Regional Logistics Manager

Crown Holdings, Inc.; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Safety commitment

Career growth

Training & development

Job summary

Crown Holdings, Inc. is seeking a Regional Logistics Manager to shape the region's logistics strategy in line with company goals. You will build carrier partnerships, negotiate rates, and ensure contract and service commitments are met across plants and warehouses.

The role requires leadership and cross-functional collaboration with plants and divisional leadership. You will work with BluJay or E2Open to support the network and may travel across the US/Canada.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required or higher in supply chain, business, logistics or related field.
• 5–7 years of relevant experience, preferably in manufacturing/JIT environments.
• Willingness to travel up to 1–2 weeks per month to plant locations across US/Canada.
• Experience with BluJay TMS is a plus.
• Strong urgency, self-starting attitude and proactive thinking.
• Ability to multi-task in a dynamic environment with excellent communication skills.
• Team-oriented, collaborative, and able to contribute openly.

Responsibilities

• Develop the logistics strategy for the region aligned with overall company goals.
• Build strategic partnerships with carriers and negotiate rates.
• Ensure accountability for contractual commitments and service levels.
• Drive hands-on execution to meet cost and service targets.
• Own regional logistics operations for plants and warehouses.
• Collaborate with plants and divisional leadership to align on logistics goals.
• Coordinate with BluJay/E2Open for network logistics support.
• Be prepared to work after hours as needed; act as logistics SME across Crown.

Skills

Logistics strategy

Carrier negotiation

Freight market knowledge

Excel

BluJay TMS

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business, Logistics or related field

Tools

BluJay TMS

Job description

About Crown

Crown Holdings, Inc. through it's subsidiaries, is a world leader in the metal packaging production process. We design and manufacture a wide range of innovative and sustainable metal packaging solutions and products. Our clients are some of the largest and most respected companies in the world.

About Crown

Crown Holdings, Inc. through it's subsidiaries, is a world leader in the metal packaging production process. We design and manufacture a wide range of innovative and sustainable metal packaging solutions and products. Our clients are some of the largest and most respected companies in the world.

Crown is dedicated to building a team of highly talented, dedicated, and driven individuals. It's an exciting time to join our business because Crown offers you the opportunity to grow and develop your skills in an expanding industry.

Crown was founded with the goal of valuing and promoting sustainability and this vision continues to be essential to our long-term future.

Job Description

• The Regional Logistics Manager (RLM) will be responsible for developing the logistics strategy for their respective region in line with overall logistics and organizational strategy.
• Build strategic partnerships with carriers, negotiate rates, ensure accountability of contractual commitments and service level agreements.
• Drive hands-on execution to meet divisional cost and service targets.
• RLM has ownership of the logistics operations for the plants and warehouses in their region and has the autonomy to make decisions within their areas, in line with overall strategy, to ensure cost and service goals are being met.
• Partner with the CROWN plants and Divisional leadership to align on logistics strategy and goals.
• Building and leveraging relationships is a must. Communication will range from daily calls with the plants to senior level quarterly business reviews.
• Work with CROWN’s TMS/planning partner, BluJay(E2Open), to provide a high level of logistics support to the network.
• The RLM may be required to work after standard business hours/days depending on the needs of the business.
• As a leader within the logistics group, the RLM is considered the subject-matter expert in transportation across CROWN. Broad based logistics experience is desired including various modes of transportation.
• The leader must possess primary, first-hand knowledge of the NA truckload industry and a full understanding of the freight market, freight bid strategies, and tools for ensuring freight rates are in line with market pricing.

Job Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Supply Chain, Business, Logistics or related field
• 5-7 years of experience, preferred supporting manufacturing in just-in-time environment
• Travel up to 1-2 weeks per month to plant locations across US/Canada
• Experience with BluJay TMS is a plus
• Individual should possess a sense of urgency, be a self-starter, think proactively
• Ability to multi-task and possessing agility to react to a dynamic environment
• Candidate shall have good communication skills - both written and verbal
• Desire to work in a collaborative team environment, open communication, trust, candor
• Thorough understanding of analytical tools, such as, Microsoft Excel

What Crown Offers You

• Strong engagement and commitment to the safety of our employees
• The opportunity to build a meaningful career
• Professional and personal development through training and work experiences

Join us and become part of a team of professionals who are passionate about sustainable packaging!

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