Associate Manager, Logistics (3PL Operations)

Lactalis LUSY•Murfreesboro, TN

5h•Hybrid

About The Position

Ready for more than just a job? Build a career with purpose. 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

Requirements

5+ years relevant experience within a logistics, warehouse, or transportation setting is required.
FMCG experience is strongly desired.
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.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Oversee and coordinate logistics operations at 3PL operators within the Yogurt organization
Problem solve and design creative solutions for LUSA’s 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.