Vice President Manufacturing

Job Description : VP BEVERAGE MANUFACTURING COLUMBIA an internationally renowned non-alcoholic beverage company with numerous brands across various beverage categories and established business/ operations in North & Latin America, Europe, Middle East, Africa and Asia. With huge global growth aspirations (looking to at least treble global revenues in the next 5 years) they are restructuring the executive leadership team and are looking to appoint a new Vice President of Manufacturing Relocation Caribbean is required The Role Reporting directly to the CEO and a key member of the global executive leadership team, you will design and deliver a global supply chain excellence agenda with complete strategic & budgetary responsibility for a broad function covering procurement , production planning/ stock management, warehousing and distribution, Will manage a multi-functional workforce and work closely alongside senior leadership peers, international partners, third parties, suppliers and customers to ensure standards & targets are achieved. Highly strategic, you will play a vital role in the growth of the business and directly manage supplier negotiations, continuous improvement and supply chain transformation initiatives and assist across all areas of business during a period of planned growth. The Person Degree educated, with significant experience leading front and back end supply chain functions including procurement and a solid understanding of international Food or beverage regulations and processes. Experience working collaboratively alongside international distribution partners would be highly advantageous. Commercially astute with the ability to prove you can increase business performance through the delivery of your plan with exceptional negotiation, internal & external communications skills. Will have the ability to lead, mentor and grow a high performing, multi-cultural team during a period of significant investment, change and planned growth Comfortable operating in a global role where regular international travel will be required.

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