Transportation Optimization Lead
Lindt
- # Transportation Optimization LeadAplikujremote type: Hybrydowylocations: Kansas City, Missouritime type: Pelny etatposted on: Opublikowano wczorajjob requisition id: JR102985# **Company Introduction:**Lindt & Sprüngli is a Swiss chocolate manufacturer and recognized as a global leader in the market for premium chocolate, offering a large selection of products around the world. Lindt & Sprüngli looks back on a long-standing tradition of 175 years during which it has become known as one of the most innovative and creative companies making premium chocolate under the key brand Lindt.Lindt & Sprüngli (North America) Inc. is the holding company of the US family of companies Ghirardelli Chocolate Company, Lindt & Sprüngli (USA) Inc. and Russell Stover Chocolates Inc. Lindt & Sprüngli (North America) Inc. offers a shared-services model acting as the Center of Excellence for the North American market by providing world-class Supply Chain, Project Management, Information Technology, and additional business services to the local entities.This is an exciting time to join our company as we are further accelerating the success story and market expansion over the next years. High performing, entrepreneurial, result driven and passionate employees are key success factors for Lindt & Sprüngli. We are warmly welcoming ambitious talents to join us.# **What Lindt & Sprüngli offers:*** A highly passionate team driven for success* A fast-changing business environment and entrepreneurial mindset* Central and prime office location in Kansas City next to the Plaza* US or international career opportunities within the Lindt Group* Opportunities to be involved in employee committees* A flexible work environment offering a hybrid model* Market competitive compensation, annual bonus and benefits* And of course – delicious premium chocolate!# **Lindt & Sprungli wants employees who align to our core values:*** Excellence: You have passion for what you are doing and strive for excellence* Innovation: You are constantly looking for new and better ways to deliver success* Entrepreneurship: You are empowered and accountable for your actions and results* Responsibility: You act with integrity and treat everyone with respect* Collaboration: You support your colleagues across disciplines, business segments and geographies# **Job Description Summary:**The Transportation Optimization Lead will manage activities relative to building a transportation operational plan that will support successful optimization of the distribution network. The role will work directly with transportation load planners, warehouse partners, manufacturing locations, inventory deployment teams, and carrier partners to execute end-to-end distribution optimization. The position determines the optimal route for orders to provide exceptional service at the lowest distribution cost. Will have continuous improvement responsibility over transportation network efficiency. **Essential Functions*** Lead and collaborate with Transportation Planners, overseeing a network of multiple manufacturing sites and/or multiple distribution centers.* Demonstrate a continuous improvement mindset to drive process, system, and performance improvement across the network.* Analyze recurring service failures and implement corrective actions.* Responsible for maximizing trailer utilization, mode optimization, and plant/DC shipping and receiving constraints* Network analysis, sailing schedule optimization, and process improvement.* Resolve escalated delivery issues and follow-up with ongoing communication* Attend daily load plan review calls with distribution centers to finalize optimal plan considering service targets, supply chain cost, and resource capacity* Effectively communicate with inventory deployment teams, DCs, and carriers* Work daily within Transportation Management System (TMS) for scheduling, reporting, and analytics* **Special projects and duties as assigned by management****Basic Qualifications*** Bachelor’s degree or 4 years equivalent experience* Demonstrated successful interaction with cross-functional teams and working with all levels of management* Strong written and verbal communication skills* Proficient in Microsoft Office* Strong analytical skills* Working knowledge of TMS* Ability to prioritize and organize assignments**Preferred Qualifications*** 4+ years of experience in refrigerated transportation* Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain or Logistics* Experience in food and beverage/consumer-packaged goods industry**Company Description**Lindt and Sprüngli (North America) Inc. is the Supply Chain and Business Shared Services Company supporting the Lindt & Sprüngli family of brands (Lindt USA, Ghirardelli Chocolates and Russell Stover Chocolates), headquartered in Kansas City, MO.Employment by Lindt & Sprüngli (North America) Inc. is contingent upon I-9 Employment Eligibility Verification, passing the urinalysis drug screen, and satisfactory employment and background checks.Lindt & Sprüngli (North America) Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, color, national origin, sex, marital status, sexual orientation and gender identity, disability, veteran status, pregnancy, or any other status protected by law. 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