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Logistics Manager-March 2024
Hampton
Mar 28, 2026
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  Logistics Manager

  We are KIK!

  We create the products and brands that people trust to clean, sanitize, and protect their homes, pools, and cars. We are one of North America’s largest independent consumer product manufacturers with 20 North American manufacturing facilities. We also operate globally in Europe, Asia, UK, Australia, New Zealand, and South Africa. We are known by our portfolio of over 40 brands including Spic and Span® and Comet® cleaning products, Clorox® Pool&Spa™ (under license), BioGuard®, and Natural Chemistry® pool chemicals, and Prestone® and Holts® automotive performance chemicals. We are also the #1 producer in North America for store-brand (“private label”) bleach and a leading private label provider of laundry detergent and additives, dishwashing products, general purpose cleaning and other home care products.

  Our global team of over 2,500 employees drive our capabilities in product development, product formulation, strategic sourcing, manufacturing, packaging design, brand marketing, project management, quality assurance, compliance, distribution, and logistics.

  Our organization is constantly evolving and is driven by a set of “One KIK” values – a dedication to following through on commitments in a customer-focused, profit-motivated way; while never compromising on safety, ethics, or integrity.

  Essential Job Functions

  • Attract, develop, and manage a highly skilled and motivated team capable of supporting current and future company transportation needs.

  • Help to develop, document, and execute a comprehensive transportation plan to drive optimal customer service and profitability across the business, incorporating transportation and vendor relations as well as strategic feedback to company management.

  • Direct investigations to verify and resolve customer or shipper questions or issues.

  • Provide expertise and capacity to rapidly assess and address emerging business issues as they arise.

  • Reviews/analyzes logistics, quality, and operational processes, proposing changes, as needed, to insure a high level of service to customers. Prepares and presents reports concerning activities, expenses, budgets, government statutes and rulings and other items affecting services.

  • Monitors transportation vendors performance levels, recommends improvements or service enhancements, and takes necessary action to resolve issues.

  • Lead the efforts to plan, manage and successfully execute transportation initiatives including providing day-to-day leadership and direction to resources working on such initiatives.

  • Work with internal teams to establish a carrier strategy for distribution centers across North America, Canada, and Mexico providing domestic and international transportation capacity.

  • Provide knowledge and understanding of asset-based fleet management operations, import & export operations, and import compliance with a deep understanding of DOT and other regulatory agency compliance.

  • Achieve transportation operating plan goals through management of cost/service performance metrics.

  • Conduct regular reviews of internal and external transportation requirements.

  • Conduct regular survey of market available transportation services and pricing to assure current rates are competitive.

  • Support KIK TMS optimization and enhancements to ensure effectiveness of its operation for internal users.

  • Responsible for the optimization of transportation programs for all company locations.

  • Monitor and communicate performance metrics to ensure successful fulfillment, effective risk mitigation, timely escalations, and continuous improvement.

  • Evaluate and review the company’s logistics operations business practices, update, and develop process documentation, streamline opportunities, and eliminate non-value-added activities.

  • Ensure the existence, maintenance, and functioning of an adequate system of internal controls in all functional areas of the Transportation department.

  • Facilitate and improve coordination within the Operations department and other departments (e.g., Sales, Accounting, Finance, and IT).

  • Perform all other duties as assigned.

  The above statement describes the general nature and level off work only. They are not an exhaustive list of all required responsibilities, duties, and skills. Other duties may be added, or this description amended at any time.

  Qualifications

  • B.S degree in Supply Chain or related field.

  • 3+ years supply chain operations and distribution experience.

  • Strong analytical skills and statistical knowledge. Understanding of multiple regression models.

  • Demonstrated communication, collaboration, and leadership skills. Proven ability to work and influence at multiple levels of the organization.

  • Demonstrated experience in an ERP system – JD Edwards strongly preferred.

  • Proficient user of Excel, Word, and PowerPoint is required.

  • Excellent written/verbal communications and strong analytical/problem solving skills

  • Strong sense of self-motivation and ability to work both independently and in a team setting. Must also be able to multitask and prioritize efficiently.

  • Ability to take initiative to solve problems.

  A Career with KIK Offers:

  KIK offers very competitive salary and comprehensive benefits including health, wellness, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance. You can plan for your future with KIK's retirement savings options including employer match. KIK also recognizes the importance of continuing education and offers Education Assistance to our employees to encourage continued personal development and growth.

  Thank you for your interest and consideration of a position with KIK Consumer Products.

  www.KIKCORP.com

  KIK is an Equal Employment Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. KIK does not discriminate against qualified applicants or employees based on race, color, age, religion, sex, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, status in uniformed services, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, genetic information, or any other status protected by law.

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