US Logistics Operations Specialist

Greensboro, NC - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 9 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Bulk Transportation Management:

Plan and manage domestic finished goods shipments from production and storage facilities (primary and secondary) to ensure timely placement of inventory to meet customer demands
Optimize NA truck and rail fleet deployment strategically to ensure timely fulfillment of customer orders
Troubleshoot and resolve shipment complications while managing system transactions to optimize freight movement
Manage seasonal fluctuations and peak period planning

Package Transportation Management:

Track and analyze shipment progress with third party suppliers in real-time
Troubleshoot and resolve shipment complications while managing system transactions to optimize freight movement
Forge strategic partnerships with external suppliers to align transportation capabilities with production demands and customer expectations
Strategically plan and monitor interplant shipments stock transfer shipments customer orders and returns
Manage seasonal fluctuations and peak period planning

Warehouse Operations:

Develop and maintain strategic relationships with third-party logistics providers (3PLs)
Identify potential improvements in ways of working to improve efficiency and accuracy in warehouse operations
Monitor warehouse performance and compliance with service level agreements (SLAs).
Oversee Crop Protection warehouse operations planning for finished goods raw materials and packaging storage and handling to support US formulation and finished goods distribution

Performance Monitoring and Reporting:

Manage key suppliers to ensure their performance is compliant with KPIs and expectations of their contract
Develop and maintain logistics performance dashboards
Implement strategic supplier management approaches to resolve performance challenges
Assess and adjudicate accessorial charge requests balancing cost control with operational efficiency to optimize US Logistics spend
Generate and present KPI PGI and Utilization reports to provide senior management with data driven solutions for continuous improvement
Maintain optimal inventory accuracy through proactive discrepancy resolution while implementing continuous improvement initiatives to enhance inventory management systems and reduce errors.

Cross-functional Collaboration:

Collaborate with Supply Chain Planning Production Direct Procurement Digital Productivity & Innovation Regulatory Quality Product Technology & Engineering HSE Customer Service and NA Logistics colleagues
Develop and Implement solutions for challenges arising in Distribution Planning Inventory Management Import/Export operations and Production processes as they relate to the US Supply Chain
Develop strategies to enhance customer satisfaction through improved logistics
Collaborate with Customer Service Sales and Marketing to align logistics capabilities with customer needs

Continuous Improvement and Budget Management:

Identify and propose new technologies or processes to improve efficiency
Lead pilot programs for new technologies or processes
Manage implementation of new logistics systems or processes
Create and execute contingency plans for supply chain disruptions
Spearhead data-driven initiatives to uncover and implement cost-reduction strategies throughout the end-to-end logistics network
Utilize and maintain proficiency in relevant logistics and transportation management systems

Qualifications :

Bachelors degree in Business Logistics Supply Chain or equivalent experience
At least 5 years of experience in logistics transportation or warehouse operations
Knowledge of warehouse operations logistics distribution & inventory management principles
Proficiency in Logistics based technology solutions (such as SAP TMS WMS)
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Ability to make timely and efficient decisions

Additional Information :

What We Offer

A culture that celebrates diversity & inclusion promotes professional development and strives for a work-life balance that supports the team members

We offer flexible work options to support your work and personal needs

Full Benefit Package (Medical Dental & Vision) that starts your first day

401k plan with company match Profit Sharing & Retirement Savings Contribution

Paid Vacation 9 Paid Holidays Maternity and Paternity Leave Education Assistance Wellness Programs Corporate Discounts among other benefits

Syngenta is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate in recruitment hiring training promotion or any other employment practices for reasons of race color religion gender national origin age sexual orientation marital or veteran status disability or any other legally protected status

Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA)

( Employment Opportunity Commissions (EEOC)

( Polygraph Protection Act (EPPA)

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Remote Work :

Employment Type :

Full-time

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