Assistant Manager, Third Party Logistics

Founded in Japan in 1887, Kao is passionate about making a difference in people's lives with our high quality products and services to create a Kirei Life for all - a beautiful life that respects the needs of our consumers and customers as well as the planet. We never compromise on quality and craft our products with care for the consumer and the environment.

As a company driven by purpose and strong corporate values we pride ourselves to be listed among the World's Most Ethical Companies since 19 consecutive years. Our corporate philosophy, the Kao Way, guides us in everything we do - acting with integrity, courageously driving innovation and treating each other with trust and respect.

The role:

Do you want to work in warehousing, but not in a warehouse?

In our position, you will lead the relationship with assigned 3rd Party warehouses, primarily working from home. You will drive accountability for cost and service across multiple third party warehouses.

Reporting to our Distribution Manager, you will be responsible for cost management, budgeting, exception management with root cause analysis and resolution, inventory control activities, continuous improvement projects, and meetings with all partners.

At Kao, we offer amazing benefits that are available to you on your first day of employment (healthcare, 401(k) plus company match, etc.), 36 total days off (vacation + holidays + sick) and a reasonable salary range of $65,000 - $85,000.

We offer a hybrid work schedule (in the office 1-2 times per month).

What you will do:

• Manage the assigned 3rd party warehouse provider to maximize our customer service deliverables by maintaining a responsive and fluid warehousing organization.
• Manages and maximizes cost efficiency.
• Manages all warehouse exceptions including but not limited to the following: damages, short shipments, late receipts, order carry over, etc.
• Builds and manages internal and external relationships.
• Coordinates the inspection, rework and disposal of all rejected inventories.
• Participates and at times leads projects applicable to their assigned warehouse.

What you will need:

• Bachelor's Degree or 6+ years of experience managing 3rd party logistics
• 2+ years 3PL management with strong SAP skills.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• High-level understanding of Excel.
• Ability to build relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Project Management experience
• Willingness to travel to 3rd Party warehouses

How we work: Having been selected among the World's Most Ethical Companies for 18 consecutive years, we are a company with a purpose and strong corporate values. We never compromise on quality and craft our products with care for the consumer and the environment. At Kao, each employee can actively shape their job and their career. We work collaboratively to achieve our common goals, always aiming to deliver the best for our customers.

What we offer: A friendly and flexible work environment with competitive salaries, benefits package, ongoing development and the opportunity to enhance your skills and deliver tangible results. At Kao your voice will be heard. Your opinion really counts. We believe that change comes from taking opportunities into your own hands, so we value and reward entrepreneurial thinking and innovation.

Hiring Process: Kao embraces the diversity and the individual personalities of its people because we believe it is diversity that makes us strong. This is why we welcome applications from all areas of the global community.

Want to learn more: If you feel you are as unique as our products and want to find out why 33,000 people across the globe opted for a career with us please visit our Americas website (https://www.kao.com/americas/en/).

Kao USA is an equal opportunity employer, including disabled and veterans.

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