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 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. The Rail Procurement team conducts negotiations in excess of $400MM in spend. This position will support the Rail Procurement Department with ad-hoc analytics, savings identification and reporting, and any other items as needed.
Responsibilities
- Analyze low-cost modes between Rail, Intermodal and Truck to benchmark Rail network.
- Responsible for all inbound recycle and woodchip pricing across the mill network.
- Lead demurrage initiatives related to reporting, savings projects and CTO goals.
- Manage new railcar lease negotiations, fleet optimization analyses and lessor relationships.
- Maintain Rate Request Tracker.
- Support Rail Procurement with RFP analysis and data management.
- Ad hoc analysis to support operations and sourcing projects.
- Maintains rail route guides and rate tables and ensures consistency throughout various systems.
- Rail Tariff Management and Knowledge Resource.
- Review and Audit Lease Fleet Cycle Efficiency / Cost Evaluation.
- Assist in report/presentation development for upper-level communication.
- Support the Team by leveraging QTS Tool Analytics.
- Work with FAP to review account statements and approve / deny invoices.
- Review, analyze, and execute all rail diversion and re-bill requests.
- Monitor and report on US Rail Desktop and FTR Rail Market Indices.
- Maintain Rail Carrier Service Log.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Transportation Management, or Supply Chain Management is preferred.
- 1 to 3 Years Logistics Experience Required.
- Rail Industry Experience Preferred.
- Able to clearly and effectively communicate to peers and upper leadership.
- Strong analytical and conceptual skills.
- Advanced Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint Skills.
- Ability to manage rapidly changing deadlines and priorities.
- Self-motivated mentality.
- Some travel required.
Benefits
- 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.
