Senior Warehouse Operations Manager - Specialized Nutrition

About the role

Danone Türkiye is looking for an experienced Senior Warehousing Operations Manager for its Specialized Nutrition (SN) business. The role leads Danone Türkiye's warehousing operations and oversees the performance of its warehousing service providers, driving operational excellence, safety, quality, cost efficiency and service levels across Turkey.

Key responsibilities

• Lead warehousing activities across Turkey's SN operations and collaborate with Transportation, Customer Service, Procurement, Production, Quality, IT, Manufacturing and Finance teams.
• Develop and implement warehousing and logistics strategies covering inbound and outbound logistics, storage, inventory management, customs, value-added services and KPI governance.
• Manage and optimize third-party logistics providers and Danone-operated warehouses in Istanbul (Tuzla, Gebze and overflow warehouses).
• Drive continuous improvement and cost-saving projects, and monitor performance through KPI tracking, performance reviews and action plans.
• Lead warehouse budget planning and control, manage expenditures and deliver D2D controllable cost targets.
• Ensure inventory accuracy, cycle counting, variance reconciliation and corrective actions, and full compliance with Danone safety, quality and regulatory standards.
• Oversee pallet pooling and asset management, champion customer satisfaction and handle product returns, disputes and claims.
• Manage logistics and warehousing projects from concept to execution and foster a strong safety culture.

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Business Administration or a related field.
• Minimum 8 years of professional experience in Operations, Logistics, Supply Chain or Warehousing.
• At least 5 years of people leadership experience with a track record of developing high-performing teams.
• Solid warehouse and inventory management experience, preferably in a fast-paced FMCG or manufacturing environment.
• Experience managing 3PL/LSPs highly preferred; strong stakeholder management and planning skills.
• Valid driving licence and willingness to travel when required.

Required skills

• Proficiency in ERP and Warehouse Management Systems (WMS)
• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office, especially Excel

What we offer

• Hybrid working model with flexible daily working hours and a home-office allowance
• Summer flexibility: two weeks fully remote in summer and two additional weeks remotely at any time, plus early Friday finish in July-August
• A range of leave days, including "Im New in Danone Leave" in the first year
• Career development opportunities and a visible position with end-to-end responsibility