Senior Warehouse Operations Manager

Short Intro and About the Job

Danone Türkiye is looking for a talented colleague for the "Senior Warehouse Operations Manager" position. Take this opportunity to GROW together!

 

We are looking for an experienced Senior Warehousing Operations Manager, Specialized Nutrition (SN) , to lead Danone Türkiye’s warehousing operations and oversee the performance of our warehousing service providers. In this role, you will be responsible for driving operational excellence, ensuring the highest standards of safety, quality, cost efficiency, and service levels, while leading the warehousing strategy and execution across the SN business.

 

In this role you will;

 

• Collaborate closely with Transportation, Customer Service, Procurement, Production, Quality, Information Technology, Manufacturing, and Finance teams to ensure seamless and efficient warehousing operations.
• Lead warehousing activities across Turkey SN operations, ensuring operational excellence, service continuity, and compliance with Danone standards.
• Develop and implement warehousing and logistics strategies covering inbound and outbound logistics, storage operations, inventory management, customs activities, value-added services, and KPI governance to support business objectives while delivering a cost-effective service model.
• Manage and optimize both third-party logistics providers and Danone-operated warehouse facilities located in Istanbul (Tuzla, Gebze, and overflow warehouses when required), ensuring operational efficiency, capacity optimization, and service excellence.
• Drive continuous improvement and productivity initiatives by identifying and implementing cost-saving projects across the end-to-end logistics and warehousing network.
• Monitor, analyze, and improve operational performance through robust KPI tracking, performance reviews, and action planning.
• Lead warehouse budget planning and control processes, ensuring cost discipline, accurate forecasting, and delivery of D2D controllable cost targets.
• Manage warehouse-related expenditures and proactively identify opportunities to enhance cost competitiveness and operational efficiency.
• Ensure effective inventory management practices, including stock accuracy, cycle counting, reconciliation of system variances, and implementation of corrective actions.
• Ensure full compliance with Danone Safety, Quality, and regulatory standards across all warehousing and logistics operations.
• Optimize people, processes, resources, and technologies to continuously improve productivity, service levels, and operational performance.
• Oversee pallet pooling operations and related asset management activities to ensure operational effectiveness and cost efficiency.
• Champion customer satisfaction by delivering high service levels and driving initiatives aimed at eliminating warehouse-related customer complaints.
• Lead product return operations and effectively resolve operational disputes and claims in collaboration with internal and external stakeholders.
• Manage logistics and warehousing projects from concept to execution, ensuring timely delivery, stakeholder alignment, and sustainable business impact.
• Foster a strong safety culture by ensuring compliance with all health, safety, and environmental requirements while promoting best practices throughout the operation.

 

 

About You

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Minimum of 8 years of professional experience in Operations, Logistics, Supply Chain, or Warehousing environments.
• At least 5 years of people leadership experience, with a proven track record of developing and leading high-performing teams.
• Solid experience in warehouse and inventory management, ideally within a fast-paced FMCG or manufacturing environment.
• Experience in managing Third-Party Logistics (3PL) / Logistics Service Providers (LSPs) is highly preferred.
• Strong capabilities in workforce planning and manpower management, ensuring optimal resource allocation and operational efficiency.
• Demonstrated ability to effectively manage and influence multiple internal and external stakeholders.
• Proficiency in ERP and Warehouse Management Systems (WMS), as well as advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel.Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with a results-oriented mindset and customer-focused approach.
• Excellent planning, prioritization, and execution capabilities, with a strong sense of ownership and accountability.
• High resilience and adaptability, with the ability to thrive in a dynamic and fast-changing environment.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously while maintaining attention to detail and operational excellence.
• Valid driving license and willingness to travel when required.

About Us, We offer and What's next

Being a Danoner means that you create your own working experience.

• You could design your own way of working with our hybrid working model.
• Our head office is in Ataşehir.
• You could decide your daily 8-hours of working period within our flexible-working hours
• We know that you will have home expenses during home office days. So, Danone supports you for your expenses with an allowance as well!
• Summers are flexible here!  You could work fully remote for 2 weeks during summer, and enjoy an additional 2 weeks of fully remote working anytime throughout the year.
• We also enjoy Fridays during summer period between July and August by finishing our works by 15:00 and enjoy the rest of the day and starting the weekend earlier.
• Danone offers various types of leave days to support Danoners’ work-life balance and well-being. We have a wide variety of leave types, such as in your first year 5 days of "Im New in Danone Leave"; 1 day of "My Future is Good Leave" for our social responsibility activities. These options cater to different aspects of employees' lives and needs, reflecting the company's commitment to not only professional growth but also personal and social responsibilities.

 

We are proud to promote diversity and equal opportunity within our teams. We believe that our differences will make a difference, and that an inclusive work environment will drive our growth as a company, as a team, and as individuals. We will therefore consider all implementations* by fostering an inclusive work culture where everyone can feel at home.

All nominations will be considered regardless of origin, background, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, gender identity, disability.

Working with us is about being able to do things your way. The way you work, the way you develop, the way you progress, it’s all up to you.

Working here, you’ll need to enjoy a fast-paced environment, a little complexity and challenging tasks but it is packed with opportunities. You will work for some of the best-known brands in the world, such as Activia, Danone, Danino, Danette, Aptamil, Bebelac, Hayat, and Sırma, and we absolutely guarantee that you can just be yourself. 

Be innovative and entrepreneurial and the impact you could make might just amaze you. Join our movement for a healthier world. One Planet One Health BY YOU.

 

At Danone Türkiye, inspired by our B Corp journey, we continuously challenge ourselves to improve and measure our social and environmental impact. 

This journey inspires us to constantly challenge ourselves, measure what truly matters, and create long-term value — not just for our business, but for our people, partners, communities, and future generations.If you’re looking to grow your career with purpose, you’re in the right place.

 

 

What we offer

This is a visible position within the company, we offer opportunities where you can grow your expertise and have an end-to-end responsibility to drive "change" & "growth”. You will have a chance to experience 360 ways of working with multiple stakeholders. We develop talents and growth potential to enable strong career development for our employees.

 

What’s next?

Visit our website www.danone.com to discover more about us and to find out how you could be part of it all!

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