Inbound Receiving Operator (Garcia)

Job: Inbound Logistics Operator

Shift: Day Shift: 7:00 AM – 3:30 PM (Monday – Friday)

Location: Royal Canin – Fremont, Nebraska

Royal Canin (a division of Mars, Incorporated) is seeking an Inbound Logistics Operator to join our state-of-the-art pet nutrition manufacturing facility in Fremont, Nebraska. At Royal Canin, we focus on the unique health and nutritional needs of cats and dogs. Our obsession with precision and detail allows us to deliver science-backed nutrition to help pets live their healthiest, most magnificent lives.

The Inbound Logistics Operator serves as the primary operational coordinator and first point of contact for all inbound and raw material shipments entering the facility. In this role, you will manage inbound and outbound yard and dock traffic operations, handle Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) and Warehouse Management System (WMS) logistical functions in SAP and JDA/Blue Yonder, execute load tendering, manage trailer pools, and perform critical administrative duties for the raw goods warehouse, ingredient receiving, and dock door scheduling. You will maintain daily cross-functional communication with affiliate carriers, customer care, raw materials receiving, and plant operations to ensure an uninterrupted manufacturing flow and high service execution.

Key Responsibilities

• Inbound & Outbound Appointment Scheduling: Maintain and optimize master appointment schedules for all inbound raw material deliveries, packaging supplies, and outbound shipments.
• Systems Administration (SAP & JDA): Execute accurate transactions within SAP and JDA/Blue Yonder, including shipment confirmations, trailer check-in/check-out, inventory receiving, printing orders, trailer dispatch, and closing out shipment documentation.
• Dock & Yard Management: Oversee dock door assignments, trailer pool management, and carrier flow to maximize efficiency and minimize dock congestion and carrier dwell times.
• Carrier & Internal Communication: Act as the liaison between affiliate freight carriers, dispatchers, customer care, warehouse leads, and receiving teams to provide timely status updates and resolve delivery discrepancies.
• Gate & Receiving Office Operations: Monitor the plant receiving window, security gate logs, inbound/outbound scales, and office phone systems, ensuring adherence to site biosecurity, food safety, and safety protocols.
• Reporting & Invoicing: Prepare and distribute daily operational shipping/receiving reports, update status trackers, and provide documentation for billing, invoicing, and receipt reconciliation.
• Supplies & Inventory Support: Maintain operational inventory of shipping supplies, bills of lading (BOLs), seals, and receiving documentation.
• Shift Collaboration: Provide operational support to Shift Supervisors, Warehouse Leads, and cross-functional manufacturing teams across daily operations.

Minimum Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent.
• 2+ years of experience in a shipping/receiving office, warehouse logistics, freight dispatch, or transportation coordination environment.
• Proven computer proficiency with Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP), Warehouse Management Systems (WMS), or transportation management software (e.g., SAP, JDA/Blue Yonder, Manhattan, or equivalent).
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with demonstrated capability in interpersonal coordination and problem resolution.
• Strong organizational, record-keeping, and multi-tasking abilities in a fast-paced environment.
• Working understanding of shipping/receiving procedures, bill of lading documentation, and inventory flow.
• Ability to work Monday through Friday, 7:00 AM – 3:30 PM, with flexibility to support overtime or schedule adjustments as operational needs require.

Preferred Qualifications

• 3–4 years of logistics coordination, traffic management, or shipping/receiving administrative experience within a manufacturing or distribution setting.
• In-depth hands-on working knowledge of SAP and JDA/Blue Yonder logistics applications.
• Prior experience in food manufacturing, consumer packaged goods (CPG), or regulated warehouse environments.
• Demonstrated ability to self-direct, prioritize tasks, and execute responsibilities with minimal supervision in dynamic environments.

Military Experience & Transferable Skills

Royal Canin and Mars, Incorporated proudly welcome military veterans, transitioning service members, Reservists, and National Guard personnel. The operational discipline, logistics planning, convoy/movement coordination, and inventory accountability gained in military service translate directly to our Inbound Logistics operations.

We strongly encourage candidates with backgrounds in the following Military Occupational Specialties (MOS), Air Force Specialty Codes (AFSC), and Navy/Coast Guard Ratings to apply:

U.S. Army

• 88N – Transportation Management Coordinator
• 92Y – Unit Supply Specialist
• 92A – Automated Logistical Specialist
• 88M – Motor Transport Operator
• 88A / 92A / 90A – Transportation / Quartermaster / Logistics Officers & Warrant Officers

U.S. Marine Corps

• 0431 – Logistics / Embarkation Specialist
• 0481 – Landing Support Specialist
• 3043 – Supply Chain and Materiel Management Specialist

0402 – Logistics Officer

U.S. Air Force

• 2T0X1 – Traffic Management Specialist
• 2T2X1 – Air Transportation Specialist
• 2S0X1 – Materiel Management Specialist
• 21R – Logistics Readiness Officer             

U.S. Navy & U.S. Coast Guard

• LS – Logistics Specialist
• SK – Storekeeper (USCG)
• OS – Operations Specialist

Transferable Military Capabilities

• Experience with military asset management and logistics tracking platforms (e.g., GCSS-Army, TC-AIMS II, LOGMOD, CMOS, G-Exec) seamlessly translates to commercial ERP/WMS platforms such as SAP and JDA.
• Proven experience in manifest verification, movement tracking, load planning, staging area management, and freight documentation.
• Exceptional adherence to standard operating procedures (SOPs), workplace safety protocols, and operational readiness.

What Can You Expect from Mars & Royal Canin?

• Competitive Compensation & Annual Bonus: Competitive hourly base pay with annual bonus earning potential.
• Comprehensive Health & Wellness Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, and Prescription coverage starting day one, plus Life Insurance and Short- & Long-Term Disability.
• Retirement Planning: Industry-leading 401(k) plan with generous company matching contributions.
• Generous Paid Time Off: Immediate eligibility for up to three (3) weeks of paid vacation, 12 Paid Company Holidays, and paid sick leave.
• Family Support & Parental Leave: Comprehensive Maternity and Parental Leave programs.
• Career Growth & Development: Continuous training, tuition reimbursement, and internal advancement opportunities across Mars Petcare and the global Mars enterprise.
• Associate Discounts & Pet Perks: Access to pet care discounts, Mars associate product stores, and pet wellness programs.

About Mars, Incorporated

Mars is a family-owned business with over a century of history, making diverse products and offering services for people and the pets people love. With over $45 billion in global sales, Mars produces some of the world’s most beloved brands, including ROYAL CANIN®, PEDIGREE®, WHISKAS®, SHEBA®, M&M’S®, SNICKERS®, TWIX®, EXTRA®, and provides veterinary health services through BANFIELD® Pet Hospitals, VCA®, BLUEPEARL®, and Pet Partners™.