Manager Logistics Operations

Mondelez International Inc.; India; On-site; INR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Job summary

Mondelez International Inc. in Chennai is seeking a Manager - Logistics Operations for end-to-end warehousing and secondary transportation across a multi-state network. You will manage storage, distribution, and service levels while optimizing logistics costs.

The role covers warehousing and transport across approximately 5-6 states, with a focus on improving capacity, performance, and cost efficiency. Strong vendor management and GMP compliance are essential.

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of secondary transportation and distribution logistics across multi-location networks.
• Hands-on experience in transporter management, fleet planning, and capacity management.
• Proven ability to manage cost, service, and operational performance across warehousing and transport.

Responsibilities

• Oversee warehousing/CFA operations across assigned geography.
• Coordinate secondary transportation from depots to distributors and customers.
• Manage multiple transporters/3PLs to ensure fleet availability and efficiency.
• Drive route optimization, loads, and cost controls to improve productivity.
• Lead projects and improvements in warehousing and transportation processes.

Skills

Transport management

Fleet planning

Capacity management

Cost management

Warehouse operations

GMP compliance

Job description

Job Description

Manager - Logistics Operations South Branch

Location - Chennai

The Manager - Logistics Operations is responsible for end-to-end warehousing and secondary transportation operations for the South Branch, ensuring products are stored and distributed efficiently while delivering required customer service levels at an optimized logistics cost .

The role manages logistics operations across a multi-state network spanning approximately 5-6 states , covering the complete flow from storage at warehouses/CFAs through secondary transportation to distributors and customers .

As a key branch leadership role , the position has significant responsibility for logistics cost, service, capacity and operational performance across both warehousing and transportation.

Key Responsibilities

Warehousing Operations

• Manage warehouse/CFA operations across the assigned geography, ensuring efficient storage and movement of goods.


• Support the identification, evaluation and setup of warehouses/CFAs based on business volumes, network requirements, service expectations and cost.


• Optimize warehouse capacity, layout, throughput, manpower deployment and operational productivity .


• Work closely with CFA/3PL partners to drive day-to-day operational performance and cost efficiency .


• Ensure appropriate inventory handling, hygiene, GMP and applicable food/product safety standards .


• Maintain operational readiness for internal, statutory, quality and global audits .


• Ensure adherence to applicable licenses, including FSSAI , regulatory requirements and operating procedures.

Secondary Transportation

• Manage secondary transportation from depots/warehouses to distributors and customers across the assigned geography, covering approximately 200 vehicles across the region.


• Plan transportation capacity based on business volumes, demand patterns and service requirements.


• Manage multiple transporters/3PL partners and ensure appropriate fleet availability and deployment .


• Drive vehicle utilization, transporter performance, turnaround time and overall transportation efficiency .


• Optimize routes, loads and fleet deployment to improve productivity and control freight costs .Manage day-to-day transportation disruptions and ensure continuity of customer service .

Cost & Service Optimization

• Own and manage key branch logistics costs across warehousing and transportation, including warehouse rentals, CFA costs, manpower, freight and transporter payments .


• Balance service, capacity and cost , ensuring customer requirements are met without compromising overall logistics economics .


• Analyze logistics costs and operational KPIs to identify cost leakages, productivity opportunities and areas for improvement.


• Partner with CFAs, transporters and 3PL providers on commercials, performance improvement and cost optimization .

Projects, Innovation & Continuous Improvement

• Lead and support new logistics and warehousing projects , including network changes, new warehouse/CFA setups, transportation initiatives and operational transitions.


• Identify and implement innovative solutions to improve warehouse productivity, transportation efficiency, service levels and logistics cost .


• Drive continuous improvement through process redesign, automation, digital tools, data and new ways of working.


• Evaluate emerging logistics practices and technologies and assess their applicability to branch operations.


• Partner with central Supply Chain, Warehousing, Procurement and other teams to execute logistics transformation and productivity initiatives .

Partner & Stakeholder Management

• Manage relationships with CFAs, transporters, 3PL partners and other logistics service providers.


• Support evaluation, onboarding and transition of new logistics partners.


• Partner closely with Sales, Supply Chain, Customer Service, Finance, Procurement, Quality and other internal stakeholders.


• Manage operational challenges across the multi-state network, ensuring timely resolution while balancing service and cost.

Candidate Profile

Relevant Industries - In Order of Preference

• FMCG / Food & Beverages - strongly preferred


• Consumer Goods


• E-commerce


• Quick Commerce


• Modern Retail


• Other high-volume distribution-led businesses

Prior FMCG/food experience would be advantageous. However, strong candidates from adjacent sectors with comparable logistics scale and complexity can also be considered.

Experience & Capabilities

The ideal candidate should bring:

• Strong understanding of secondary transportation and distribution logistics , preferably across a multi-location or regional network .


• Hands-on experience in transporter management, fleet planning, capacity management, vehicle deployment and transportation cost management .


• Good understanding of warehouse operations , including capacity, layout/des