Logistics Supplier Development Manager EMEA at Oatly

WHY OATLY?

Across the world people’s consumption habits and diets are evolving to be more plant-based. Enter Oatly, the #1 oat based dairy alternative producer in the world with products spanning multiple categories.

We’re determined on being part of the discussion on the long-term future of the food and beverage industry. To keep this movement going, we need more brilliant minds to come work with us to keep the momentum going and the Oatly flowing.

Our sole purpose as a company is to make it easy for people to turn what they eat and drink into personal moments of healthy joy without recklessly taxing the planet’s resources in the process.

Sustainability, nutritional health and trust are at the heart of what we do. We are building a culture that constantly upgrades each other so we can upgrade the planet. This is a company that shows great respect and a fearless approach to make positive change. Does this feel exciting? Well, this is where you come in.

WHAT WE NEED YOU TO DO

The Logistics Supplier Development Manager EMEA will report to the Director Global Logistics and be the key contributor in developing and driving Oatly’s supplier management program, ensuring Oatly logistics service partners are meeting the requirements as developed.

Here’s the main elements of the role...

• Support the development of a best-in-class logistics and distribution network across the region
• Contribute to the execution of Oatly’s sustainable logistics strategy, turning long-term ambitions into tangible progress
• Lead and optimize the relationship with the logistics suppliers in the EMEA region
• Develop and implement a supplier management program, including relevant scorecards to monitor the performance of the logistics suppliers
• Develop and maintain logistics KPI’s for Oatly Logistics service providers to monitor and improve the performance of our partners
• Build and maintain a robust logistics performance management dashboard and enable continuous improvement through a structured PDCA (Plan-Do-Check-Act) approach
• Set up and lead strategic & tactical supplier meetings
• Be the escalation point for operational issues related to our logistics service providers
• SOP development & alignment with logistics partners
• Supplier spend analysis and optimisation, including annual cost out initiatives

But, you know. These are just the things we can think of right now! This might be the job today, but tomorrow brings more change, so being light on your feet and willing to embrace the unknown is a verrrrrry big help.

In this role, you will report to the Global Logistics Director, and the location for this role is Amsterdam, Berlin or Malmö. 

This next section is for all the bullet point lovers out there...

WHAT WE NEED YOU TO BRING TO THE TABLE

We are looking for someone with at least five years of experience in a similar role, including partner and vendor management, as well as a deep understanding of logistics markets and suppliers.

Other key competencies and experiences:

• A proven track record of taking ownership, implementing ideas quickly, and delivering results in a fast-paced environment.
• Solid knowledge of transportation across Europe.

WHO WE NEED YOU TO BE

We think your oatsomeness is built upon the following qualities:

• You are a passionate advocate for sustainability who strives to create societal shifts and drive the plant-based revolution.
• You have problem-solving skills essential for identifying root causes and implementing effective solutions.
• You are a self-starter who enjoys building from scratch and implementing sustainable processes, structures, and tools.
• You are highly collaborative and understand that our success as a company depends on our ability to work together to find innovative solutions.
• You are an entrepreneur at heart, with the know-how to create forward momentum and the stamina to relentlessly drive the process.
• You are comfortable with ambiguity and chaos, energized by the challenge of building something lasting that benefits both the world and its people.

To be the perfect fit for Oatly, we believe you have a thirst for knowledge and are a result-driven person with high integrity. You thrive with a hands-on approach, even in times of rapid change. Your social competence allows you to work effectively both independently and collaboratively.

Finally, we hope that you share our values and have a great interest to carry out our mission in order to make the world a little bit better. 

YOUR APPLICATION

Phew! Well done if you’ve got this far. We’re glad we’ve still got your attention because we’ve got one last super important point to make.

As you can probably tell, we’re a norm-breaking company. For us, diversity and differences are an obvious asset. We know that amazing candidates can sometimes be put off applying for a job unless they can tick every box, and that makes us really sad. So please trust your gut and pop in your application if it’s feeling right. If you have the curiosity, passion, and collaborative spirit, let’s do this together! It will be fun!

Last day of application: 9th of October.  

We treat all candidates equally: If you are interested, please apply through our application system - any correspondence should come from there. This will ensure that the candidate experience is smooth and fair to everyone!

Love Oatly XOXO

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