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As a Route to Market Manager, you will lead the design, execution, and continuous evolution of Coca-Cola HBC’s route-to-market logistics network, ensuring operational excellence, cost efficiency, and customer service leadership. As a senior member of the logistics leadership team, will shape strategic distribution design, lead transformation initiatives, and enable scalable, sustainable growth across all channels and Egypt’s geographies.
Job Responsibility:
Define and continuously improve the end-to-end route-to-market model — from manufacturing plants to customers — aligning service levels, cost-to-serve, and business priorities.
Lead long-term network optimization: fleet strategy, depot footprint, and delivery channel configuration (direct store delivery, distribution partners, rural expansion).
Partner with Commercial and Finance teams to translate market strategy into efficient and profitable logistics design.
Drive logistics execution excellence across all delivery routes and 3PL partners, ensuring on-time delivery, productivity, and cost optimization.
Establish and monitor key logistics KPIs: cost per case/km, drop size, service level, route efficiency, and vehicle utilization.
Lead structured reviews and improvement programs focused on cost-to-serve reduction and service enhancement.
Champion digital and analytics transformation in route optimization, GPS tracking, and planning systems.
Introduce continuous improvement methodologies (Lean / Six Sigma) and foster a culture of performance and accountability.
Build RTM capability within the logistics team — developing talent, future leaders, and technical expertise.
Act as the key interface between Supply Chain, Commercial, Planning, and Finance for route-to-market decisions.
Influence senior stakeholders to ensure alignment of logistics design with market ambitions and commercial realities.
Manage strategic relationships with external logistics partners to deliver best-in-class service and efficiency.
Ensure all route-to-market operations comply with company standards, safety regulations, and sustainability objectives.
Drive continuous risk assessment and business continuity planning across all delivery channels.
Requirements:
Bachelor’s or Master’s in Supply Chain, Logistics, or Industrial Engineering.
8–12 years in logistics network design or route-to-market leadership within FMCG or large-scale distribution networks.
Proven experience managing multi-channel distribution (traditional trade, modern trade, direct dispatch … etc).
Strong analytical mindset with ability to convert data into actionable route designs and productivity gains.
Exceptional stakeholder management and leadership skills — able to influence across functions and levels.
Track record of leading transformation, implementing new systems, or optimizing distribution networks.
Commercial acumen and customer orientation — ability to balance cost and service while enabling market growth is preferred.
Certification or experience in Lean / Six Sigma / Continuous Improvement is a plus
Proven success leading teams through change and developing high-performing, engaged teams.
Nice to have:
Commercial acumen and customer orientation — ability to balance cost and service while enabling market growth
Certification or experience in Lean / Six Sigma / Continuous Improvement