Country Lead- Cold Drink Equipment (CDE) Manager at The Coca-Cola Company

• The role of the Country Lead: CDE is to ensure the alignment, efficiency, and innovation of Cold Drink Equipment operations to support revenue growth, operational excellence, and compliance with safety standards. The incumbent will also be responsible for driving asset productivity.

Key Duties & Responsibilities    

• Key Outputs and Accountabilities include, but not limited to:
• Operational CDE Alignment : Ensure that CDE operational plans are aligned with overall business objectives to support the achievement of CCBA’s goals in terms of revenue growth and operational efficiency
• Successful Project Delivery : Deliver transformational CDE projects on time and within scope, capturing the expected value and operational improvements.
• Enhanced Performance and Productivity : Drive improvements in CDE operations through the standardization of processes, productivity measures, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Effective Stakeholder Engagement: Build and maintain strong internal and external partnerships that support efficient and aligned CDE operations.
• Superior Equipment Management : Ensure the effective management of all cooling equipment from procurement through to end-of-life, ensuring compliance with SHERQ and security standards
• Innovation and Technology Integration : Implement innovative technologies and processes that enhance CDE operations, ensuring the market remains at the forefront of CDE developments
• Safety and Compliance : Maintain high safety standards within CDE operations, ensuring all activities are compliant with safety, health, and environmental regulations

Qualifications and Experience:

Qualifications

• A bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Sales, Supply Chain or equivalent.

Experience

• 6-8 years’ experience managing field sales and/or third-party partnerships within an FMCG environment or motor vehicles/ specialized equipment.
• Proven experience in managing the entire lifecycle of cooling equipment, from procurement through maintenance to end-of-life.
• Strong understanding of end-to-end customer processes, including logistics and finance, and how these impact CDE operations.
• Ability to initiate and drive new processes and improvements with minimal supervision, delivering results within set timeframes.
• Proven ability to form and maintain effective partnerships within and across business functions to drive CDE initiatives.