WBS Logistics Manager
Job Location: İzmit
Company Description
Ferrero is a family-owned company with a truly progressive and global outlook and iconic brands such as Nutella®, Tic Tac®, Ferrero Rocher®, Raffaello®, Kinder Bueno® and Kinder Surprise®. As the love for our brands continues to grow, so too does our global reach. Represented in more than 50 countries, with products sold in more than 170, the Ferrero Group is loved by generations around the world. The secret to our global success? 40,000 dedicated employees who celebrate care and quality to craft a business, careers and brands we are proud of. Join us, and you could be one of them.
Diversity Statement
Ferrero is committed to building a diverse and inclusive culture in which all employees feel welcomed and appreciated and have the same opportunities. We believe all of our people are equally talented in their own way. In nurturing the curiosity and natural abilities of our employees, we provide them, generation after generation, the means to succeed personally and professionally, enabling them to craft their journey at Ferrero. The diversity of our talents is what makes our work environment multicultural, innovative and highly rewarding.
About the Role:
Our Supply Chain Department is looking for a West Black Sea Logistics Manager to be based in either Düzce or İzmit. This role will report to the HCo Türkiye Supply Chain Manager.
If you think you are a suitable candidate, please apply now!
Main Responsibilities:
Area Flows Management:
• Coordinate logistics from warehouses and collection points to lines, optimizing space and resources
• Optimize deliveries of Hazelnut (kernel and inshell), packaging, and semifinished products for B2B
• Ensure operational efficiency and participate in plant governance
• Monitor KPIs to track improvements and prevent silos between Supply Chain (SC) and Industrial areas
• Assess performance of transportation companies and shipping lines
• Ensure smooth internal transportation connections between warehouse, plant, lines, and collection points
• Coordinate direct export flow (FQ) and local B2B processes
• Manage logistics for subcontracting activities, shell, and waste
Warehouse and Collection Points Management:
• Ensure accurate inventory management and documentation, provide feedback for corrective actions when necessary
• Develop methods to maintain stock levels of raw and packaging materials
• Support and optimize warehouse service agreements
• Organize operator shifts to ensure efficiency
• Coordinate warehouse activities for operational alignment
• Contribute to improvement projects
• Monitor collection points' operations
• Perform SC quality inspections
People Management:
• Manage direct and indirect reports across multiple locations, ensure effective coordination and communication between teams
• Lead and develop teams to achieve operational excellence
• Monitor performance, set objectives, and provide feedback for continuous improvement
• Foster a positive work environment and encourage collaboration
Who we are looking for:
• Bachelor’s degree
• Preferably 7+ years in a similar role, with demonstrated leadership and team management skills
• Excellent planning and communication skills
• Strong decision-making and problem-solving abilities
• Project management expertise with a focus on continuous improvement
• Proficient in SAP and MS Office
• Advanced proficiency in both written and spoken English and Turkish
How to be successful in the role and at Ferrero:
Consumers, quality and care are at the heart of everything we do. So, to be successful at Ferrero, you’ll need to be just as consumer and product centric as we are - dedicated to crafting brilliant results for consumers around the world.