Logistics Analyst - Military Veterans
at Smurfit Westrock
Description & Requirements
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.
Job Summary
The Logistics Procurement team conducts bids and negotiations of more than $2.0B in spend across all modes of transportation. This position supports the logistics team with new carrier onboardings by working with legal, credit, risk, and the procurement team to ensure contracts are properly executed. The role will also support the team with rate maintenance, managing bid events, rate and data analysis, savings identification, and ad-hoc reporting.
Principle Accountabilities
- Support managers in bid events across multiple modes of transportation by formatting data, issuing bids to suppliers, and conducting optimization scenarios
- Manage rate entry and maintenance across various Transportation Management Systems
- Analyze cost-effective modes including Rail, Intermodal and Truck to benchmark rates
- Conduct routine audits to ensure accurate rate uploads and maintenance
- Assist Procurement with data analysis and management
- Administer the department's internal portal for carrier services, identifying root causes, and developing action plans between carriers and facilities
- Create and maintain carrier profiles in database and across multiple systems
- Ensure compliance with insurance and industry certifications, while monitoring carriers' operating authority status
- Generate weekly reports on active and approved carriers
- Process carrier rate addendums
- Perform additional duties as assigned
Qualifications and Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Transportation Management, or Supply Chain Management is preferred.
- 1 to 3 Years Logistics Experience Required
- Experience with QlikView and Jaggaer preferred
- Ability to multitask and manage rapidly changing deadlines and priories
- Detail oriented with ability to mine datasets
- Ability to clearly and effectively communicate and present to peers and various levels of management
- Strong analytical and conceptual skills
- Proficient in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint
- Self-motivated and able to take initiative in a dynamic, fast paced environment
Smurfit Westrock is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We strive to create and maintain a diverse workforce where everyone feels valued, respected, and included. Smurfit 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.
Atlanta, GA
“The people of WestRock are what differentiate us in the marketplace and will help us become the premier provider of packaging around the world.” —Steve Voorhees, CEO This is an exciting time at WestRock, a leading provider of differentiated paper and packaging solutions. We believe that Packaging Matters™ in building trust, influencing purchasing, and educating consumers, and we apply that belief to every project. Our strong foundation of talented, motivated experts provide customers with sustainable paper and packaging solutions around the world. Working together, we have a tremendous opportunity to define our company culture, grow our business and provide long-term solutions for our employees. With such an expansive operation, we can offer you a challenging and rewarding career opportunity.