Ice Cream Logistics Supervisor

Life tastes better with ice cream

With 19.000 expert ice cream colleagues and iconic brands like Wall’s, Cornetto and Ben & Jerry’s, loved in 76 countries, we are the world’s largest Ice Cream company leading the industry.
 
We create iconic ice cream brands that are part of everyday life, bringing moments of joy to millions of people around the world. Everybody loves ice cream. And as the world’s biggest pure‑play ice cream company, we have the scale and ambition to make a real difference. 

What truly sets us apart is how we work. 

We move fast and keep things simple. We turn ideas into action, trust people to take ownership, and work as one team to win together with integrity. Our culture is high‑performance, collaborative and focused on getting things done. 

We’re curious and ready for what’s next. We embrace digital, use data to make better decisions, and keep learning, including how AI can help us work smarter and serve consumers better. 

Job Title: Logistics Supervisor

Scope: North America
Location: Sikeston, MO
Terms: Full Time - International sponsorship nor local or international relocation not supported 

THE ROLE:

This position is responsible for managing all areas of the Logistics function such as current production planning, raw pack cycle count, finished goods, warehousing, material storage, and product deployment. In liaison with the Corporate Supply Management, directs all planning activities necessary to support efficient plant operations, directs the Warehouse operations utilization, material handling, customer order volume, inbound shipments, stock transfer shipments and overflow warehousing. Supports ICMS pillars with primary focus around manufacturing support, safety and quality.

WHAT YOU'LL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR:

Oversight of all functions occurring within the freezer/warehouse department including the management of departmental budget. Other duties include but are not limited to:

• Creating, entering, and working with purchase orders
• Understanding and using codes and account numbers
• Identifying and processing defective materials
• Inventory control
• Working with audits
• Scheduling incoming and outgoing trucks
• Supervision, coaching, and evaluation of department personnel
• Other duties as assigned
• Coordination of production scheduling with both the corporate office and the local manufacturing department.
• Communication with external vendors and internal departments regarding logistical issues.
• Effective communications with all personnel levels.
• Participate on Leadership Team.
• Ability to become HAZWOPER certified, be an emergency response member and have knowledge of the EAP (emergency Action Plan).

Challenges:

• Coordinating the consistent delivery of inbound, outbound and scheduling demands across the sites.
• Plan, Organize, direct train and motivate a diverse workforce to optimize operational performance. One of the major challenges in this position is evaluating the accuracy of demand requirements and identifying discrepancies and variances.
• Ongoing identification of potential impacts based on working capital requirements within the business.
• This position requires great attention to detail and organizational skills. Key challenge is planning production in a constantly changing manufacturing environment.

Scope:

• Manage all activates for coordination of raw and pack materials and line scheduling to deliver planned attainment to ensure delivery of customer case fill.
• Manage supplier though the Vertice relationships to ensure on time delivery.
• Coordinate planning of inventories with schedule planner to create cohesive activities to minimize losses.
• Maintain operational knowledge of various IT support systems.
• Maintain raw and pack materials inventories and cycle counts to ensure accuracy of raw materials waste losses to financials.

WE'RE LOOKING FOR SOMEONE WHO…

• Thinks end-to-end and takes ownerships for results
• Is comfortable working in a fast-moving, evolving organization
• Values collaboration, clarity and low-ego ways of working

• Ability to navigate and use web-based programs such as BuildApp, Weever, Megamation, DFOS, SPC, etc.

• Associates or B.S. Degree Preferred.

• Three to Five years’ experience in production scheduling.

• Identifies Supply Chain improvement opportunities.

• Recognizes the potential impact of change on a factor e.g. process, product and people.

• Creates a detailed materials plan and is responsible for the transition of materials.

• Understands inventory and warehouse capacity planning and communicates this effectively to the business.

WHAT YOU'LL GET:

Alongside meaningful work and strong development, we offer a reward package that typically includes:

• Market-competitive pay and performance related rewards
• Flexible ways of working
• Support for health, wellbeing and life outside of work
• Time off to rest and recharge
• Ongoing learning and development opportunities
• Medical, dental and (where applicable) vision coverage
• Health and wellbeing support, including employee assistance programs and wellness initiatives
• Health-related savings and spending accounts
• Retirement savings programs with a competitive matching plan
• Additional employee perks (e.g., corporate discounts, commuter or learning support)

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Why join us?

This is a place for people who are passionate about ice cream and are growth obsessed - both for the business and for themselves. People who act like an owner and drive our business end-to-end. People who are driven by success to deliver more than we ever thought we could!

You’ll thrive here if you value an inclusive culture, with low ego and hierarchy - and if you’re excited to continuously learn and challenge how we work, using digital, data, and new thinking to push us forward.

- Roles with real accountability and visible impact

- Free to move fast, experiment and challenge how things are done

- Continuous learning and development as the business grows

- Reward linked to performance and contribution.

Your career here is shaped by what you deliver, as you work across functions and markets and grow with the business.

Ready to build the future of Ice Cream?

If this sounds like the place where you'd thrive, we'd love to hear from you. Apply online and share your CV. We'll review your application and be in touch with the next steps.

If you are an individual with a disability and require assistance at any time during our recruitment process, please let your Talent Acquisition Partner know.

Additional information

The Magnum Ice Cream Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We embrace diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone can do their best work regardless of age, disability, gender identity, race, religion, sexual orientation, or any other protected characteristic.

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