Senior Transportation

Location: Al Hidd, BHAt Arla, we do so much more than make some of the world’s favorite dairy products. We make healthy tastes delicious, mornings worth getting up for, and family dinners unforgettable. Puck®, Dano®, Lurpak®, and Castello® - names like these make us a vital, natural part of modern life in over 100 countries around the world. There are 1,200 employees in the Middle East and Africa and 19,000 global employees at the heart of our business. Every single one of us plays an important role and together we build on our 10bn Euros turnover and establish our position as one of the largest dairy companies in the world.

Would you like to play a vital role in the MENA Supply Chain organization? If so, seize this opportunity to join Arla MENA and be part of an exciting transformation journey, creating value for our farmers. This senior-level position allows you to lead a key segment of Arla Foods’ supply chain excellence, significantly impacting the company's efficiency and success in customer-centric and marketplace operations.

**Role Overview**

In this role, you will lead a team of four employees and report directly to the Head of the MENA Supply Chain. Your responsibilities will span operational, tactical, and strategic levels, affecting the operations of dairies and markets in terms of service levels, product quality, and financial performance. You will also manage MENA’s warehouses and transportation, including structuring, scoping, and setting KPIs, as well as overseeing 3PL management. You will thrive on challenging existing KPIs to drive continuous performance improvements.

**Operational Responsibilities**:

- **Warehouse & Transportation Management**: Oversee day-to-day warehouse operations, ensuring efficient and accurate handling of products from warehouse to warehouse and to international markets according to transportation standards.
- **Work Environment**: Promote and maintain a healthy, inclusive, and safe working environment for all employees, adhering to company policies and legal requirements.
- **Supply Chain Coordination**: Coordinate supply chain activities between various production areas, sites, and vendors to ensure seamless operations and optimal resource utilization.
- **Delivery Agreement Compliance**: Ensure compliance with delivery agreements by collaborating with operations and market teams to meet set standards.
- **Service Level Monitoring**: Continuously monitor and improve service levels, ensuring product quality and timely delivery to meet customer expectations.
- **KPI Management**: Track and report on key performance indicators (KPIs) related to operational efficiency, product quality, and service delivery, driving continuous improvement initiatives.
- **Inventory Control**: Implement effective inventory management practices to ensure optimal stock levels, minimizing overstock and stockouts while maintaining product freshness.
- **Problem Resolution**: Address and resolve operational issues promptly, working with cross-functional teams to identify root causes and implement corrective actions.
- **Staff Development**: Train and develop the operational team, providing guidance and support to ensure high performance and continuous improvement.
- **Regulatory Compliance**: Ensure all supply chain operations comply with relevant local and international regulations, standards, and best practices.

**Tactical Responsibilities**:

- **Contract Management**: Negotiate and renew contracts with key 3PL providers, ensuring favorable terms and conditions to support operational efficiency and cost-effectiveness.
- **Delivery Accuracy**: Implement and monitor processes to improve delivery accuracy to customers, ensuring timely and accurate order fulfillment.
- **Inventory Management**: Ensure stock freshness in the market by managing inventory levels effectively and reducing waste through efficient stock rotation and demand planning.
- **Cost Control**: Monitor and control market costs, implementing strategies to improve cost efficiency without compromising service quality.
- **Fleet Management**: Optimize fleet utilization by analyzing transportation data and implementing best practices to improve efficiency and reduce costs.
- **Sustainability Initiatives**: Lead the execution of sustainability initiatives, tracking progress against the sustainability roadmap and achieving set goals.
- **Performance Metrics**: Develop and utilize the MENA Supply Chain Dashboard to track and analyze key performance indicators (KPIs), driving the excellence journey with clear metrics.
- **Continuous Improvement**: Identify opportunities for process improvements and implement changes to enhance overall supply chain performance through Lean, Six Sigma, or other continuous improvement methodologies.
- **Cross-functional Coordination**: Ensure effective coordination of supply chain activities across different production areas, sites, and vendors to streamline operations and enhance service