Logistics Specialist

Logistics Specialist Business context and main purpose of the job:In order to join our Supply Chain team in Brussels, we are looking for a Logistics Specialist to manage the 3PL (Third Party Logistics). The Logistics Specialist does so by monitoring their KPIs, solving issues, and by managing projects to continuously improve service and efficiency while reducing costs and carbon. The Logistic Specialists are the linking pin between the 3PL and Unilever, which means they represent the 3PL within Unilever and represent Unilever for the 3PL. It is therefore important to build a trustful relationship with both internal stakeholders and the 3PL.

The 3PL interacts with Unilever’s customers by delivering products at their distribution centres. Customers are managed by Unilever’s Customer Service department where issues regarding logistics are also raised. Customer Service is therefore the most important internal stakeholder for the LS. By working together with CS, the LS has to make sure Unilever is a top end supplier for our customers. Some of the services that our customers require result in additional costs and carbon emissions. The LS has a key role in challenging these investments by analysing their impact to make sure that good trade-offs are made together with CS

Main Accountabilities

• Support building logistics capabilities for sustainable competitive advantage.
• Manage 3PL performance, capacity, carbon footprint & contracts.
• Responsible for all local operational logistics process flows. This includes the warehouses, hauliers, concessionaire customers and some local exceptional flows.
• Check and approve 3PL invoices.
• Manage and initiate projects with the 3PL that continuously improve existing processes.
• Responsible for operational logistics escalation.
• Support Customer Service by solving structural issues.
• Support the HUB for e.g. primary transport, invoicing.
• Coordinate pallet management suppliers together with the 3PL.
• Support stock counting and stock reconciliation.
• Support the business with logistics expertise.
• Make trade-offs with Customer Service on required logistics services (a.o. DESADV, palletisation, delivery days, …).
• Manage relationships between 3PL hauliers and 3PL warehouses to ensure optimal collaboration.
• Execute business contingency processes along with the 3PL.

Who are you?

• Knowledge of logistics (warehousing & distribution) and customer service processes
• Knowledge of MS Office
• Knowledge of SAP is a pro
• Project management skills
• Communication skills & influencing others
• Team commitment
• Business awareness
• Bias for action
• Customer mindset
• Analytical ability
• Build and maintain external relations

EXCITED ABOUT THE ROLE?

To apply, you must do so online: Please do not forget to upload your CV and a motivation letter. Your application will be reviewed against our requirements and we will be in touch shortly after the closing date to provide you with an update on the status of your application.

We look forward to meeting you!

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