Senior Logistics Manager at KIK International LLC in Lawrenceville, Georgia

Job Description:

Overview

We are KIK!

We create the products and brands that people trust to clean, sanitize, and protect their homes, pools and cars. We are one of North America's largest independent consumer product manufacturers with 20 North American manufacturing facilities. We also operate globally in Europe, Asia, UK, Australia, New Zealand and South Africa. We are known by our portfolio of over 40 brands including Spic and Span® and Comet® cleaning products, Clorox® Pool&Spa™ (under license), BioGuard®, and Natural Chemistry® pool chemicals, and Prestone® and Holts® automotive performance chemicals. We are also the #1 producer in North America for store-brand ("private label") bleach and a leading private label provider of laundry detergent and additives, dishwashing products, general purpose cleaning and other home care products.

Essential Job Functions

• Drives improvements in performance metrics (on-time ship, primary tender acceptance, cost etc.) through root cause analysis and corrective action implementation to meet customer expectations and ensure transportation efficiencies.


• Achieve transportation operating plan goals through management of cost/service performance metrics.


• Develop, document, and execute a comprehensive transportation plan to drive optimal customer service and profitability across the business, incorporating transportation and vendor relations as well as strategic feedback to company management.


• Evaluate and review the company's logistics operations business practices, update, and develop process documentation, streamline opportunities, and eliminate non-value-added activities.


• Direct investigations to verify and resolve customer or shipper questions or issues.


• Provide expertise and capacity to rapidly assess and address emerging business issues as they arise.


• Monitors carrier performance levels, recommends improvements or service enhancements, and makes corrective actions to resolve issues.


• Ensure the existence, maintenance, and functioning of an adequate system of internal controls in all functional areas of the Transportation department.


• Collaborates with OTM team to drive system and planner efficiencies.


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  Provide guidance through vast knowledge and understanding of asset-based and brokerage fleet management operations, including DOT and hazardous materials

  Qualifications

  
  
  
  
  • Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain or related is preferred however we will consider at least 7 years equivalent experience in lieu of degree
  
  
  • 7+ years supply chain operations and transportation management experience
  
  
  • Multi-Mode experience: LTL, FTL Required
  
  
  • Experience with customer driven routing guides (collect freight); preferably with Big Box retailers/ Grocers
  
  
  • Project and Action Plan Management
  
  
  • Demonstrated communication, collaboration, and leadership skills. Ability to influence within multiple levels of the organization
  
  
  • Transportation Management System experience -Oracle Transportation Management (OTM) experience ideal
  
  
  • Experience in an ERP system - JD Edwards or SAP ideal
  
  
  • Strong Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
  
  
  • Proven ability to analyze data to identify opportunities and drive into root cause and develop countermeasures
  
  
  • Winning Attitude; Problem Solver
  
  
  • Able to work at tactical level and easily move to strategic discussions around business and team

    A Career with KIK Offers:
    KIK offers very competitive salary and comprehensive benefits including health, wellness, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance. You can plan for your future with KIK's retirement savings options including employer match. KIK also recognizes the importance of continuing education and offers Education Assistance to our employees to encourage continued personal development and growth.

    Thank you for your interest and consideration of a position with KIK Consumer Products.

    
    

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    KIK is an Equal Employment Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. KIK does not discriminate against qualified applicants or employees based on race, color, age, religion, sex, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, status in uniformed services, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, genetic information, or any other status protected by law.