Job Purpose:

Our Warehouse Operations Development Program is an 18-month immersive program designed to accelerate development of recent college graduates by providing meaningful experience and broad exposure to Veritiv’s global operations. Participants will have rotations of six months working in various operations departments and be placed in a hands-on learning environment with guidance, mentoring, and support to ensure we meet our commitments to our customers. Participants will develop a strong understanding of Veritiv’s end-to-end operations and supply chain from how we purchase goods, transport them and get them stored, picked and delivered from the warehouse. Upon successful completion of the program, participants will be well-equipped to immediately step into opportunities within Veritiv’s Operations organization across our various locations in the Southeast.

Job Responsibilities:

● Work closely with members of the assigned team to develop subject matter knowledge in the key functions of warehouse operations, transportation and supply chain planning.
● Serve as liaison between Veritiv’s suppliers, sales force, operations, inventory team and our TL and LTL carriers.
● Determine lowest cost carrier and best mode of transportation for Veritiv’s third-party core shipments
● Manage the planning and execution of our inventory strategy for a specific set of items and suppliers within Oracle to support business targets for Fill Rate and Days Inventory on Hand (DIOH).
● Plan and coordinate work activities of warehouse functions including receiving, picking, shipping, delivery, security and inventory control.
● Acquire knowledge and experience of the full lifecycle of the processes and roles that are critical to our warehouse operations.
● Identify opportunities to streamline processes and optimize cost and time effectiveness.
● Ability to maintain a high level of professionalism working cross functionally with internal and external customers adhering to Company guidelines and meeting objectives thoroughly and on time.
● Maintain a high level of professionalism working cross functionally with internal and external customers adhering to Company guidelines and meeting objectives thoroughly and on time.

Additional Responsibilities & Qualifications:

● Ability to start January 2027
● Bachelor’s degree in Logistics, Supply Chain, Business or related discipline is preferred.
● Experience working in the LTL and Truckload carrier industry is a plus.
● Exposure in supply chain management software and ERP systems in preferred.
● Must be passionate about continuously improving yourself, our services, and our culture.
● Must be willing to travel or relocate as needed to fulfill job placement after completion of program.

Work Experience:

● 0-1 years of related job experience.

● Ability to manage multiple projects, work under pressure, and adapt to sudden changes in the work environment.

● Ability to work quickly and efficiently.

● Basic experience of simple office/operational systems.

● Excellent verbal, written, people, and diplomacy skills are required.

● Experience of interpreting strategy and policy in order to set and deliver objectives.

● Experience working with ERP systems, contract management, CRM systems and project management tools preferred.

● Must possess a thorough understanding of the distribution business.

● Proficiency in supply chain management software and ERP systems.

● Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite.

● Strong customer service skills (friendly, courteous and helpful).

● Strong planning and organization skills are required.

Education:

● Bachelor's Degree Preferred

What We Offer

• Engaging and inclusive culture with employee-led Employee Resource Groups, Veritiv Cultural Alliance, recognition platform, etc.
• Extensive training opportunities, professional development programs, career pathing, and mentorship opportunities.
• Collaborative atmosphere with our customers and suppliers to create healthier, safer and more sustainable communities through our responsible operations and innovative solutions.
• Healthcare benefits (including medical, dental, vision, and health savings account), life, AD&D, and disability insurance, 401k, paid time off, tuition reimbursement, employee assistance program, and other fringe benefits.

About Veritiv

Together with its subsidiaries, Veritiv is the leading full-service provider of packaging solutions. Veritiv also provides JanSan, hygiene, print and publishing products and services. Veritiv serves customers in a wide range of industries, through team members around the world helping shape the success of its customers. For more information, visit www.veritiv.com and connect with the Company on LinkedIn.