Global Fruit Movement Manager
Driscoll's EMEA · Fruit Cove, FL · 2 mo ago
Business DevelopmentFull-time
Responsibilities
- In overseeing global supply and demand processes for WK0-52, manage and lead a Go To Market Team including logistics, transportation, cold chain, packaging, compliance, and quality.
- Build a scalable fruit movement framework, such as meetings, processes, and RACI.
- Identify supply and demand opportunities and strengthen relationships with regions and growers.
- Ensure accurate forecasting and scenario planning to support reliable supply and pricing strategies.
- Coordinate allocation workflows and pricing optimization across business units.
- Ensure adherence to global compliance standards (MRLs, certifications, grower approvals).
- Drive quality standardization across regions to meet diverse customer expectations.
- Manage the full end-to-end fruit movement process from grower to customer.
- Maintain flawless execution of planning, seasonal preparations, and ad-hoc adjustments.
- Monitor and improve processes, service levels, and arrival quality.
- Guarantee timely contracts, accurate administration, and strong margin performance.
- Identify and resolve bottlenecks in global fruit movement processes.
- Implement systemic solutions for data visibility, reporting, and allocation (e.g., Anaplan, Tableau).
- Facilitate cross BU collaboration and decision-making platforms.
- Deliver weekly KPI reports and communicate changes proactively.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in FMCG/Food.
- 5–7 years of experience in S&OP, supply chain, import/export or trade.
- Strong sense of structure, ability to maintain overview, and switch quickly in dynamic environments.
- Persuasive communicator with solid analytical skills and commercial awareness.
- Strategic mindset.
- Handles ambiguity and pivots quickly in dynamic environments.
- Proactive, solution-oriented, resilient, and flexible across time zones.
- Excellent command of the English language.
- Willingness to travel (approx. 20%).
Qualifications
- Experience in S&OP, supply chain, import/export or trade.
- Strategic mindset and ability to handle ambiguity.
- Excellent communication and analytical skills.
- Ability to work in a dynamic, international environment.
- Proven track record of successful project management.
- Experience with data visibility, reporting, and allocation tools (e.g., Anaplan, Tableau).
Skills
- Strategic thinking and execution.
- Project management and organizational skills.
- Communication and interpersonal skills.
- Data analysis and interpretation.
- Supply chain and logistics expertise.
- Compliance and regulatory knowledge.
- Customer relationship management.
Benefits
- Competitive salary package.
- Flexible working hours and remote work options.
- Professional development opportunities.
- Health and wellness programs.
- Employee discounts on Driscoll's products.
Pay
Commensurate with experience.
Schedule
Full-time.