3PL Supervisor
Fixed Term – 12 months (Secondment replacement)
Kao is a leading global organisation in the (FMCG) fast moving consumer goods industries. With over 130 years' experience in creating innovative solutions for customers, this business will continue to excel. Kao has a unique opportunity for a new member to join our Supply Chain team based in our Malvern office (hybrid).
The Role
This opportunity exists for a 3PL Supervisor to take the next step in their career supporting our businesses in Australia and New Zealand.
The Kao AU/NZ 3PL & Distribution team oversees a supply chain network spanning multiple DC’s and transport providers across Australia and New Zealand
Reporting to the 3PL & Distribution Manager, you will be responsible for the effective management, cost control and overseeing of all operations relating to the relationship, performance and compliance of the 3PL service providers to ensure high levels of warehousing, distribution, delivery services and inventory control for Kao Australia and New Zealand covering the Salon, Consumer Care and Fabric & Home Care business sectors.
Your Background
You are an integrated team player and leader who excels at doing your best. Excellent communication (written and verbal) and negotiation skills with a broad range of internal and external stakeholders are a must, as are strong planning, organisational, prioritisation and effective time management skills. You are driven, plan carefully and manage stakeholder relationships professionally.
The ideal Candidate will also have:
- At least 2-5 years in warehousing/distribution/transport within FMCG/Pharmaceutical industries
- Experience working with 3PL partners
- A bachelor’s degree in supply chain or similar
- SAP experience (or similar ERP system) with the ability to produce reports for stakeholders
- Advance Excel knowledge and strong analytical skills with ability to present data and influence business decisions
- Sense of urgency and attention to detail without losing sight of the big picture
- Ability to accept/manage change and deal with ambiguity
- Drive to improve, independent, goal-oriented and initiative to get there
How we work: Having been selected among the World´s Most Ethical Companies for 18 consecutive years, we are a company with a purpose and strong corporate values. We never compromise on quality and craft our products with care for the consumer and the environment. At Kao, each employee can actively shape their job and their career. We work collaboratively to achieve our common goals, always aiming to deliver the best for our customers.
What we offer: A friendly and flexible work environment with competitive salaries, benefits package, ongoing development and the opportunity to enhance your skills and deliver tangible results. At Kao your voice will be heard. Your opinion really counts. We believe that change comes from taking opportunities into your own hands, so we value and reward entrepreneurial thinking and innovation.
Hiring Process: Kao embraces the diversity and the individual personalities of its people because we believe it is diversity that makes us strong. This is why we welcome applications from all areas of the global community.
Want to learn more: If you feel you are as unique as our products and want to find out why 33,000 people across the globe opted for a career with us please visit our Americas website (https://www.kao.com/americas/en/).
