Assistant Manager - Cold Chain

Job DescriptionAre You Ready to Make It Happen at Mondelēz International?Join our Mission to Lead the Future of Snacking. Make It With Pride.You will implement the operational capabilities of the business and support the operational elements for the market. You will coordinate route planning, system capabilities and tools management for the sales team.How you will contributeYou will:Coordinate and initiate customer and employee master data changes for sales including processing of data.Support the implementation of organizational realignments for master data and administrative processes.Support the revision/development of relevant sales policies and administrative processes including the provision in suitable media.Test for system implementation and system changes working closely with sales as well as various internal departments and external service providers.Identify and implement master data simplification opportunities.What you will bringA desire to drive your future and accelerate your career and the following experience and knowledge:Experience in customer service, logistics or sales supportBasic knowledge of sales systems and tools (including SAP and MS Excel)Solid communication and problem solving skillsAbility to handle and resolve multiple queries, respond quickly and maintain composureMore about this roleWhat you need to know about this position:The Cold Chain Incumbent Will be :-1.Own the entire front end cold chain operations as well as monitor RTM cold chain in distribution Implement initiatives as per company strategy to ensure that VC expansion plan is met with state of art asset management.2.Manage indirect field force and network of 3P service providers to deliver desired outcome.3.Use interpersonal skills to work closely with the other members of the management team and staff across departments (Sales, Supply Chain, Commercial etc) and channels (Traditional Trade, Modern Trade etc) to grow the business intelligently.4.Use interpersonal skills to work closely with the other members of the management team and staff across departments (Sales, Supply Chain, Commercial etc) and channels (Traditional Trade, Modern Trade etc) to grow the business intelligently.Location HQ - Lucknow - Incumbent will be managing North region.Job specifics include the following:FRONT ENDManage the Cold Chain service network to deliver high quality & reliable service to retailers. Also ensure retailer education in on the agenda.Execute the process to track and monitor safety, quality and availability of visicoolers at retail storesExecute the process to assess performance/business growth of visicoolers at retail storesTo establish & develop vendor/suppliers in the region.Contribute to the design, development and testing of new visi-cooler designs and innovations.Ensure adherence to Visicooler deployment SOP and positive asset assuranceChange retailer behavior to keep visicoolers switched on 24 x 365BACK ENDDeliver cold chain infrastructure usage compliance across all distributorsLead cold chain infrastructure execution & usage across distributors in the geography. Ensure proper vehicle insulation is in place & develop localise vendors.Educate distributors on the need & benefits of 100% usage and compliance of cold chain infrastructureLead to ensure Modern Trade stores & DCs have right infrastructure for cold chain to ensure intact product quality.Monitor & reduce consumer complaints of Heat damage for Chocolate category in the region.Cold Chain development in Rural India.THE IDEAL CANDIDATETechnical / Functional skills:6 Yrs + in field experience in end to end management of a cold chain in an FMCG environment.Technical understanding to manage asset maintenance.Strong Analytical AbilitySelf-starter, with a lot of driveBehavioral competencies:Ability to Drive Continuous ImprovementAbility to Interpret customer, competitor and channel sales data and ability to extract insightAbility to collaborate and work across functions, while leveraging considerable influenceWithin Country Relocation support available and for candidates voluntarily moving internationally some minimal support is offered through our Volunteer International Transfer PolicyBusiness Unit SummaryMondelez India Foods Private Limited (formerly Cadbury India Ltd.) has been in India for over 70 years, making sure our mouth-watering and well-loved local and global brands such as Cadbury chocolates, Bournvita and Tang powdered beverages, Oreo and Cadbury Bournvita biscuits, and Halls and Cadbury Choclairs Gold candies get safely into our customers hands—and mouths. Headquartered in Mumbai, the company has more than 3,300 employees proudly working across sales offices in New Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata and Chennai and in manufacturing facilities at Maharashtra, Madhya Pradesh, Himachal Pradesh and Andhra Pradesh, at our global Research & Development Technical Centre and Global Business Hub in Maharashtra and in a vast distribution network across the country. We are also proud to be recognised by Avatar as the Best Companies for Women in India in 2019 – the fourth time we’ve received this award.Mondelēz International is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation or preference, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.Job TypeRegularSales OperationsSalesOriginally posted on Himalayas

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