Logistics Category Manager Location Bethlehem, PA : Who We Are At Freshpet, our goal is to change the way people nourish their pets forever. We strive to strengthen the bond between people and our pets so that we both live longer, healthier, and happier lives while being kind to the planet. We believe that if we can create fresh, real foods that pets love and help them live healthier lives, that their pet parents will also enjoy the many benefits of a rich life shared with a pet.
We started off with a mission to change the way pet parents feed dogs and cats, but we also wanted to be a company that had a thoughtful approach to how we operate. We wanted to do things differently, make great products but be gentle to the planet, good to the people who touch our business, and leave a positive impact with everything we do. We work hard every day to ensure that the original vision is met, starting with making the highest quality foods in our kitchens to running our business with integrity, transparency, and social and environmental responsibility. IT'S AMAZING WHAT CAN HAPPEN WHEN YOU START COMPLETELY FRESH! What You Will Do The Logistics Category Manager manages the contracting and relationships between Freshpet and all Logistics and services providers (warehouse, HPP, carriers, and services). Ensures current Logistics providers achieve expected results and provides leadership for problem solving and metric development. Provides thought leadership and vision for the future direction of services providers.
How Will You Make an Impact Manages the relationships with all Logistics providers in support of Logistics leadership. Primary point of contact with logistics companies for strategic partnership First escalation point for systemic/ongoing issues with logistics suppliers Provides leadership for problem solving/continuous improvement of systemic issues Evaluates existing supplier relationships and manages RFPs for new solutions Sources new partnerships with Logistics providers, as well as new operational models to prepare for the future Project management from inception to launch of new supplier and services solutions Establishes and leverages metrics to reduce costs and improve service from providers Leads periodic business reviews with Logistics providers to ensure contract compliance Contract management of 3PL Warehouses, Carriers, Services, and HPP providers What You Will Bring BS/BA in Supply Chain, Business, Management, or Logistics; or equivalent experience 5 to 8 years of experience in category management and logistics, supply chain, or warehouse leadership roles Proficient with MS Office suite Strong sense of urgency & attention to detail Excellent organization, communication, and follow-up skills Able to influence others & manage conflict Ability to self-direct and take constructive action in ambiguous situations Extremely high standards of excellence What We Offer At Freshpet, we offer a competitive salary and an excellent benefits package, including medical, dental and vision insurance, basic and optional life insurance, short- and long-term disability protection, flexible spending accounts, and a 401(k) plan with company match, paid parental leave, pet insurance, tuition assistance, a generous PTO plan and so much more!
Our Commitment to a Diverse Workforce At Freshpet, we embrace and encourage our employees' differences in age, sex, color, disability, ethnicity, family or marital status, gender identity or expression, language, national origin, physical and mental ability, political affiliation, race, religion, sexual orientation, socio-economic status, veteran status, and other characteristics that make our employees unique.
Freshpet aims to foster, cultivate and preserve a culture of diversity, equity and inclusion. Our employees are our most valuable assets. The collective sum of the individual differences, life experiences, knowledge, inventiveness, innovation, self-expression, unique capabilities and talent that our employees invest in their work represents a significant part of not only our culture, but our reputation and company's achievement as well. Freshpet is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Disclaimers We are interested in every qualified candidate who is eligible to work in the United States. However, we are not able to sponsor visas. Freshpet is not accepting unsolicited assistance from search firms for this employment opportunity. Please, no phone calls or emails. All resumes submitted by search firms to any employee at Freshpet via-email, the Internet or in any form and/or method without a valid written search agreement in place for this position will be deemed the sole property of Freshpet. No fee will be paid in the event the candidate is hired by Freshpet as a result of the referral or through other means.
