Manager, DSD Logistics

Mondelēz International; Brooklyn Park (MN); On-site; USD 109,000 - 149,875; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Wellness programs

Life and disability insurance

Retirement savings plans

Paid leave and holidays

Education programs

Job summary

Mondelēz International is seeking an experienced logistics operations leader to manage end-to-end distribution, warehousing, and co-packing activities in a dynamic FMCG environment. You will lead teams, drive cost-efficient solutions, and partner with internal and external stakeholders to ensure service excellence.

This onsite role requires 8-10 years in logistics, a Bachelor’s degree, and strong cross-functional collaboration skills to balance service with cost across multiple routes-to-market.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• 8-10 years of experience in logistics and leading teams.
• Experience in FMCG/CPG environment is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee warehouse, transportation, international logistics and co-packing operations.
• Deliver service standards while managing logistics cost and capacity.
• Lead continuous improvement to reduce cost and carbon footprint.
• Manage relationships with third-party service providers and ensure compliance.

Skills

Logistics leadership

Team leadership

Budget and cost control

Strategic partnerships

Communication & influence

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Job Description

Are You Ready to Make It Happen at Mondelēz International?

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

You will support end-to-end logistics (physical flows from plants to customers), including all warehouse, transport and co-packing operations, in terms of service, cost, health and safety, quality, food defense, sustainability, legal requirements and policies compliance. You will provide team leadership and direction for the logistics organization. In this role, you will implement logistics strategy and effectively execute operations to ensure optimum logistics solutions while supporting various routes-to-market, and balancing service and cost. You will work collaboratively with internal and external (third-party logistics vendors) business partners to ensure effective management, timely solutions and execution.

How You Will Contribute

• Be accountable for warehouse, transportation, international logistics (import/export) and co-packing operations
• Ensure the implementation of the business plan by delivering a consistent service level, adapting the supply chain to the demanding and changing customer environment and ensuring sufficient operational capacity to deliver business needs
• Be accountable for delivering logistics operational cost budget, ensuring that best-in-class controls and governance are in place
• Foster, initiate and lead continuous improvement programs that reduce cost and our carbon footprint and improve the service performance of the operation
• Ensure successful project implementation
• Select, manage and develop long-term relationships with third-party service providers
• Ensure adherence to health and safety, quality, food defense and legal requirements and policies
• Establish a business continuity plan for logistics operations.
• Support best-practices sharing and adoption

What You Will Bring

• Solid background in logistics with experience leading operations in an FMCG/CPG environment
• Team leadership experience, with proven ability to build effective teams and develop people
• Drive for results with proactive, dynamic and action orientated approach, identifying areas where business change is required and excellence in project management
• Strong collaboration skills with strong business and financial acumen and the ability to forge senior level strategic partnerships with both internal and external stakeholders
• Strategic thinking plus excellent presentation, communication, influencing and motivational skills
• Strong negotiating skills with ability to negotiate in tough situations with both internal and external groups

Education / Certifications:

Bachelor's degree is required

Job specific requirements:

8-10 years of experience in the logistics industry and leading teams.

Travel requirements:

Up to 10% per year. Domestic travel to cross docks and annual meetings.

Work schedule:

Monday-Friday (Occasional weekends). Onsite role.

Salary and Benefits:

The base salary range for this position is $109,000 to $149,875; the exact salary depends on several factors such as experience, skills, education and location. In addition to base salary, this position is eligible for participation in a highly competitive bonus program with possibility for overachievement based on performance and company results. In addition, Mondelez International offers the following benefits: health insurance, wellness and family support programs, life and disability insurance, retirement savings plans, paid leave programs, education related programs, paid holidays and vacation time. Some of these benefits have eligibility requirements. Many of these benefits are subsidized or fully paid for by the company.

Within Country Relocation support available and for candidates voluntarily moving internationally some minimal support is offered through our Volunteer International Transfer Policy

Business Unit Summary:

The United States is the largest market in the Mondelēz International family with a significant employee and manufacturing footprint. Here, we produce our well-loved household favorites to provide our consumers with the right snack, at the right moment, made the right way. We have corporate offices, sales, manufacturing and distribution locations throughout the U.S. to ensure our iconic brands—including Oreo and Chips Ahoy! cookies, Ritz, Wheat Thins and Triscuit crackers, and Swedish Fish and Sour Patch Kids confectionery products —are close at hand for our consumers across the country.

Mondelēz Global LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Persons with Disabilities. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law. Applicants who require accommodation to participate in the job application process may contact 847-943-5460 for assistance.

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Job Type:

Regular

Warehousing & Logistics Operations Management

Customer Service & Logistics