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Life tastes better with ice cream 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 create iconic ice cream brands that are part of everyday life, bringing moments of joy to millions of people around the world. Everybody loves ice cream. And as the world’s biggest pure‑play ice cream company, we have the scale and ambition to make a real difference.
What Truly Sets Us Apart Is How We Work.
We move fast and keep things simple. We turn ideas into action, trust people to take ownership, and work as one team to win together with integrity. Our culture is high‑performance, collaborative and focused on getting things done.
We’re curious and ready for what’s next. We embrace digital, use data to make better decisions, and keep learning, including how AI can help us work smarter and serve consumers better.
Job Title- Sr. Executive-Primary Transportation
Location- Mumbai HO
Life tastes better with ice cream
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 create iconic ice cream brands that are part of everyday life, bringing moments of joy to millions of people around the world. Everybody loves ice cream. And as the world’s biggest pure-play ice cream company, we have the scale and ambition to make a real difference.
What Truly Sets Us Apart Is How We Work.
We move fast and keep things simple. We turn ideas into action, trust people to take ownership, and work as one team to win together with integrity. Our culture is high-performance, collaborative and focused on getting things done.
We’re curious and ready for what’s next. We embrace digital, use data to make better decisions,
and keep learning, including how AI can help us work smarter and serve consumers better.
The role-Sr. Executive-Primary Transportation
What you’ll be responsible for
Transportation Planning & Execution
Ensure timely placement of vehicles for stock movement from factories to depots.
Coordinate daily with factories, depots, and transporters to execute dispatch plans.
Monitor vehicle turnaround time, dispatch adherence, and depot replenishment timelines.
Ensure uninterrupted stock flow during peak season to avoid stock-outs and business disruption.
Manage contingency planning for vehicle shortages, route disruptions, and operational escalations.
Transporter Management
Act as the single point of contact for all primary transportation partners.
Build and maintain strong relationships with transporters to ensure reliable vehicle availability during peak season.
Track transporter performance against agreed SLAs including placement adherence, turnaround time, claim management, and service quality.
Support transporter onboarding, negotiations, and operational issue resolution.
Cost & Budget Management
- Own and manage the primary transportation budget for the ice cream business.
Monitor freight costs, lane-wise spends, utilization metrics, and cost trends.
Provide PO and create month on month provisioning for all services taken
Drive cost optimization initiatives without compromising service levels.
Ensure accurate freight validation, controls, and compliance with approved budgets.
Stakeholder Coordination
Collaborate closely with factory teams, depot operations, planning, procurement, finance, and sales teams.
Ensure alignment between dispatch plans and depot requirements.
Provide regular operational updates and escalation support during peak season.
Reporting & Governance
Publish transportation performance dashboards and MIS reports.
Track Key KPIs Such As:
Vehicle placement adherence
Dispatch service levels
Cost per Ton
Dedicated vehicle attendance
Transporter Performance
Drive governance reviews with transporters and internal stakeholders.
We’re looking for someone who
Experience
4–8 years of experience in logistics, transportation, or supply chain operations.
Experience in FMCG, cold chain, frozen foods, or seasonal distribution businesses preferred.
Skills Required
Exposure to primary transportation and transporter management is essential.
Strong coordination and stakeholder management skills.
Ability to manage high-pressure operations during seasonal peaks.
Strong analytical and cost management capability.
Good understanding of transportation operations and network planning.
Proficiency in SAP, Excel, and transportation MIS/reporting.
Strong problem-solving and escalation management skills.
What you’ll get
Alongside meaningful work and strong development, we offer a reward package that typically includes
- Market-competitive pay and performance related rewards
- Flexible ways of working
- Support for health, wellbeing and life outside of work
- Time off to rest and recharge
- Ongoing learning and development opportunities
Specific benefits vary by location
Why join us?
This is a place for people who are passionate about ice cream and are growth obsessed – both for the business and for themselves. People who act like an owner and drive our business end-to-end. People who are driven by success to deliver more than we ever thought we could!
You’ll thrive here if you value an inclusive culture, with low ego and hierarchy – and if you’re excited to continuously learn and challenge how we work, using digital, data, and new thinking to push us forward.
- Roles with real accountability and visible impact
- Free to move fast, experiment and challenge how things are done
- Continuous learning and development as the business grows
- Reward linked to performance and contribution.
Your career here is shaped by what you deliver, as you work across functions and markets and grow with the business.
Ready to build the future of Ice Cream?
If this sounds like the place where you’d thrive, we’d love to hear from you. Apply online and share your CV. We’ll review your application and be in touch with the next steps.
If you are an individual with a disability and require assistance at any time during our recruitment process, please let your Talent Acquisition Partner know.
Additional information
The Magnum Ice Cream Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We embrace diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone can do their best work regardless of age, disability, gender identity, race, religion, sexual orientation, or any other protected characteristic.
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Why join us?
This is a place for people who are passionate about ice cream and are growth obsessed – both for the business and for themselves. People who act like an owner and drive our business end-to-end. People who are driven by success to deliver more than we ever thought we could!
You’ll thrive here if you value an inclusive culture, with low ego and hierarchy – and if you’re excited to continuously learn and challenge how we work, using digital, data, and new thinking to push us forward.
- Roles with real accountability and visible impact
- Free to move fast, experiment and challenge how things are done
- Continuous learning and development as the business grows
- Reward linked to performance and contribution.
Your career here is shaped by what you deliver, as you work across functions and markets and grow with the business.
Ready to build the future of Ice Cream?
If this sounds like the place where you’d thrive, we’d love to hear from you. Apply online and share your CV. We’ll review your application and be in touch with the next steps.
If you are an individual with a disability and require assistance at any time during our recruitment process, please let your Talent Acquisition Partner know.
Additional Information
The Magnum Ice Cream Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We embrace diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone can do their best work regardless of age, disability, gender identity, race, religion, sexual orientation, or any other protected characteristic.