Logistics Manager

Nestle Operational Services Worldwide SA•Eden, NC

4d•$90,730 - $137,940•Onsite

About The Position

One of our newest factory, located along the Virginia border, breathes new life into a former brewery, creating an innovative and technologically advanced pet food manufacturing facility. We have transformed the existing structure in Rockingham County to produce leading dry dog and cat food brands, including Purina Pro Plan®, Purina ONE®, and Purina Pro Plan Veterinary Diets®. With a strong focus on sustainability and safety, this facility is committed to doing our part to care for the environment, like conserving water, investing in renewable electricity and maintaining zero waste for disposal. As we expand, we proudly build upon our 90-year legacy of crafting science-based dog and cat foods that pet owners’ trust. At Purina, we are deeply passionate about supporting the communities where we live and work, and we bring that same engagement and commitment to Rockingham County. Together, we create a brighter future for pets and our community. As a Logistics Manager, you will lead the Logistics department ensuring plant and Company objectives are achieved in the areas of Safety, Quality, customer satisfaction, operational and cost efficiency, inventory accuracy, and continuous improvement. You will actively participate as a member of the factory leadership team, helping to implement standards across the warehouse.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain, Logistics, or related field
3+ years' leadership experience within a logistics, operations planning, distribution center or supply chain related environment.

Responsibilities

Lead a team of warehouse associates tracking performance management, career development and operational goal achievement.
Monitor and direct order management, warehouse shipping schedules and transportation execution to achieve on-time delivery and order fill rates.
Responsible for staffing, scheduling and managing the warehouse leadership team.
Lead development and implementation of warehouse strategies including policies, procedures and goals.
Monitor costs daily and develop the annual department budget and ensure execution of plan to achieve cost objectives.
Collaborate with divisional and corporate leaders regularly on company Logistics goal alignment.
Evaluate equipment and facility upgrades to support continuous improvement.
Develop innovative programs to continuously improve cost, quality and service.
Collaborate with external business partners; vendors, carriers, other service providers.