Order Fulfillment Supply Chain Specialist

Our story goes back more than 150 years, to the chilly southern coast of Scandinavia. From our early success in Sweden and Denmark, we’ve grown into the world’s leading specialist producer of plant-based oils, employing more than 4,000 people all across the globe.

We work with our customers to make the products you love even better. The oils we produce go into making your chocolate extra-creamy or putting the crunch into your croissant. And it’s not just food — we work across industries to make products that are higher quality, healthier and better for the planet.

Everything we do is about Making Better Happen.

AAK Newark

Newark, NJ

About The Role

AAK USA currently has an exciting career opportunity for a Supply Chain Specialist in the Supply Chain Organization. The position will work out of both the Edison, NJ and Port Newark, NJ AAK sites.

The Supply Chain Specialist – Order Fulfillment is responsible for executing and maintaining the short-term scheduling of outbound orders and production blends. This role serves as a key operational support to the supply chain by ensuring timely and accurate fulfillment of warehouse, rail, and plant orders. The ideal candidate is a fast-thinking problem solver who thrives in a dynamic environment with shifting priorities.

Responsibilities

Coordinating warehouse and transportation order scheduling to meet customer requirements

Preparing and communicating daily loading plans for outbound shipments

Managing transportation requests and tracking railcar switching activities to support operational needs

Scheduling production processes to ensure on-time and complete order fulfillment

Assigning inventory locations and batch details to support daily shipping schedules

Responding to order changes and inquiries from internal teams

Analyzing service performance metrics to identify areas for improvement in delivery and fulfillment

Preparing and distributing operational instructions to support next-day logistics and transfers

Supporting new product launches and process improvements through planning collaboration

Working closely with logistics, operations, and customer service teams to ensure seamless order fulfillment

About You

BA/BS degree in supply chain, logistics, business, engineering, accounting, information systems or other related field.Can be waived with equivalent business experience.

Experience in a production/ inventory/ forecasting/ demand planning environment.

A basic understanding of supply chain processes and the impact of inventory.

Has the ability to study, interpret and develop a thorough understanding of problems and opportunities.

Can identify ways to improve inventory management tools and develop new processes.

Ability to present findings that drive understanding, alignment, and informed decision making.

Ability to coordinate cross-functional research activities to improve existing processes

Strong verbal and written communication skills.

Strong knowledge of all Microsoft applications, especially excel.

Demonstrated analytical and technical skills, comfortable using ERP, Inventory Management, and forecasting systems.

Ability to work effectively with all levels and within team environments.

In return AAK offer

• Career paths, training and development, e-learning and tuition reimbursement programs offering potential for you to progress your future career
• Comprehensive health insurance (medical, dental and vision) starting date of hire
• Health Savings Account with AAK annual contribution of $1,000-$1,500
• 401(k) Plan with 100% match
• Free Life and Disability insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Supplemental Pet Insurance, Identity Theft Protection and Legal Insurance Plans
• Discounts on travel, amusement parks, concerts, movies, and more
• Celebrations, events, and activities on site and supporting our communities

About AAK

Everything AAK does is about Making Better Happen. We specialize in plant-based oils that are the value-adding ingredients in many of the products people love to consume. We make these products better tasting, healthier, and more sustainable. At the heart of AAK’s offer is Customer Co-Development, combining our desire to understand what better means for each customer, with the unique flexibility of our production assets, and a deep knowledge of many products and industries, including Chocolate & Confectionery, Bakery, Dairy, Plant-based Foods, Special Nutrition, Foodservice and Personal Care. Our 4,000 employees support our close collaboration with customers through 25 regional sales offices, 15 dedicated Customer Innovation Centers, and with the support of more than 20 production facilities. Listed on Nasdaq Stockholm and with our headquarters in Malmö, Sweden, AAK has been Making Better Happen for more than 150 years.

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