SAP Supply Chain Specialist

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Job Title: SAP Supply Chain Logistics Specialist

Location: 3 days per week in East Hanover, NJ

Duration: 12 months

Focus points from the Manager:

• CPG Experience
• Supply chain Logistics with SAP EWM
• Experience in DSD

Job Overview:

• We are seeking an experienced Supply Chain Logistics Specialist with strong expertise in SAP (specifically SAP EWM) and Direct Store Delivery (DSD) systems, ideally within a Consumer-Packaged Goods (CPG) environment.
• The successful candidate will play a critical role in optimizing the logistics and supply chain operations, ensuring timely and accurate deliveries to retailers, and improving overall distribution efficiency.

Key Responsibilities:

• Supply Chain Management: Oversee and manage the logistics and distribution processes, ensuring optimal flow of goods from suppliers to customers.
• SAP EWM Expertise: Utilize SAP Extended Warehouse Management (EWM) to manage inventory, warehouse operations, and distribution processes, ensuring accurate stock levels and efficient warehousing practices.
• Direct Store Delivery (DSD): Lead and manage Direct Store Delivery (DSD) operations, working closely with retail partners and sales teams to ensure smooth, timely deliveries to stores and improved product availability.
• Demand and Inventory Management: Monitor inventory levels and ensure timely replenishment of stock, working closely with suppliers and internal teams to meet customer demand.
• Transportation Management: Coordinate transportation logistics to optimize delivery routes and reduce transportation costs while ensuring on-time deliveries.
• Collaboration with Retailers: Partner with retail teams to understand delivery schedules, handle customer requirements, and address any issues related to logistics or DSD.
• Data Analysis and Reporting: Analyze logistics data to identify opportunities for improvement and cost savings in distribution and inventory management.
• Process Optimization: Continuously review and optimize supply chain processes and workflows, ensuring efficiency, cost-effectiveness, and high service levels to retailers and customers.
• Compliance: Ensure all logistics operations comply with company policies, industry regulations, and safety standards.

Required Skills and Qualifications:

• Experience in Supply Chain Logistics: Minimum of [X] years of experience in a logistics or supply chain management role, ideally within the CPG industry.
• SAP EWM: In-depth knowledge of SAP Extended Warehouse Management (EWM), including inventory management, warehouse processes, and distribution planning.
• Direct Store Delivery (DSD) Experience: Proven experience managing DSD operations in a retail environment, working with delivery teams to ensure timely and efficient product distribution to stores.
• Supply Chain Optimization: Strong understanding of supply chain processes and experience in improving delivery efficiency, inventory management, and cost reduction.
• Analytical Skills: Strong data analysis skills with the ability to analyze logistics data and make data-driven decisions.
• Project Management: Experience in managing logistics-related projects from initiation to completion, ensuring milestones are met and objectives are achieved.
• Communication and Collaboration: Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams and external stakeholders.
• Problem-Solving: Strong problem-solving abilities to address any logistics or supply chain issues as they arise, ensuring minimal disruption to operations.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in CPG: Direct experience working in the Consumer-Packaged Goods (CPG) sector, with knowledge of CPG logistics, distribution, and retailer requirements.
• Logistics Certifications: Certification in logistics, supply chain management, or related fields (e.g., APICS, Six Sigma, etc.) is a plus.
• Project Management Tools: Familiarity with project management tools such as MS Project, Jira, or similar platforms.
• Advanced SAP Knowledge: Additional SAP certifications or experience with other SAP modules related to logistics (e.g., SAP TM, SAP MM) is an advantage.

Job Type: Contract

Pay: $50.00 - $60.00 per hour

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Experience:

• Direct Store Delivery: 9 years (Required)
• Supply chain: 10 years (Required)
• Consumer-Packaged Good: 8 years (Required)
• Logistics: 10 years (Required)

Work Location: On the road

Salary : $50 - $60