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Sales Operations Head (Bakery) Job

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Qualifications, Skills and Experience

  • Bachelor’s Degree or Diploma in Sales & Marketing, Business Administration, Supply Chain, Logistics, Engineering, or related field
  • Minimum 10 years total experience, including 4-5 years in a similar sales-operations or distribution leadership role within bakery, FMCG, beverages, cold-chain, or QSR distribution
  • Proven experience managing large field distribution teams (approx. 100 personnel)
  • Strong leadership capability with the ability to drive discipline, motivation, and accountability
  • Proficient in route planning tools, GPS/telematics systems, Excel, and BI dashboards
  • Strong analytical, problem-solving, communication, and stakeholder-management skills

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Key Responsibilities

  • Plan and optimize daily/weekly delivery routes to maximize coverage, freshness, and on-time performance
  • Monitor/manage field KPIs including on-time delivery, route adherence, stock reconciliation, and returns
  • Dynamically re-route teams based on demand shifts, traffic, vehicle issues, or stock availability
  • Troubleshoot field challenges including breakdowns, customer escalations, route conflicts, and stock variances
  • Coordinate with production, warehousing, and distribution to align loading schedules and dispatch plans
  • Implement and improve route optimization systems, GPS/telematics tracking, and reporting dashboards
  • Lead, mentor, and performance-manage route supervisors and team leaders; conduct regular field audits
  • Ensure strict safety, hygiene, and food-safety (FSSC/ISO) compliance during deliveries

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To apply, email your updated CV to careers@msvlgroup.com with the subject line “Sales Operations Head (Bakery)”.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for further evaluation.

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