Description

At Bunzl, We Put People First .

• Bunzl was recognized as one of Forbes 2021 America's Best Mid-Sized Employers.

• Bunzl is a global company that offers job stability and career growth.

• Hybrid Work Opportunity - This includes a mix of office and work from home with company provided laptop.

• A full range of great benefits including paid time off, medical, dental, vision, 401(k), educational assistance and much more to help employees take care of themselves and their family.

• A proud commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) initiatives driving awareness and creating a diverse, equitable, and inclusive culture.

• A green company with specific programs to enhance and upgrade our business practices and procedures to reduce any harmful effects our activities have on our planet.

HYBRID SCHEDULE in MAPLE GROVE, MN

The Third Party Logistics (3PLs) Operations Specialist will support and execute standard operating procedures between Bunzl Retail Services and the 3PL Distribution Centers as well as through the support of Bunzl Retail Services internal department processes.

The role will provide operational support to Bunzl Retail Services associates, 3PLs contacts, customers & other outside vendors. Follow internal procedures to ensure distribution centers adhere to timely & accurate PO receipts, outbound orders fulfillment, inventory adjustment requests and billing & accounting for services rendered. Assist the Operations and Logistics Manager/department with other various tasks and projects as needed.

Responsibilities:

• Maintain and document operating processes between Bunzl Retail Services and the 3PL Distribution Centers.

• Assist in developing and implementing new procedures as it pertains to standard operating processes or customer specific requirements.

• Provide 3PL DC’s customer requirements and expectations; communicate and document changes to requirements.

• Document all internal 3PL processes, both standard operational and customer specific.

• Maintain list of developing procedures, system changes and enhancements requested; meet with related personnel regularly to review, update statuses, and develop a plan to resolve any open issues.

• Assist with the daily operations of the 3PL DC’s within regions assigned.

• Communicate and monitor compliance of customer requirements and expectations to the 3PLs and internal departments.

• Answer and field daily DC questions to appropriate personnel/department.

• Coordinate customer special project requests: receive and approve costs and ensure expenses are correctly applied.

• Reconcile 3PL monthly invoices by confirming transport costs have been applied, invoice consumptions, and provide pick/pack bin counts.

• Assist with 3PL budget and expense tracking.

• Communicate delivery dates and order fulfillment requirements to meet customer SLAs.

• Participate in weekly/monthly conference calls with Operations and Logistics teams.

• Assist with the any analysis and implementation of the consolidation of 3PL DC’s within the specified region.

• Create, update, and distribute implementation timeline. Assign owners and due dates to tasks.

• Ensure all personnel have resources and systems in place to execute their responsibilities properly.

• Communicate best 3PL business practices to ensure consistency and success of program

• Assist in providing International and domestic transit time and freight costs as needed.

• Ensure department processes coincide, and the best processes are being utilized

• Reconcile PO receipts and order shipping issues.

• Review open billing reports and work with 3PL’s in closing orders shipped to ensure timely invoicing to Bunzl Retail Services customers.

• Asist 3PLs with periodic cycle counts and annual physical inventories.

• Provide occasional after hours support as needed.

• Assist with other duties and responsibilities on an as needed basis.

Requirements:

• High School Diploma or GED

• 2 to 3+ years domestic and international logistics experience and or customer service support experience a plus.

• Ability to interact and communicate clearly and professionally with coworkers, vendors and customers.

• High level of organization, accuracy, attention to detail and ability to prioritize multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.

• Work well under pressure and daily deadlines with strong problem-solving skills

• Highly motivated and willing to work flexible schedule to accommodate business needs.

• High level of ownership, accountability, and initiative.

• Computer proficiency and comfortable learning new computer applications.

• Knowledge of MS Office and Power Point programs preferred.

• Assist logistics/operations team with ad hoc customer requests related to volume and financial activity analysis as required.

• All other tasks deemed necessary by logistics/operations leadership.

So, what are you waiting for? A new career awaits you with endless opportunities.

Bunzl is a global leader in the Cleaning & Hygiene, Food Processing, Grocery, Health Care, Non-Food Retail, and Safety industries. We have grown both organically and through acquisitions to sales in excess of $10 billion. Bunzl North America is headquartered in St. Louis, Missouri. Bunzl North America owns and operates more than 100 warehouses and serves all 50 states, Puerto Rico, Canada and parts of the Caribbean and Mexico. With more than 5,000 employees and 400,000 plus supplies, Bunzl is regarded as a leading supplier in North America.

Bunzl Distribution offers competitive salaries, a comfortable work environment, and a full range of benefits including a 401k with a company match.

Bunzl Distribution has a tradition of commitment to equal employment opportunity. It is the established policy to attract and retain the best qualified people without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex/gender (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, age, disability or veteran status as provided by law.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)