The Global Fruit Movement role falls under the PBM function and focuses on strengthening the power of the global enterprise. The Global Fruit Movement manager is responsible for planning, coordination and executing global Fruit Movement streams from and to DEMEA sources for all berries. This includes fruit movement from other business units to DEMEA, but as well from DEMEA towards other business units – and for the short term also fruit movement from UK towards other destinations than local.
In this strategic and operational role, you are the driving force behind all international fruit movements between DEMEA and the rest of the world. You make sure our berries reach the right markets at exactly the right moment while spotting opportunities, improving processes and leading a high-performing team. You bring structure to the dynamic flow of our global business and momentum to its growth.
What You Will Do
In this role, you combine strategic oversight with hands-on execution. You orchestrate global fruit flows, elevate operational performance, and act as a key connector across regions and teams. Your decisions directly shape our service levels, profitability and global supply continuity.
Strategy & Enterprise
Oversee all global fruit movements to and from DEMEA.
Lead, coach and develop the Go To Market team.
Build a scalable fruit movement framework (meetings, processes, RACI).
Identify supply and demand opportunities and strengthen relationships with regions and growers.
Operations & Performance
Manage the full end-to-end fruit movement process from grower to customer.
Ensure flawless execution of planning, seasonal preparations and ad-hoc adjustments.
Monitor and improve processes, service levels and arrival quality.
Guarantee timely contracts, accurate administration and strong margin performance.
Stakeholder Management & Communication
Act as the central link between DEMEA and global business units.
Deliver weekly KPI reports and communicate changes proactively.
Work closely with sales, operations, planning and PBM teams across the globe.
With your blend of experience, agility and strong communication skills, you know how to navigate complexity while keeping a clear focus on results. You thrive in an international environment, build strong relationships across functions and regions, and bring the proactive mindset needed to keep our global fruit movement running smoothly every day.
Driscoll’s is the global market leader for fresh strawberries, blueberries, raspberries and blackberries. With more than 100 years of farming heritage and hundreds of independent growers around the world, Driscoll’s is passionate about growing great tasting berries.
Driscoll’s exclusive patented berry varieties are developed through years of research using only natural breeding methods – that means no GMOs. A dedicated team of agronomists, breeders, sensory analysts, plant pathologists and entomologists help grow baby seedlings that are then grown on family farms. Our independent berry growers then work with Mother Nature, using experience and know-how to get the very best out of each strawberry, blueberry, blackberry and raspberry plant.
Driscoll’s is serious about yummy berries! Driscoll’s is the trusted brand for Only the Finest Berries ™.
