• Makes the right short-term decisions without sacrificing long term results
• Looks ahead to reasonably anticipate business opportunities and obstacles
• Effectively filters through and identifies the best ideas to pursue
• Makes the right trade-offs and balances resources to deliver results
• Encourages and coaches people to build their skills
• Hires and develops people who have a positive impact
• Empowers others to act and think in ways that will get the job done
• Builds relationships outside his/her sphere of influence to get things done
• Anticipates controversial issues and questions and provides effective solutions
• Builds trusting relationships with multiple internal and external stakeholders for the broader good of the organisation
• Degree/ Diploma qualified in relevant subject.
• Strong background in Transport Planning, use of TMS and Network modeliing
• Considerable supply chain experience in FMCG
• Demonstrated a track record of leading people and building teams - setting performance standards, coaching and developing capability
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills to interact with the various BU transport execution teams, 3PL providers and CS&L functions.
• Strong business partner - able to diagnose the needs of the business and balance delivery of business agenda with CS&L priorities
• Entrepreneurial attitude – intellectually curious, identifying opportunities and taking measured risks to driver performance and business growth
• Detailed understanding and ability to lead effective use of planning tools and integrated ERP systems, preferred: JDA and SAP or Oracle.
• Fluent in English and (Spanish or Polish or Turkish or Russian – at least 1 of these 4- ).

In today’s dynamic retail environment, it is an exciting time to be a part of the Customer Service & Logistics team at Colgate. Our highly energetic and focused team that is dedicated to driving growth for Colgate Palmolive in this ever-changing landscape.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES : 

• This position provides assistance to the Customer Service & Logistics Manager. The Warehousing & Distribution Coordinator is responsible for effectively managing all functions of transportation and warehousing operations, and developing collaborative partnerships with both CP colleagues and 3rd parties. 
• Providing leadership and strategic direction to the Logistics Functions, accountable for the Customer Service Key Performance Indicators and working with the entire Supply Chain and Sales organizations to maximize results, leads efforts to optimize.
• Transportation and Warehousing costs, acts as a functional resource, providing support on task forces, acquisition studies and major project support, lead efforts to evaluate alternative Supply Chain networks that optimize cost and service objectives while considering changes in business and customer profiles. 
• Executes Regional/Divisional and Global Logistics strategies and follow-ups and executes actions related with EOHS, FP&R and Quality Standards.
• The position holder must deliver the agreed to business results while maintaining positive employee relations. 
• The primary accountabilities of the role include subsidiary Logistics financial performance.
•  As one of the visible CP representatives of the site, the Warehousing & Distribution Coordinator also assumes a key role in developing mutually beneficial relationships with the local community, customers, and regulatory agencies.

University graduate Beverage/Food manufacturing or Fast moving consumer goods sector experience would be a distinct advantage.

At least 2-3 years experience in import operation of food industry

Fluency in Turkish & English

Oracle knowledge would be a significant asset.

A pro-active self-starter with an acute attention to detail and the ability to manage complexity.

Team player, with excellent interpersonal, analytical and communication skills to be able to build effective relationships.

• University degree
• Snacks/Beverages manufacturing or FMCG experience would be a distinct advantage
• 1-3 years experience in demand planning, supply planning or logistics, ERP skills
• Excellent command of written and spoken English
• Effective time management and planning
• Must have the capability to develop and lead high-performing team
• Team player, with excellent interpersonal, analytical and communication skills to be able to build effective relationships
• Integrated Planning Literacy (JDA etc) would be a significant asset
• A pro-active self-starter with an acute attention to detail and the ability to manage complexity

Manage order placement with correct prices and terms, conditions, delivery, communication for Beverage Direct materials.

Daily follow up of orders, shipments based on Oracle or other systems being used and checking daily shipment list of suppliers if there is any issue or not and making alarms on time.

Solving operational problems with internal stakeholders and suppliers. i.e. GRNI, invoice etc.

Analyzing and providing input for monthly hold report to TU Finance

Follow import process for the scopes/processes which are at GP Turkey Directs responsibility.

Checking customs regulations for each material and new materials.

Complete import registration of new materials and deliver expectations. Feed project procurement timeline accordingly.

Ensure import file closing done on time and correct and correct costs are paid for import.

Participate in cross-functional working groups meetings(productivity or other project meetings or WPM, etc.. upon request to give data/info.