Associate Manager, 3PL

Wella

5d•$67,000 - $110,000•Onsite

About The Position

WE enable individuals to look, feel, and be their true selves. Wella Company is one of the world’s leading beauty companies, comprised of a family of iconic brands such as Wella Professionals, Clairol, OPI, Nioxin and ghd. With 6,000 employees globally, presence in over 100 countries, Wella Company and its brands enable consumers to look, feel, and be their true selves. As innovators in the hair and nail industry, Wella Company empowers its people to delight consumers, inspire beauty professionals, engage communities, and deliver sustainable growth to its stakeholders. Wella logistics is the final part of our supply chain where we delight our external customers with exemplary customer service and responsiveness, our internal customers with outstanding collaboration, cost and controls. We achieve this through standardization, simplification and communication within our network; best in class internal work processes with our supply chain partners and a customer centric mindset. We aim to deliver end-to-end, sustainable value creation through leveraging the power of our people and DC network. Join the team that is making a tangible difference for the future of Wella.

Requirements

Minimum 3-5 years’ experience in distribution, logistics, or supply chain.
Experience dealing with stakeholders, leadership, and external influencers.
WMS experience required. Preferably Manhattan, Blue Yonder, or similar
SAP operating experience preferred
Outstanding organizational skills
Microsoft Suite Proficiency and experience with software applications which include: Excel, Word, Access, Visio, PowerPoint
Capable to handling large sets of data – eliminating and understanding outliers, drawing relevant connections and cleansing data for use
Ability to work and influence people across a diverse organization as well as external 3rd party logistics providers.
Ability to work autonomously, self-motivated to maintain and improve controls within the distribution center.
Fluent written and spoken English
Excellent interpersonal skills
Strong analytical thinker
Ability to travel as needed to support department requirements and training

Nice To Haves

Experience with Parcel, LTL and FTL shipping modes preferred
Bachelor Degree in Supply Chain, Finance, or related business field required or 3-5 years’ experience in related fields.
Three - Five years supervisory experience a plus

Responsibilities

Daily oversight of 3PL operations
Monitor and improve KPI’s, identify targets for savings and performance improvement for each distribution channel that ships from the 3PL.
Manage communication to 3PL between Customer Service, Order Management, and Sales.
Search for, and implement continuous improvement projects across the warehousing operations of the company.
Participate in review of the 3PL budget, ensuring accurate monthly/quarterly guidance. Ensure 3PL is meeting KPI's to drive continuous improvement and align with overall performance.
Develop and maintain forecasts and cost models including staffing coverage and capacity planning.
Monitor adherence to rules, regulations, and procedures. Provide support where necessary to ensure quality and accuracy of work performed.
Reconcile 3PL invoices with Finance.
Lead the inventory analysis and review 3PL cycle counting processes for the site.
Monitor the WMS<>SAP interface and daily inventory reconciliation to ensure virtual Inventory Record Accuracy remains under control.
Own the site process for stock adjustments, storage location management and lost stock location management.
Maintain compliance of all procedures in line with COE and Internal Audit requirements.