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Kontoor Brands, Inc. · 21 hours ago

Sr. Specialist, Inbound Logistics

Greensboro, NC

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

3+ years exp

Kontoor Brands is a global lifestyle apparel company with a portfolio of iconic denim brands. The Senior Logistics Specialist, Inbound is responsible for optimizing the flow of inbound freight to the distribution network, developing emergency strategies, and ensuring compliance with logistics requirements while maintaining communication with stakeholders.

ApparelBrand MarketingConsumer GoodsE-CommerceSales

Responsibilities

Is responsible for the efficient flow of inbound freight from departed origin to distribution network. 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

Proactively monitor shipments so as to be able to anticipate issues and deter before escalation

Compile background information pertaining to issues, create service issue plan work for final resolution. Including mis-ships, chargebacks, cargo condition

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. Investigates supply methods including (but not limited to) transportation, packaging, source of supply, and material flow for new or existing suppliers as well as new supplier selection process

Maintain key logistics reporting systems

Leads cross-functional project teams, represents all Logistics departments / strategies in Plant core teams, breakout teams and other special tasks associated with projects

Communicate shipment status to various stakeholders on a regular cadence

Coordinates all required activities regarding Supply Concept development, maintenance and reviews with suppliers, customers and other departments and ensures positive interaction

Work closely with our distribution centers to ensure smooth process flow for freight arrival and prioritization of hot load arrivals

Support on-going documentation of all logistics procedures including SOP’s, onboarding documentation, etc

Participate in peer training within internal Logistics team along with education to outside groups of all logistics processes and procedures

Develops regular status reports and indicators to measure assigned work activity

Qualification

Logistics managementSupply chain optimizationProject managementAdvanced Excel skillsInternational logisticsSAP experienceWindows-based skillsGT Nexus/Infor NexusCommunication skillsOrganizational skillsDecision making

Required

Advanced logistics skills (i.e. ability to develop mid to long term strategies for the logistics supply chain along with methods and standards, analytical thinking skills, and ability to develop and execute emergency concepts with limited supervision

Intermediate computer skills including MS Office applications, advanced Excel skills required

Project management experience and proven project leadership skills

Ability to work in a high pressure environment with ever changing priorities

Must be comfortable making decisions under uncertainty, pressure, and tight timelines

Works well with limited supervision

Expertise with prioritization to achieve key deadlines

Strong organization skills required

Excellent math, verbal, and written communication skills

Ability and proven experience providing best-in-class service to stakeholders and key partner

Windows-based computer skills

Strong Microsoft Office skills (Word, Excel, Outlook Required). Access/Power BI experience a plus

Preferred

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

3+ years of experience in Logistics or Supply Chain, preferably with exposure to international logistics, transportation management, logistics procurement, and logistics planning

Experience using GT Nexus/Infor Nexus software beneficial

SAP experience beneficial

Benefits

Paid Parental Leave

Flexible Fridays

Tuition Reimbursement

Discounts on our apparel

Company

Kontoor Brands, Inc.

Kontoor Brands (NYSE: KTB) is a portfolio of three of the world’s most iconic lifestyle, outdoor and workwear brands: Wrangler®, Lee® and Helly Hansen®.

Founded in 2019

Greensboro, North Carolina, USA

10001+ employees