DA Country Leader (Production & Logistics)

• Leads and directs RMS Field Operations at a country or multi-country level. The DA Leader is responsible for the overall fiscal and operational performance of field operations team Manages a team(s) of FTLs and their teams to execute all Retail Measurement Services data collection / acquisition activities and resources conforming to and be fully compliant with global governance standards and guidelines within assigned geography ensuring predictable and committed results 
• Lead and motivate the field organization to ensure the delivery of high quality timely and validated data to clients representatives of the markets from which it is collected. 
• Coach and develop leaders and associates to build a pipeline of talent to support future needs of the organization. 
• Effectively partner with local regional and global stakeholders to ensure alignment of the Operational and Business strategy. 
• Ensure FTL and the executives are provided with adequate resources to deliver business requirements for their assigned area. 
• Plan and direct field operations to ensure the delivery of validated data to clients in a timely and efficient manner. 
• Provide fiscal planning budgeting and overall financial management for the Collection Team in the markets. 
• Drive productivity to achieve optimal organizational efficiency and meet plan commitments. 
• Collaborate with other functions in determining and executing the Operations strategy for the market to meet the needs of the business. 
• Recruit/Build a strong team of resources with diverse capabilities to achieve business needs and a high performing work environment continuously optimizing resource allocation organization design and reporting models to deliver the business plan. 
• Ensure the continuous delivery of quality and performance excellence in field collection operations. 
• Ensure the evaluation of organizational performance via performance improvement programs and regular operating reviews. 
• Play a leading role in developing and mentoring high performance individuals capable of assuming roles of increasing responsibility within and across the organization. 
• Establish and maintain effective channels of communication promoting a culture of collaboration and integration for end-to-end delivery. 
• Ensure compliance with all applicable personnel and business practices standards and regulations. 

Qualifications :

• Education: Bachelors Degree 
• Minimum 10 years of experience with 4 years in a leadership level position within Nielsen Operations or comparable business. 
• Multi-functional business experience leading dynamic organizations including strong team leadership experience. 
• Experience developing and implementing strategic business plans and new organizational designs; demonstrated capability to balance short term focus with long term planning to deliver business objectives. 
• Experience managing budgets. 
• Experience managing operations outsourcing/off shoring initiatives. 
• Ability to generate respect and trust from employees and external constituencies; capable of energizing and empowering a diverse multi-cultural operation. 
• Working knowledge of RMS products in order to relate to client requirements. 
• Excellent interpersonal communications public speaking and presentation skills. 
• Willingness to travel within and outside home market. 
• Technology knowledge and innovative mindset. 
• Comfortable operating in environments of uncertainty due to transformation and changes. 

Additional Information :

Our Benefits

• Flexible working environment
• Volunteer time off
• LinkedIn Learning
• Employee-Assistance-Program (EAP)

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