Manager, Procurement Logistics

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

Responsible for driving and implementing the logistics procurement strategy and standards across the America’s region and is accountable for delivering targeted results in the logistics category.

Duties and Responsibilities:

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

• 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.
• Provide 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.
• Contribute to 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.
• Drive transformation across the function and capability build towards a ‘fit for future’ organization.
• Pro-actively drive and foster a culture of continuous improvement to drive costs down while maintaining quality and reducing adverse planetary impact.
• 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.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned

Qualifications

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, Economics, or related field of study
• 5+ years related work experience to include Data Control

Knowledge of:

• Continuous improvement and strategic thinking mindset to engage, influence and change
• Fostering teamwork and creating a work culture that values collaboration
• Business acumen, understanding and drive

Skilled in:

• High professional integrity
• Expert negotiation skills, with a strategic mindset.
• Proven quantitative and qualitative skills; being able to analyze data, draw conclusions, identify trends and issues.
• Microsoft Office both Excel and Word.
• Excellent communication skills across multiple formats.
• Proven influencing skills at a senior level.

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
• 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
• Able to work independently
• Operate a motor vehicle
• Travel domestically up to 10% and internationally up to 5% of the time

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience:

• In the FMCG 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.

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
• Hybrid workplace – remote / in office
• Summer hours
• Casual dress policy Monday through Friday

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] .