Associate Manager, 3PL

About the role

Wella Company is a global beauty company enabling individuals to look, feel, and be their true selves. The 3PL Logistics Associate Manager position oversees the North Las Vegas 3PL site, ensuring orders are shipped daily, inventory is accurately maintained, and daily activities are monitored to meet Wella’s high standards.

Responsibilities

• Daily oversight of 3PL operations
• Monitor and improve KPIs, identify targets for savings and performance improvement for each distribution channel
• Manage communication between Customer Service, Order Management, and Sales
• Search for and implement continuous improvement projects across warehousing operations
• Participate in review of the 3PL budget, ensuring accurate monthly/quarterly guidance
• Ensure 3PL meets KPIs to drive continuous improvement and align with overall performance
• Develop and maintain forecasts and cost models including staffing coverage and capacity planning
• Maintain compliance with all procedures in line with COE and Internal Audit requirements
• Reconcile 3PL invoices with Finance
• Lead inventory analysis and review 3PL cycle counting processes for the site
• Maintain WMS<>SAP interface and daily inventory reconciliation to ensure virtual Inventory Record Accuracy remains under control
• Own the site process for stock adjustments, storage location management and lost stock location management

Qualifications

• Minimum 3-5 years’ experience in distribution, logistics, or supply chain
• Experience dealing with stakeholders, leadership, and external influencers
• Experience with Parcel, LTL and FTL shipping modes preferred
• WMS experience required. Preferably Manhattan, Blue Yonder, or similar SAP operating experience preferred
• Outstanding organizational skills
• Microsoft Suite proficiency and experience with software applications which include: Excel, Word, Access, Visio, PowerPoint
• Ability to handle large sets of data – eliminate and understand outliers, draw relevant connections and cleanse data for use
• Ability to work and influence people across a diverse organization as well as external 3rd party logistics providers
• Ability to work autonomously, self-motivated to maintain and improve controls within the distribution center
• Fluent written and spoken English
• Strong analytical thinker
• Excellent interpersonal skills