Logistic Engineer I/II/III

Sappi; Portland, Northern (ME, KY); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Sappi North America, headquartered in Boston with corporate offices in Portland, Maine, seeks a Logistics Engineer to optimize distribution, analyze routes, and partner with sales, customers, and suppliers. You will build business cases for transportation modes, manage operations, and ensure compliant, cost-efficient delivery across the network.

The role requires a bachelor’s degree in a related field, 2–7 years of experience, and strong analytical and communication skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Engineering, Logistics, Business Studies, or equivalent.
• Advanced degree or Supply Chain certification preferred.
• Minimum 2 to 7 years experience with proven leadership skills.
• Knowledge of route optimization, simulation, work measurement, spreadsheet, and database analysis.
• Strong background in engineering, math, analytics, and optimization techniques.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks, self-sufficient and self-directed.
• Capable of building strong relationships across organizational boundaries.
• Familiar with logistics contracts and tariffs, warehousing, and inventory management.
• Familiarity with international logistics operations and trade compliance.
• Advanced knowledge of ERP, MES, Microsoft 365; SAP experience preferred.
• Some travel may be required.

Responsibilities

• Ensures compliance with import and export custom requirements and regulations.
• Utilizes project management and problem-solving skills to assess effectiveness of current logistics and/or transportation processes.
• Determines improvements, evaluates cost, and coordinates institutionalized change.
• Investigates and implements new technologies and information systems.
• Analyzes logistics networks, optimizing delivery times and cost of delivery.
• Analyzes vendor proposals, pricing structures, and performance criteria to make recommendations and assists with the buying of logistics services.
• Develops and maintains standard operating procedures and performance standards.

Skills

Engineering background

Analytics

Visualization techniques

Communication skills

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain / Engineering / Logistics / Business Studies

Advanced degree or Supply Chain certification

Tools

SAP

ERP systems

MES

Microsoft 365

Job description

Sappi North America
Sappi North America, headquartered in Boston with corporate offices in Portland, Maine, is a subsidiary of Sappi Limited, a global renewable resource company that uses every part of the tree to make sustainable woodfiber products. With over 12,000 employees and operations in seven countries, we serve customers worldwide. Our diversified businesses include Packaging, Speciality and Graphic Papers and Dissolving Pulp, offering premium products for various industries. From cosmetics packaging and food industry barrier papers to textiles and the clothes you wear, Sappi’s solutions are vital to the future of sustainable alternatives to plastic and other fossil fuel-based products.

Summary:
This position is responsible for the day-to-day analysis and optimization of logistics operations which includes ensuringthat the processes, technology, and/or infrastructure to support the efficient and cost-effective execution of distributionare in place. This position develops business cases that evaluate transportation routes, modes, and rates, warehouse and transportation operations, and distribution requirements planning. The incumbent will also focus on buildingrelationships with customers and logistics service providers. In addition, the Logistics Engineer troubleshoots operational issues to ensure timely and cost-effective delivery to our customers.
This individual will work across organizational boundaries, with sales personnel, and with the customer themselves to better understand the needs of the business and to establish innovative programs to better serve the interests of thecustomer and Sappi. They also work with procurement services to evaluate and purchase logistics services and work with legal and financial staff to ensure compliance. The Logistics Engineer is responsible for the accuracy and quality ofthe flow of material through the various distribution channels and physical inventory and that standard practices are employed.

Responsibilities:

• Ensures compliane with import and export custom requirements and regulations.
• Utilizes project management and problem-solving skills to assessthe effectiveness of current logistics and/ortransportation processes.
• Determinesimprovements, evaluates cost, and coordinates institutionalized change.
• Investigates and implements new technologies and information systems.
• Analyzeslogistics networks, optimizing delivery times and cost of delivery.
• Analyzes vendor proposals, pricing structures, and performance criteria to make recommendations and assists with the buying of logistics services.
• Develops and maintains standard operating procedures and performance standards.

Minimum Education and Skills Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Engineering, Logistics, Business Studies, or equivalent job-related experience.
• Advanced degree or Supply Chain certification preferred.
• Minimum 2 to 7 years experience preferred with proven leadership skills
• Knowledge of computer-based design and analysis tools – route optimization, simulation, work measurement,spreadsheet, and database analysis
• Strong background in engineering, math, analytics, and visualization or optimization techniques
• Excellent verbal and written communication skillsrequired
• Ability to manage multiple tasks, self-sufficient and self-directed.
• Capable of building strong relationships across organizational boundaries
• Familiar with logistics contracts and tariffs, warehousing, and inventory management
• Familiarity with international logistics operations and trade compliance
• Advanced knowledge of Enterprise Resource Planning, Manufacturing Execution and ,Microsoft 365. SAPexperience preferred
• Some travel may be required

Salary is determined by a number of factors including the value of the job to the organization, market forces, internal equity and skills brought to the job.

Sappi provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Sappi complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

ABOUT SAPPI

Sappi isa leading global provider of everyday materials made from woodfibre-based renewable resources. As a diversified, innovative and trusted leader focused on sustainable processes and products, we are building a more circular economy by making what we should, not just what we can.