3PL Manager

3PL Manager

Job Description

People have looked to Kimberly-Clark brands for more than 150 years and today we're proud to help over a billion people around the world cope, laugh, love and live every day.

From the best nappies and baby wipes to the softest tissues, to the best supplies for business, we are constantly searching for new ways to make life better for our consumers, our customers and our planet. 
Our leading consumer brands like the Kleenex ®., Huggies ®., VIVA, U by Kotex ®., Poise ®., Depend ®.

brands improve the lives of people around the world. 

Kimberly-Clark proudly leads the way in providing better care for a better world.  
 

Led by Purpose.

Driven by You. 

About the Opportunity: 

An integral member of the Supply Chain team, responsible for leading warehouse and freight forwarding performance through effective management of third‑party logistics providers and internal warehouses, ensuring service levels, inventory integrity, logistics controls, and compliance are consistently achieved.

Key Responsibilities: 


* Lead and optimise inbound logistics operations (importation, shipping, air freight, DC receipt), acting as the key contact for suppliers and agents while ensuring inventory integrity, asset governance, and optimal working capital outcomes in partnership with Inventory Management.


* Own end‑to‑end 3PL performance, driving delivery against agreed KPIs across safety, service, cost, compliance, and operational effectiveness, while minimising organisational risk and ensuring environmental and OH&S standards are met.


* Manage logistics financial controls, including development and oversight of the 3PL warehouse budget, PO management, invoice compliance, reconciliations, and identification of cost‑saving opportunities across warehouse and freight labour.


* Improve and sustain strong OTIF performance, working cross‑functionally and in partnership with the Transport Manager to deliver best‑in‑class, cost‑effective, end‑to‑end logistics operations.


* Collaborate with key customers to support and deliver end‑to‑end supply chain projects that enhance service and operational performance.


* Lead, coach, and develop team members, ensuring performance against KPIs, timely completion of FDPs, and strong engagement and capability across the team.

Knowledge and Experience:


* Extensive experience leading warehouse, distribution, and transportation operations within complex supply chain environments.


* Tertiary qualification in Supply Chain, Logistics, or a numerate business discipline.


* Strong understanding of end‑to‑end fulfilment processes, including customer service and service‑level performance.


* Analytical, process‑driven, and collaborative approach to problem‑solving, with sound judgement and urgency in decision‑making.


* Experience using ERP systems for logistics management (SAP preferred).

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