Logistics Manager

About ALPLA Group

Join ALPLA, a worldwide frontrunner in sustainable packaging solutions, partnering with globally renowned brands such as P&G, Unilever, L'Oréal, and PepsiCo. As a family-operated enterprise with a global footprint, ALPLA provides stable career opportunities, comprehensive benefits, hands-on training, and avenues for professional growth. The company fosters a culture that emphasizes safety, collaboration, innovation, and ongoing improvements.

Employees benefit from career advancement through internal promotion, apprenticeship and technical programs, leadership development, and a commitment to nurturing long-term careers.

Key Benefits

• Competitive salary with extensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
• 401(k) plan including company matching contributions
• Childcare and dependent care savings options
• Paid holidays and vacation days
• Company-covered life insurance plus short- and long-term disability policies
• Educational support, including tuition reimbursement
• Recognition programs celebrating employee accomplishments
• Professional development and hands-on training in a company committed to sustainability

Role Overview: Logistics Manager

The Logistics Manager oversees the integration of the supply chain by managing production planning, warehousing processes, and shipping and receiving functions.

Core Responsibilities

• Manage customer demand by handling forecast ingestion and order orchestration through systems like EDI, AlplaOrder, and Jedox; oversee service recovery and customer reporting cadence.
• Implement and maintain SLEA agreements, monitoring performance, and managing changes in existing and new customer business.
• Lead integrated planning and governance of Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP), including MPS/MRP and finite capacity balancing; manage scheduling stability and execute scenario planning to address constraints.
• Oversee warehouse and inventory controls such as WMS setup, scanning compliance, cycle counts, dock to stock processes, FIFO audits, waste capture, and optimize warehouse layout standards.
• Direct transportation and trade operations including TMS execution (LTL, Hot Shot), managing export/import workflows, carrier performance, claims resolution, and cost optimization.
• Supervise closed-loop returnable packaging processes, ensuring proper tracking of return ratios and implementing loss or recovery actions.
• Maintain data integrity and reporting by managing logistics scorecard, Power BI/AlplaMart logistics dashboards, master data KPIs, and month-end reports, ensuring accuracy and timely reporting to Finance.
• Administer logistics systems and tools such as LST, Bill of Lading integrator, DocLink, and printing processes to sustain seamless logistics operations.
• Ensure compliance with quality, safety, and regulatory standards through Form.com/QDMS workflows, HSE and eAcademy training completion, safety audits, and adherence to GMP and 5S protocols.
• Lead, train, and develop the logistics team by implementing training plans, skills assessments, succession planning, and performance management to enhance capabilities and engagement.

Performance Metrics

• On-Time In Full (OTIF) percentage for dispatches
• Capacity utilization against plan (TEEP)
• Inventory accuracy and fulfillment rates
• Warehouse productivity measured by pallets moved per driver
• FIFO compliance rate
• Freight costs relative to budget and sales
• Accessory costs per load
• Bid board health in TMS regarding freight costs
• Matching rate between TMS and invoices
• Packaging costs and lifecycle relative to budget
• Days inventory held compared to target
• Master data error rates
• Material inconsistency limits
• 5S and warehouse inspection scores
• Safety observations, near misses, and audit closures

Competencies Required

• Ability to delegate and direct work effectively
• Strong talent development skills
• Quick learning and adaptability
• Strategic planning and alignment capabilities
• Conflict management skills
• Resourceful problem-solving
• Building and leading effective teams
• Customer-oriented mindset

Qualifications and Experience

• Associate degree in a related field minimum; Bachelor's degree preferred
• Three to five years of logistics experience, preferably including production planning
• Proficient with computer applications such as Excel, PowerPoint, and Word
• Strong numerical and analytical skills
• Experience with logistics-specific software systems

Physical Requirements

• Ability to stand, walk, reach with hands and arms regularly; occasional climbing or balancing
• Frequent use of hands for handling, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, and verbal communication
• Occasional sitting
• Ability to lift and move objects up to 10 lbs regularly and heavier loads frequently

Additional Information

The role demands compliance with all company safety policies and environmental standards, including OSHA regulations. This job description is comprehensive but may require additional duties as necessary. ALPLA is an Equal Opportunity Employer, actively ensuring a workplace free from discrimination and harassment, supporting all legal employment rights.