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Nestle Import-Export Operations Manager in GEBZE / KOCAELİ, Turkey
Nestlé is one of the world’s leading food and beverage company, with 2000 global iconic brands and operating in 188 countries.
At Nestlé we work for unlocking the power of food to enhance quality of life for everyone, today and for generations to come. That is our purpose.
We are the Good food, Good life company. We believe in the power of food to enhance lives. Good food nourishes and delights the senses. It helps children grow healthy, pets thrive, parents age gracefully and everyone live life to the fullest. Good food brings us together. Good food also respects our planet and protects resources for future generations.
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We are currently looking for an Import - Export Operations Manager to join our Operations team.
Location: Gebze
Type of contract: Permanent
As an Import - Export Operations Manager, you will have the following responsibilities;
Agree on service requirements with businesses and establish targets.
Put in place a structured continuous improvement approach based on the application of tools and the
implemention of Best Practices
Drive cost saving initiatives to improve the performance and costs on operation
Focus on Performance improvement making sure that Key Performance Indicators are monitored on
a periodical basis, and taking the necessary actions when deviation or issues are detected.
Ensure the documentation compliance is attended on accuracy and timing of delivery/receipt to the
receiving markets or from producing markets and/or 3rd party suppliers
Organize tenders supported by Procurement to select the most suitable service providers (Freight
Forwarders, Transport companies, etc. )
Have in place a structure which allows to have ongoing control on changes in Harmonzed Tariff
Systems, Trade agreements & Subsidies.
Mantain knowledge, proficiency level, training and motivating the Import/Export team, developing a
high performing team culture.
Ensure the service provider receives appropriate training to run the outsourced activities according to
Nestle principles.
Establish key alliances and engage external stakeholders
SHE AND Quality Responsibility: Line Managers at all levels and functions have responsibility either directly or through appropriate managers, supervisors and team leaders that the operation/activities within their areas of responsibility are carried out in accordance with company/site policies and legislation and that any requirements are integrated into the work activities under their control. Maintain Safe working environment in compliance with local laws striving for ZERO Accidents through continuous coaching on safe behaviours
Which profile are we looking for?
University degree required ,
Normally not less than 5 years relevant and successful operational
experience in a leadership role at market/ business environment:
Import / Export and
Transportation
or experience in any other relevant Supply Chain leadership
role.
Relevant operational experience at market/ business level, in the
following areas is beneficial:
Customer Service
Demand & Supply Planning
Foreign Trade & Customs
Finance: Business Planning, budget control, cost management
Experience in the management of projects such as:
Tendering of Service Providers
Change Management of Service Providers
What are our employee community values?
Safety, quality, compliance and respect are pillars for our community existence.
Respect is our overaching value in Nestlé. We RESPECT eachother, others, environment and all life around.
We work in a supportive, caring, elevating environment. It is crucial for us to preserve our culture of solidarity.
What are our working values at Nestlé?
Flexible work schedule
Hybrid working
Multinational experience at one of the world’s leading food and beverage company
International and domestic career opportunities
Development opportunities and trainings
Exclusive employee discounts
Employee Assistance Program, 24/7 expert support
Sport benefit program (benefit from more than 350 sport centers)
A paid birthday leave
4 weeks paternity leave
The Nestlé Companies are an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer seeking diversity in qualified applicants for employment. All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, gender, gender identity, age, religion, national origin, ancestry, disability, perceived disability, genetic information, veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other protected status, as defined by applicable law. Be a force for good.
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