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Sr. Manager Procurement Logistics

Location

North Carolina

City

Greensboro

Role Type

Permanent

WHO WE ARE

ITG Brands is the third-largest tobacco company in the USA with offerings of some of the most well-known cigarette, cigar, and e-vapor brands. As a member of the globally recognized Imperial Brands PLC family, we are a forward-thinking partner with operational integrity.

ITG Brands is committed to putting consumers at the center of what we do, while creating an innovative workplace that is diverse and inclusive. This empowers us to bring our true selves to work, to collaborate more effectively through showing our passion and being confident to bring new ideas to the table.

We are not afraid to seize opportunities and make things happen – both individually and collaboratively. We strive to exceed expectations by seeing things differently and doing things differently. This truly is a place where we all share a challenger mindset which drives our success.

What You Will Do

- JOB SUMMARY

Drive and implement the logistics procurement strategy and standards across the America's region and accountable for delivering targeted results in the logistics category.

- WHAT YOU WILL DO

(This list is not exhaustive and may be supplemented as necessary by the Company)

+ Lead and drive maximum benefit across Logistics areas of spend for the Company (approximately +60m GBP including Freight, Warehousing and Logistics Enabling Services).

+ Lead transformation across the Company, building and elevating capabilities, properly adapting operating model, and developing talent.

+ Align procurement strategy to the business needs, ensuring effective delivery of benefits through collaboration with markets and local factory teams.

+ Build strong business partnerships with key stakeholders, ensuring that commercial delivery and internal service are equally balanced.

+ Manage relationship with the central procurement team to drive maximum benefit in global and center-led categories.

+ Lead the team responsible for delivering strategic commercial agreements which optimize value for money.

+ Develop and embed the highest standard of procurement practice in line with 1Procurement standard process and policies.

+ Drive Procurement results in Logistics services for the region, maximizing regional benefit and leveraging value of global initiatives, where appropriate.

+ Responsible for delivering commercial agreements which optimize value for spend.

+ Develop market insights and analysis for the major cost elements in the Logistics category and flag potential risks.

+ Build and roll-out the procurement strategy for the Logistics category, focusing on optimization and carbon reduction initiatives.

+ Collaborate on the execution of end-to-end logistics and net zero strategies with key stakeholders.

+ Perform procurement activities in alignment with the Logistics strategy, Company Procurement processes and ways of working.

+ Pro-actively drive and foster a culture of continuous improvement to drive costs down while maintaining quality and service levels required.

+ Identify and manage risks; ensuring that suppliers meet our safety, security and quality requirements and respect our Supplier Code of Conduct. Actively contribute to building business continuity plans.

+ Lead regional RFQs, negotiating and contracting, in conjunction with global logistics and local stakeholders and procurement teams.

+ Ensure compliance of RFx, supplier selection and development tools, such as Supplier Evaluation, Supplier Performance Review, Risk Evaluation and Mitigation, Opportunities, and Innovation.

+ Develop relationships and continually work with key stakeholders ensuring that commercial delivery and internal service are equally balanced

+ Undertake adequate analysis and planning to enable effective supplier negotiations which deliver a complete solution and world class cost base.

+ Responsible for tracking benefits gained, value add, KPI’s and other reports.

+ Perform other job-related duties as assigned

Qualifications

- REQUIRED MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Education and Experience:

+ Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, Economics, or related field of study

+ MBA degree (would be a plus)

+ 7+ years related work experience

+ Indirect categories portfolio (Logistics and Supply Chain services)

+ 3+ yearsmanagement/supervisoryexperience

+ Leading procurement teams in a cross-functional environment

+ Must be 21 years of age or older

Knowledge of:

+ Continuous improvement (SC certification and/or Lean_Six_Sigma)

+ Strategic thinking mindset to engage, influence and change

+ Fostering teamwork and creating a work culture that values collaboration

+ Business acumen, understanding and drive

+ Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, & PowerPoint) and Microsoft Teams

+ SAP or similar ERP system

+ Procurement spend tools and analytics

Skilled in:

+ Excellent communication skills across multiple formats.Attention to detail

+ Strategic thinking and analytical skills

+ Problem/situation analysis

+ Effective time and task management in complex environments

+ Strategic sourcing and category management

+ Expert negotiation skills, with a strategic mindset

+ Project/portfolio management

+ Flexibility and adaptability

Ability to:

+ Build and manage successful business partnerships, providing market insights and future expectations

+ Form strong relationships and have a strategic focus beyond category management and analysis

+ Manage stakeholders with various different departments and levels

+ Demonstrate critical thinking

+ Balance between the delivery of transparent short-term results and strategic objectives

+ Develop independent perspective based on facts and have conversations around opportunities, risks, issues, and solutions

+ Plan, organize, prioritize, and manage multiple projects

+ Travel domestically and internationally

- PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Experience:

+ In the FMCG/CPG sector

Work Environment and Physical Demand

+ Requires light physical effort. Occasionally lifts or moves light weight objects (0-10 lbs.).

+ Walks, sits, or stands for prolonged periods.

+ Use of manual dexterity and fine motor skills

+ Requires prolonged machine operation including computer and keyboard equipment.

+ Experience exposure to uncomfortable work environment due to extreme temperature, noise level, and other conditions including second-hand smoke and/or vape

_This job description is intended to be generic in nature and describe the essential functions of the job. It is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities. The essential duties, functions and responsibilities, and overtime eligibility may vary based on the specific tasks assigned to the position._

What We Offer

• Competitive benefits package that includes medical/dental/vision/life insurance/disability plans

• Dollar for dollar 401k match up to 6% and 5% annual company contribution

• 15 Company-paid holidays

• Generous paid time off

• Employee recognition and discount programs

• Education assistance

• Employee referral bonus program

Applicant Information

This job description describes the essential functions of the job at the time the job description was created, but it is not an exhaustive list of tasks, duties and responsibilities. In addition, the position may evolve or change over time and such changes may not be reflected in the job description until it is next updated.

Everyone Belongs

**ITG Brands and ITG Cigars provides equal employment opportunities.** All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. If you have a concern about discrimination in the application or hiring process or you need an accommodation based on religion, disability or pregnancy in the application or hiring process, please contact us at [email protected] .

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