Regional BD IOS
Dubai, AE
“Innovative solutions for sustainable and affordable beverages, food and essentials” – we have a clear vision at Krones. For this purpose, we supply state-of-the-art technology to our customers worldwide.
As a regional subsidiary for the Subsaharan Africa region, it is our commitment to optimise our customer reach in this region and to provide them with the best possible service. With our team of about 150 employees based in Lanseria Johannesburg, South Africa, we have made it our mission to provide our customers with outstanding support – throughout the entire Krones portfolio. This way we ensure the highest level of productivity and quality on a permanent basis.
Interested? Then join our team because: we can achieve more together!
Let's create impact beyond tomorrow What awaits you
To strategically manage and enhance the Operating Supplies (OS) product portfolio—including adhesives, lubricants, filters, and detergents—through effective project execution, process optimization, and supply chain development. This role involves cross-functional collaboration, international coordination, and frequent travel to ensure consistent performance and continuous improvement across all operational aspects.
Job Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
- Developing and further enhancing strategic targets for operating supplies (OS) products, such as adhesives, lubricants, filters, detergents
- Execution of projects within the area of responsibility
- Planning, optimizing, and controlling of the processes and tasks within the scope of the OS business under all economic aspects
- Develops Marketing Tools (PPT/Trial Sales/Brochures with KIC)
- Coordinate stocking levels for adhesives with Material Management
- Develop and improve supply chains
- Evaluation, controlling and continuous improvement including monthly KPI reporting
- Cooperation with International regions and headquarters for consistency and best practices
- Networking and close collaboration with multiple stakeholders and departments to ensure positive outcomes
- Great communicator
- Travel approximately 60% or more (Foreign and domestic travel)ion and alignment
Your Profile You contribute
- College degree required or 3 - 5 years’ experience in the packaging and bottling industry (product specific)
- Requires strong knowledge of Krones product lines and or equivalent industry members
- Must be able to perform work of a technical nature requiring the use of judgment and independent thinking where only general procedures apply
- A creative, self-starting team-player with a high-quality orientation and entrepreneurial attitude
- Must have excellent communication and customer service skills
- Strong attention to detail and organization skills required
- Excellent problem-solving ability
- SAP experience and MS Office Skills preferred
- Driver seat culture mentality