Logistics Manager

Looking for Your Dream Job? Join Our Ice Cream Team As Logistics Manager!

Scope: Nordic

Location: Stockholm/Solna Head Office

Terms & Conditions: Full Time

The Ice Cream division at Unilever is preparing to stand on its own, aiming to become an independent, EUR 8.3 billion publicly listed company by the end of 2025. We’re on a mission to create the ultimate snacking company.​ A place where growth, innovation, founder and ownership mentality, and performance are cultivated and rewarded. And where we craft extraordinary ice cream experiences - transforming ordinary moments into lasting memories.​ Because we know, life tastes better with ice cream.​

The Magnum Ice Cream Company is all about growth. Growing our business. Growing our customers’ businesses. Growing our people’s careers.​ Growth begins with empowerment. So we free our people to be innovative, responsible entrepreneurs, driven and equipped to give our consumers more amazing products and unforgettable moments – and having fun doing it.​  

With 19.000 expert ice cream colleagues and iconic brands like Wall’s, Cornetto and Ben & Jerry’s, loved in 76 countries, we are the world’s largest Ice Cream company leading the industry.  We have been taking pleasure seriously for more than 100 years, serving happiness with every lick or scoop of ice cream for generations.  

We are investing to unlock the full growth potential of The Magnum Ice Cream Company as a standalone entity, once we separate from Unilever, which is planned to happen before the end of 2025.  

We dream big but keep things simple to act fast.​ 

If you want to grow with us, make an impact, and shape the future of Ice Cream, this is the place for you!

As TMICC Nordic Logistics Manager, you are responsible forlogistics 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 logisticsobjectives 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 servicein 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 supplychain 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 asmooth 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.

• Experiencewith 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.