Cabinet Operations Lead

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Cabinet Operations Lead

Location: India, Mumbai HO

The Magnum Ice Cream Company (formerly a division of Unilever) is now a standalone, independent, EUR 7.9 billion publicly listed company. We’re on a mission to create the ultimate snacking company. A place where growth, innovation, founder and ownership mentality, and performance are cultivated and rewarded. And where we craft extraordinary ice cream experiences - transforming ordinary moments into lasting memories. Because we know, life tastes better with ice cream.

We dream big but keep things simple to act fast. If you want to grow with us, make an impact, and shape the future of Ice Cream, this is the place for you!

JOB PURPOSE:

The Global Out-of-Home (OOH) Excellence team is a cornerstone of the company’s growth strategy, ensuring world-class execution across markets. By defining global standards for technology and processes, the team drives consistency, scalability, and innovation. Acting as a hub for integration and best-practice sharing, it enables operational efficiency through advanced tools and data-driven insights while fostering collaboration between markets and partners. This function empowers local teams to deliver superior customer experiences and positions the company to lead in a rapidly evolving, technology-driven OOH landscape.

The Cabinet Operations Lead shapes the future of OOH operations by participating in standardizing and automating ice-cream cabinet operations using CMS and advanced data analytics. This workstream aims to optimize cabinet placement, reduce maintenance costs, and improve asset utilization. For this purpose, business has been working on one unified solution for all the markets, Project Glide.

Project Glide: Implementing standardized and automated cabinet management systems streamlines operations and reduces variability with 11mE Capex Investment. This ensures consistent quality and performance across all regions. Introducing Glide for better control and productivity aims for significant OPEX and CAPEX savings. These systems automate cabinet tracking, maintenance, and performance monitoring, leading to cost reductions and improved asset utilization.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

OWNERSHIP OF PROJECT GLIDE:

The prime objective is to enable successful landing of iOPs framework/methodology and unlock value creation by simplifying, harmonizing and digitalizing the end-to-end cabinet operations processes with the Project Glide Squad: finalizing and executing Project Glide across the markets.

• Finalize the development process with cross functional teams and external vendors.
• Lead the execution phase, align it with relevant stakeholders and create excitement in markets.
• Identify pain points and bottlenecks in cabinet operations macro-processes and co-create solutions together with market experts using iOPs methodology.
  
  

DRIVING BETTER CABINET ROIC:

The prime objective is to achieve substantial improvement of cabinet ROIC which is a global tool helping to get better returns on investments/cabinet capex.

• Co-own global cabinet capex process together with Finance.
• Make sure the cabinet capex is allocated to markets in a way that drives better ROIC whilst incentivizing them to step up in quality of execution.
• Land ROIC approach in markets, helping them to take better decisions what to buy/where to place.
• Help markets to pilot and land alternative investment solutions like leasing or cabinet rental models.
  
  

OWNERSHIP OF GLOBAL CABINET OPERATIONS AGENDA:

The prime objective is to set up strategic framework/KPIs and help markets to drive excellence in fleet management.

• Lead simplification of cabinet portfolio based on 3 pillars: Cabinet types, Spare Parts and Suppliers.
• Craft an agenda for harmonization of cabinet designs to create value on procurement phase.
• Harmonize cabinet maintenance process including de-icing, repair, scrapping and SOP for cold chain operations.
• Craft Future fit cabinet designs in coordination with RnD and supplier teams.
• Define, align and embed in markets global cabinet operations benchmarks, Buffer Cabinets, Lost Cabinets, Early Scrap Cabinets and E2E Cabinet Operations Costs.
• Maintain and develop community of experts by creating more best practice exchange occasions and codifying best practices in playbooks.
• Own Unilever Minimum Technical Requirements towards cabinets Unilever purchases and make sure the requirements are enabling longer lifecycle of cabinets and are supporting Sustainability agenda.
  
  

WHAT YOU NEED TO SUCCEED:

SKILLS, EXPERIENCES & QUALIFICATIONS:

• Project Management: Strong ability to manage multiple initiatives, timelines, and stakeholders effectively.
• Process Design Capability: Ability to analyze business needs and design efficient, scalable go-to-market processes.
• System Requirements Translation: Skilled at converting business process needs into clear system requirements for technology teams.
• Change Management: Comfortable guiding markets through major transitions and ensuring smooth adoption of new processes and systems.
• Analytical Thinking: Ability to interpret data and use insights to support decision-making and continuous improvement.
• Communication & Influence: Excellent communication skills to engage diverse stakeholders and drive alignment without direct authority.
• Innovation Mindset: Proactive in identifying opportunities for process optimization and leveraging technology for efficiency.
  
  

EXPERIENCE:

• Educational Background: Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain, Sales Operations, or related field (Master’s preferred).
• Cabinet Operations Expertise: Proven relevant operational experience in IC CD/SC ideally in Field Sales and/or Cabinet Operations and Fleet Management areas.
• Technology design and deployment: Hands-on experience with design of Cabinet Management Systems (CMS) tools, including involvement in system deployment projects.
• Transformation Leadership: Track record of leading or supporting business transformation initiatives in FMCG or similar industries.
• Data & Reporting Tools: Previous experience framing business questions and defining analytics requirements to ensure reporting solutions support decision-making and process optimization.
• Global/Regional Exposure: Experience working across multiple markets or in a global role, with an understanding of diverse operational models.
• Project Delivery: Experience managing complex projects involving multiple stakeholders and technology partners.
  
  

WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT:

• A unique mix of global scale & start-up spirit—€7.9 bn powerhouse with an agile, entrepreneurial mindset. We’re building a new high growth Ice Cream company from the ground up.
• Career without limits—42 markets, international opportunities, and fast tracked growth.
• A performance-driven culture—Freedom to act, disrupt and grow – your success is measured by impact.
• A company that celebrates joy, innovation, and purpose—We create extraordinary careers, just like our ice cream creates extraordinary moments.
  
  

ABOUT THE MAGNUM ICE CREAM COMPANY:

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 have been taking pleasure seriously for more than 100 years, serving happiness with every lick or scoop of ice cream for generations.

The Magnum Ice Cream Company (formerly Part Of Unilever) Is All About Growth. Growing Our Business. Growing Our Customers’ Businesses. Growing Our People’s Careers. Growth Begins With Empowerment. So We Free Our People To Be Innovative, Responsible Entrepreneurs, Driven And Equipped To Give Our Consumers More Amazing Products And Unforgettable Moments – And Having Fun Doing It. Here’s What Defines Success In Our Organization :

• We are all about growth
• We operate with speed and simplicity
• We win together with fun
• We boldly innovate to disrupt our industry
• We care and challenge
• We are experts in the Ice Cream Category
  
  

ARE YOU EXCITED TO CRAFT THE ICE CREAM FUTURE?

Please apply online and do not forget to upload your CV. Your application will be reviewed against the requirements, and we will be in touch shortly after the closing date, with an update on the status of your application.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

The Magnum Ice Cream Company embraces diversity and encourages applicants from all walks of life. This means giving full and fair consideration to all applicants and continuing development of all employees regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, marriage and civil partnership, and pregnancy and maternity.

For the recruitment of this position, we would like to emphasize that local conditions apply to the position.

Disclaimer 

Equal Opportunity Employer: The Magnum Ice Cream Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, or any other basis protected by applicable law, and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

We take pleasure seriously. Join the Ice Cream team now!

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ABOUT THE MAGNUM ICE CREAM COMPANY:

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 have been taking pleasure seriously for more than 100 years, serving happiness with every lick or scoop of ice cream for generations.

The Magnum Ice Cream Company (formerly Part Of Unilever) Is All About Growth. Growing Our Business. Growing Our Customers’ Businesses. Growing Our People’s Careers. Growth Begins With Empowerment. So We Free Our People To Be Innovative, Responsible Entrepreneurs, Driven And Equipped To Give Our Consumers More Amazing Products And Unforgettable Moments – And Having Fun Doing It. Here’s What Defines Success In Our Organization :

• We are all about growth
• We operate with speed and simplicity
• We win together with fun
• We boldly innovate to disrupt our industry
• We care and challenge
• We are experts in the Ice Cream Category
  
  

ARE YOU EXCITED TO CRAFT THE ICE CREAM FUTURE?

Please apply online and do not forget to upload your CV. Your application will be reviewed against the requirements, and we will be in touch shortly after the closing date, with an update on the status of your application.