steering model including reporting and follow-up structure.
• Ensure correctness of accounting and finance activities – secure robust and accurate financial budget and forecasts (incl. capex).

To be successful in this Business Expert role, you must have the deep knowledge of controlling, logistics, DC operations & finance, related software, and regional specifics, as well as operational capabilities. You should also be able to respond to the changing needs of the business and have a holistic view to look at the bigger picture with a visionary approach.

Key Requirements:

• Deep expertise in operational transport processes to serve retail stores
• Strong understanding of business needs from sales side for retail stores
• Solid overview on specifics and capabilities in regional transport operations to serve brand needs
• Pronounced transport focus and commercial sense
• Good understanding of cross-functional departments and collaboration with Regional stakeholders
• Solid skills in project management., contract negotiation, prioritization and business case.

The successful candidate will be joining a global retail company. This is an opportunity to work with a diverse group of people who are innovative, creative, and inclusive. If you have the necessary skills and experience and want to advance your career, then this Business Expert role is for you!

Due to the high volume of applications we are experiencing, our team will only be in touch with you if your application is shortlisted.