Logistics Coordinator

Job description

Background & Purpose of the Job

The Factory Logistics Coordinator will support the Logistics Department within the Kilbourn Plant. The position is comprised of the following: Developing strong cross-functional relationships with factory, corporate counterparts, vendors and carriers, change management, continuous improvement projects to drive zero losses within customer service and logistics, maintaining key documentation on inbound material receipts and outbound finished good shipments The individual will be assigned to various special projects that are in alignment with the factory goals and business objectives for the logistics team including delivery of cost savings, customer service, and carbon reduction at the Kilbourn site through driving FIFO process and taking Kilbourn’s Yard Management System to the next level reporting.

Who You Are & What You’ll Do

Responsible for managing yard transactions for packaging, raw ingredients and finish good loads by utilizing Kilbourn’s Yard Management System and ensuring accuracy in all aspects of data entry.

Increase inventory accuracy and traceability by building a more robust receipt process for all packaging and raw ingredients.

Execute continuous improvement World Class Manufacturing through various logistics pillar projects (Ex: 5S warehouse/shipping office, decrease load times, increase shipment traceability through warehouse scanning).

Drive Logistics cost savings through reducing assessorials with FIFO process and driving internal logistics projects. Responsible for validating internal assessorial costs from carriers.

Manage daily and ad hoc operational duties –Post Goods Issued in SAP and warehouse team load assignments; Assist in unloading operations and special assignment tasks.

What You’ll Need To Succeed

Associates degree required

2+ years work experience in logistics, factory or continuous improvement.

Strong analytical & systems skills

Project management

Understanding of continuous improvement

Relationship management and influencing skills

Strong communication skills to work with warehouse team, external site partner and transportation carriers

Ability to understand and influence team members to drive change management

What We Can Offer You

Culture for Growth | Top Notch Employee Health & Well Being Benefits | Every Voice Matters | Global Reach | Life at Unilever | Careers with Purpose | World Class Career Development Programs | Check Out Our Space | Focus On Sustainability

Unilever is an organization committed to diversity and inclusion to drive our business results and create a better future every day for our diverse employees, global consumers, partners, and communities. We believe a diverse workforce allows us to match our growth ambitions and drive inclusion across the business.

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