Logistics Operations Manager NZ

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

Good salary + bonus + career development

Are You Ready to Make It Happen at Mondelēz International?

Join our Mission to Lead the Future of Snacking. Make It Possible.

Who are we?

Mondelēz New Zealand has been distributing delicious snacks in Aotearoa for Kiwis to enjoy for more than 100 years. Our team are the proud custodians of our iconic brands, including Cadbury, Pascall, Toblerone, The Natural Confectionery Company, Sour Patch, Philadelphia, OREO, and Olina’s.

Why Mondelez?

At Mondelēz NZ our people are at the heart of everything we do. We’re incredibly proud of our team – together we’re very good at what we do, because we’re connected, collaborative and supportive.

Your development and career are a priority, and you’ll have the opportunity to build your career locally and globally if desired. Our world is fast-paced, but you’ll have a supportive environment in which to grow, with leaders who will empower you to achieve your potential.

We are committed to making a positive contribution to local communities across Aotearoa, which we bring to life through support for local initiatives and organisations such as The Kindness Collective. Each year you will have the opportunity to volunteer for a charity that has meaning for you.

About the role

As our Logistics Operations Manager for New Zealand, you'll lead the full end-to-end logistics operation — from port and import/export through to distribution centres and direct customer delivery. You'll bring deep expertise in supply chain and logistics to drive service excellence, reduce costs, and build the capability of your teams. Working closely with internal stakeholders and third-party logistics partners, you'll own the logistics strategy and ensure our products reach customers reliably, efficiently and sustainably — every day.

How you will contribute

You will:

• Own end-to-end logistics for Mondelēz New Zealand: warehousing, domestic transport, international logistics (import/export) and quality investigation and reworks.
• Deliver consistently high service levels, adapting the supply chain to the demanding and changing customer environment and ensuring sufficient operational capacity to meet business needs.
• Own the logistics operational cost budget, ensuring best-in-class financial controls and governance are in place and delivering year-on-year productivity improvements.
• Foster, initiate and lead continuous improvement programs that reduce cost and our carbon footprint and improve the service performance of the operation.
• Embed the Mondelēz Lean and IL6S Six Sigma continuous improvement program into the team's ways of working.
• Ensure successful implementation of strategic projects from conception through to execution.
• Select, manage and develop long-term relationships with third-party logistics service providers.
• Work collaboratively with other business functions supporting the NZ business, including Supply Planning, International Freight, Domestic Transport and Customer Logistics.
• Ensure adherence to health and safety, internal control, quality, food defense and legal requirements and policies, including security (TAPA) and Chain of Responsibility.
• Establish and maintain a business continuity plan for logistics operations.
• Support best-practice sharing and adoption across the broader supply chain network.

What you will bring

A desire to drive your future and accelerate your career and the following experience and knowledge:

• Strong background in logistics with proven experience leading operations in an FMCG or CPG environment.
• Team leadership experience, with a demonstrated ability to build effective teams and develop people.
• Previous Lean and Six Sigma experience preferred — and a genuine passion for continuous improvement
• A drive for results with a proactive, dynamic and action-oriented approach, and excellence in project management.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills with solid business and financial acumen and the ability to forge senior-level strategic partnerships with both internal and external stakeholders.
• Strategic thinking paired with excellent presentation, influencing and motivational skills. Strong negotiating skills with the ability to negotiate in tough situations with both internal and external groups.

What we offer

Be part of a global snacking leader with iconic brands loved by millions.

A collaborative, inclusive workplace where your expertise makes a real impact. Ongoing learning and career development opportunities within a global organisation.

Competitive salary and benefits package.

The chance to shape logistics excellence for Mondelēz across New Zealand.

This is a full-time, permanent role based in Avondale office, hybrid working.

Business Unit Summary

At Mondelez International, our mission is to provide consumers with the right snack, for the right moment, made in the right way. We are one of the largest snack companies in the world, with global net revenues exceeding $31 billion USD.

We have operations in more than 80 countries and employ approximately 91,000 diverse and talented employees in our factories, offices, research & development facilities and distribution activities around the world.

In Australia and New Zealand, we have 6 factories, and both global and local brands, employing over 2,000 people; Cadbury Dairy Milk, Oreo, Toblerone, Philadelphia, belVita, Pascall, The Natural Confectionery Company, Sour Patch Kids and Ritz.

Mondelēz International is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation or preference, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Job Type

Regular

Warehousing & Logistics Operations Management

Customer Service & Logistics