Manager, DSD Logistics

Mondelēz International; Grandville (MI); On-site; USD 109,000 - 149,875; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement savings plans

Paid leave programs

Education-related programs

Paid holidays and vacation time

Relocation support

Job summary

Mondelēz International is seeking an experienced logistics leader to support end-to-end operations across plants to customers. You will oversee warehouse, transport and co-packing, driving service, cost control and safety.

The role requires 8–10 years in logistics and a Bachelor's degree, with up to 10% travel domestically. Onsite schedule, with strong focus on continuous improvement and strategic supplier relationships.

Qualifications

• Solid background in logistics with leadership experience in FMCG/CPG environments.
• Proven ability to build effective teams and develop people.
• Strong project management and cost-control focus.
• Ability to forge senior-level strategic partnerships with internal and external stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Be accountable for warehouse, transportation, international logistics and co-packing operations.
• Deliver a consistent service level and adapt the supply chain to changing customer needs.
• Manage logistics operational cost budget with strong governance.
• Lead continuous improvement programs to reduce cost and carbon footprint.
• Ensure successful project implementation and SLAs with 3PL providers.
• Develop long-term relationships with third-party service providers.
• Ensure adherence to health and safety, quality, and legal requirements.

Skills

Logistics leadership

Team leadership

Project management

Strategic partnerships

Presentation & communication

Negotiation

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 and implement logistics strategy to ensure optimum solutions while supporting various routes‑to‑market, 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‑oriented 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. Mondelez International offers 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. Many benefits are subsidized or fully paid for by the company. Within‑country relocation support is 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.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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. For more information about your federal rights, please see eeopost.pdf; EEO is the Law Poster Supplement; Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination Provision; Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal.

Job Type and Classifications

Regular

Warehousing & Logistics Operations Management

Customer Service & Logistics