Hazelnut Company Chile - SC Regional & Plant Logistics Responsible

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 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? Nearly 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:

We are looking for a strategic and tactical leader to take on the responsibility of SC Regional & Plant Logistics Responsible. In this key position, you will be the driving force behind the efficiency and continuity of our hazelnut supply chain (Inshell and Kernel) across your assigned Area / region. You will balance regional area management with plant logistics oversight, ensuring that our external warehouse network, collection points, and cracking plants operate in perfect synchronization. Your mission is to mitigate operational risks, eliminate bottlenecks, and ensure that our data integrity remains "First Time Right" to meet our global IBP commitments.

Main Responsibilities:

• Lead the standardization of logistics processes and continuous improvement initiatives across the Area, aligning local operations with global Ferrero and AgriChile supply chain strategies.
• Execute rigorous Health & Safety (H&S) controls and foster a cross-functional culture of safety to achieve a "Zero Accident" standard across all sites.
• Conduct ongoing Risk Assessments to identify critical assets and process vulnerabilities, implementing mitigation plans to prevent disruptions or network saturation.
• Establish and monitor KPIs for system data entry, championing the "First Time Right" (FTR) methodology to guarantee 100% inventory accuracy for decision-making.
• Manage the Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for critical infrastructure, including silos, weighbridges, and transfer systems—to maintain an Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE) of over 85%.
• Serve as a facilitator between Planning, Transport, and Production departments, synchronizing "Inshell" inbound flows with cracking plant capacities through a "Pull" strategy.
• Implement robust governance systems for logistics providers, managing non-conformities and ensuring the effective resolution of conflicts through CAPA implementation.

Requirements:

Educational background:

• Bachelor’s degree in industrial engineering, Business Administration, Logistics, or a related field

Professional experience:

• Logistics & Supply Chain Mastery: Extensive experience in logistics planning, warehouse management, and stock control, preferably within the agricultural or industrial sectors.
• Industrial Oversight: Proven track record in managing high-volume industrial assets (e.g., silos and industrial scales) and optimizing plant logistics flows.
• Network Coordination: Demonstrated success in overseeing geographically dispersed operations, including warehouses and operation centers.
• ERP & Systems Expertise: Advanced proficiency in ERP systems for managing complex inbound and outbound logistics flows.
• Experience in SAP ECC or S4 Hana is a plus.
• Regulatory Compliance: Solid experience enforcing Food Safety and Quality (FSQ) and Health & Safety (H&S) standards in a large-scale industrial environment.

Interpersonal skills:

• Ability to dissect complex operational data to identify bottlenecks and implement proactive solutions.
• High degree of precision and dedication to achieving operational excellence and inventory accuracy.
• Confident in making critical decisions independently and escalating strategic risks when necessary.
• Exceptional ability to coordinate between diverse departments, from field operations to finance, to ensure a unified supply chain vision.
• Capacity to lead diverse teams and foster professional growth through training and performance monitoring.

IT skills:

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word)
• Previous experience with SAP or large ERP systems

Languages:

• English C1 equivalent