Head of Merchandising and Supply Chain

At YOLE (www.yole.com), we unite experts in strategy, design, product innovation, and experience, who work together across the globe for continuous growth. We are the future of the healthy Ice Cream industry. Our purpose is to create a more positive future, more happiness, and a more playful and tasty world.We are looking for a proactive person who excels in fast-paced start-up settings, is ambitious to grow with our global organization, and can manage all the work independently with a small team. You will work closely with cross-functional teams, including the CEO, Financial Controller, Production General Manager, sales, marketing, and supply chain staff to develop and execute merchandising strategies, optimize inventory levels, and streamline production processes.We are pleased to offer you the position of Head of Merchandising & Supply Chain on the following terms and conditions: Main Responsibilities: Support the Business Planning and Merchandising use of the system through consistent review of solutions, defining calculations, methodologies, and data requirements.Coordinate the production of own brand products with international factories (China, Italy, Germany, Spain…).Manage logistics operators across different regions to control our international orders from our franchises (reception of orders, preparation of orders, management with logistics operators, invoicing control, etc.).Control inventory of the central warehouses and orders to avoid situations of excess or lack of stock. Reconcile weekly and monthly inventory balances and logistics expenses reports.Manage and process documentation for all international legal requirements and customs.Execute operational invoicing and follow-up with suppliers/customers and our finance department.Provide consistency and security in solution usage and processes across the business including system settings, business processes, training, and documentation.Manage and report the inbounds and outbounds stock flow, both international and local, monitor budget forecasts, stock transfers, products seasonal range availability, storage capacity, products reverse flow, and stock position.Be a liaison to business and technology partners (internal and/or external) to ensure solution integrity and system performance accuracy.Maintain internal and external stakeholder management to ensure smooth product flow processes and introduce new solutions whenever needed.Analyze the costing factors across markets to determine the correct landed cost for our products.Implement a new ERP system for our organization.Work independently under pressure, deadlines, and tight budgets.Build your own team in the future together with the growth of the company.Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including marketing, sales, and design, to align merchandising strategies with overall business objectives.Additional responsibilities as required.Requirements: Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, Merchandising, or a related field; MBA preferred.Minimum of 7-10 years of experience in merchandising, supply chain management, or a related field, with at least 3-5 years in a leadership role. F&B industry experience is preferred.Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities, with a data-driven approach to decision-making.Experience with different ERP systems.Exceptional analytical skills and advanced Excel abilities.Highly adaptable and flexible to accept new ideas and procedures.Highly organized, able to multi-task, and prioritize error-free.Proficiency in English; additional languages are a plus.Positive attitude, adaptable to constant changes, and able to work with different cultures. #J-18808-Ljbffr