Operations Coordinator

Is responsible for supplying the market with finished goods and visibility items that reflect the premium Red Bull brand, while managing the supply chain for transparency and efficiency. It plans, executes, and finalises procurement strategies for goods and services spend across the organisation and manages key relationships with third-party logistics providers and distribution partners. The position also covers fleet management, sustainability reporting and initiatives, country-specific process structures, and budgeting and cost monitoring for logistics and operations.

• Supply the market with finished goods and visibility items that reflect the premium Red Bull brand, and manage the supply chain with transparency and efficiency.
• Plan, execute, and finalise procurement strategies for goods and services spend across the organisation, and manage key relationships with third-party logistics providers and distribution partners.
• Define, monitor, and manage appropriate structures for country-specific processes that support internal stakeholders effectively and efficiently, and budget operational activities and monitor cost-related activities within logistics and operations.
• Co-lead the Sales and Operations Planning (S&OP) process, including meetings, analysis, support, and process improvement; ensure continuous product availability; present the monthly demand and supply plan in Integrated Business Planning (IBP); and ensure data accuracy and quality.
• Manage the importation of finished goods and coordinate the importation of materials for events, visits, merchandising, and product samples, ensuring products arrive in accordance with supply requirements and business needs.
• Manage logistics processes, ensure operational efficiency, oversee order entry and invoicing, and manage external third-party logistics (3PL) providers.
• Manage the vehicle fleet, oversee facilities and their proper maintenance and operation, and administer and monitor services for quality and cost efficiency.
• Develop and implement procurement policies, outsourcing guidelines, and procedures
• Manage tenders, bids, and proposals
• Evaluate, qualify, and select suppliers
• Manage supplier documentation, compliance requirements, and contracts
• And coordinate procurement activities with headquarters and relevant departments.
• Develop and manage local sustainability initiatives, collaborate cross-functionally with other Red Bull departments and headquarters, and ensure the accuracy and quality of sustainability data and required reports.
• Lead process improvement projects, promote continuous innovation, optimise costs and business processes, conduct internal and external benchmarking, drive operational excellence, monitor and manage quality-related claims, and identify opportunities to optimise costs and improve quality.
• Develop and manage the operations department budget, monitor and control operational expenses, implement cost-saving initiatives, and ensure expense visibility, tracking, and analysis.
• Ensure operational activities comply with applicable health, safety, and environmental requirements and with the company's Code of Conduct.

• University degree in Engineering, Business Administration, or a related field.
• 3–5 years of work experience in Planning, Logistics, Procurement, or Supply Chain.
• Leadership, motivation, innovation, problem-solving, and team skills.
• Advanced written and spoken English.
• Advanced skill in Excel is a must; intermediate level is mandatory.
• Ability to develop strategies for increasing distribution strength.
• Good skills in other MS products such as Word and PowerPoint are required.
• Hands-on person with a passion for details.
• Logical and analytical thinking.

• Specialised qualifications in Planning and/or Logistics.
• Experience in an FMCG (Fast Moving Consumer Goods) environment is ideal.
• Some working knowledge of SAP R/3 is a strong plus.