WestRock Company Hiring for Regional Logistics Manager at Atlanta, GA Full Time

Description & Requirements

WestRock (NYSE :WRK) 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 more fiber-based packaging forward.

Regional Logistics Manager

The Opportunity

Drive performance to meet or exceed budget for Transportation and Warehousing spend across Paper Mill, Packaging, and Recycling Supply Chain. As the subject matter expert regarding logistics, provide effective solutions and align strategies to drive reduced cost and improved service within an assigned region. Work with Freight Procurement and location leadership to ensure Supply Chain strategies are aligned regarding Transportation (All modes). Establish and utilize analytical, data-based decision making to identify and drive improved transportation and warehousing performance. Use KPIs to monitor and report progress within your region on monthly basis.

How You Will Impact WestRock

• Ownership of plant/area/region’s key performance indicators (KPIs) actual vs. target monthly for both operational and financial results
• Identify and drive actual vs. budget variance closing initiatives, cost savings and service improvement opportunities at each facility.
• Facilitate meetings with business units/facilities leadership to align expectations for budget and cost savings projects.
• Support the implementation and optimization of carrier service between OTR, Dedicated Fleets, and spot market throughout an assigned region.
• Submit monthly reports that track progress vs targets using standardized format for all savings projects initiated in your region.
• Facilitate resolution of all transportation and distribution issues at each facility to ensure service meets the locations needs.
• Facilitate and/or conduct routine meetings with the core carriers in region both inbound and outbound to ensure service and cost meet company goals.

Competencies

• Analytical Thinker : Demonstrates analytical thinking analyzing information from various sources before taking action; notices discrepancies and inconsistencies in available information; identifies a set of features, parameters or considerations to take into account, in analyzing a situation or making a decision; weighs the costs, benefits, risks, and chances for success, in making a decision
• Problem Solver/Decision Maker: Quickly recognizes and addresses barriers to achieving results, resolves problems and makes decisions based on facts and data; knows when more data is needed; supports collaborative, fact-based decision-making at the level in the organization where the best expertise and information resides, always uses sound business judgment and common sense before acting; applies the appropriate amount of time to the varying complexity of decisions
• Customer Focused: Demonstrates a passion for predicting, understanding and executing what it will take to meet internal and external customer expectations; does a great job for customers every day in service, quality, delivery and value; listens to and responds to customer’s needs; builds relationships with and gains trust of customer by always meeting commitments
• Effective Communicator : Creates and fosters an open environment for effective communication; disseminates information in a timely manner; actively listens to others and retains information; uses all communication methods to influence, negotiate and collaborate effectively; clearly and succinctly expresses information, ideas and opinions (verbal and written); seeks input and feedback from others
• Technical/Functional Excellence : Strives to be an expert in their function/area of technical expertise; continues to increase technical/functional knowledge thru formal & informal learning; stays current with any advances in their field of expertise; looks for ways to apply new and emerging technologies, concepts; is sought out by others for knowledge.

What You Need To Succeed

• Bachelor’s Degree, preferably in Business, Transportation or Logistics
• 7+ years of transportation management experience
• Previous experience being accountable to P&L performance
• Ability to work across all levels of leadership in an organization in both corporate and field operations to drive financial and operational performance

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.

WestRock Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to creating and maintaining a diverse workforce: Minorities/Females/ Disabled/Veterans.

WestRock is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We strive to create and maintain a diverse workforce where everyone feels valued, respected, and included. WestRock does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other basis protected by federal, state or local law.