Logistics Planner

WestRock • Atlanta, GA

49d

About The Position

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 d 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. 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. 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 guidepliance, 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

Requirements

• 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, strongmunication 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 stronganizational 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)

Responsibilities

• 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 guidepliance, 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

Benefits

• Corporate culture based on integrity, respect, accountability, and excellence
• Comprehensive training with numerous learning and development opportunities
• An attractive salary reflecting skills,petencies, and potential
• A career with a global packagingpany w Sustainability, Safety, and Inclusion are business drivers and foundational elements of the daily work.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees