Warehouse Specialist

About the Role:

This position is located in Franklin Park (Chicago), one of the major Ferrero plants acquired in North America with 700+ employees producing iconic products: Butterfinger, Baby Ruth and Nutella Peanut. The Warehouse Specialist is a key functional and management position in the Ferrero Supply Chain

Main Responsibilities:

• Responsible for assisting in the coordination of the daily Warehouse operation.

• Working in a Team Environment, assist the Warehouse Supervisors to coordinate and optimize the warehouse to achieve maximize efficiency in a timely, safe, and cost-effective manner that meets Ferrero standards of SQCDME.

• Assist the Warehouse Supervisors and provide input to the processes of training and the development of a positive team-based environment.

• Enforce and promote all company guidelines, policies, and good manufacturing practices pertaining to all facets of the business, not limited to and including food safety and health & and safety.

• Manage/Monitor Industrial Warehouse Inbound and Outbound Schedule considering incoming and outcoming materials (Food, Packaging, Technical e Equipment) from all sources, stakeholder needs, and receiving/shipping available capacity (Workdays, weekends, holidays)

• Communication with departments involved in specific deliveries if any constraints arise – MRP for material details and Transportation for carrier details.

• Coordinate and rebalance schedule for any urgent requirements as needed.

• Provide delivery data to support Transportation Team validation of invoices for extra charges and carrier performance.

• Support Dispute Resolution ie: Destination charges = demurrage, storage, handling etc.

• Processing of Invoice Workflow Items as required (responsible for performing goods receipts and service receipts for supplier vendor invoices)

• Report to the Supply Chain Manager any constraints or peaks in the volume of upcoming deliveries.

• Coordinate any reverse logistics with all stakeholders (manage OS&D process)

• Post goods receipts on pallets arriving with other deliveries (WIP, returns from DC, etc.)

• Local System Supply Chain subject matter expert: follow-up on IT Change requests, validate BBP, perform User Acceptance Test

• Key technical user for SAP, MII, and RF devices

About You:

• Strong communication skills in a multicultural environment.

• Demonstrated problem-solving and leadership skills.

• Demonstrated team-building skills.

• Able to work with minimal supervision in a rotating shift environment.

• Hours of Work – (Shift Work) and Overtime as required.

• Strong focus on the result

• Strong focus on continuous improvement

• Initiative, go-getter

• Well organized, strong time management skills

• Positive, effective communicator across functions

Compensation Data

The base salary range for this position is $53,000- $71,000 annually. 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. Learn more about our benefits at https://www.ferrerocareers.com/us/en/our-benefits

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About Ferrero:

Ferrero began its journey in the small town of Alba in Piedmont, Italy, in 1946. Today, it is one of the world’s largest sweet-packaged food companies, with many iconic brands sold in countries all over the world. Find out more about Ferrero at ferrero.com.

DE&I at Ferrero:

Ferrero is committed to building a diverse and inclusive culture in which all employees feel welcomed and appreciated and have the same opportunities. We believe all our people are equally talented in their own way. In nurturing the curiosity and natural abilities of our employees, we provide them, generation after generation, the means to succeed personally and professionally, enabling them to craft their journey at Ferrero. The diversity of our talents is what makes our work environment multicultural, innovative, and highly rewarding. Find out more here.