Sr. Specialist, Logistics

General Information

Job ID
ATR44478

Posting Job Title
Senior Logistics Planner

Locations
TX Houston Victory Corporate

Employment Type
Full Time

Date Posted
04-Sep-2024

Relocation Support
No

Description & Requirements

Smurfit Westrock (NYSE:SW) is a global leader in sustainable paper and packaging solutions. We are materials scientists, packaging designers, mechanical engineers and manufacturing experts with a shared purpose: Innovate Boldly. Package Sustainably. Guided by our values of integrity, respect, accountability and excellence, we use leading science and technology to move fiber-based packaging forward.

The Opportunity

We are looking for a Logistics Planner who will bring creative solutions and new ideas to existing processes and procedures. The ideal person will provide effective coordination and execution of inbound and outbound freight movements for external customer, internal customer, and supplier shipments. This position will travel up to 5% travel and will require occasional night and weekend work.

How you will impact Victory Packaging, a Smurfit Westrock company:

• Responsible for the daily execution of inbound/outbound shipments for selected facilities and suppliers
• Responsible for weekly service metric review for selected facilities; including cost, on-time performance, route guide compliance, carrier capacity, spot shipment performance, etc.
• Ensure carrier receipt and response of daily load tenders
• Perform daily outbound and inbound load tendering process
• Track loads and hold carriers accountable to on-time pick-up and delivery
• Identify and execute continuous improvement opportunities

What you need to succeed:

• Bachelor's degree from a four-year college or university desired
• Minimum of 2 years related work experience in Supply Chain or Logistics
• Strong communication and analytical skills with the ability to make fact-based decisions
• Proficient in Microsoft Office; expertise in Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
• Ability to set priorities, achieve deadlines, and manage multiple tasks at the same time
• Thorough understanding of transportation modes and solutions
• Familiarity with Routing and Scheduling software
• Transportation Management System experience required
• Analyze all freight movements to move on internal fleet prior to planning on common carrier
• Distinguish if freight movements must move expedited versus low cost common carrier
• Responsible for freight bill accuracy and on-time invoice payment for carrier network
• Audit freight bills to ensure accuracy and verify amount charged by the carrier matches expected amount in Transportation Management System

What we offer:

• Corporate culture based on integrity, respect, accountability and excellence
• Comprehensive training with numerous learning and development opportunities
• A career with a global packaging company where Sustainability, Safety and Inclusion are business drivers and foundational elements of the daily work.

Smurfit Westrock is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We strive to create and maintain a diverse workforce where everyone feels valued, respected, and included. Smurfit Westrock does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other basis protected by federal, state or local law.