Logistics Operations Leader - FMCG, NZ (Hybrid)

Mondelez International; Whau; Hybrid; NZD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Mondelez New Zealand is seeking a Logistics Operations Manager to lead end-to-end logistics from port to distribution centres and direct customer delivery. You will drive service excellence, cost control, and capability building across teams while partnering with third-party logistics providers to ensure reliable, efficient and sustainable product flow.

You will own the logistics strategy, collaborate with internal stakeholders, and lead continuous improvement initiatives that reduce cost and

Qualifications

• Strong background in logistics with proven experience leading operations in FMCG/CPG.
• Team leadership experience with a track record of building and developing people.
• Lean and Six Sigma experience preferred and a real passion for continuous improvement.
• Proactive, dynamic, action-oriented with excellence in project management.
• Strong communication, collaboration, and financial acumen for senior partnerships.
• Strategic thinking with presentation, influencing and motivational skills; strong negotiation ability.

Responsibilities

• Own end-to-end logistics for Mondelēz New Zealand, including warehousing, domestic transport, international logistics and quality investigations.
• Deliver consistently high service levels by adapting the supply chain to changing customer needs and ensuring sufficient operational capacity.
• Own the logistics cost budget and ensure strong financial controls and governance with productivity improvements year over year.
• Lead continuous improvement programs to reduce costs, lower carbon footprint and improve service performance.
• Embed Mondelēz Lean and IL6S Six Sigma methodologies into the team’s ways of working.
• Manage and develop relationships with third-party logistics providers for long-term partnerships.
• Coordinate with Supply Planning, International Freight, Domestic Transport and Customer Logistics teams.
• Ensure adherence to health and safety, quality, food defense and legal policies including security (TAPA).
• Establish and maintain a business continuity plan for logistics operations.
• Support best-practice sharing and adoption across the wider supply chain network.

Skills

Logistics leadership

Team leadership

Lean & Six Sigma

Cost management

Strategic thinking

Excellent communication

Job description

Mondelez New Zealand is seeking a Logistics Operations Manager to lead end-to-end logistics from port to distribution centres and direct customer delivery. You will drive service excellence, cost control, and capability building across teams while partnering with third-party logistics providers to ensure reliable, efficient and sustainable product flow.

You will own the logistics strategy, collaborate with internal stakeholders, and lead continuous improvement initiatives that reduce cost and