Logistics Planner

WestRock Company; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Comprehensive training and development

Global packaging company environment

Focus on Sustainability, Safety and In

Job summary

Smurfit Westrock Company is seeking a Logistics Planner in Atlanta to coordinate inbound and outbound freight, optimize transport movements, and ensure timely service for internal and external customers. The role requires up to 5% travel and may include occasional night or weekend work.

You will monitor performance metrics, manage carriers, and drive continuous improvement in transportation processes. A 2+ year background in supply chain and strong Excel/Office skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from a four-year college or university required.
• Minimum of 2 years related work experience in Supply Chain.
• Strong communication and analytical skills with the ability to analyze problem situations and make fact-based decisions.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office; expertise in Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Familiarity with Routing and Scheduling software and Transportation Management Systems.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for the daily execution of inbound/outbound shipments for selected facilities and suppliers.
• Responsible for achieving fiscal year financial and performance goals and objectives.
• Manage transportation events to ensure manufacturing, supplier and customer satisfaction.
• Review weekly service metrics for selected facilities including cost, on-time performance, and carrier capacity.
• Ensure carrier receipt and response of daily load tenders and perform load tendering processes.
• Track loads and hold carriers accountable for on-time pickup and delivery.
• Communicate with internal/external customers and carriers.
• Identify and implement continuous improvement opportunities.
• Manage carrier trailer pools at selected facilities and suppliers.

Skills

Supply chain knowledge

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Time management

Prioritization

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Oracle Transportation Management

Job description

Logistics Planner - Atlanta, GA

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 Smurfit Westrock:

• Responsible for the daily execution of inbound/outbound shipments for selected facilities and suppliers
• Responsible for achieving all fiscal year financial and performance goals and objectives
• Manage transportation events to ensure manufacturing, supplier and customer satisfaction
• 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
• Communicate frequently with internal / external customers and carriers
• Identify and execute continuous improvement opportunities
• Manage carrier trailer pools at selected facilities and suppliers

What you need to succeed:

• Bachelor’s degree from a four-year college or university required
• Minimum of 2 years related work experience in Supply Chain
• Must possess industry knowledge and terminology, strong communication and analytical skills with the ability to quickly analyze problem situations and make fact-based decisions
• Proficient in Microsoft Office; expertise in Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
• Strong problem solving, decision making, critical thinking, and negotiations skills
• Ability to set priorities, achieve deadlines, and manage multiple tasks at the same time
• Accuracy and attention to detail
• Task oriented with strong organizational and time management skills
• Thorough understanding of transportation modes and solutions
• Familiarity with Routing and Scheduling software
• Transportation Management System experience required (Preferably, Oracle Transportation Management)

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.