Job Description

Global Process Owner - Supply Chain Logistics
Croda is a FTSE100 organisation where we truly believe our people are our difference and this, along with our values of Innovative, Responsible and Together, create our purpose; 'Smart Science to Improve Lives(TM)'. With over 6,000 employees globally, we specialise in the research and development of innovative ingredients for the Life Science and Consumer Care markets.
Croda prides itself on delivering excellent service to its customers and as part of this commitment, we are looking to recruit a Global Process Owner to identify and implement improvements in our supply chain logistics processes.
This is an excellent opportunity for someone who is passionate about logistics excellence to network globally and empower users by providing advice, guidance and mentoring to regional supply chain and logistics teams.
Who We're Looking For:
At Croda, we believe our people are the heart of our success. We are committed to fostering an environment where you can grow, make a meaningful impact, and thrive.

• End-to-end supply chain experience, specialising in logistics
• Prior experience of defining and implementing logistics network improvements, covering warehousing and shipping
• Highly competent in process mapping, standardisation and design, and experience in delivering continuous improvement
• SAP expert (WM/SD modules particularly)
• Customer experience focused
• Excellent collaboration and influencing skills with the ability to partner with cultural teams at all levels of the organisation, whilst working effectively with customers, relevant industry bodies, consultants and suppliers
• Prior experience of leading projects aimed at driving value generation
• Enjoys implementing change and managing conflict within a highly entrepreneurial culture
• Strategic global perspective
• Collaborative and solutions orientated individual, who can balance creativity and innovation with delivery
• Degree qualified in a relevant discipline

What You'll Be Doing:
Be part of a team that values diversity, sustainability, and continuous innovation, where your ideas and contributions matter.

• You will have a high level of autonomy to own global business processes and software tools covering warehousing, internal distribution, and shipping through the Store to Deliver process.
• You will manage cross functional, regional and sector expectations on objectives, KPIs and success criteria for operating an effective logistics network that is business led and regionally delivered.
• You will develop and implement global processes, training and performance monitoring to drive a formalised continuous improvement cycle that includes people, data, technology, best practices and process harmonisation.
• You will be responsible for gaining cross-functional alignment on the logistics requirements of the business to deliver an efficient and resilient supply chain, ensuring quality of product and service at every stage. Critical to success will be your ability to balance exceptional service with cost of delivery and sustainability impact.

What We Offer:
Join a global organisation with countless opportunities for growth and leadership.
The successful candidate will receive a competitive salary and benefits package including:

• Group bonus scheme
• Defined benefit pension scheme
• 25 days paid holiday allowance (plus bank holidays)
• Private medical insurance
• Free lunch in on-site restaurant
• Access to share plans
• Cycle to work scheme
• Car leasing scheme
• Generous parental leave
• Retail platform benefits
• Free car parking on Croda sites
• Flexible working arrangements

Additional Information
This is a hybrid position based at our Cowick head office in Snaith, East Yorkshire.
If you require any reasonable adjustments during the hiring process or experience any issues with our online application process, please email candidate@croda.com.
Why Croda?
At Croda, we believe our people are our difference. We are people-led, driven by the desire to do good and deliver value, a unifying principle shaped by all the great people that have travelled through Croda since our beginning in 1925. We pride ourselves on bringing together diverse teams and talents from across the globe and, guided by our values of Responsible, Innovative, and Together, we are passionate about building an inclusive, collaborative, and diverse organisation with innovation and customer focus underpinning all that we do.
Croda is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity, religion or belief.

Skills Required