Logistics Supervisor

Role : Logistics Supervisor
Location: Kuwait
Role Activities :
* Works internally and externally to delivers best service (on time, complete and accurate delivery) at lowest possible cost, looking for continuous improvement in daily operations
* Monitors Distributor/3PL KPIs and defines corrective actions if needed
* Owns the physical operations action plan and ensures timely completion of agreed actions, identify new ideas/solution to support the company Sustainability goals
* Ensures legal and internal control compliance with the respective Distributor/3PL, manages inventory counts, audits as per function plan, leads action plan completion in case deviations found
* First point of country contact of Distributor/Customer Service/Planning/CD/Regulatory and Quality team related any Logistics activities
* Support logistics projects with detailed and appropriate data analysis
* Maintain monthly /quarterly logistics cost & efficiency reporting
* Maintain and create Business Process Manuals and other process documentation
* Driving SHE and Quality agenda, ensuring we always put safety and quality first
* Day to day warehousing and distribution operations
* Distributor/3PL partnership, developing relations, joint learning, and continuous improvement
* Handling interface issues (missing messages, stock and sales transactions when interface is not working) between SAP and Distributor/3PL WMS
* Budget management, invoice control vs actuals and vs contract
* Ensures legal and regulatory compliance in warehouse and transport operations
* Overseeing and performing Stock Controlling operational tasks
* Maintaining evaluating CCFOT and OTIF and corrective actions and process streamlining
* Data mining & analysis to drive efficiency initiatives, initiate discussions with Customer Service & CD ideas and their verification/implementation
* Maintaining weekly /monthly /quarterly logistics efficiency reports
* Coordinate and manage Unilever and Distributor/ 3PL Provider (3PLP) needs/requirements and harmonize the process changes and actions within UL and Distributor/3PL operations in case of logistics projects
* Implementing new process improvements and optimizations
Qualification and Skills :
* Bachelor or Master degree preferably in Logistics Management
* ‎2-‎3 years' working experience in Logistics, Warehouse, Customer Service, FMCG/ Manufacturing and understanding of the local Customs and Regulatory process
* Extensive SAP knowledge
* Strong analytical skills with problem solving
* Power BI capabilities
* Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Excel
* Holding a driving license
* Ability to work effectively in an autonomous environment while retaining regular links with key stakeholders
* Liaise and negotiate with carriers, suppliers/ third parties, contractors, and distributor
* Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to manage multiple stakeholders and numerous improvement projects
* Negotiation skills & good collaborator
* Works well under pressure in a dynamic environment
* Strategically plan manage and coordinate logistics, warehouse, transportation, and customer services activities
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