Country Lead_CDE Manager Job Coca-Cola

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Key Purpose:

The role of the Country Lead: CDE is to ensure the alignment, efficiency, and innovation of Cold Drink Equipment operations to support revenue growth, operational excellence, and compliance with safety standards. The incumbent will also be responsible for driving asset productivity.

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Key Duties & Responsibilities

Key Outputs and Accountabilities include, but not limited to:

• Operational CDE Alignment : Ensure that CDE operational plans are aligned with overall business objectives to support the achievement of CCBA’s goals in terms of revenue growth and operational efficiency
• Successful Project Delivery : Deliver transformational CDE projects on time and within scope, capturing the expected value and operational improvements.
• Enhanced Performance and Productivity : Drive improvements in CDE operations through the standardization of processes, productivity measures, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Effective Stakeholder Engagement: Build and maintain strong internal and external partnerships that support efficient and aligned CDE operations.
• Superior Equipment Management : Ensure the effective management of all cooling equipment from procurement through to end-of-life, ensuring compliance with SHERQ and security standards
• Innovation and Technology Integration : Implement innovative technologies and processes that enhance CDE operations, ensuring the market remains at the forefront of CDE developments
• Safety and Compliance : Maintain high safety standards within CDE operations, ensuring all activities are compliant with safety, health, and environmental regulations

Skills, Experience & Education

Qualifications

• A bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Sales, Supply Chain or equivalent.

Experience

• 6-8 years’ experience managing field sales and/or third-party partnerships within an FMCG environment or motor vehicles/ specialized equipment.
• Proven experience in managing the entire lifecycle of cooling equipment, from procurement through maintenance to end-of-life.
• Strong understanding of end-to-end customer processes, including logistics and finance, and how these impact CDE operations.
• Ability to initiate and drive new processes and improvements with minimal supervision, delivering results within set timeframes.
• Proven ability to form and maintain effective partnerships within and across business functions to drive CDE initiatives.
• Ability to craft & drive cooler productivity initiatives.
• Demonstrated ability to deploy and optimize CDE based on commercial priorities, channel strategy, and ROI.
• Experience managing CapEx and OpEx budgets, including justification of equipment investments and cost optimization.

Skills

• Ability to understand and respond to customer needs, ensuring that CDE solutions contribute to overall customer satisfaction
• Ability to create and break down a clear, actionable plan for CDE operations based on Annual Business Plans
• Understanding of how the CDE function fits within the broader business strategy, including financial modeling and cost drivers
• Ability to build and manage relationships with a wide range of internal and external stakeholders, ensuring alignment and effective collaboration
• Strong project management skills, capable of driving complex CDE initiatives from inception to completion
• Ability to analyze data and performance metrics to identify areas for improvement and to implement solutions that drive value
• Understanding of technological advancements and the ability to integrate innovative solutions into CDE operations

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