Sr. Inbound Logistics Specialist

Responsibilities

• Execute and optimize the flow of freight to Kontoor Brands’ distribution network through medium to long term supply chain processes and methods.
• Influence supplier decisions and assess logistics cost.
• Develop and implement emergency concepts for a highly complex and time-driven supply chain to meet or exceed operations team delivery expectations.
• Communicate the order status either directly or through order status reports.
• Prepare and present Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) and Quarterly Business Reviews (QBRs) to drive performance excellence or improvements as necessary.
• Monitor shipments to anticipate and prevent issues before escalation.
• Create service issue plans for final resolution, including mis-ships, chargebacks, and cargo conditions.
• Initiate, investigate, and develop medium to long-term planning strategies, influencing supplier selection and process improvements.
• Maintain relationships with carriers to minimize dwell time and build correct carrier usage according to routing and allocation guides.
• Ensure logistics supply chain support for delivery restrictions and changes, developing and implementing complex strategies.
• Perform quantitative and qualitative evaluations, considering impact on logistics costs and structure.
• Develop regular status reports and indicators to measure assigned work activity.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration, Economics, Supply Chain, or Logistics preferred.
• 3+ years of experience in Logistics or Supply Chain, preferably with exposure to international logistics, transportation management, logistics procurement, and logistics planning.
• Advanced logistics skills, including the ability to develop mid to long-term strategies for the logistics supply chain along with methods and standards, analytical thinking skills, and the ability to develop and execute emergency concepts with limited supervision.
• Intermediate computer skills including MS Office applications, advanced Excel skills required.
• Project management experience and proven project leadership skills.

Skills

• Ability to work in a high-pressure environment with ever-changing priorities.
• Comfortable making decisions under uncertainty, pressure, and tight timelines.
• Works well with limited supervision.
• Expertise with prioritization to achieve key deadlines.
• Strong organization skills required.
• Excellent math, verbal, and written communication skills.
• Ability and proven experience providing best-in-class service to stakeholders and key partners.
• Windows-based computer skills.
• Strong Microsoft Office skills (Word, Excel, Outlook).
• Access/Power BI experience a plus.
• Experience using GT Nexus/Infor Nexus software beneficial.
• SAP experience beneficial.

Leadership Competencies

• Foundational Leader
• Global Agility – Be open and adapt quickly when things change
• Purposeful Integrity – Do the right thing, even when no one is watching
• Strategic Foresight – Think ahead and plan for what’s coming
• Customer Centric Innovation – Find better ways to serve our customers
• Urgency for Impact – Act fast and get results that matter
• Bold Accountability – Take ownership of your work and results
• Empowered Collaboration – Work well with others to get things done