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It’s who we are as a company. It’s our culture. It’s our heritage. And more than ever, it’s our future. A future where we’re always looking forward. Always serving up new ways to meet life’s moments. A future where we keep dreaming bigger. We look for people with passion, talent, and curiosity, and provide them with the teammates, resources and opportunities to unleash their full potential. The power we create together - when we combine your strengths with ours - is unstoppable. Are you ready to join a team that dreams as big as you do?\nThe Key Purpose if this role is to drive digital transformation initiatives within Logistics and Supply Chain by supporting the development and execution of digital business strategies, optimizing business processes, and leveraging technology, data, and analytics to improve operational performance. 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dashboards, reports, and insights using Power BI and other analytics tools.\n\nSupport the implementation and optimization of digital platforms and systems, including SAP solutions.\n\nEnsure data quality, integrity, and governance standards are maintained.\n\nPromote data-driven decision-making across the business.\n\nStakeholder Engagement and Collaboration\nDevelop and maintain strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders.\n\nEstablish effective stakeholder engagement routines aligned to Agile ways of working.\n\nMonitor stakeholder engagement, project adoption, and adherence to transformation initiatives.\n\nFacilitate workshops, training sessions, and cross-functional collaborations.\n\nProvide coaching and support to business teams throughout transformation initiatives.\n\nContinuous Improvement and Innovation\nStay informed of emerging technologies, digital trends, and best practices within supply chain and logistics.\n\nChampion a culture of innovation and continuous improvement.\n\nIdentify and implement opportunities to improve customer experience, operational performance, and business value.\n\nKey Competencies and Attributes:\nTechnical Competencies\nDigital transformation and business process redesign.\n\nProject management and execution.\n\nSupply chain and logistics knowledge.\n\nSAP systems knowledge and application.\n\nPower BI development and data visualization.\n\nProcess mapping and process optimization.\n\nData analytics and performance management.\n\nAgile methodologies and stakeholder management.\n\nLeadership and Behavioural Competencies\nStrong analytical and critical thinking skills.\n\nExcellent problem-solving and decision-making ability.\n\nStrong communication and presentation skills.\n\nAbility to influence and engage stakeholders at all levels.\n\nCustomer-centric mindset.\n\nStrong planning and organizational skills.\n\nAbility to manage complexity and ambiguity.\n\nContinuous improvement mindset.\n\nHigh 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