Save Job Back to Search Job Description Summary Similar Jobs Added 18/02/2025Managing third partySoloistic positionAbout Our ClientHeadquartered in Cincinnati, Ohio, The Gorilla Glue Company is a family owned, leading manufacturer of adhesives, moisturizers and tools that are known for high quality. The company manages the Gorilla Glue®, Gorilla Tape®, O'Keeffe's® and Lutz Tool® Brands. With over 800 employees, the company has seen much success and growth and has been recognized as one of the top places to work by the Cincinnati Enquirer over the last 14 years. This growth reiterates our need to continue to bring in the best people to help run and grow the business.The Gorilla Glue® and Gorilla Tape® brands are leaders in adhesive solutions for DIYers, woodworkers and professionals. The company revamped the retail adhesive landscape with its 1999 introduction of the wildly popular Gorilla Glue, a unique, all-purpose adhesive with an amazing ability to bond almost any material including wood, ceramic, stone, metal and more. On a mission to make products that deliver impressive results, the company has since expanded its offerings to include Gorilla Tape®, Gorilla™ Super Glue Impact-Tough® Formula, Gorilla™ Wood Glue, and Gorilla™ Epoxy, further solidifying the brand's reputation as the "go-to" product line FOR THE TOUGHEST JOBS ON PLANET EARTH®.O'Keeffe's Company® manufactures and sells Working Hands® and Healthy Feet hand and foot creams to consumers across the USA and Canada. Developed more than 25 years ago by a pharmacist, these creams are targeted to people with severely dry, cracked hands and feet. They are sold in home center and hardware stores, drug, mass and grocery stores. Gorilla Glue Company products are proudly Made in the U.S.A.Job Description* Manage all 3PL relationships and drive continuous improvement.* Manage all Transportation relationships and drive continuous improvement.* Own and manage budget for all Warehouse, Value Add and Transportation Services in Europe* Manage all activities associated with opening new 3PL's and closing 3PL's as required by the strategic business plans.* Own the management and enforcement of 3PL contracts.* Develop metrics to manage the cost, quality and service delivered by all 3PL's.* Partner with cross functional teams to support accurate and consistent data flows to 3PL and transportation partnersto support all operational functions.* Partner with Quality to document processes, create leading indicators, manage hold inventory, manage inboundinspection processes and value add quality standards.* Manage the storage of Dangerous Goods and ensure compliance.* Lead cross-functional teams to develop and maintain integrated business plans.* Monitor, analyze and manage and measure direct from Supplier transportation.* Monitor, analyze and manage 3PL to Customer transportation.* Monitor and analyze current and historical market transportation trends and proactively work with carriers to getbest cost and service. Create Requests for Proposals for transportation to proactively reduce costs.* Collaborate with sales, marketing, and finance teams to ensure that financial goals are met.* Prepare and present reports, forecasts, and recommendations to management.* Partner with North American Supply Chain to track inbound shipments.* Be Primary point of contact for the 3PL.* Monitor the inventory at the 3PL and resolve any quality issues or aging inventory.* Identify areas for process improvement and develop solutions to strengthen processes.* Establish and maintain relationships with internal and external stakeholders.* Monitor and report on performance metrics and KPIs.* Develop and maintain best practices and policies.The Successful Applicant* Degree in business, finance, supply chain management or related field* 5+ years of transportation and distribution experience* Strong analytical, problem solving, and project management skills* Excellent communication and interpersonal skills* Experience with ERP systems such as Oracle, SAP or similar.* Experience with WMS systems* Inventory Management and Inventory Control experience* Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP)* Analytical thinking* Ability to gather information and data to Identify cause and effect relationships* Possess strong communication skillsWhat's on OfferCompetitive salary packageContactSven TalensQuote job refJN-022025-6672024Job summarySectorProcurement & Supply ChainSub Sector3pl / 4pl ManagementIndustryIndustrial / Manufacturing Jobs by locationDoetinchemContract TypePermanentConsultantSven TalensJob ReferenceJN-022025-6672024Remote or officeWork from home
