Logistics Assistant Manager

Who we are…and what we do 

LIPTON Teas and Infusions is the world’s largest tea business, with world-class, purpose-driven brands such as Lipton, Pukka, Tazo, T2, PG Tips AND Brooke Bond. We are truly united in one purpose: growing a world of wellbeing to generate value for all.

In July 2022, CVC Capital Partners Fund VIII took over the full ownership of the LIPTON Teas and Infusions business (previously called ekaterra) from its former owner, Unilever. As a standalone entity with a dedicated single-category focus, we are even better positioned to lead the tea industry, delivering higher growth and value, and a greater impact on the communities we serve / wider world.

Under the ownership of CVC, LIPTON Teas and Infusions has an exciting future ahead with opportunities for increased investments in our iconic brands, our people, and our capabilities, underpinned by our Value Creation Plan (VCP) strategy. Combining the strength and scale of our brands with a focus on speed and agility, LIPTON Teas and Infusions is brewing a corporate start-up mindset that’s opening-up new opportunities for its people to flourish every day. E-commerce acceleration is at the heart of the strategy, and we are keen to have talented experts to join us on this exciting journey.

We put consumer love & science at the heart of every decision. We celebrate diverse thinkers who take personal ownership to connect ideas and make impactful things happen; people who share our values around humanity and courage and give their commitment to nurturing the wellbeing of all. In return, we offer a working culture that gives our people freedom and flexibility, and where they can grow both personally and professionally to master their field.

Your Role

The primary purpose of this role is to drive the day-to-day logistic operations for the GDM Asia & Australasia region. The incumbent will be responsible for communications with 3rd Party Logistic services, SAP Operations, and preparations of reporting.

Your Key Tasks

• Transportation planning, generating mandatory freight settlement documents


• Communicating with 3PL: communicating order / truck arrangement /pickup arrival time etc with warehouse supplier and transportation supplier


• Report preparation: cost check


• Customs governance & scope definition (APAC): Analyse broker cost/service structures, define customs clearance scope vs. out-of-scope, and map responsibilities across the clearance process


• Process standardisation & knowledge management: Document and maintain end-to-end local customs processes and support formal setup activities (e.g. PoA, broker system access)


• Operational improvement: Identify process gaps and operational issues, and drive continuous improvement initiatives


• Monitoring of ETA, ETA, OTIF KPIs, escalations of issues for logistic operations to Central Teams


• Warehouse operation supervision


• Execution of non-automatized tasks


• Other ad-hoc related tasks

Skills and Experience

• Good communication skills


• Proficient in Microsoft Excel


• Experienced with SAP/S4 HANA


• Good market knowledge of Logistics Industry and Services

Who we are looking for

• Bias for action, drive for results


• Networking and influencing


• A strong sense of ownership and accountability


• Organisationally and analytically strong


• High level of resilience and problem solving


• A dot connector


• Curiosity: A customer centric mindset.


• Ability to perform under tight deadlines


• Relevant values, drivers for this role
  
  
  
  • Performance and growth mindset
  
  
  • Agility to thrive in a volatile, uncertain, complex and ambiguous world
  
  
  • Flexibility to drive change
  
  
  
  


• Passionate about Tea

Excited about the Role

Please apply online by clicking on “Apply” below. Your application will be reviewed against our requirements. Should you not meet our immediate requirements, your profile will be registered in our talent pool system and we will match your profile to suitable future vacancies.