Kontoor Brands, Inc. Kontoor Brands

Kontoor Brands, Inc. Kontoor Brands

Sr. Inbound Logistics Specialist

Greensboro, NC · Senior

Sponsorship not specifiedDetected 5 hours ago
RESTData VisualizationProject ManagementExcelSAPSupply ChainLogisticsProcurementAPI TestingLeadershipCommunicationCollaborationProblem SolvingMicrosoft OfficeTransportation Management

About the role

  • Is responsible for the efficient flow of inbound freight from departed origin to distribution network.
  • Proactively monitor shipments so as to be able to anticipate issues and deter before escalation.
  • Including mis-ships, chargebacks, cargo condition.

Responsibilities

  • Compile background information pertaining to issues, create service issue plan work for final resolution.
  • Initiates, investigates and develops medium to long term planning strategies influencing supplier selection as well as initiates and implements process improvements by being innovative and creative.
  • Ensure correct carriers are used in accordance with routing and allocation guides, minimize dwell time at various stages of the supply chain, maintain and build relationships with said carriers.
  • Maintain key logistics reporting systems.
  • Performs quantitative and qualitative evaluations, considering impact to logistics costs and structure.
  • Leads cross-functional project teams, represents all Logistics departments / strategies in Plant core teams, breakout teams and other special tasks associated with projects.
  • Support on-going documentation of all logistics procedures including SOP's, onboarding documentation, etc.
  • You will be accountable to develop new or optimizing existing methods of supply, including emergency strategies, by using corporate standard concepts Assures the logistics supply chain, including the emergency strategies, support the complexity of Kontoor Brands with associated delivery restrictions and changes, by developing and implementing complex strategies.
  • Develops regular status reports and indicators to measure assigned work activity.
  • This is an exciting time to be a part of Kontoor Brands globally, as we are focused on leveraging our global platform to drive brand growth and are committed to further geographic expansion.

Requirements

  • 3+ years of experience in Logistics or Supply Chain, preferably with exposure to international logistics, transportation management, logistics procurement, and logistics planning.
  • Intermediate computer skills including MS Office applications, advanced Excel skills required.
  • Project management experience and proven project leadership skills.

Nice to have

  • Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration, Economics, Supply Chain or Logistics preferred.

Skills

  • Works well with limited supervision.
  • Expertise with prioritization to achieve key deadlines.
  • Strong organization skills required.
  • Excellent math, verbal, and written communication skills.
  • Strong Microsoft Office skills (Word, Excel, Outlook Required).
  • Access/Power BI experience a plus.
  • Experience using GT Nexus/Infor Nexus software beneficial.
  • SAP experience beneficial.
  • Our benefits are crafted with the same care as our products.
  • When our employees are healthy, secure, and well, they bring their best selves to work.
  • Kontoor Brands, Inc.
  • Kontoor Brands is a lifestyle apparel company with a strong established global footprint.

Benefits

  • At Kontoor, we offer a comprehensive benefit package to fit your lifestyle.
  • Kontoor Brands supports you with a competitive benefits program that provides choice and flexibility to meet your and your family's needs - now and in the future.
  • Kontoor Brands also provides four weeks of Paid Parental Leave to eligible employees who are new parents, Flexible Fridays, and Tuition Reimbursement.

Company info

  • Kontoor Brands is a portfolio of three of the world's most iconic lifestyle, outdoor and workwear brands: Wrangler®, Lee® and Helly Hansen®.
  • Kontoor Brands is a purpose-led organization focused on leveraging its global platform, strategic sourcing model and best-in-class supply chain to drive brand growth and deliver long- term value for its stakeholders.
  • Job Posting: Sr.
  • Inbound Logistics Specialist The primary responsibilities of the Senior Logistics Specialist, Inbound are to execute and optimize the flow of freight to Kontoor Brands' distribution network through medium to long term supply chain processes and methods, while influencing supplier decisions and assessing logistics cost.
  • They also must develop and implement emergency concepts for a highly complex and time driven supply chain to meet or exceed our operations team delivery expectations, while continually communicating the order status either directly or through order status report information.
  • The incumbent will be accountable to hold carriers and logistics providers responsible to meet or exceed all inbound lead time requirements in a cost effective way through preparation and presentation of KPI's and QBR's-driving for performance excellence or improvements as necessary.
  • We are proud to offer a workplace culture centered on equitable opportunities and a sense of belonging for all team members.

Equal opportunity

  • Kontoor Brands is an equal employment opportunity/ affirmative action employer of minorities, females, protected veterans and the disabled.

Visa & Work Authorization

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