WestRock

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This role is responsible for developing, implementing, and leading Smurfit Westrock’s logistics planning/operations department. The Logistics Operations Manager will lead all logistics activities necessary for the timely and efficient transportation of products, driving operational execution and cost-saving initiatives across the supply chain while balancing service and financial expectations. The Logistics Operations Manager will lead a team of Logistics Planners. How you will impact Smurfit Westrock: • Forming a high-performing team for the purpose of achieving company goals, meeting changing business demands, and delivering consistent results in challenging environments • Developing operational efficiency improvements utilizing OTM technology • Producing reports for senior management concerning logistics, operations, metrics, and budgets to measure/communicate progress against goals • Managing relationships with carriers, suppliers, and manufacturing facilities • Developing and implementing logistics cost reduction and process improvement programs to improve bottom-line performance • Identifies and prioritizes logistics needs and communicates recommendations to senior management to achieve efficient product distribution • Establish a relationship and ongoing communication with carrier base and third-party logistics companies for daily shipment status, issue resolution, and capacity requirements • Develop, implement, and maintain Standard Operating Procedures for the department, to include the maintenance of training manuals, daily logistics planner playbook, facility profiles, and carrier/3PL contact information in line with best practices • Ability to partner with business owners and lead cross-functional teams; interacts regularly with Customer Service, Regional Logistics Managers (RLMs), Supply Chain, Mills, and Plants • Monitor the efficiency, quantity, and cost of the movement of goods • Analyze data to monitor carrier performance and trends. Work with RLMs and Procurement to develop corrective actions for negative-trending carriers • Monitor mill and in-transit inventory levels • Work with the OTM team for continued improvements with the OTM system • Analyze logistical problems and develop corrective actions/solutions • Serve as a liaison with internal manufacturing facilities and internal customers What you need to succeed: • Bachelor’s degree from a four-year college or university • 5+ years of supervisory experience • 5 years of expertise utilizing, maintaining, and/or implementing TMS (preferably OTM). • Ability to analyze, design, test, and recommend transportation network solutions • Strong knowledge of industry trends and best practices • Extensive transportation knowledge of truckload, rail, intermodal, dedicated fleets, and international shipments • Hands-on experience with Oracle Transportation Management (OTM), strongly preferred • Cognos and JD Edwards experience a plus What we offer: • Corporate culture based on integrity, respect, accountability, and excellence • Comprehensive training with numerous learning and development opportunities • An attractive salary reflecting skills, competencies, and potential • A career with a global packaging company where Sustainability, Safety, and Inclusion are business drivers and foundational elements of the daily work.