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 customers, internal customers, 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 to daily load tenders
Perform daily outbound and inbound load tendering process
Track loads and hold carriers accountable for 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\u2019s 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 negotiation 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 (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 safety, loyalty, integrity, and respect, we use leading science and technology to move fiber-based packaging forward.
Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by state or federal law.