Logistics Lead

Unilever•Chicago, IL

1d•$88,600 - $133,000

About The Position

The Logistics Lead coordinates key functions involved in the Deployment Planning Process and ensures inventory is strategically allocated in accordance with the tier structure. The role maintains the product allocation table for stock allocation and provides first-line supervision for executing the DRP process, resolving stock issues, and maintaining invalid shipments and receipts. It serves as a focal point for Logistics and Supply Chain Planning functions, including Warehousing, Transportation, Customer Support, Manufacturing, Capabilities, and Logistics Finance. The role also manages batch job analysis, supports holiday scheduling, develops and distributes organizational analysis and KPIs, and trains analysts. It directly develops and coaches 5–8 salaried direct reports.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree.
At least 4 years of experience in Planning or related experience.
Clear competence in Deployment Planning, Supply Chain Planning, and Customer Service.
Strong understanding of Transportation and Warehousing.
Proficiency in written and verbal communication.
Effective presentation skills.

Nice To Haves

SAP experience.
Experience leading direct reports.

Responsibilities

Coordinate key functions involved in the Deployment Planning Process.
Ensure inventory is strategically allocated in accordance with the tier structure.
Maintain the product allocation table related to stock allocation.
Provide first-line supervision for execution of the DRP process.
Resolve stock issues and maintain invalid shipments and receipts.
Coordinate with Warehousing, Transportation, Customer Support, Manufacturing, Capabilities, Logistics Finance, and other Logistics and Supply Chain Planning functions.
Manage batch job analysis and support holiday scheduling.
Develop and distribute analysis and KPIs across the organization.
Provide training to analysts.
Develop and coach 5–8 direct salary reports.