Head of Logistics - Foods

Earlier this year, U nilever announced an agreement to combine its Foods business with McCormick & Company, creating a scaled global flavor powerhouse. The proposed combination would bring together iconic Foods brands, including Hellmann’s and Knorr, with McCormick’s portfolio to create a global leader across spices, seasonings, condiments and complementary food categories, supported by strong retail and foodservice platforms. McCormick brings more than 135 years of heritage, a presence in 150+ countries and territories, and a portfolio of trusted brands. The transaction remains subject to regulatory approvals and other customary closing conditions, with completion estimated for mid-2027. JOB PURPOSE Lead the logistics agenda for Customer Operations Logistics by delivering improved, customer-relevant performance across service, cost, safety, quality, productivity, inventory flow and carbon reduction. The Head of Logistics sets the strategy and operating discipline for warehousing, transportation, distribution, deployment execution and third-party logistics partnerships, ensuring reliable product flow through the network and strong delivery against customer commitments. This role partners across Planning, Manufacturing, Customer Operations, Procurement, Finance, technology teams and external logistics providers to strengthen end-to-end supply chain resilience, simplify ways of working and build future-fit logistics capability. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES Accountable for leading market/site logistics performance across warehousing, transportation, customer service enablement, inventory flow, operational controls, cost productivity, sustainability and network reliability. This role sets direction, builds governance, manages internal and external partner performance, and develops logistics capability to ensure the business delivers safe, reliable, cost-effective and sustainable service. Develop and execute the logistics strategy for the assigned market/site, aligning warehousing, transportation, deployment, inventory control and distribution capabilities to business priorities. Deliver year-on-year improvements in logistics service, cost, safety, quality, carbon reduction and operational reliability through disciplined performance routines and continuous improvement. Partner with Customer Operations, Planning, Manufacturing, Procurement, Finance, Customer Development and logistics providers to protect product availability, resolve service or capacity constraints and improve end-to-end flow. Own logistics KPI governance, dashboards, scorecards and action plans, using data and root-cause problem solving to improve OTIF, on-time delivery, warehouse productivity, transport efficiency, stock accuracy, loss reduction and cost-to-serve. Manage logistics budgets, cost productivity plans, network optimization opportunities, supplier negotiations, contract performance and operating relationships with carriers, warehouse partners and third-party logistics providers. Strengthen logistics risk management, compliance, operational controls and business continuity plans, including issue escalation, corrective actions and contingency planning. Lead logistics transformation, best-practice standardization, digital enablement, process and systems convergence, warehousing excellence, transportation excellence and sustainable logistics improvements. Build and develop a high-performing logistics team through coaching, capability building, succession planning, inclusive leadership and a strong culture of accountability and continuous learning. REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Operations, Engineering, Business Administration or a related field, or equivalent practical experience. Significant experience leading logistics, warehousing, transportation, distribution, customer operations or end-to-end supply chain execution in a complex manufacturing, consumer goods, food or comparable operational environment. P…

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