Global Warehouse and Transportation Operations Manager

Hayat; Fatih; On-site; TRY 400,000 - 700,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private Health Insurance

Manager Bonus

Company Car and Fuel Allowance

Canteen

Monthly Employee Support Package (Hayt

Job summary

Hayat, a leading FMCG group, seeks a Global Warehouse and Transportation Operations Manager to oversee worldwide logistics. Based at the Istanbul HQ, you will drive standardization, cost optimization and digital transformation across regional teams, ensuring alignment with global strategies and budgets.

Strong leadership and cross-cultural communication are essential for success in this role. The position offers exposure across multiple countries, strategic impact, and the opportunity to shape

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in related field.
• Minimum 10 years of experience in warehouse, transportation and logistics operations.
• Experience managing regional/global warehouse and transportation operations across multiple countries.
• Strong analytical and financial acumen with proven experience in logistics cost optimization and operational excellence initiatives.
• Excellent leadership, stakeholder management and project management skills.
• Strong communication and influencing skills in a multicultural environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead global warehouse and transportation operations across multiple countries and subsidiaries, ensuring alignment with global logistics strategies, operational standards and business objectives.
• Drive operational excellence across all subsidiaries by standardizing warehouse and transportation processes, sharing best practices and ensuring consistent execution throughout the organization.
• Provide functional leadership and guidance to local logistics teams, supporting capability development and operational performance improvement across countries.
• Identify and lead cross-country cost-saving initiatives, developing and implementing projects that optimize warehouse and transportation costs while maintaining or improving service levels.
• Conduct logistics network analyses and feasibility studies for new warehouse investments, distribution models, transportation solutions and operational improvement opportunities.
• Lead warehouse layout optimization, storage utilization, capacity planning and productivity improvement projects across the global network.
• Drive digitalization and automation initiatives by implementing innovative logistics technologies, data analytics and process automation solutions.
• Establish and monitor logistics KPIs, including warehouse productivity, inventory accuracy, transportation cost, warehouse cost, capacity utilization and supplier performance, driving corrective actions where necessary.
• Own warehouse and transportation budgets, leading annual budgeting, forecasting and cost control processes across global operations.
• Lead and develop global warehouse and transportation operations team while fostering a culture of collaboration, continuous improvement and operational excellence.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Project management

Analytical thinking

Financial acumen

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering, Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Business Administration or related field

Job description

Founded in 1987, Hayat operates in the fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) sector, serving millions of consumers globally with 16 powerful brands. Hayat’s portfolio includes Molfix and Bebem Natural in baby care; Molped in feminine care; Joly, Evony, and Goodcare in personal healthcare; Bingo, Gleen, Test, and Has in home care; Papia, Familia, Teno, and Focus in tissue paper; and Sholk in pet care. As the 4th largest branded diaper manufacturer in the world and the leading tissue producer in the Middle East, Eastern Europe, and Africa, Hayat employs over 10,000 people across its operations.

The company operates 21 production facilities in 8 countries, including Turkey, Egypt, Iran, Algeria, Russia, Nigeria, Pakistan, and Vietnam, and manages sales and distribution companies in Morocco, Bulgaria, Kenya, Thailand, and Malaysia. With its global operations structured under three main regions Eurasia & Americas, Middle East & Africa, and Asia Pacific Hayat reaches over 100 countries across 5 continents, bringing its brands into millions of homes worldwide.

We are currently seeking a talented Global Warehouse and Transportation Operations Manager to join our dynamic Supply Chain Team. Based at our headquarter in Altunizade/Istanbul, this role will contribute to transformative projects under the Global Supply Chain Team.

If you want to be part of a diverse and vibrant community where your ideas can shape the future of the FMCG industry and your contributions can create a lasting global impact, then Hayat is waiting for you!

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering, Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Business Administration or a related field.
• Minimum 10 years of experience in warehouse, transportation and logistics operations.
• Proven experience managing regional or global warehouse and transportation operations across multiple countries.
• Strong analytical and financial acumen with proven experience in logistics cost optimization and operational excellence initiatives.
• Excellent leadership, stakeholder management and project management skills.
• Strong communication and influencing skills in a multicultural environment.

Job Description

• Lead global warehouse and transportation operations across multiple countries and subsidiaries, ensuring alignment with global logistics strategies, operational standards and business objectives.
• Drive operational excellence across all subsidiaries by standardizing warehouse and transportation processes, sharing best practices and ensuring consistent execution throughout the organization.
• Provide functional leadership and guidance to local logistics teams, supporting capability development and operational performance improvement across countries.
• Identify and lead cross-country cost-saving initiatives, developing and implementing projects that optimize warehouse and transportation costs while maintaining or improving service levels.
• Conduct logistics network analyses and feasibility studies for new warehouse investments, distribution models, transportation solutions and operational improvement opportunities.
• Lead warehouse layout optimization, storage utilization, capacity planning and productivity improvement projects across the global network.
• Drive digitalization and automation initiatives by implementing innovative logistics technologies, data analytics and process automation solutions.
• Establish and monitor logistics KPIs, including warehouse productivity, inventory accuracy, transportation cost, warehouse cost, capacity utilization and supplier performance, driving corrective actions where necessary.
• Own warehouse and transportation budgets, leading annual budgeting, forecasting and cost control processes across global operations.
• Lead and develop global warehouse and transportation operations team while fostering a culture of collaboration, continuous improvement and operational excellence.

What We Offer You

• Private Health Insurance
• Manager Bonus
• Company Car and Fuel Allowance
• Canteen
• Monthly Employee Support Package (Assortment of Hayat Products or Food Package)
• Mobile Phone and Line
• Baby Diaper Support (For Children Up to 4 Years Old) and Diaper Support for 1st Degree Relatives of Employees
• 3 Days of Administrative Paid Leave Per Year
• Heating and Eid Allowance Once A Year

Award & Recognition Programs

• FLEX: Flexible Benefits Program
• Wezone: Rewards and Recognition Program
• Seniority Award Support
• Heltia: Employee Assistance Program

At Hayat, we conduct fair and inclusive hiring processes. We do not tolerate prejudice or discrimination based on language, religion, ethnicity, race, age or gender. Our recruitment process is solely based on the alignment with the job description, measurable and objective assessments, and competency-based interviews.

Get to know us

Please visit us at the following addresses for any information you need

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