Logistics Manager II

Smurfit Westrock; Atlanta, Northern (GA, KY); Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Smurfit Westrock in Atlanta seeks a Logistics Operations Manager to lead the logistics planning and operations team, driving efficient transportation of products while achieving cost savings across the supply chain.

The role requires strong leadership, TMS/OTM experience, and collaboration with carriers, facilities, and cross-functional teams to optimize performance and service levels.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from a four-year college or university.
• 5+ years of supervisory experience.
• 5 years of experience 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.

Responsibilities

• Lead a logistics planning/operations team to meet goals.
• Develop cost reduction and process improvement programs.
• Collaborate with carriers, suppliers, and facilities.
• Produce reports for senior management on logistics and budgets.
• Maintain SOPs and training materials.
• Partner with business owners and cross-functional teams.
• Monitor carrier performance and trends.
• Oversee inventory levels and in-transit assets.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Transportation planning

Data analysis

Industry knowledge

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Oracle Transportation Management (OTM)

TMS

Job description

Logistics Operations Manager – Atlanta, GA

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. Learn more at www.Smurfit Westrock.com .

The opportunity:

This role is responsible for developing, implementing, and leading Smurfit Westrock logistics planning/operations department. The Logistics Operations Manager will lead all logistics activities required for the timely and efficient transportation of products while driving operational execution and cost savings 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 on-going 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 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 (RLM’s), 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 Applications team for continued improvements with the OTM system
• Analyze logistical problems and developing 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 experience 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

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.

Smurfit Westrock Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to creating and maintaining a diverse workforce: Minorities/Females/Disabled/Veterans.

Candidates are required to undergo a drug screening after receiving a conditional job offer, but before starting employment.