Associate Director - Retpack - Do you want to be a part of the fascinating story of over 500 iconic brands spanning across more than 100 countries? - Being the best beer company starts with finding the best people. While we have big brands, we have bigger opportunities as well. - AB InBev India is looking to hire Associate Director-Retpack for its Logistics Function based out of Bangalore. Primary Purpose of the role : Responsible for executing the logistic strategies and plans to ensure right quantity & SKU of product reaches market as per demand and permits issued by Excise. Responsible for ensuring raw material/packaging material availability in breweries to support production plan. Responsible to ensure compliance to excise laws applicable state to state. Key Tasks & Accountabilities: A. Demand Planning: 1.. Lead the team to rightly forecast demands from the market and help breweries on their production planning to meet the demands without any delay & shortage. 2. Successfully monitor and communicate forecasts, changes, inventory estimates, supply situations, business risks and opportunities across all warehouses on periodic basis, identify areas of alert and create solutions to mitigate any potential risks of product stock outs. 3. Analyze, track, and highlight the performance of defined category/SKUs with focus on filling each DC. 4. Developing country level deployment plan which meets anticipated customer demand at optimum inventory levels. 5.Takes joint responsibility with warehousing teams for inventory accountability across regional DCs. B. Retpack Management 1. Lead the Returnable Packaging, ensure the Bottles, Kegs and Crate inventory returns meet production requirements and budget. 2. Work to evolve strategies and business models to improve bottle returns through vendor and environment management. 3. Conduct Market visits and communicate ground level realities to help decision making in dynamic pricing of RGB. 4. Ensure Best practices are implemented across region for Ret Pack handling. C. Warehouse Management 1. Responsible for setting up / improving logistics processes in the brewery and monitoring them to improve manpower efficiency vis- vis dispatch volume, safety, and VLC cost. 2. Responsible for capex identification, business case creation and providing PMO activities for capex deployment for automation of logistics activities inside the brewery. D. Transport Management 1. Responsible for vehicle placements across all breweries, monitoring/controlling detention, and Excise liasoning. 2. Ensuring 100% vehicle placement Vs Dispatch Plan, Coordination with Planning, BLMs, LCA teams on production and permit plan. 3. Activation of vehicle placement from secondary sources that were not contracted to maintain business continuity. 4. New businesses: Activation of HMO for retail distribution, Evaluating cost savings opportunities. Required Knowledge, Skills & Attributes Education & Experience - Postgraduate (MBA in operations/Supply Chain) - 7-12 years of relevant experience Skills and knowledge : - Analytical mind, especially on supply chain efficiency. - Excellent strategic thinking and planning ability. - Strong communication and interpersonal skills to deal with government bodies. - Provide coaching and training to the team to deliver better business results. - Problem solving attitude and crisis management Personal Attributes : 1. Connects strongly with Dream, People & Culture. Uses these to operate and inspire self. 2. Demonstrates deep personal accountability for performance. 3. Moves easily between strategy and operational detail. 4. Is a strong team player, values the diverse contributions of others. 5. Will share own view openly and speak out for what is right. 6. Focuses on priorities demonstrating rigor and brilliant execution in everything. 7. Must be future orientated, understands the bigger picture. And above all of this, an undying love for beer! Quench your thirst for success. Come, sit at the table!

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AB InBev -  Associate Director - Retpack 

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Job Description for AB InBev -  Associate Director - Retpack  in AB InBev in  Bangalore for (7-12) years of experience. Apply Now!