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About the Company
Gate Gourmet is the world's largest independent provider of catering services for airlines and are the core business behind gategroup, whose eleven associated brands offer customers a comprehensive scope of products and services for virtually any on-board need. We provide more than 200 million meals a year to our 270-plus customers at some 120 airport locations around the globe.
Job Summary:
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Reporting into the Process Owner Planning and Supply Chain
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Overall responsibility to optimize use of material / material AvT and take collaborative actions where needed.
Main Duties and Responsibilities:
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Analyzes and controls material cost using AvT (actual versus theoretical) /PvT (purchase versus theoretical).
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Reports material related KPI’s in correlation with Finance and investigates discrepancies and initiates corrective actions.
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Responsible for MIB (material info board) meetings and running all required reports.
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Coordinates/instigates/participates in make or buy process.
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Manages the interface with key stakeholders (menu development / procurement / commercial /unit / IT / etc.) for issue resolution.
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Leads the menu cycle change including the menu spec review meetings.
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Assist/conduct MMAT audits for the Unit
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Supports and manages any additional internal or external material related initiatives.
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Ensures SOP’s and best practices are followed (e.g.: gateOPEX) and contributes to continuous improvement (CI) initiatives.
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Material forecast planning using production planning tool in GG ERP
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Review stock of in-house products and adjust Central recipe assembly figures for the kitchen
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Leads and drives continuous improvement initiative relating to advance production techniques
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Responsible to provide data for and to facilitate Material meetings and its related KPI’s
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Adheres to legal/ HACCP compliance across health and safety, food safety, security, and gateOPEX (in-house operational excellence program) and reports all incidents/accidents.
Qualifications
Education:
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University Graduate - preferred
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High School graduate or equivalent
Work Experience:
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Previous purchasing experience is essential
At least a total of 3 years’ work experience in the airline catering business, preferably in areas related to data management, operational planning, information systems, operational KPIs.
Technical Skills: (Certification, Licenses and Registration)
- Good Customer service skills
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Positive attitude to work
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Able to work to tight deadlines
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Team worker
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Advanced Computer skills essential
