Seniority Level: Associate
#Ownership
National Transport & Warehouse Manager
PURPOSE:
Brewing the world’s most loved beers and building brands consumers love, AB InBev is where ownership, ambition, and action thrive. Our portfolio of iconic brands includes global classics like Stella Artois, Bud, and Corona, and well-known favorites such as Jupiler, Leffe, and Hoegaarden. We empower you to dream big, lead change, and create a long-lasting legacy. We value relentless problem-solvers who take accountability, embrace challenges, and turn bold goals into results through resilience and hard work.
We empower you to dream big, lead change, and create a long-lasting legacy.
We value relentless problem-solvers who take accountability, embrace challenges, and turn bold goals into results through resilience and hard work.
That’s Who We Are: Come and OWN IT.
Fleet Management Excellence
The Fleet & National Warehouse Manager is accountable for the end-to-end operational excellence of the fleet supporting The Logistics Organization for Belgium (2-Tier Logistics).
Key responsibilities:
* Define, implement, and continuously improve fleet maintenance standards, procedures, and work instructions
* Ensure full legal compliance, safety standards, and documentation for all vehicles and material handling equipment
* Own and manage fleet-related budgets, including maintenance, lifecycle management, and cost optimization initiatives
* Act as the national fleet subject matter expert within 2-Tier Logistics Belgium
* Drive fleet availability, reliability, safety, and cost efficiency across all depots
* Manage relationships with external service providers and suppliers, ensuring quality, compliance, and value
* Responsible for the procurement initiatives of new assets in the network.
DPO – Fleet Pillar Ownership
* Full ownership of the Fleet Pillar within AB InBev’s DPO (Operational Excellence) program
* Translate DPO principles into clear standards, KPIs, audits, and improvement actions for fleet management
* Ensure consistent and excellent execution of the Fleet Pillar across all Belgian sites
* Monitor performance, identify gaps, and lead corrective and preventive actions
* Promote a strong culture of standardization, continuous improvement, and data-driven decision-making
National Warehouse Management
The Fleet & National Warehouse Manager, the role focuses on process ownership and performance enablement, supporting six depots delivering directly to HORECA customers.
Key responsibilities:
* Design, document, and deploy uniform warehouse processes and standards across all Belgian depots
* Ensure warehouse processes support service level excellence, productivity, cost control, quality, and safety
* Act as a functional partner to the Operational Warehouse Managers, without direct line authority (support role)
* Develop and maintain national dashboards and KPIs, covering:
* Productivity and labor efficiency
* Budget adherence and cost performance
* Quality, accuracy, and error reduction
* Operational throughput and efficiency
* Perform deep performance analysis and translate insights into actionable improvement initiatives
* Support local managers with best practices, root-cause analysis, and continuous improvement methods
* Ensure full alignment between warehouse operations and the DPO Operational Excellence framework
* Support of the Warehouse Pillar within AB InBev’s DPO (Operational Excellence) program
Key Stakeholders
* Operational Warehouse Managers (6 depots – functional peer relationship)
* District, Logistics & Operations Leadership
* Finance managers (budgeting, performance reporting, cost control)
* Fleet maintenance partners and suppliers
* DPO / Operational Excellence leadership within ZONE AB InBev
Candidate Profile
Experience
* Minimum of 2 years of experience in logistics, warehouse operations, fleet management, or operational excellence
* Proven experience in multi-site operations within a distribution or logistics environment
* Strong background in process standardization, KPI management, and performance improvement
* Experience working with continuous improvement frameworks (Lean, TPS-like systems, Operational Excellence programs)
Skills & Competencies
* Strong analytical and structured mindset
* Ability to translate strategic objectives into clear, executable operational standards
* Excellent stakeholder management and influencing skills, without formal authority
* Hands-on, disciplined, and results-oriented approach
* Strong communication skills in a complex, multi-depot environment
* Comfortable operating at both strategic and operational level
Languages & Mobility
* Fluent in Dutch, French & English
* Full mobility: willing to travel regularly between depots across Belgium
BUILD YOUR CAREER WITH US
We recruit for mindset, ambition, and cultural fit.
UNIQUE CULTURE
We are proud to be part of something bigger than ourselves and are passionate about building upon our company’s long legacy. We believe in collaboration and candor, which results in a dynamic culture with open communication.
BRANDS EVERYONE LOVES
We are part of the collective, global history of beer. We are the proud makers of more than 500 iconic brands, from beloved international classics to local favorites.
GROWTH OPPORTUNITIES
Our people grow at the pace of their talent. We empower our people to learn, expand their perspectives, and unlock career growth. In an environment where commitment to excellence pays off, our people are able to deepen their impact and create a long-lasting legacy.
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