Experienced Senior Logistics Consultant – Supply Chain Optimization and Customer Engagement

At arenaflex, we're on a mission to revolutionize the way we approach customer logistics and supply chain management. As a seasoned professional with a passion for driving business growth and excellence, we're looking for a talented Senior Logistics Consultant to join our team. In this role, you'll have the opportunity to work with our iconic brands, develop strategic relationships with customers, and drive incremental top-line sales, reduce costs, and improve cost-to-serve.

About arenaflex

arenaflex is a leading global consumer goods company dedicated to creating a better world for billions of people. We're committed to delivering innovative solutions that meet the evolving needs of our customers and consumers. Our team is passionate about making a difference, and we're looking for like-minded professionals to join us on this journey.

The Role

As a Senior Logistics Consultant, you'll play a critical role in driving the execution of arenaflex's Indispensable Partner customer supply chain engagement strategies with customers. You'll collaborate with cross-functional teams, build strategic relationships with customer logistics teams and leadership, and develop strategic programming with customers to integrate into Customer Development business plans. Your expertise will be essential in communicating customer supply chain expectations and strategies, aligning and developing implementation of supply chain best practices, and understanding business units and customer business teams' supply chain initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

* Lead the development and execution of arenaflex & customer supply chain initiatives to deliver incremental top-line sales, reduce costs, improve cost-to-serve, and drive customer inventory & cost improvements.

• Build strategic relationships with customer's logistics teams and leadership through partnership forums & ongoing interaction to achieve and maintain preferred supplier status.
• Develop strategic programming with customer and integrate into Customer Development business plans.
• Communicate customer's supply chain expectations & strategies; dimension the impact to arenaflex and recommend changes to strategies and policies as appropriate.
• Align, develop, and mobilize implementation of supply chain best practices that deliver improved service, reduced distribution cost & complexity, and enable inventory reductions at arenaflex and the customer.
• Understand the Business Units and Customer Business teams' supply chain initiatives and be the liaison between the customer and arenaflex to drive the appropriate programs back into the customer.
• Ability to communicate orally clearly and precisely and in writing to individuals and groups.
• Ability to communicate precise innovative Supply Chain and business solutions to customers and team leaders/members.
• Ability to adapt and support the organization through times of change.
• Ability to assess business views strategically.
• Ability to build strong sustainable business relationships at various levels throughout the organization and with key customers.
• Ability to conduct strategic business and data analyses precisely and proficiently with data-driven recommendations for improvements and advancements.

Requirements

* Bachelor's degree in Logistics, Supply Chain, Business, or related field.

• 8+ years of business experience with at least four years of cross-functional Supply Chain experience; inclusive of customer service, planning, and distribution.
• Demonstrated LEAN thinking & capability.
• Must be able to work independently with minimal supervision and demonstrated proficiency in oral & written communication, analyzing, influence, collaboration, motivating, business intuition, and results orientation.
• Prioritization and time management, cross-functional collaboration, change management, project and team management, active listening, adaptability, and interpersonal skills.
• Must be able to travel 25% of the time.

Nice-to-Haves

* Working knowledge of arenaflex's supply chain interactions.

• Proficient in data access tools and PC-based applications (Windows, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint, RSi, Business Warehouse (BW) Reporting, SAP R/3, PowerBI).

Benefits

* Great support for good health with medical, dental, and vision coverage options with no waiting periods or pre-existing condition restrictions.

• Access to an on-site fitness center, occupational health nurse, and allowances for high-quality safety equipment.
• Flexible Savings and spending accounts to maximize health care options and stretch dollars when caring for yourself or dependents.
• Diverse income protection insurance options to protect yourself and your family in case of illness, injury, or other unexpected events.
• Additional programs and support to continue your education, adopt a child, relocate, or even find temporary childcare.

Why Join arenaflex?

* Collaborate with a talented team of professionals who share your passion for making a difference.

• Develop your skills and expertise in a dynamic and fast-paced environment.
• Enjoy a comprehensive benefits package that supports your physical, emotional, and financial well-being.
• Take advantage of opportunities for career growth and advancement.
• Make a meaningful impact on the lives of billions of people around the world.

How to Apply

If you're a motivated and results-driven professional with a passion for supply chain optimization and customer engagement, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity. Please submit your resume and a cover letter outlining your experience and qualifications for this role. We can't wait to hear from you! Apply for this job