MidFull TimeEN
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®. Viva®. Scott®. Kimberly-Clark Professional®. 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.
Job Description:
Manage transport operations within budget to deliver effective service and meet end-to-end cost targets, while maintaining strong partnerships with 3PL providers through regular performance reviews on service and cost.
Drive operational improvements across the transport network to reduce costs, optimise truck utilisation, and align transport plans with DC operations.
Act as the key contact for transport suppliers and agents, ensuring compliance with environmental, health and safety standards and minimising company risk, including CoR compliance.
Oversee performance of 3PL providers against safety, service, cost, and team KPIs, while coaching and developing team members to achieve required performance standards.
Manage and implement KCA operating systems, B2B processes, and visibility platforms (e.g. FourKites) to ensure accurate transport data, delivery confirmation, and improved OTIF performance.
Support cross-functional collaboration and cost-saving initiatives across warehouse and freight operations, including invoice compliance, reconciliations, and accurate carrier rate management.
Act as the escalation point for claims and credits, ensuring timely resolution and revenue recognition, while collaborating with key customers to meet delivery requirements and commercial agreements.
Requirements
Extensive experience in warehouse and transport operations, including distribution environments and fulfilment processes with a focus on customer service.
Tertiary qualification in Supply Chain or a related business discipline, with experience using ERP logistics systems (SAP preferred).
Strong analytical and process-driven mindset with a collaborative approach to problem solving.
Sound decision-making skills with a strong sense of urgency in resolving issues.
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.
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