Ferrero International

Warehouse Site Specialist

Ferrero International$75K — $100K *
Transportation
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Thorough understanding of warehousing and distribution operations, inventory control, budgeting, and management.
  • At least 4 years' experience focusing on Warehouse Management.
  • Experience in developing appropriate KPIs for performance measurement.
  • Skilled in managing relationships with external service providers with a focus on continuous improvement.
  • Proficient in using SAP or other ERP systems, with integration experience considered a plus.

Responsibilities

  • Coordinate relationships with 3PL partners to meet quality and cost objectives.
  • Maintain cost control across locations, including operating expenses and inventory adjustments.
  • Validate and manage 3PL invoices, ensuring compliance with contractual terms.
  • Monitor 3PL performance against industry benchmarks to drive logistics excellence.
  • Forecast and mitigate warehouse capacity constraints, particularly during peak seasons.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health insurance coverage.
  • Retirement plans to secure your future.
  • Paid time off to promote a healthy work-life balance.
  • Additional benefits tailored to employees' needs.
Full Job Description
About the Role:

We have a current opening for a Warehouse Site Specialist and are actively reviewing applications.

The Warehouse specialist is responsible for supporting the operational management, continuous improvement, and quality compliance of a Ferrero distribution center and external warehouses that support the overall network. This individual will work with an internal team and the Third-party logistics providers (3PLs) to ensure the achievement of expected service levels, ensure proper procedures are being followed to manage inventory, optimize distribution costs among other tasks, all aligned with our Quality requirements. The role will be instrumental in the development and implementation of strategies and process changes to improve supply chain efficiency and control costs while ensuring the optimization of the logistics network.

Main Responsibilities:
• Coordinate all aspects of the relationship with 3PL partners to deliver Ferrero quality, safety, service, and cost objectives.
• Maintain end to end cost control for all applicable locations including operating expenses, inventory and financial adjustments, and governance of all warehouse related documentation.
• Validate and manage monthly 3PL invoices, including reconciliation, approval, and administration of bonus/malus and other contractually defined cost mechanisms, ensuring accuracy and compliance with contractual terms.
• Proactively monitor 3PL KPIs against industry benchmarks and actively drive logistics performance toward best in class levels, including service, cost, quality, and productivity metrics.
• Continually evaluate Ferrero 3PL partners against company standards, contractual requirements, and operational expectations.
• Work as point of contact between Ferrero and Ferrero distribution centers to ensure alignment and delivery of best in class operations.
• Prepare, fulfill, and monitor warehouse budgets, considering fixed and variable cost elements.
• Proactively forecast and control warehouse capacity constraints with 3PL partners during peak seasons and collaborate with Supply Chain teams to prevent disruptions in the Ferrero supply chain.
• Monitor a support 3PLs to consistently meet outbound service expectations, including throughput, accuracy, and on time performance.
• Responsible inventory control activities, including daily inventory reconciliation, variance analysis, cycle count execution, and oversight of inventory adjustments.
• Maintain material master data requirements between Ferrero systems and distribution center operations.
• Create purchase orders and perform the service entry sheets for Somerset network.
• Travel expectations: Supply Chain Support
• Actively stimulate optimization initiatives, including process improvements and IT related enhancements.
• Support Customer Service, Sales, and Planning teams in meeting urgent customer delivery requests, monitoring execution and expectations.
• Work closely with Customer Service and Planning teams to provide transportation and warehousing solutions that improve customer service while effectively managing overall supply chain costs.
• Support all month end close activities, including cost validation, inventory reconciliation, and performance review to ensure supply chain targets are achieved.
• Work jointly with Quality to ensure all quality, regulatory, and food safety standards are implemented, practiced, and maintained.
• Act as the point of contact for recall procedures, supporting compliant and timely execution as required.
• Assist in the implementation of and compliance with Environmental and Energy Management Systems within key warehouse and transportation areas.

About You:
• Thorough understanding of warehousing and distribution operations, inventory control, budgeting and management
• At least 4 years' experience with focus on Warehouse Management
• Understanding of development of appropriate KPIs
• Skilled in relationship management with external service providers with a continuous improvement mindset across the supply chain
• Experience in developing and monitoring budgets for short-midterm periods
• Strong analysis techniques
• Bachelor's Degree
• Experience with SAP or other ERP systems (integration experience a plus)
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Ability to support day-to-day operations while completing key projects and analysis
• Ability to pursue and achieve goals
• Ability to Multi-Task/Good co-ordination skills
• Strong verbal and written communicator
• Ability to lead and influence others
• Ability to solve problems and set priorities in a fast-paced continuous growth environment
• Ability to work effectively both independently and with others, with internal and external partners

Artificial Intelligence Disclosure
As part of our recruitment process, Ferrero may use artificial intelligence (AI) enabled tools to assist with reviewing candidate applications. These tools are used solely to support recruiters by summarizing application information and identifying potential alignment with job requirements. AI does not independently screen out or select candidates, and it does not replace human judgment. Final decisions regarding candidate progression are always made by Ferrero recruiters and hiring managers.

What We Offer:

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The base compensation range for this position is $75,305 - $100,406. Actual compensation will be determined based on experience, qualifications, and other job-related factors permitted by law. This range represents the anticipated salary for this position at this time.

In addition to base salary, we offer a comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance, retirement plans, paid time off, and other benefits.

About Ferrero International

Ferrero International S.A. is a global confectionery company that produces a range of chocolate and hazelnut-based products. The company was founded in 1946 by Pietro Ferrero and is headquartered in Alba, Italy. Ferrero International is best known for its Nutella spread, Ferrero Rocher chocolates, and Kinder chocolates. The company operates in over 170 countries and has more than 30,000 employees worldwide. Ferrero International is a privately held company and is owned by the Ferrero family.
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