Looking for Your Dream Job? Join Our Ice Cream Team As Logistics Manager!
Terms & Conditions: Full Time
If you consider choosing to work for the Unilever Ice Cream business, you will work for the Global, leading Ice Cream player with €7.9bn Turn Over in 2023. The Ice Cream business is operating in a highly attractive category, as we are part of the 1 trillion snacking and refreshment industry, growing consistently at high pace. We have strong brands equities: 5 of top 10 selling brands including Wall’s, Magnum, Ben &Jerry’s. We are investing to unlock the full growth potential of Ice Cream as a standalone entity, once we separate from Unilever, which is planned to happen by November 2025.
Ice Cream has distinct characteristics from Unilever’s other operating businesses and the growth potential of Ice Cream will be better delivered under a different ownership structure. As Ice Cream company we are committed to developing and nurturing talent within our Ice Cream company. You will have ample options for career growth and exploration, allowing you for you to explore roles and opportunities across the new organisation. Your career development will be a priority for us, and we are dedicated to supporting your growth journey within the new company. We hope that you will want to build the new chapter of our Ice Cream history together with us.
ABOUT ICE CREAM: Life Tastes Better with Ice Cream
Unilever Ice Cream is the largest global Ice Cream Company in the world, with over 100 years of experience delivering a diverse range of indulgent, yet responsible, craft food experiences and treats delighting consumers. Committed to innovation, quality, and sustainability we have 35 brands, including 3 one billion Euro brands (Magnum, Wall’s, Ben & Jerry’s), a strong presence in over 60 countries, generating annual revenue of over $8 billion. All brands are driven to transform moments into memories through indulgent yet responsibly made and marketed products. We have a well-developed strategy to deliver growth and value creation which is clear on where to play and how to win.
We turn the ordinary into the extraordinary by designing unique and innovative Ice Cream experiences that make life taste better, creating joyful experiences. In our Ice Cream business, we’re crafting the future through innovation and imaginative minds, creating unique products. We spark moments of happiness for people and within the communities where we operate. However, it is not as simple as it may seem. As Ice Cream makers we are serious about happiness. With warm hearts, we create the coolest products.
As TMICC Nordic Logistics Manager, you are responsible for logistics operations, master plan development and execution in the Nordic region. The logistics network consists of frozen warehouses in Denmark, Sweden, and Finland. You are also responsible of running the daily operations with logistics team located across the different Nordic countries and our 3PL partners and you are the budget owner for logistics cost.
You play a key role in making sure we have a cost-effective repacking portfolio which serves the business needs and an efficient process of creating new repacks.
In short you are responsible of:
People management and development of the Nordic logistics & repacking team
Master plan development and execution
Logistics KPIs and solving any operational issues in the network
Integrate logistics objectives to Nordic supply chain strategy and be a member of the Nordic supply chain lead team
Competitive and sustainable Logistics Cost (CPT) for the Nordics, including RTM
MAIN TASKS:
Customer Orientation and Supply of Goods
Ensure reliable and efficient supply of goods to customers from the distribution centers (DCs).
Adhere to agreed service levels and adjust logistics to changing customer needs, for retails, distributors and e-commerce
Develop a flexible distribution network prepared for capacity expansions and changing market demands.
Logistics Management and Responsibility
Ensure compliance with safety, quality, and legal standards in the DCs and logistics processes.
Overall responsibility for secondary transportation, warehousing, and logistic cost and service in the Nordics.
Define, organize and execute roadmap (short and mid term) - together with the Europe logistic team, plan and manage the WH budget and investment management (CapEx) to achieve cost-cash-service goals.
Supervise and implement the Sweden warehouse project as part of Europe supply chain transformation (BigHero wave1)
Co-lead the regular 2Y transport tenders process and implement any new changes within the operations
Responsible for annual inventories and regular stock reconciliations.
Connect with logistic providers, Genpact and TMICC European logistic team to guarantee a smooth execution of product delivery with specific focus during the ice cream seasonality peaks.
Analysis and Optimization
Develop structured plans for continuous improvement of safety, quality, service, costs, cash and sustainability.
Use data-driven approaches to identify and implement savings potentials.
Introduce and scale best practices from internal and external sources to increase the efficiency and competitiveness of logistics.
Safety Management and Collaboration
Ensure the highest safety standards at the sites according to Security and SHE guidelines, quality assurance requirements, and legal regulations.
Support safety metrics and measures to prevent accidents and monitor implementation by the teams.
Promote solution-oriented collaboration in cross-functional teams to achieve strategic goals.
Close collaboration with internal logistics teams (Nordics, Europe) and external partners, including transport service providers, to manage tenders and long-term projects.
Leadership and Project Management
Provide a proactive approach to solve operational issue with the capability to balance short term operational intensity and long-term structural solutions.
Lead projects, risk/opportunity assessment, as well as reporting and communication.
Ensure a customer-centric perspective in strategic decisions and project initiatives.
WHAT YOU NEED TO BE SUCCESSFUL:
Professional Expertise
Deep knowledge in supply chain management, especially in warehousing, distribution, and transportation.
Experience in budget and project management (including CapEx) as well as cost optimization.
Experience with logistics best practices, continuous process improvement, and data-driven management.
Analytical and Strategic Skills
Strong analytical skills to identify efficiency potentials and derive strategic measures.
Ability to develop and implement long-term logistics strategies that balance cost, cash, service and sustainability.
Experience dealing with complex requirements and dynamic market conditions.
Leadership and Communication Strength
Excellent communication skills in English to operate cross-functionally and internationally. Swedish and/or Denish language knowledge would be a plus.
Team player with experience in coordinating internal and external partners.
Leadership competence and assertiveness, combined with a solution-oriented approach.
Personal Attributes and Mindset
Safety and quality-conscious actions with a focus on compliance with legal and internal company standards.
Proactive, structured working style with strong initiative and problem-solving skills.
Enthusiasm for innovation and the ability to develop creative solutions for current and future logistical challenges.
At least 3 years of experience in logistics, planning, or supply chain customer operations.
Passion for High Performance: The role requires the consistent optimization of logistics processes to ensure the highest safety standards, cost efficiency, and service levels in the distribution centers.
Personal Mastery: A structured, data-driven approach and a solution-oriented working style are crucial to mastering complex logistical challenges.
Business Acumen: The responsibility includes budget and CapEx management as well as the strategic development of warehousing and transport networks to ensure competitiveness.
Consumer Love: Designing flexible, customer-oriented logistics systems allows for meeting changing requirements and market needs.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Unilever embraces diversity and encourages applicants from all walks of life. This means giving full and fair consideration to all applicants and continuing development of all employees regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, marriage and civil partnership, and pregnancy and maternity.
For the recruitment of this position, we would like to emphasize that local conditions apply to the position.
ARE YOU EXCITED TO CRAFT THE ICE CREAM FUTURE?
To apply, you must do so online. Please do not forget to upload your CV.
Your application will be reviewed against our requirements, and we will be in touch shortly after the closing date to provide you with an update on the status of your application.
Contact for the position: Gabriele Silvestrini (Hiring Manager) and Nordic talent team [email protected].
Disclaimer
Equal Opportunity Employer: Unilever is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, or any other basis protected by applicable law, and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.
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Submit your application as soon as possible. Please observe that there will be an on-going screening process and that the position can be filled before last application date.
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