Distribution Operations Manager

Appleton, WI - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 30+ days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

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Job Summary

Distribution Operations Manager

Who We Are

Essity is a global leader in health and hygiene headquartered in Stockholm Sweden with a North American headquarters located in Philadelphia PA. We are a multi-billion-dollar company with a purpose to break barriers to well-being for the benefit of consumers patients care givers and customers across the globe. We do this through innovations in our Professional Hygiene Consumer

Goods and Health & Medical business units that provide hygiene and health solutions to over a billion people every day worldwide.

Working at Essity is more than a career it is where you will play your part in a better future to improve well-being for people and have opportunities to drive positive change for society and the environment. As an employee at Essity you will belong to a team where you feel valued are safe supported to grow and challenged to generate business results in a friendly and open atmosphere.

About the Role

Essity is looking for an experienced Distribution Operations Manager who will oversees the day-to-day fulfillment operations of the regional transportation network and the local secondary distribution footprint to achieve the cost- service- and sustainability-targets for distribution aligned with overall company goals. The role is responsible for implementing the operational plans and procedures in line with global distribution supply stream strategies and regional business unit specific logistics activities.

The ideal candidate should/could live in Appleton WI.

Were looking for people who embody our values arent afraid to challenge innovate experiment and move at a fast pace. Were always looking for ways to improve our products and ourselves. If this is you wed love to talk.

What You Will Do

Safeguard efficient distribution operations to achieve agreed cost- service- and sustainability targets (SPOC for all transportation related topics)
Follow up and perform analysis of distribution KPIs and costs and decide on actions for improvement
Leading and developing the regional distribution-team and managing the related regional stakeholders
Execute Regional network/freight bids to select and contract the appropriate transport- and warehouse providers aligned with the global supply stream strategies
Manage service-providers (40-80 per region) and the related spend according to the agreed targets on cost service innovation and sustainability
Initiate corrective-actions with service providers as required including contract management business reviews and continuous improvement activities
Perform analytics to simulate cost and service impact for network changes new go-to-market approaches new articles and short-term production moves in the region
Responsible for distribution costing in the region (Freight costing in SAP Freight Audit of invoices Freight settlement and accruals)
Drive regional implementation of global strategies and procedures for sourcing planning settlement and sustainability in distribution organization

Who You Are

University degree in Supply Chain Management Logistics Transportation Procurement or in a related field
5 years of business experience within Distribution (Transportation and Fulfilment)
Comprehensive leadership skills and experiences to lead and further develop the regional distribution team.
Profound experience in 3PL/carrier management as well as in-depth practical experiences transport sourcing TCO-concepts and contract management
Ability to work in a matrix organization and good business understanding (go-to-market strategies in B2B and B2C)
Excellent in communication stakeholder management and ability to drive change management in a matrix
Good understanding of the source-to-pay process and system technologies

What We Can Offer You

At Essity we believe every career is as unique as the individual and empower employees to reach their full potential in a winning culture motivated by a powerful purpose.

Compensation and Benefits:

Expected Compensation

Competitive annual salary annual incentive bonus benefits

Pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors such as knowledge skills and experience.

Along with competitive pay you will be eligible for the following benefits:

United Healthcare PPO / EyeMed Vision Insurance / Delta Dental Insurance

Wellness program provided through Rally

Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)

401(k) with employer match and annual employer base contribution

Company paid Basic Life AD&D short-term and long-term disability insurance

PTO offering with Paid Holidays

Scholarship program for children of Essity employees.

Additional Information

The Company is committed to equalemployment opportunity and providingreasonable accommodations to qualifiedcandidates and employees pursuant toapplicable law. We value and encouragediversity and solicit applications from allqualified applicants without regard to racecolor gender sex age religion creednational origin ancestry citizenship maritalstatus sexual orientation physical or mentaldisability medical condition military andveteran status gender identity or expressiongenetic information or any othercharacteristic protected by federal state orlocal law.

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Together we are improving lives every day

Working at Essity is not just a career; it is a chance to directly make the world a healthier more hygienic and safer place. With impactful innovations coupled with sustainable solutions we strive to reach more people every year with the necessary and essential solutions for well-being.

Application End Date:

Job Requisition ID:

Essity256982

Required Experience:

Manager

Distribution Operations ManagerWho We AreEssity is a global leader in health and hygiene headquartered in Stockholm Sweden with a North American headquarters located in Philadelphia PA. We are a multi-billion-dollar company with a purpose to break barriers to well-being for the benefit of consumers ...