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Regional Business Operations - South Luzon

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Life tastes better with ice cream

With 19.000 expert ice cream colleagues and iconic brands like Wall’s, Cornetto and Ben & Jerry’s, loved in 76 countries, we are the world’s largest Ice Cream company leading the industry.

We create iconic ice cream brands that are part of everyday life, bringing moments of joy to millions of people around the world. Everybody loves ice cream. And as the world’s biggest pure‑play ice cream company, we have the scale and ambition to make a real difference.

What truly sets us apart is how we work.

We move fast and keep things simple. We turn ideas into action, trust people to take ownership, and work as one team to win together with integrity. Our culture is high‑performance, collaborative and focused on getting things done.

We’re curious and ready for what’s next. We embrace digital, use data to make better decisions, and keep learning, including how AI can help us work smarter and serve consumers better.

The Role

Regional Business Operations Specialist/Executive

What you'll be responsible for

  • Lead in trade coverage and store replenishment planning/management in his/her assigned area.
  • Manages and oversees Service Level Agreement (SLA) compliance of third-party agencies on Inventory and Merchandising Specialist (IMS) hiring, deployment, coverage, and billings.
  • Coordinates with third-party management on capability-building programs and initiatives.
  • Coordinates and aligns with Key Customer Executives on customer operations requirements.
  • Coordinates and aligns with Outbound Logistics and Customer Experience on delivery standard operating procedures and schedules of customer outlets.
  • Coordinates and aligns with Cabinet Management Unit (CMU) team on cabinet deployment and management.
  • Builds customer relationships and contact strategy with Regional Business Unit Leads and Store Managers.
  • Lead in execution of local and national promotions and merchandising in his/her assigned area.
  • Responsible for cascade/download and execution of promotional and merchandising activities aligned with the Trade Execution Plan (TEP).
  • Responsible for customer and area compliance with Perfect Store metrics (Assortment/OSA, NPD, SOS, Visibility, and Merchandising Standards).


Key Responsibilities

Management of Third-Party Agency

  • Responsible for the topline operations management of his/her third-party agency.
  • Ensures competent and optimal manpower capability of the third-party agency to carry out the Service Level Agreement and/or terms of service.


Area Business and Operations Development and Execution

  • Responsible for on-time and in-full execution of agreed trade and category operating plans.
  • Ensures optimal and efficient business operations and coverage of new and existing outlets.
  • Acts as local point of contact and consultant in the area by providing feedback and developing activities suited to area/customer requirements.
  • Uses qualitative and quantitative data to identify opportunities and build partner capability to develop the area.

Cross-Functional / Network Management

  • Effectively engages cross-functional leads in the area for effective business partnering and delivery of desired results.



KPI's and Dimensions

  • Sales Achievement and Growth
  • Perfect Store (OSA, Distribution Drive, Speed of NPD, SOS = SOM, Compliance to Visibility Standards)
  • On-Time and In-Full (OTIF) Execution of Activities
  • Third-Party Performance (PJP Compliance, IMS Attendance, Certification)
  • Business Waste and Asset Management (% Business Returns, % NPC)


Key Interfaces

  • Customer Head Office Teams (CBM, KCE/M)
  • MT Business and Development Group (MTDG)
  • Local Outbound Logistics & Customer Experience and Cabinet Management Unit Leads
  • Functions: CD EDGE, CMU, OL&CX, Omni Trade Development (Activation/Merch Planning)


We're looking for someone who

  • Open to fresh graduates of Business, Process Management, and Engineering-related courses.
  • Mid-career professionals with experience in Business Operations Management.

Key Skills / Competencies

  • Data-driven mindset
  • Network and Influencing
  • Leadership
  • Collaboration
  • Brilliant Execution
  • Communication and Presentation
  • Entrepreneurial Mindset


Knowledge

  • Proficient in MS Word, PowerPoint, and Excel
  • Knowledge in Power BI is an advantage
  • Knows how to drive

What you'll get

Alongside meaningful work and strong development, we offer a reward package that typically includes

  • Market-competitive pay and performance related rewards
  • Flexible ways of working
  • Support for health, wellbeing and life outside of work
  • Time off to rest and recharge
  • Ongoing learning and development opportunities
  • Specific benefits vary by location

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Why join us?

This is a place for people who are passionate about ice cream and are growth obsessed - both for the business and for themselves. People who act like an owner and drive our business end-to-end. People who are driven by success to deliver more than we ever thought we could!

You’ll thrive here if you value an inclusive culture, with low ego and hierarchy - and if you’re excited to continuously learn and challenge how we work, using digital, data, and new thinking to push us forward.

- Roles with real accountability and visible impact
- Free to move fast, experiment and challenge how things are done
- Continuous learning and development as the business grows
- Reward linked to performance and contribution.

Your career here is shaped by what you deliver, as you work across functions and markets and grow with the business.

Ready to build the future of Ice Cream?

If this sounds like the place where you'd thrive, we'd love to hear from you. Apply online and share your CV. We'll review your application and be in touch with the next steps.

If you are an individual with a disability and require assistance at any time during our recruitment process, please let your Talent Acquisition Partner know.

Additional information

The Magnum Ice Cream Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We embrace diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone can do their best work regardless of age, disability, gender identity, race, religion, sexual orientation, or any other protected characteristic. We encourage people with all backgrounds to apply including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples, and Māori and Pacific Peoples.