In this role you will get to work with different people around the globe, providing you an opportunity to develop insight into other cultures while developing in a very familiar environment. You will be a crucial part in ensuring we deliver best in class service.
ABOUT YOU
You are a passionate individual and willing to continue growing within Bacardi. Your previous experience within operational procurement or accounts payable will help you succeed.
Your strong communication skills will enable you to interact with a multitude of organizational levels, typically from individual contributors to directors.
Your analytical skills will be key to assist your stakeholders and continuously improve existing processes.
RESPONSIBILITIES – WITH OUR CONSUMER AT THE HEART YOUR KEY FOCUS WILL BE
Maintain freight master data tables for new customers, carriers or routes creation.
Guarantee a regular and accurate freight rate population and participate in audits.
Work in several system environments such as Business Intelligence (BI), Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO), and other external sources.
Identify, correct significant issues and provide local Service Maintenance.
Develop reports to identify and communicate regular issues.
Work with IT (Information Technology) developers to reinforce our control and minimize impacts on our standard order process.
Deploy a strong reporting activity by building and sharing relevant KPIs (Key Performance Indicators).
Freight Provision & Invoice Processing:
Daily creation, review and adjustment of freight cost documents for ocean, domestic of finished goods.
Weekly processing of 4PL (Fourth Party Logistics) domestic freight invoices.
Analyze and identify cause of variance and drive corrections and preventive measures.
Participates as business support to system enhancements, strengthening and tests in the transportation area.
Purchases:
Create SRM PO (Supplier Relationship Management / Purchase Order) for freight charges not related to 4PL invoice exchange.
Provides information & claim resolution to vendors as requested.
Operations:
Support Geneva logistics team for any transportation related issues.
Provide support to Plant transportation teams in terms of operational, security and IT related issues (contact carriers or relevant parties if needed).
Administration:
Maintain departmental presentations and activity overview.
Document (and generate where appropriate) departmental operating procedures.
Maintain all procedures up to date.
Support in our claims follow up and recovery.
Support the Air Freight coordinator in the follow up of air freight records and cost recharge.
SKILLS - THE SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE NEEDED TO CREATE YOUR LEGACY
Customer service oriented, proactive and independent, analytical skills.
Priority setting: able to select priorities based on business need.
Maintain processes, procedures and systems correctly. Ensure data accuracy and support deadlines.
Knowledge of the transport and warehouse industry with all the related attributes of logistics.
Preferred: International Trade – understand basic Incoterms meaning.
Preferred: Exposure to supply chain issues within an integrated planning environment.
PERSONAL QUALITIES – SHARE OUR FOUNDER’S PASSION AND ENTREPRENEURIAL FLAIR
Ability to present and interact with more senior levels in the organization.
Ability to work effectively and achieve results.
Process focused with an understanding of end-to-end business processes and their financial impacts.
Skilled at organizing and prioritizing multiple projects and resource constraints to optimize results.
Oral and written communication skills.
Intermediate Excel knowledge.
Language Skills: Fluent in English; any other language is a plus.
leadership agility
At Bacardi we care deeply about finding brilliant talent who can bring the following personal attributes to help elevate our 3Fs: Fearless, Family, Founder culture to the next level.
Disclaimer: Bacardi seeks talent from all backgrounds to bring diversity of thought, agility and capability to our organization across the globe. We promote a working environment where all employees are treated and rewarded fairly. We do not tolerate any form of discrimination that adversely affects individuals or groups on the basis of national origin, race, color, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, age, and any other legally protected aspect of a person’s identity.
At Bacardi, we are committed to providing our Primos (employees) with a comprehensive Total Rewards package of compensation, benefits, incentives, allowances, well-being, and much more to meet the needs of themselves and their families. It goes beyond just Cash! The total rewards program is based on pay for performance, whereby the incentive programs are linked to company and individual performance.
The benefits /perks may vary depending on the nature of your employment with Bacardi, your work location, and are subject to change.
Some benefits may be subject to an employee contribution.
Some benefits may be fully or partially subsidized. Incentive plans are linked to the nature of your employment and can vary based on region, market, function or brand.
We empower our teams to question, challenge and innovate.
This means adopting an agile mindset, being comfortable with trying new things and taking risks, without being reckless.
We treat each other, and our communities, like family. Always.
We are all Primos at Bacardi. Being part of the family gives you the support you need to be the best you can be.
The spirit of entrepreneurship is at the heart of everything we do.
Everyone at Bacardi sees this business as their own. We do the right thing for the business and take accountability for our work.
Life Inside Bacardi
Follow our Primos on their journey to success. Where did they start and what’s it like to work for Bacardi? You too can be part of our story.
Bacardi is the worlds largest privately-held international spirits company. We are a brand-led growth company with over 200 brands and labels. More than 8,000 people across the globe work toward a common purpose to Make Moments Matter. At Bacardi we are guided by our 3Fs culture of being Fearless, treating each other like Family, and having a Founders mentality. And have plenty of fun along the way!
You will hear us refer to each other as a “Primo” which means cousin in Spanish, and it´s our way to referring to employees. It´s also a reminder that we are a family-owned business with Latin heritage since 1862.
Primos are empowered to embrace diversity of thought and a global mindset to grow the Bacardi business and be future fit.
Leadership at Bacardi listen to Primos through pulse surveys, town halls, action team forums and development training sessions.
We get to enjoy social events, brand days, celebrate in trade with customers and have the opportunity to give back to the community through local initiatives like My Inspirit Day. We stand by doing the right thing and foster a culture of wellness and prioritizing Primo wellbeing through impactful resources and initiatives.
If this sounds like a culture you wish to join, check out our current opportunities.
Our Global headquarters is based in Bermuda. Our Regional headquarters are Amsterdam for Europe & Latin America & the Caribbean; Dubai for Asia, Middle East & Africa and Coral Gables for North America. For Global Marketing, our teams are based in London, UK. In addition, we have offices, distilleries, production sites and brand homes around the world.
Our portfolio boasts more than 200 brands and labels and we sell in more than 160 markets. That global scale offers opportunities across functions and markets. From those who craft and produce our brands to those who market and sell them to everything in between. We also have opportunities across levels of experience from those who are starting their professional career (and are of local legal drinking age) to those who have decades of experience under their belt.
From time to time, we contract talent for specific functions and markets on a paid internship basis. We do not run a recurring global internship and rather allow markets and team to determine local needs and opportunities.
We are there for the moments that matter in our Primos’ careers - the times they need to step outside of their comfort zone and grow. Whether that’s when they step through our doors as a new Primo, take on a new role, want to learn new skills and develop, or take that opportunity of a lifetime abroad to gain experiences across different cultures, functions, and markets.
We have world-class resources to support you every step of the way. From our Becoming Bacardi onboarding to global mentorship programs, mixology sessions, regular “lunch and learns” and coaching and development programs, there are many ways to expand your skills and opportunities. Learning never ends and that’s why we even continue development at the most senior levels with global programs at Harvard Business School and the University of Miami, among others.
The simple answer is no; candidates do not need to drink alcohol to be considered for a role. The Bacardi portfolio of products includes alcohol, low alcohol and no alcohol products. Bacardi promotes balanced, moderate drinking as part of a mindful lifestyle. The decision whether or not to drink alcohol is a personal one and we respect lifestyle choices.
What we value most is high performing talent with an ability to understand how to engage with our brand consumers and business partners.
We do, of course, only hire people who are of legal drinking age in their market.
Does Bacardi run an Internship or Graduate program? From time to time, we contract talent for specific functions and markets on a paid internship basis. We do not run a recurring global internship and rather allow markets and team to determine local needs and opportunities.
English is the official and primary language at Bacardi. Our Hiring Teams are located worldwide. Please submit your resume and other materials in English. Only consider using a local language for your application if the job positing specifies this request.
The first step is submitting your application which will be reviewed by our Hiring Team. Should your experience meet the qualifications and expectations of the open role, you will begin the interview process. Generally speaking, you can expect a few stages of conversations. The timing of the interview process will vary and our focus will be on ensuring that the key stakeholders get to know you and that you get to know us. You will be expected to do a face-to-face interview in person or over video call in some cases, at least once, during the hiring process. Sometimes we do ask candidates for customer facing roles or more junior candidates to complete an automated online video interview. You will self-record answers to our automated questions and this will be reviewed by the Hiring Team.
For Management and Leadership roles we may request an additional assessment that takes a deeper dive into your potential leadership style.
If your hiring journey is successful, well make it official with a job offer letter and be ready to welcome you to the team.
The process will vary and usually depend on factors such as the volume of applications, seniority level, and stakeholder availability within the hiring team. Our recruiters are in-house and will be in touch as soon as possible to inform you of next steps.
We want everyone to enjoy their Bacardi interview experience and will consider requests for personal requirements. Please contact your recruiter when invited for interview. We will do our best to accommodate your needs at each stage.
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