Ice Cream - CBD Excellence Executive

Algida CBD Excellence Executive

We are seeking a CBD Excellence Executive to join our Customer Development – CBD Excellence Team, which plays a key role in overseeing and optimizing the cost operations and overall operational efficiency of our Distributor Trade (DT) network within the ice cream category.

This role requires a detail-oriented and analytically minded professional capable of managing and improving operational processes, ensuring efficiency, cost-effectiveness, and digital transformation across DT operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Systematically define, monitor, and report all operational costs within the scope of the Cost+ system across Ice Cream DT operations.
• Provide actionable insights to the Line Manager by analyzing cost-to-sales data and preparing operational P&L reports by location.
• Conduct regular field visits to operational sites, gather data on-site, and verify warehouse cost structures.
• Analyze annual DT cost budget increases by operation and region and prepare insightful reports.
• Collaborate with Procurement to engage with new suppliers and efficiently manage the procurement of materials, assets, and services for distributor operations.
• Identify root causes of cost increases and collaborate with both local and global teams to uncover cost-saving opportunities.
• Track performance against annual cost plans to ensure alignment with operational targets.
• Support digital transformation by developing cost reporting models and improving systems such as Peracost to streamline cost-related processes.
• Design and lead new efficiency projects aimed at enhancing distributor operations and driving sustainable cost savings.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or a related field.
• Proficiency in MS Office, Power BI, and other digital platforms used in CBD operations, with a willingness to further develop in these areas.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with multinational teams and senior stakeholders.
• Demonstrated strength in analytical thinking and solving complex operational challenges.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects and priorities simultaneously.
• Passion for contributing to the transformation of the ice cream business into a digitally driven, insights-led operation.
• Fluency in both written and spoken English and Turkish.

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