Logistics & Repack Specialist

The warehouse and distribution activities require strong HSE & quality processed therefore the ideal candidate is able to ensure a safe working environment following HSE and QA regulations. 

As part of the role you will be required to understand and be able to execute critical daily repack tasks as a back-up for the Logistics and Repack Team Lead.

This role requires the capability and experience to manage 3 PL partners. 

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Regularly assess capacity vs demand and lead action planning to close the gaps

• Provide daily operational support in Warehouse & Distribution operation to ensure on time, complete and accurate delivery 

• Responsible for managing logistics operational task with key stakeholders e.g.: stock booking and resolving ad-hoc operational issues 

• First point of contact of Customer Service/Planning/Repack team at technical/process issues inbound/outbound

• 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 

• Manage monthly stock reconciliation process as well as coordinate the annual inventory counts

• Leads the annual safety & quality assessments and ensure action plan completion

Logistics operational task:

• Handling interface issues (missing messages, bookings when interface is not working) between SAP and 3PL WMS

• Overseeing EKAER registration operational issues

• Overseeing and performing Stock Controlling operational tasks 

• Short term issue resolution, working with projects and action plans over a 3 – 12 months horizon

Process management:

• Collect Unilever (UL) and Third-Party Logistics Provider (3PLP) needs/requirements and harmonize the process changes and actions within UL and 3PLP operations in case of logistics projects

• Ensure that customer requirements regarding warehousing and distribution are met 

• Implementing new process improvements and optimizations

Knowledge Sharing:

• Collaborate with the European communities -representing CZSK region in Key User Network as local key user. Collects and shares best practices from a network of EE Key Users

• Provide daily operational support in Warehouse & Distribution operation to ensure on time, complete and accurate delivery

Repack execution backup:

• Support the weekly production planning routine and execute repacking activities with 3PLs

• Collect input and give own data to the weekly production planning routine

• Communicate and resolve capacity conflicts with 3PL

• Optimize production plan (CCFOT, obsoletes, service fee)

• Manage repacking activities in SAP (e.g. ordering components, request product costing)

• Keep control of material flows and stocks related to repacking activities

• Review the stock of components (packaging and gifts) on a regular basis, and propose write-off of obsolete items

• Manage purchase to pay process for repacking services and packaging components

• Follow up repack production plan with 3PLP

Reporting: 

• Data mining to drive efficiency initiatives 

• Maintaining regular reports on repack activities, service, cost & related savings 

EXPERIENCES & QUALIFICATIONS: 

• University Degree in Supply Chain or related field (Management, Economics)

• 2 years of experience in Supply Chain field

• Analytical skills

• Good communication and collaboration skills

• Good problem-solving skills

• SAP / Pega knowledge 

• Knowledge of internal control regulations

• Native Czech & communicative English is a must

WHAT WE OFFER:

• 30 days of vacation

• Performance based annual bonus

• Various benefit package (Multisport card, pension, life insurance, shares program, fruits & vegetable at the office and much more)

• Laptop, mobile phone

• Home office (flexibility to work from home or office)

• Opportunity to buy Unilever products at discounted price in the employee online shop

• Real learning opportunity in a multinational environment; open and friendly company culture