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Newell Brands is a leading $8.3B consumer products company with a portfolio of iconic brands such as Graco®, Coleman®, Oster®, Rubbermaid® and Sharpie®, and 25,000 talented employees around the world. Our high-performance culture, unparalleled curiosity about the world around us, and talented people fuel our success. Our culture is enabled through our core values which guide all we do and how we win as One Newell. They are Integrity, Teamwork, Passion for Winning, Ownership & Leadership.

This position will be responsible for the generation of work for the facility, to include automated sectors.  The successful candidate will look at Inbound, and Outbound work in the queue, ensure the work is available to be processed timely and efficiently while balancing KPIs around Automation metrics, Labor, Receipt on time metrics, and Load schedule times. Looking at different systems and reports to understand work available, work incoming and balancing that with the aforementioned KPIs will be a critical part of the role.

Position Detail – Responsibilities

·       Monitor and assess Warehouse Management and Automation Warehouse Control Systems

·       Preparing work plans (Inbound and Outbound) and communicating to the DC leaders.

·       Create, maintain, and correct each wave for parcel, LTL, and truckload shipments.

·       Processing the item shortages for each load to ensure a invoicing happens without issue in PKMS.

·       Coordinate with the logistics team the trailer movements for outbound and inbound loads for the     

      operation to perform their tasks in a timely manner. 

·       Work with Inventory Specialist as it relates to inventory issues/pallets.

·       Ensures the waves are completed in the Warehouse Management and Automation Systems to meet 

      shipping appointments.

·       Effective Door/Dock management with the operations and logistics teams.

·       Communication to the operations team of any customer special requirements.

·       Problem solve and troubleshoot issues with shipments (inbound and Outbound) timely.

·       Check daily the loads awaiting pick up to ensure 100% match to SAP.

·       Ensuring all systems are rectified/closed, data matches and transacted timely to avoid hung shipments,

      missed SLAs and inventory inaccuracies (in some cases escalating issues to correct party for     

      resolution)

·       Maintaining Customer Service levels to a 98% level

Position Detail – Key Qualifications

·       Fast paced environment.

·       Ability to multitask.

·       Good communication skills (verbal and written)

·       Flexible in priorities and ever-changing environment

·       Flexible work schedule

·       Able to support projects as needed.

·       Good problem-solving skills

·       Knowledge of the inbound and outbound functions within SAP

·       HS Diploma/GED

·       Excellent Computer skills (Excel, Word, Outlook, Access)

·       Excellent interpersonal skills

·       Able to work with minimum supervision.

·       Self-motivator

·       Team player

·       Able to handle stressful situations.

·       Read/Write in English

·       Accuracy and attention to detail

·       Knowledge of the daily Outbound reports

·       Knowledge of PKMS & SAP is preferred.

·       Follow all safety procedures (including wearing all PPE required)

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Newell Brands (NASDAQ: NWL) is a leading global consumer goods company with a strong portfolio of well-known brands, including Rubbermaid, Sharpie, Graco, Coleman, Rubbermaid Commercial Products, Yankee Candle, Paper Mate, FoodSaver, Dymo, EXPO, Elmer’s, Oster, NUK, Spontex and Campingaz. We are focused on delighting consumers by lighting up everyday moments. Newell Brands and its subsidiaries are Equal Opportunity Employers and comply with applicable employment laws. EOE/M/F/Vet/Disabled are encouraged to apply.