Factory Logistics Manager in Balikesir, Turkey

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We are currently looking for a Factory Logistics Manager to join our Balıkesir Factory team.

Location: Balıkesir

Type of contract: Permanent

As a Factory Logistics Manager , you will have the following responsibilities;

• Ensure the delivery of outstanding service of Factory Supply Chain at a minimum cost-to-serve

• Manage warehouse operations to ensure that orders are selected, loaded and dispatched safely, timely and efficiently, and that proper records are maintained.

• Material Handling runs warehousing operations for raw & packaging material and for finished goods within company guidelines (Good Warehousing Practices); record accurately the inventory and checks

• Inventory rotation; controls and co-ordinates all documents relevant to receipt and despatch of goods. (including factory Raw & Packaging Materials in additional Warehouses)

• Ensure inventory in external warehouses and optimize the utilization of Balıkesir Raw & Pack and Finished Product Warehouses.

• Ensure implementation of Good Warehouse Practices in External Warehouses and in Balıkesir Warehouses

• Monitor and Manage Safety, Health and Environment, Quality and CARE (Compliance, Accountability, Responsibility, and Ethics) regulations, Lead CLIS(Continuous Learning and Improvement System) in Warehouses

• Collaborate with peer factory warehouse managers & Nestlé Purina Petcare Europe to share best practices, liaise with Market Lean Manager, Supply Chain, Procurement, Factory Management to drive continuous improvement.

• Drive Compliance Review.

• Build expertise on all Nestle standards, recommended best practices, and industry trends on warehousing (working with Commercial Operations – Supply Chain, Zone and other markets to identify the best practices)

• Implement effective and meaningful performance measurement, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), and reporting for each site – leveraging as much as possible the reporting already available within Globe

• Assist Value Stream Design which will identify areas of improvement.

• Support and help the LEAN roll out, ensuring that a continuous improvement culture is developed and sustained

• Lead integration of warehousing service between other Nestlé Plants, drive cost improvement opportunities

• Development and coaching of factory warehouse team

• Ensure smooth operations by effective communication and close collaboration with all internal partners at factory, supply chain, procurement and external partners as suppliers, customs and transport providers.

• Ensure that all requirements of the chain of custody standards is in place.

• Ensure maintenance of the Factory Warehouse equipment and security.

• Ensure the correct construction, control and management of the budget for warehousing (cost budget for warehousing and possible investment requirements)

• Manage direct delivery operation to customers and distributors.

Which profile are we looking for?

• University degree in Engineering or related departments

• Minimum 8 years of experience

• Excellent command of English

• Strong communication skills

• Highly analytical, motivated, result-oriented decisive thought leader with excellent managerial skills

• Creating inclusive environment

• Problem solving and customer-oriented thinking

• Decision making by acting with integrity

• Strong leadership skills with the ability to lead and motivate teams.

• Living in Balıkesir or willing to move to Balıkesir