Background & Purpose of the Job

The Associate Logistics Manager, International Transportation is responsible for managing key operational and strategic aspects of international transportation for Unilever North America. In addition to managing service levels and relationships with local carrier representatives, this individual will lead strategic improvements for transportation related to NA imports & exports to drive operational efficiencies and transportation-related cost savings. This person will also business partner with the Global Logistics Team to drive logistics excellence and standardization of best practices, while also supporting the coordination of the annual ocean freight bid.

Who You Are & What You’ll Do

• Lead key elements of transportation operations for international shipments across the Unilever North America network.
• Manage relationships with freight forwarders and local carriers while driving accountability to performance via KPIs, including tender acceptance, on time performance, carrier claims, freight cost, and detention & demurrage.
• Drive strategic programs and operational improvements within international logistics, in close partnership with the Global Logistics Team and 3rd party providers.
• Implement step changes to reduce detention & demurrage related to international shipments
• Oversee the movement of international goods to/from DC’s and ports, working through ad hoc transportation-related issues
• Business partner with the Global Logistics Team to coordinate the annual ocean freight bid and drive logistics excellence within North America.
• Develop and maintain internal and external relationships to drive cross-functional, fully integrated processes that enable strategic partnerships and operational excellence.

What You’ll Need to Succeed

What do the minimum requirements look like?

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain, or Logistics from an accredited university
• Work Experience: at least 5 years of experience in Logistics and Supply Chain, with robust experience in international logistics
• Strong verbal and written communication skills to effectively interact with all levels of management and influence business partners
• Experience using advanced Microsoft Excel, Power BI, PowerPoint and comfort using integrated computer systems

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree from an accredited university
• Advanced certifications (Lean Six Sigma, CSCP, CLTP, PMP, etc.)
• Strong international logistics operations experience
• FMCG experience

What else is critical to your success? Your attitude. You love to work in an evolving and fast-paced environment and are a master at juggling multiple priorities with pressure to deliver on-time. You'll have an innate ability to translate numbers into stories and discuss them with a multitude of audiences. But most of all, you want to improve everything you touch, whether it be processes, problem solving or creative ways of being proactive.

What We Can Offer You

Culture for Growth | Top Notch Employee Health & Well Being Benefits | Every Voice Matters | Global Reach | Life at Unilever | Careers with Purpose | World Class Career Development Programs | Check Out Our Space | Focus On Sustainability

Unilever is an organization committed to diversity and inclusion to drive our business results and create a better future every day for our diverse employees, global consumers, partners, and communities. We believe a diverse workforce allows us to match our growth ambitions and drive inclusion across the business. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. For more information, please see Equal Employment Opportunity PostersEqual Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer Minorities/Females/Protected Veterans/Persons with DisabilitiesEmployment is subject to verification of pre-screening tests, which may include drug screening, background check, credit check and DMV check.

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