Logistics Operations Manager
Sonoco • Charlotte, SC2d
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Logistics Operations Manager
Sonoco•Charlotte, SC
About The Position
The Logistics Operations Manager leads and executes day-to-day transportation activities, establishing transportation strategies that support business needs and provide a competitive advantage. The role requires understanding the transportation industry and translating that knowledge into opportunities across the organization, such as cost reduction, improved technology, higher quality and yield, more dependable demand, value-added services, or acquisition candidates. The effectiveness of this strategically important role is reflected in Sonoco’s bottom line. The manager executes transportation and carrier management strategies, manages transportation operations, pursues cost savings and operational efficiencies, and works with data analysts to provide business visibility into operational cost drivers. The position leads internal and cross-functional improvement efforts, communicates with mid- to senior-level managers, directs assigned employees’ daily activities, serves as the Logistics team’s subject matter expert to the business, and develops strategic supplier and carrier relationships. It also improves internal and OTM processes to create an efficient work environment and eliminate waste. The role requires travel of 30% or more. Sonoco offers a comprehensive total rewards package, including competitive pay and benefits. Benefits may vary by location and union status.
Requirements
- Minimum 7 years of relevant experience in an OTM environment.
- Advanced analytical and finance skills.
- Excellent communication and influence skills.
- Project and change management skills to implement strategies.
- Ability to translate abstract inputs into concrete actions.
- Strategic thinking.
- Team-building skills.
- Ability to act independently.
- Ability to achieve results based on developed strategies and consistently meet annual goals.
- Ability to travel 30% or more of the time.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain, Finance, or a related field.
- Master’s-level degree preferred.
Responsibilities
- Execute transportation and carrier management strategies aligned with business needs to deliver best-in-class service.
- Manage day-to-day transportation operations, including planning, tracking, execution, and lane-performance root-cause analysis.
- Identify and implement cost-saving initiatives focused on operational efficiencies.
- Work with data analysts to build KPIs and dashboards and provide businesses with visibility into operational cost drivers.
- Lead internal and cross-functional teams to improve operational performance.
- Communicate with mid- to senior-level managers regarding operations.
- Provide work direction and guide the daily activities of assigned department personnel.
- Serve as the Logistics team’s subject matter expert to the business.
- Develop and foster strategic supplier and carrier relationships based on open communication and data sharing.
- Improve internal and OTM processes to create an efficient work environment and eliminate waste.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage for employees and dependents, including FSA and HSA options.
- 401(k) retirement plan with company match.
- Wellbeing tools and resources, including an Employee Assistance Program.
- Paid time off and holidays.
- Company-paid and voluntary employee-paid insurance plans, including life, personal accident, and disability insurance.
- Tuition reimbursement.
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Career Level
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