About Us:
People have looked to Kimberly-Clark brands for more than 150 years and today we're proud to help over a billion people around the world cope, laugh, love and live every day. From the best nappies and baby wipes to the softest tissues, to the best supplies for business, we are constantly searching for new ways to make life better for our consumers, our customers and our planet.
Our leading consumer brands like the Kleenex, Huggies, VIVA, U by Kotex, Poise, Depend brands improve the lives of people around the world.
Kimberly-Clark proudly leads the way in providing better care for a better world.
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Purpose:
The Transport Lead is an integral member of the Supply Chain team with the core focus of managing the performance of the transport functions and team members. This is done via effective management of our 3rd party transport providers and ensuring service levels are maintained, cost to serve is optimal, logistics controls and compliance through the chain are met.
This position reports to our Transport Manager and will be aligned to our Personal Care business unit (IPC).
Job Description
Managing the transport operations within budget expectations to ensure effective service to our customers whilst delivering end to end cost targets
Creating and maintaining positive partnerships with 3PL transport providers with regular performance reviews against agreed service and costs.
Identifying and supporting operational improvements in the network and execution of transport that reduce cost and optimises truck utilizations and runs
Working closely with the DC’s to optimise the transport plans and maintain the plan
Key contact for all suppliers and Agents for transport related matters
Minimise company risk and maintain compliance in area of environment, and health and safety
Performance management of 3rd party service providers to agreed safety, service, cost and team performance standards
Implementation and management of KCA operating systems and B2B processes relating to the supply chain
Work cross functionally to drive cost savings initiatives surrounding warehouse and freight labour
Invoice compliance and reconciliations are completed and validated
Management and accuracy of carrier rates into the KCA system to ensure accurate payments
Escalation point for claims and credits to ensure timely revenue recognition for customer deliveries
Improving and maintaining strong OTIF performance
Collaboration with key customers to support end to end supply chains projects
Collaborations with key customers to meet their delivery requirements and commercial agreements as it relates to transport.
Management of KCA visibility systems (FourKites) to ensure delivery conformation and transport related data
Management of team performance and ensuring KPI’s are met
Coach and develop team members
CoR compliance for all KCA carriers
Requirements
Extensive operational experience in warehouse and transportation management
Tertiary qualification in Supply Chain or related business discipline
Experience with warehouse and distribution environments
An understanding of the fulfilment process including customer service
Analytical and process minded & Collaborative approach to problem solving.
Sound decision making skills & a sense of urgency in resolving issues
ERP logistics management (SAP preferred)
What’s On Offer
Our Kimberly-Clark employees receive a competitive salary and incentives as well as access to a fantastic range of benefits including superannuation, career development opportunities, free health & well-being activities, volunteering leave and much more.
About You:
You’re driven to perform at the highest level possible, and you appreciate a performance culture fuelled by authentic caring. You want to be part of a company actively dedicated to sustainability, inclusion, wellbeing, and career development.
To Be Considered:
Click the Apply button and complete the online application process. A member of our Talent Acquisition team will review your application and will be in contact with additional information accordingly.
In the meantime, feel free to browse our website for additional information on our company, brands and culture - Kimberly-Clark Corporation.
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For Kimberly-Clark to grow and prosper, we must be an inclusive organization that applies the diverse experiences and passions of its team members to brands that make life better for people all around the world. We actively seek to build a workforce that reflects the experiences of our consumers. When you bring your original thinking to Kimberly-Clark, you fuel the continued success of our enterprise. We are a committed equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, pregnancy, genetic information, citizenship status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
The statements above are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by employees assigned to this classification. Statements are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities and skills required for this position.
This role is available for local candidates already authorized to work in the role’s country only. K-C will not provide relocation support for this role.
Primary LocationNorth Sydney OfficeAdditional LocationsWorker TypeEmployeeWorker Sub-TypeRegularTime TypeFull time