Assistant Manager, Logistics (3PL Operations)

Description

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As the world leader in dairy, Lactalis is a family-owned company with over 85,000 pragmatic and ambitious professionals across the globe. Each day, we’re proud to produce award-winning dairy products that bring people together.

In the US, we proudly offer an unrivaled house of beloved brands, including Galbani® Italian cheeses and ricotta, Président® specialty cheeses and butters, Kraft® natural and grated cheeses, Breakstone’s® cottage cheese, Cracker Barrel®, Black Diamond® cheddar, and Parmalat® milk. Our yogurt portfolio includes siggi’s®, Stonyfield Organic®, Brown Cow™, Oui®, Yoplait®, Go-Gurt®, :ratio®, Green Mountain Creamery®, and Mountain High®, along with a growing family of ethnic favorites like Karoun®, Gopi®, and Arz®.

At Lactalis, we live by our core values—Ambition, Engagement, and Simplicity. We foster a workplace where innovation thrives, diverse perspectives are celebrated, and everyone’s unique background and ideas are valued.

Even if you don’t meet every qualification, we encourage you to apply. We want to hear about your PASSION, your STORY, and how your EXPERTISE can help us shape the future of dairy. 

From your PASSION to ours

Lactalis USA is hiring an Assistant Manager for our 3PL Operations, located onsite in Delanco, NJ. 

 The Asst. Manager – 3PL Operations (Delanco, NJ) will be responsible for coordinating logistics operations between a 3rd Party -managed warehouse and the LUSA Logistics team. The role will report to the Director of Warehousing and provide coordination and reporting between operations at the 3rd party location, and transportation, inventory management, Logistics Quality, and Customer Service organizations across LUSA. Key areas of focus will be analyzing local daily execution performance, near to mid-term capacity modeling for staffing and dock management, and timeliness of service, for inbound and outbound operations. This key role will be the primary local contact for LUSA logistics at the 3PL facility. 

KEY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Analyzes, coordinates and schedules a variety of transportation activity on both outbound and inbound shipments

using data driven logistics management systems.

• Provides excellent communication, both verbal and written, to all internal and external customers.

• Proactively notifies key stakeholders related to service and capacity plans and changes.

• Maintains close relationships with Customer Service, Supply Planning, Transportation, DC’s, and other groups to

meet customer requirements

• Identify and participate in Continuous Improvement initiatives using Lean/Six Sigma methodologies, including

backing up departmental colleagues in their primary roles.

• Build and maintain effective contacts/relationships with freight providers.

• Monitor warehouse performance targets both short and long term. Utilize quantative metrics to provide operational

and performance reports to internal stakeholders. Prepare monthly financial and operational data reporting to

facilitate improved logistical spend and to identify potential savings.

• Problem solve and design analytical creative solutions for LUSA’s distribution & transportation network, facilitate

implementation of change

• Maintain effective relationships with key internal/external stakeholders. Continuously improve the solutions we

provide.

• Helps inventory control manager monitor inventories; tasks include but are not limited to; order & inventory

monitoring, statistical data validation during on site visits, year-end inventory physical count & reconciliations,

monitor warehouse accuracy and address issues that arise.

• Supports, leads, and implements special projects and procedures as determined with management

WORK CONDITIONS

• Travel may be required occasionally.

• Extended hours may be necessary depending on the project needs.

• To fulfill these responsibilities, a cell phone is required.

• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential duties

and responsibilities.

• This position requires physical presence in the office, in accordance with the guidelines of the Hybrid Work Policy.

• Demonstrate commitment to a safe working environment that promotes the health and well-being of all employees

and that will further contribute to the Company’s overall performance and success. 

Requirements

QUALIFICATIONS

Education

 •  Bachelor's degree is required.

 •  A major in Supply Chain, Logistics Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a STEM related field is

favored.

Experience

 •  2+ years relevant experience within a logistics, warehouse, or transportation setting is required.

 •  FMCG experience is strongly desired.

Certifications and specific knowledge

 •  Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities successfully and work independently while

demonstrating initiative.

 •  An effective individual contributor, however, demonstrated leadership and “team player” skills; able to

interact and lead at various levels within the organization.

 •  Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications

 •  Strong problem-solving, decision-making, and communication skills, and ability to build direct

relationships with hourly associates.

COMPETENCIES

 •   Logistics Customer Relationships

 •   Logistics Service Level Management

 •   Stock Warehouse Management

 •   Warehouse and Transport Management

 •   Problem Solving

 •   Analytical thinking

At Lactalis, we offer a comprehensive Total Rewards Program with a variety of affordable benefits and coverage options. We support insurance costs significantly, contribute generously to retirement plans, and offer Paid Time Off from day one. We are committed to your professional growth, providing training and development opportunities, including Education Reimbursement. Join us and grow your career.

Lactalis is an equal employment opportunity employer. We will not discriminate against applicants with regard to any legally-recognized basis including, but not limited to: veteran status, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, sexual orientation, and physical or mental disabilities. Further, any division of the Company that is an Affirmative Action Employer will comply with all related legal obligations.