Warehouse Team Lead I

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Date: Jul 7, 2026

Location: Slidell, LA, US, 70460

Company: AkzoNobel

Date: July 7, 2026

Location: Slidell LA, 70460

Company: AkzoNobel

 

About AkzoNobel

Since 1792, we’ve been supplying the innovative paints and coatings that help to color people’s lives and protect what matters most. Our world class portfolio of brands – including Dulux, International, Sikkens and Interpon – is trusted by customers around the globe. We’re active in more than 150 countries and use our expertise to sustain and enhance the fabric of everyday life. Because we believe every surface is an opportunity. It’s what you’d expect from a pioneering and long-established paints company that’s dedicated to providing sustainable solutions and preserving the best of what we have today – while creating an even better tomorrow. Let’s paint the future together.

 

For more information please visit www.akzonobel.com 

 

© 2024 Akzo Nobel N.V. All rights reserved.

Job Purpose

To provide end to end support to the Site Logistics Manager for all Logistics (warehousing, transport and cost control) functions at the site level.  Direct contribution in meeting or exceeding all KPI, budget and HSE targets. To also act as a back up to the Site Logistics Manager when they are away.

    • Systems Processing: Transactional Documents and Transportation Scheduling – 40%
    • Customer Service & Sales Relationship Management – 10%
    • Inventory Management – 30%
    • Coordination of Internal Resources – 10%
    • Cost Controls – 5%
    • Health, Safety & Sustainability – 5%

Job Responsibilties

  • Systems Processing: Transactional Documents and Transportation Scheduling
    • Confirm inbound replenishment receipts.
    •  Document creation and processing of customer outbound orders.
    • Ensure successful system communication of transportation scheduling to the 4PL partner.
  • Processing of supporting documents (SDS, COA, COC’s) required by specific customers.
    • Customer Service & Sales Relationship Management
    • Appropriate communication with COS and Sales team.
    • Solutions-based communication of missed pickups, claims, service issues relating to CLX
  • Inventory Management
    • Enter in daily cycle count results and consolidation movements in SAP
    • Reports all inbound inventory discrepancies to the Shipping Facility
  • Coordination of Internal Resources
    • Working with all pertinent resources to ensure fulfillment of orders
    • Working with all available resources to problem-solve
    • Working with ALPS escalations & problem solving
  • Cost Controls
    • Working with the Operations Manager and Site Manager on cost-saving implications and projects for the site and enforcing these cost-saving initiatives at site.
  • Health, Safety & Sustainability
    • Active in all forms of HSE reporting
    • Proactive in all forms of Sustainability
    • Behavior in accordance with the Code of Conduct
    • Performs in accordance with the Core Values

Level of Autonomy

The Site Logistics Team Lead is empowered to suggest improvements or communicate concerns in the ALPS Tier I daily meetings. Escalation of problems or concerns outside of their control, expertise or authority should be brought to the attention of the Site Logistics Manager.

When the Site Logistics Manager is away, the Logistic Team Lead will make decisions regarding order que priorities and assign tasks to the Site Operators accordingly.

Job Requirements

  • 2 years of related warehouse or logistics experience specific to MPY processes.
  • High school diploma or equivalent i.e GED
  • Strong verbal and written communication abilities.
  • Ability to prioritize workflow to meet specific timelines
  • Physically able to assist with warehouse tasks if required (pick order, tint product, operate lift).
  • Positive Attitude, Strong Work Ethic, Proficient Problem Solving Skills, Passion for Excellence 

At AkzoNobel we are highly committed to ensuring an inclusive and respectful workplace where all employees can be their best self. We strive to embrace diversity in a context of tolerance. Our talent acquisition process plays an integral part in this journey, as setting the foundations for a diverse environment. For this reason we train and educate on the implications of our Unconscious Bias in order for our TA and hiring managers to be mindful of them and take corrective actions when applicable. In our organization, all qualified applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age or disability.

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REQ ID# 54802

 


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