Logistics Project Assistant

Since its founding in 1937, Krispy Kreme's focus has remained the same - making fresh doughnuts using our founder's original recipe. The brand's iconic Hot Light lets consumers know when doughnuts are being made in the shop so they can stop in and enjoy them hot, right off the line.

Krispy Kreme's LogisticsProject Assistant will play a vital role in supporting the logistics team and Strategy Manager, keeping the team efficient and effective. Primary responsibilities include organizing, scheduling, and tracking project progress, while ensuring communication between internal and external stakeholders is clear and timely. You will manage various administrative and coordination tasks that drive the successful management of calendars and completion of projects, including tactical and strategic initiatives. Your organizational skills and proactive approach will help ensure initiatives and tasks are executed smoothly and meet company goals.

A TASTE OF WHAT YOU WILL BE DOING:

• Lead launch calls to coordinate multiple disciplines, including Sales, Operations, IT, Fleet, HR, Procurement, and others as needed to ensure successful launch of new Points of Access.
• Assist in the management of logistics projects related to operational changes, expansions, and other strategic initiatives.
• Act as the administrative lead, scheduling project meetings, preparing internal and external agendas, taking meeting notes, and creating status reports.
• Support manager in tracking project performance, ensuring the successful completion of both short- and long-term project goals.
• Ensure timely and accurate system updates related to launches and operational changes.
• Coordination with procurement and suppliers to ensure display supply to support expansion activity.
• Fixture and display tracking and maintenance.
• Ensure that project updates are regularly communicated to all relevant parties through reports, presentations, and meetings.

YOUR RECIPE FOR SUCCESS:

• 2+ years of project management experience, preferably in a fast-paced environment.
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills, with the ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Sense of ownership and accountability; consistent follow through and reliability
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and virtual communication platforms such as Teams and Zoom.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to interact effectively with stakeholders at all levels.
• High attention to detail and a proactive approach to problem-solving.
• Experience with project management tools and methodologies.
• Experience working in a project coordination or support role, especially in operations, logistics, or facilities management.

*The above statements are intended to describe the general nature of work performed by the employees assigned to this job and are not the official job description for the position. The official job description will be provided during the application/interview process.

BENEFITS:

• Comprehensive benefits (medical, vision, and dental insurance)
• Employee discount program
• 401K plan
• Generous PTO Plan
• Company events
• Education Reimbursement
• Adoption Assistance
• Life Insurance
• FSA/HSA Plans
• Pet Insurance

Learn more at www.kkbenefits.com

WHY KRISPY KREME?

At Krispy Kreme, we focus on:

• Loving People:
• Our global culture is best captured by our Leadership Mix, a dozen behaviors that define how we work with one another across the world and give back to our communities. Check out our leadership mix here.
• Belonging happens once each Krispy Kremer knows their bold authentic self is welcomed, dignified, and loved, where their wonderfully original identities flourish and thrive.

• Loving Communities:
• At Krispy Kreme, sharing joy is at the center of everything we do, and we strive to inspire this in our communities. Our brand purpose truly shines through our Acts of Joy and community fundraising initiatives.
• In the U.S., we have been donating unsold doughnuts to local food banks, with a goal of bringing a smile to our consumers as they enjoy a small, sweet treat. We partner with Feeding America and Convoy of Hope, who in turn partner with organizations nationwide to distribute donations to people in need through diverse types of programs and services.
• In 2022, we helped community groups raise $40 million globally. Last year in the U.S., we supported more than 83,000 fundraising events, raising nearly $37 million.

• Loving Planet:
• We have been conducting a multi-year global GHG emissions assessment to establish an emissions baseline, using this foundation to soon set goals for greenhouse gas emission reductions.
• We are working on reducing food waste through donation efforts, animal feed, and composting programs.
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Krispy Kreme is an Equal Opportunity Employer:

At Krispy Kreme, we believe that your originality sweetens our recipe. We value the diverse ingredients of the ethnicity, national origin, race, age, sex, gender, intersex, or veteran status of every individual. We strive for an inclusive culture that allows each of our peeps to bring their bold authentic self to work regardless of their religion, gender identity & expression, sexual orientation, or disability.

About Krispy Kreme

Headquartered in Charlotte, N.C., Krispy Kreme is one of the most beloved and well-known sweet treat brands in the world. Our iconic Original Glazed® doughnut is universally recognized for its hot-off-the-line, melt-in-your-mouth experience. Krispy Kreme operates in more than 35 countries through its unique network of fresh doughnut shops, partnerships with leading retailers, and a rapidly growing Ecommerce and delivery business with more than 14,000 fresh points of access. Our purpose of touching and enhancing lives through the joy that is Krispy Kreme guides how we operate every day and is reflected in the love we have for our people, our communities and the planet. Connect with Krispy Kreme Doughnuts at www.KrispyKreme.com, or on one of its many social media channels, including www.Facebook.com/KrispyKreme and www.Twitter.com/KrispyKreme.