Logistics Manager

Talentify; Eden (NC); On-site; USD 91,000 - 138,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) match

Healthcare coverage

Bonus incentives

Competitive total rewards

Job summary

Nestlé is expanding its Rockingham County, VA-border facility and seeks an experienced Logistics Manager to lead safety, quality and cost-efficient operations. You will drive order management, shipping schedules and transportation execution to ensure on-time delivery and optimal fill rates.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree in a related field and 3+ years of leadership in logistics or supply chain, with a focus on continuous improvement and collaboration with leadership teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain, Logistics, or related field.
• 3+ years' leadership experience within logistics, operations planning, distribution center or supply chain.
• Experience in coordinating warehouse, transportation, and cost management.

Responsibilities

• Lead the logistics department to achieve safety, quality, customer satisfaction and cost efficiency.
• Oversee staffing, scheduling and development of the warehouse leadership team.
• Direct order management, shipping schedules and transportation execution.
• Develop warehouse strategies, policies and goals.
• Monitor costs and help develop the annual department budget.
• Collaborate with divisional and corporate leaders on logistics goals.
• Evaluate equipment upgrades to support continuous improvement.
• Partner with external vendors and service providers to optimize service.

Skills

Leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain, Logistics, or related field

Job description

Driven by integrity and united by the people-and-pet bond, we find strong purpose in the work we do and an even greater joy in those we get to work alongside. Together, we harness the expertise of our long-standing tradition of excellence to embrace possibility and continuously push to do what's never been done before in pet care. Discover your purpose and fuel your passions when you bring your love of pets to a team that prides itself on the power of togetherness—We are Proudly Connected. Purely Driven.

Position Summary

One of our newest factories, 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.

• 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.

Requirements

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

The approximate yearly pay range for this position is $90,730 - $137,940. Please note that the pay range provided is a good faith estimate for the position at the time of posting. Final compensation may vary based on factors including but not limited to knowledge, skills and abilities as well as geographic location.

Nestlé offers performance-based incentives and a competitive total rewards package, which includes a 401k with Company match, healthcare coverage and a broad range of other benefits. Incentives and/or benefit packages may vary depending on the position.

It is our business imperative to remain a very inclusive workplace. To our veterans and separated service members, you're at the forefront of our minds as we recruit top talent to join Nestlé. The skills you've gained while serving our country, such as flexibility, agility, and leadership, are much like the skills that will make you successful in this role. In addition, with our commitment to an inclusive work environment, we recognize the exceptional engagement and innovation displayed by individuals with disabilities. Nestlé seeks such skilled and qualified individuals to share our mission where you’ll join a cohort of others who have chosen to call Nestlé home.

The Nestlé Companies are equal employment opportunity employers. All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Prior to the next step in the recruiting process, we welcome you to inform us confidentially if you may require any special accommodations in order to participate fully in our recruitment experience. Contact us at [e-mail] or please dial 711 and provide this number to the operator: 1-800-321-6467.

This position is not eligible for Visa Sponsorship.