Logistics Manager - Joplin, MO

Role Overview:

The Logistics Manager will oversee and optimize the end-to-end supply chain process, ensure efficient

procurement, production, inventory management, and shipping to meet business objectives and customer

demand.

Responsibilities:

Logistics Manager is responsible for managing every stage of the supply chain, from sourcing raw material to delivering finished products considering food safety, quality, and cost. Core duties include:

• Strategic planning and process optimization: Develop and implement supply chain strategies, policies, and procedures to improve efficiency, reduce costs, and enhance performance across the supply chain network.
• Procurement and Supplier Management: Source and select suppliers, negotiate contracts, monitor supplier performance through trends/scores, and maintain strong relationships to ensure timely delivery of quality materials while following the Corrective Action process with supplier deviations.
• Production Scheduling: Ensure scheduling is completed for process and packaging to meet Pos with emphasis to optimize the schedule and partner with Operations with adverse conditions.
• Inventory and Warehouse Management: Oversee inventory control and warehouse operations to minimize shortages or excess inventory and implement audits including FIFO.
• Shipping: Coordinate transportation to ensure timely delivery of finished goods to the warehouse.
• Risk Management: Identify potential supply chain risks, develop contingency plans, and implement strategies to mitigate disruptions.
• Team Leadership and Collaboration: Train, mentor, and manage the supply chain teams while collaborating with internal departments such as operations, quality, and finance.
• Data Analysis and Reporting: Monitor supply chain KPI's, analyze logistics data, and prepare reports to support decisions and continuous improvement.
• Training: Conduct training for procedures or policies that are covered within supply chain

Primary Physical Requirements

• The employee is occasionally required to sit; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl.
• Ability to tolerate working temperatures under 50oF and/or over 90oF for periods of up to three (3) hours.
• Work elevated, i.e. on a ladder, in a lift box, or scissor lift.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree
• 3+ years directly supervising personnel in supply chain management
• 8+ years of experience in logistics/supply chain
• Knowledge of inventory control best practices and industry standards
• Experience with utilizing lean tools such as JIT, Kanban, etc is a plus
• End to end supply chain competency
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Proficiency in inventory management software and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Attention to detail and organizational abilities.
• Inquisitive mind capable of deductive reasoning and logical thought process
• Aptitude in decision-making and working with numbers.
• Experience in collecting and analyzing data.
• Talent in negotiations and networking.
• Familiar with OSHA regulations, safety policies/procedures preferred
• Effective interpersonal skills - including positive, diplomatic, proactive verbal communication and the ability to listen attentively and understand verbal information
• Establish/strengthen cross functional relationships with corporate, vendors, and facility departments to support continuous improvement efforts, procedures, and sensitivity to costs.
• Ability to operate effectively under moderate stress
• Ability to organize work and be efficient to meet time demands
• Ability to adapt to various environments, handle and accept change in a positive manner, and work through ambiguity
• Demonstrated ability to work without direct/constant supervision
• Ability to learn SOPs and other written programs in order to support SQF system.

Additional Considerations:

• International relocation will not be considered.
• Applicants for this position must be currently authorized to work in the US on a full-time basis. General Mills will not sponsor applicants for this position for work visas.

COMPANY OVERVIEW

We exist to make food the world loves. But we do more than that. Our company is a place that prioritizes being a force for good, a place to expand learning, explore new perspectives and reimagine new possibilities, every day. We look for people who want to bring their best - bold thinkers with big hearts who challenge one other and grow together.Because becoming the undisputed leader in food means surroundingourselves with peoplewho are hungry for what's next.

Salary Range

The salary range for this position is $93700.00 - $140700.00 / Annually. At General Mills we strive for each employee's pay at any point in their career to reflect their experiences performance and skills for their current role. The salary range for this role represents the numerous factors considered in the hiring decisions including, but not limited to, educations, skills, work experience, certifications, etc. As such, pay for the successful candidate(s) could fall anywhere within the stated range. Beyond base salary, General Mills offers a competitive Total Rewards package focusing on your overall well-being. We are proud to offer a foundation of health benefits, retirement and financial wellbeing, time off programs, wellbeing support and perks. Benefits may vary by role, country, region, union status, and other employment status factors. You may also be eligible to participate in an annual incentive program. An incentive award, if any, depends on various factors, including, individual and organizational performance.

Reasonable Accommodation Request

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