Job Description

Build a Career, Not Just a Job

Join ALPLA, a global leader in sustainable packaging solutions serving some of the world's most recognized brands, including P&G, Unilever, L'Oréal, PepsiCo, and many more.

As a family-owned company with locations around the world, ALPLA offers stable careers, hands-on training, competitive benefits, and opportunities for growth. Whether you're an experienced manufacturing professional or looking to start a new career, we provide the support and development you need to succeed.

At ALPLA, we invest in our people, promote from within, and foster a culture focused on safety, teamwork, innovation, and continuous improvement. From apprenticeship programs and technical training to leadership development opportunities, ALPLA is committed to helping employees build long-term careers.

What You Can Expect from ALPLA

• Competitive pay and comprehensive benefits
  • Medical, dental, and vision coverage
  • 401(k) with company match
  • Childcare and dependent care savings programs
  • Paid vacation and holidays
  • Company-paid life, short-term, and long-term disability insurance
  • Tuition reimbursement and educational assistance programs
  • Career growth and advancement opportunities
  • Employee recognition programs
  • Hands-on training and professional development
  • A stable, growing company committed to sustainability

  Ready to Build Your Future?

Join a team where your contributions matter, your development is supported, and your career can grow with a global industry leader.

Apply today and discover what a career at ALPLA can offer.

What Will You Enjoy Doing

The Logistics Manager is responsible for the Supply Chain integration, by managing the production planning, warehousing and shipping/receiving.

• Customer & Demand Management
  • Own forecast ingestion and order orchestration (EDI/AlplaOrder/Jedox), confirming supply and service recovery for exceptions; maintain the cadence for customer reporting.
  • SLEA implementation and maintenance with all customers, tracking performance and change management of existing and new businesses in his/her location.
• Integrated Planning & S&OP Governance
  • Lead MPS/MRP and finite capacity balancing in line with S&OP Plan of Record; manage frozen windows, schedule stability, and plan adherence; run scenario planning in Jedox for constraints/changes.
• Warehouse & Inventory Control
  • Govern WMS (AlplaStock) setup, scanning compliance, cycle count program, dock to stock, FIFO audits, scrap/waste capture, material consumption and returns; design/maintain warehouse layout standards.
• Transportation & Trade Operations
  • Own TMS execution (LTL, Hot Shot), export/import workflows, carrier performance and tender acceptance, accessorials, claims, and cost to serve optimization.
• Packaging Returnable & Return Ratio Management
  • Manage the closed loop returnable packaging process, tracking return ratios and loss/recovery actions.
• Data, Reporting & Master Data Stewardship
  • Own the Logistics Scorecard, Power BI/AlplaMart logistics reports, Masterdata KPIs , and month end packs (FG/RM, eMIS); ensure data quality and timely, accurate submissions to Finance.
• Systems & Tooling Administration
  • Administer LST (Logistics Support Tool), BOL integrator, DocLink, label/preprint processes, and “one click print” troubleshooting to maintain flow.
• Compliance, Quality & Safety
  • Lead logistics compliance with Form.com/QDMS workflows, HSE/eAcademy training completion, safety observations, near miss and audit closure; uphold GMP/5S.
• People Leadership & Capability
  • Staff, train and coach the team; run the training plan to proficiency; Pay for Skill program for the warehouse operations, manage skills matrix coverage and succession; execute performance management and engagement routines.

Performance Metrics:

• OTIF (On Time & In Full)/ Dispatch OTIF %
• Capacity Utilization (TEEP) vs Plan %
• Stock Accuracy (Inventory Accuracy & Inventory Fulfilment) %
• Warehouse Productivity ( Pallets moved per Driver) #
• FIFO (First In First Out) %
• Freight Cost vs Budget (Relative to Sales ) %
• Average Accessorial per Load ($)
• Freight Least Cost (Bid Board Health) in TMS, Bid Rank < 1.5
• TMS Matching metric vs invoices %
• Packaging Cost vs Budget (Relative to Sales) %
• Packaging life cycle vs Budget #
• Days in Inventory vs target #
• Master‑Data Error Rate – #
• Material Inconsistency < 1.5%
• 5S / Warehouse Inspection Scores
• Safety Observations, near miss reporting, Audit Closure

Competencies:

• Directs Work
• Develops Talent
• Nimble Learning
• Plans and Aligns
• Manages Conflict
• Resourcefulness
• Builds Effective Teams
• Customer Focus

What Makes You Great

• Min 2 year Degree (Associates) in related field or equivalent, 4 year degree (Bachelor Degree) preferred
• 3 to 5 years of general logistics experience (production planning) preferred
• Excellent computer skills (Excel, Power Point, Word)
• Excellent numerical skills
• Knowledge in using specific Logistics systems

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable
accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job:
The employee is regularly required to stand, walk, reach with hands and arms and very occasionally to climb or balance.

• The employee is frequently required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl and talk or hear.
• The employee is occasionally required to sit.
• The employee must regularly lift and/ or move up to 10 lbs, frequently lift

It is required to act in a safe and environmentally responsible manner at all times by adhering to all ALPLA policies and procedures and Safety Standards (OSHA).

This position description has been fully explained to me and I have received a copy. The position description is not all inclusive and I may be required to perform other duties as needed.

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ALPLA is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Prohibits Discrimination and Harassment of Any Kind: ALPLA is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions at ALPLA are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion or belief, national, social or ethnic origin, sex (including pregnancy), age, physical, mental or sensory disability, HIV Status, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, marital, civil union or domestic partnership status, past or present military service, family medical history or genetic information, family or parental status, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate. ALPLA will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics.

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