Warehouse Supervisor Ames, IA

Job Title: Warehouse Supervisor

Location: Ames IA

The Warehouse Supervisor is responsible for North American logistics and warehousing operations for raw materials packaging materials and finished goods within Animal Nutrition and Health. This role manages the distribution strategy for North American customers and global affiliate export shipments. You will oversee relationships with third-party warehousing and transportation providers and will be responsible for the Ames Shipping Warehouse.

Your Key Responsibilities:

Implements strategic plans to meet North American and global customer delivery requirements while balancing supply chain cost and service-level expectations.

Collaborates with production sales and customers to improve the order fulfillment process.

Provide Animal Nutrition and Health North American and global customers added value while balancing storage and transportation cost. Deliver and store product in an organized clean controlled and safe environment.

Ship all products per Animal Nutrition and Health and DOT regulatory requirements including all HAZMAT materials.

Collaborate with key demand and supply managers to ensure critical transparency and accurate up-to-date SAP and PCS inventory balances for all managed products.

Manage warehousing and distribution operational spend for Animal Nutrition and Health products to control allocated Business Unit cost.

Set and manage operational policy and procedures consistent with business strategy and requirements. Identify areas for operation improvements to increase efficiency and productivity.

Participate in cross-functional project teams assessing inventory coverage aging and write-off exposure.

Monitor all outsourced warehouse and logistic operations for GMP and SHE requirements. Work with Animal Nutrition and Health managers to monitor and improve processes to meet all regulations and requirements.

Prepare and present operational reviews at management meetings. Interact with senior North American Management on critical operational and cost issues that impact key account plans and customer service.

Utilize root cause analysis for continuous process improvement added value and cost control.

Prepare and present annual operation budgets taking into consideration sales and production product volumes projected fuel surcharges and projected operational expenses. Manage warehouse maintenance including operational repair.

Safety Health Environment and Security Responsibilities:

Works to SHE standards and encourages fellow colleagues to work to the same standards.

Displays and promotes positive safety behaviors at all times; uses proper personal protective equipment appropriate safety tools equipment and procedures to ensure self and others go home safe each day.

Ensures the area and equipment operate at the highest safety levels and that people in the area comply with safety directives and keep the area neat and clean.

Follows all SHE instructions and procedures including awareness of and adherence to all Animal Nutrition and Health Life Saving Rules.

Acts in such a way that safety awareness and accident prevention are considered in performing all tasks.

Ensures that all personal safety quality and assigned training is up to date and in compliance.

Supports and follows the policy of reporting incidents near misses and improvement possibilities.

Encourages co-workers and management to improve SHE results and incidents.

Quality Responsibilities:

Follows cGMP requirements work processes and applicable quality procedures related to warehousing storage distribution and handling of materials.

Maintains product quality traceability and integrity through proper storage shipment documentation and inventory control practices.

Promotes compliance with Animal Nutrition and Health quality and food/feed safety policies standards and procedures.

Authorities:

Manage warehousing and distribution operations for Animal Nutrition and Health products.

Coordinate outsourced warehouse and logistics activities with third-party providers.

Manage warehouse maintenance including operational repair.

Support HR policies related to recruitment development and enforcement.

Projects/Special Assignments:

Warehouse location software project.

Warehouse temperature mapping project.

Raw material sampling project.

Raw material harmonization project.

Negotiate third-party warehouse and logistic contracts with Purchasing.

We Offer:

PTO and Floating Holidays.

A competitive compensation package with comprehensive health and welfare benefits.

A strong sense of accountability you take initiative speak up and see things through. You are responsible and focus on what matters.

An innovators instinct youre always looking for better smarter more sustainable ways to make an impact.

Curiosity and an open mind - because you believe progress starts with asking Is there a better way

A collaborative spirit youre at your best when working across teams functions and countries.

A focus on unity - with stakeholders and customers.

You Bring:

High school diploma is required but a BS degree in Management is preferred.

Minimum 24 years experience in a managerial position with responsibility for operations management or supply chain.

SAP PCS and Business Warehouse experience is required.

Knowledge of warehousing and distribution practices.

Understanding of product storage and legal requirements for North American and global shipments.

Knowledge of Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP).

Strong vendor negotiation capabilities.

Problem-solving skills in complex fast-moving environments.

Proven analytical leadership organizational and interpersonal skills.

Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Ability to manage and motivate people.

The salary scale provided reflects the pay range dsm-firmenich expects to pay the successful candidate for the position. Individual pay offered will be based on the applicants job-related skills experience relevant education or training and primary work location. The hourly rate is $36.50.

In addition to base salary we also offer a comprehensive total rewards package inclusive of annual incentive pay a retirement savings plan health care coverage paid time off recognition programs and a broad range of other benefits. All benefits and incentives are subject to eligibility requirements.

About dsm-firmenich:

At dsm-firmenich we dont just meet expectations we go beyond them.

From elevating health to making fortified food and sustainable skincare the impact of your work here will be felt by millions every single day. Whether its fragrance that helps you focus alternative meat thats better for the planet or reducing sugar without losing flavor this is where you help shape the future of nutrition health and beauty for everyone everywhere.

And while youre making a difference well make sure youre growing too. With learning that never stops a culture that lifts you up and the freedom to move across businesses teams and borders. Your voice matters here. And your ideas Theyre essential to our future.

Because real progress only happens when we go beyond together.

Inclusion belonging and equal opportunity statement:

At dsm-firmenich we believe being a force for good starts with the way we treat each other. When people feel supported included and free to be themselves they do their best work and thats exactly the kind of culture were building. A place where opportunity is truly equal authenticity is celebrated and everyone has the chance to grow contribute and feel they belong.

Were proud to be an equal opportunity employer and were serious about making our hiring process as fair and inclusive as possible. From inclusive language and diverse interview panels to thoughtful sourcing were committed to reflecting the world we serve.

We welcome candidates from all backgrounds no matter your gender ethnicity sexual orientation or anything else that makes you you.

And if you have a disability or need any support through the application process were here to help just let us know what you need and well do everything we can to make it work.

Agency statement:

Were managing this search directly at dsm-firmenich. If youre applying as an individual wed love to hear from you. Were not accepting agency submissions or proposals involving fees or commissions for this role.