Associate Manager, Logistics (3PL Operations)

Description

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At Lactalis in the USA, we’re committed to providing meaningful opportunities for our people to learn, grow, and thrive—whether you’re just starting your journey with us or looking to take the next step in your career. From day one, we offer the tools and support to help you succeed.

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 currently hiring an Associate Manager of Logistics, based in Murfreesburo, TN.

The Associate Manager – Logistics (Yogurt) will be responsible for overseeing and coordinating logistics operations between 3rd Party -managed warehouses and the LUSA[A1]  Warehouse Team. The role will report to the Director of Warehousing and provide oversight, coordination, and reporting between operations at 3rd party locations, LUSA Logistics, and Business Unit Customer Service organizations across LUSA. Key areas of focus will be overseeing daily execution and KPI management, near to mid-term capacity management for staffing and dock management, and timeliness of service, for inbound and outbound operations. This key role will be the primary contact for LUSA logistics at the 3PL yogurt facilities.

From our STORY to yours

Key Duties & Responsibilities

• Oversee and coordinate logistics operations at 3PL operators within the Yogurt organization
• Problem solve and design creative solutions for LUSA’s[A1]  distribution & transportation network, facilitate implementation of change
• Identify and participate in Continuous Improvement initiatives, including backing up departmental colleagues in their primary roles.
• Monitor warehouse performance targets both short and long term. Provide operational and performance reports to internal stakeholders. Prepare monthly reporting to facilitate improved logistical spend and to identify potential savings.
• Proactively notifies key stakeholders related to service and capacity plans and changes. 
• Helps inventory control manager monitor inventories; tasks include but are not limited to; order & inventory monitoring, on site visits, year-end inventory physical count & reconciliations, monitor warehouse accuracy and address issues that arise.
• Maintains close relationships with Customer Service, Supply Planning, Transportation, DC’s, and other groups to meet customer requirements 
• Maintain effective relationships with key internal/external stakeholders. Continuously improve the solutions we provide.
• Supports, leads, and implements special projects and procedures as determined with management
• Provides excellent communication, both verbal and written, to all internal and external customers. 

Work Conditions

• 50% travel required
• Extended hours may be necessary depending on the project needs.
• To fulfill these responsibilities, tools such as a computer, phone or, and / or allowance(s)    will be provided.
• 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

From your EXPERTISE to ours

Education

• A bachelor's degree is recommended.
• A major in Supply Chain, Logistics, or a related field is favored.

Experience

• 5 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.

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