Specialist – Warehouse & Distribution (Minden, LA)

Date: 30 Oct 2024
Location: MINDEN, LA, US, 71058
Company: Orica

About Orica:
Orica is a global leader in mining and civil blasting, with a diverse team of more than 13,000 employees worldwide. Orica is committed to shaping the future of mining through digital and automated technologies, innovation, and reimagining the way we work.

Orica USA Inc. has been repeatedly recognized as one of the top companies for women to work for in the transportation industry by the Women in Trucking Association (WIT) in 2023 and 2024. Please note that Orica does not provide immigration-related sponsorship for this role.

About The Role – Specialist – Warehouse & Distribution (Minden, LA):
The Specialist – Warehouse & Distribution position plays a vital role in optimizing inventory supply and physical inventory controls, linking the Supply Chain with the Commercial & Operations teams across multiple sites based on geographic and business demands.

Key Responsibilities:
– Providing daily support for assigned sites, ensuring optimal inventory coverage and assisting with monthly inventory count processes and reconciliation.
– Collaborating with Supply Chain Management to enforce Inventory Management best practices and policies and ensure License to Operate compliance.
– Implementing strategies to maintain inventory levels that achieve service level and inventory turnover ratio objectives.
– Acting as a liaison for Supply Chain, ensuring Trade Working Capital objectives are met and partnering with Commercial & Operations to address improvement opportunities.
– Facilitating the Order to Invoicing process and overseeing regular SLOB (Slow/Obsolete) inventory reviews and actions with Site Leaders and Commercial.
– Participating in process optimization strategies and supporting company-wide Visions and Values.

Key Requirements:
– 3-5 years of relevant supply chain experience or equivalent education.
– Knowledge of Supply Chain technologies, including ERP, data warehouse, planning, and logistics.
– Experience with Hazardous Materials and high integrity.
– Willingness and ability to travel when required.
– Proven success in managing diverse work teams and achieving targeted goals.

Compensation and Benefits:
– Full Time Salaried position with an annual salary range of $80,000 – $90,000 and eligibility for an annual short-term incentive plan.
– Comprehensive benefits package for full-time employees, including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance options, as well as retirement and time-off benefits.

Orica is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a drug-free workplace, promoting a culture of fairness and inclusion. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, nationality, age, or disability status. Additionally, Orica does not offer employment without a formal application and recruitment process.