Logistics Planner - Warehousing

Amcor

About The Position

Accelerate the possible by joining a winning Amcor team that’s transforming the packaging industry and improving lives around the world. At Amcor, we unpack possibility through our innovative and responsible packaging to provide solutions that benefit our customers, our people and our planet. More than 10,000 consumers worldwide encounter our products every second and rely on us for safe access to food, medicine and other goods. We value their trust by making safety our guiding principle. It’s our core value and integral to how we do business. Beyond this core principle, our shared values and behaviors unite us as we work together to elevate customers, shape lives and protect the future. We champion our customers and help them succeed. We play to win – adapting quickly in an everchanging world – and make smart choices to safeguard our business, our communities and the people we serve for generations to come. And we invest in our world-class team, empowering our colleagues to unpack their potential, because we believe when our people grow, so does our business. To learn more about playing for Team Amcor, visit www.amcor.com I LinkedIn I Glassdoor I Facebook I YouTube Job Description As a member of the logistics organization, the Logistics Planner-Warehousing will support the Regional Warehouse Manager. They will assist warehouse managers in assigned region with inventory capacity reviews, establishing best practices, provide on-site training, perform warehouse evaluations, and project management.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Supply Chain, Logistics, or closely related equivalent experience in Supply Chain Management and/or Logistics preferred.
Experience in planning software, logistics scheduling, BI tools, and WMS/TMS systems.
Ability to lead in a team setting, solid written, verbal communication & interpersonal skills.
Above average knowledge of North American Geography related to freight lanes and back haul opportunities.
Ability to present and work at all organizational levels, internally & externally.
Proficient in Microsoft Excel and related Office applications.
Experience with data analytics and analytic software.
Demonstrated ability to identify, process, and execute value added project work that results in bottom line savings for the company.
Demonstrated ability to organize, participate in, and lead teams.
Willingness to travel when required-Up to 50%

Nice To Haves

Six Sigma, White Belt, Black Belt training preferred.

Responsibilities

Manage operational improvement along with warehousing/distribution inventory optimization.
Analyze inventory levels and supports the development of a replenishment strategy with Supply Chain
Identify opportunities for efficiency and cost reductions leading action to realize improvements
Analyze inventory levels in assigned locations and drive reduction of aged inventory.
Assist in analyzing current network and advise on current capacity/utilization of all warehouses.
Implement best in class warehousing processes and practices that drive operational efficiencies.
Lead racking optimization projects on site with assigned teams.
Implement best practice logistics principles, policies and, processes across the organization to improve operational and financial performance
Identify savings by removing waste or unnecessary steps in the logistics processes
Lead a safety culture throughout department. Support all safety initiatives.
Undertakes other special projects and responsibilities as assigned by supervisor

Benefits

Medical, dental and vision plans
Flexible time off, starting at 80 hours paid time per year for full-time salaried employees
Company-paid holidays starting at 9 days per year and may be slightly higher by location
Wellbeing program & Employee Assistance Program
Health Savings Account/Flexible Spending Account
Life insurance, AD&D, short-term & long-term disability, and voluntary accident disability benefits are available
Paid Parental Leave
Retirement Savings Plan with company match
Tuition Reimbursement (dependent upon approval)
Discretionary annual bonus program (initial eligibility dependent upon hire date)