We are seeking an experienced Supply Chain Logistics Specialist with strong expertise in SAP (specifically SAP EWM) and Direct Store Delivery (DSD) systems, ideally within a Consumer Packaged Goods (CPG) environment. The successful candidate will play a critical role in optimizing the logistics and supply chain operations, ensuring timely and accurate deliveries to retailers and improving overall distribution efficiency.
location: East Hanover, New Jersey
job type: Contract
salary: $50.00 - 62.50 per hour
work hours: 8am to 4pm
education: Bachelors
responsibilities:
Key Responsibilities:
- Supply Chain Management: Oversee and manage the logistics and distribution processes, ensuring optimal flow of goods from suppliers to customers.
- SAP EWM Expertise: Utilize SAP Extended Warehouse Management (EWM) to manage inventory, warehouse operations, and distribution processes, ensuring accurate stock levels and efficient warehousing practices.
- Direct Store Delivery (DSD): Lead and manage Direct Store Delivery (DSD) operations, working closely with retail partners and sales teams to ensure smooth, timely deliveries to stores and improved product availability.
- Demand and Inventory Management: Monitor inventory levels and ensure timely replenishment of stock, working closely with suppliers and internal teams to meet customer demand.
- Transportation Management: Coordinate transportation logistics to optimize delivery routes and reduce transportation costs while ensuring on-time deliveries.
- Collaboration with Retailers: Partner with retail teams to understand delivery schedules, handle customer requirements, and address any issues related to logistics or DSD.
- Data Analysis and Reporting: Analyze logistics data to identify opportunities for improvement and cost savings in distribution and inventory management.
- Process Optimization: Continuously review and optimize supply chain processes and workflows, ensuring efficiency, cost-effectiveness, and high service levels to retailers and customers.
- Compliance: Ensure all logistics operations comply with company policies, industry regulations, and safety standards.
- Experience in Supply Chain Logistics: Minimum of [X] years of experience in a logistics or supply chain management role, ideally within the CPG industry.
- SAP EWM: In-depth knowledge of SAP Extended Warehouse Management (EWM), including inventory management, warehouse processes, and distribution planning.
- Direct Store Delivery (DSD) Experience: Proven experience managing DSD operations in a retail environment, working with delivery teams to ensure timely and efficient product distribution to stores.
- Supply Chain Optimization: strong understanding of supply chain processes and experience in improving delivery efficiency, inventory management, and cost reduction.
- Analytical Skills: strong data analysis skills with the ability to analyze logistics data and make data-driven decisions.
- Project Management: Experience in managing logistics-related projects from initiation to completion, ensuring milestones are met and objectives are achieved.
- Communication and Collaboration: Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams and external stakeholders.
- Problem-Solving: strong problem-solving abilities to address any logistics or supply chain issues as they arise, ensuring minimal disruption to operations.
- Experience in CPG: Direct experience working in the Consumer Packaged Goods (CPG) sector, with knowledge of CPG logistics, distribution, and retailer requirements.
- Logistics Certifications: Certification in logistics, supply chain management, or related fields (e.g., APICS, Six Sigma, etc.) is a plus.
- Project Management Tools: Familiarity with project management tools such as MS Project, Jira, or similar platforms.
- Advanced SAP Knowledge: Additional SAP certifications or experience with other SAP modules related to logistics (e.g., SAP TM, SAP MM) is an advantage.
qualifications:
- Experience level: Experienced
- Minimum 3 years of experience
- Education: Bachelors
skills:
Equal Opportunity Employer: Race, Color, Religion, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, National Origin, Age, Genetic Information, Disability, Protected Veteran Status, or any other legally protected group status.
At Randstad Digital, we welcome people of all abilities and want to ensure that our hiring and interview process meets the needs of all applicants. If you require a reasonable accommodation to make your application or interview experience a great one, please contact HRsupport@randstadusa.com.
Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Randstad Digital offers a comprehensive benefits package, including health, an incentive and recognition program, and 401K contribution (all benefits are based on eligibility).
This posting is open for thirty (30) days.
