Regional Transportation Coordinator - Mid Atlantic

Company Overview Why Choose Us? Novolex is a leading manufacturer of food, beverage, and specialty packaging that supports multiple industries including foodservice, restaurant delivery and carryout, food processing, grocery and retail, and industrial sectors. Novolex manufacturing and sourcing expertise spans a diverse range of substrates including resin, paper, molded fiber, aluminum and more. We provide customers a broad array of stock and customized solutions with 120 product categories, 250 brands and over 39,000 SKUs. Our Sustainability Commitment The Novolex sustainability vision is built upon three pillars: our products, our operations and our people. Each is critically important to our growth and future as a business. These pillars form the foundation of our company-wide commitment to sustainability, helping us achieve our ambitious goals through our wide-ranging initiatives. Job Description Job Title: Regional Transportation Coordinator Mid Atlantic Reports to: Director, Inbound Logistics Location: Charlotte (preferred) Schedule: Hybrid (3 days onsite/2 days remote) Travel: ~25%-40% Department: Logistics Position Overview: The Regional Transportation Coordinator reports to the Director of Inbound Logistics and is responsible for optimizing inbound logistics processes across multiple modes and facilities. This role oversees the planning and execution of inbound freight into manufacturing facilities and regional distribution centers. Key responsibilities include order management, carrier performance, cost control, and service level compliance, while partnering cross-functionally to ensure timely, efficient, and safe delivery from suppliers to our facilities. The role also focuses on building strong internal and external partnerships, driving continuous improvement, and leveraging technology to enhance operations and improve margins. Key Responsbilities: * Lead inbound transportation (multi-modal) and yard operations to meet KPI targets across regional distribution centers * Plan and execute inbound freight, including order management, scheduling, and coordination with suppliers, carriers, and DC operations * Ensure on-time delivery and compliance with service standards, lead times, and freight terms through proactive tracking, communication, and issue resolution (including claims and escalations) * Serve as the primary regional contact for inbound logistics, partnering with internal teams, suppliers, and carriers to align on planning and execution * Analyze freight spend, lane performance, and volume trends to drive cost optimization, carrier negotiations, and service improvements * Establish and standardize processes, SOPs, and best practices while leveraging TMS/YMS/WMS systems to enhance operational efficiency * Develop and monitor KPIs (e.g., OTIF, cost, service) and report on performance to support data-driven decision-making * Promote a culture of safety, compliance, sustainability, and continuous improvement across inbound logistics operations What We Value: * Safety: Proactively identify and mitigate risks, ensure compliance with safety regulations, and foster a culture of safety across all procurement and logistics activities. * Integrity: Commitment to ethical practices and building trust through transparency. * Education: Bachelor's degree in Logistics, Supply Chain Management, or related field is preferred * Certifications & Mindset: Six Sigma certification and a LEAN/CI mindset are highly valued for driving continuous improvement and operational efficiency. * Strategic Thinking: Ability to align logistics strategies with broader business goals. * Experience: 5-7 years in multi-modal transportation or logistics management. Deep understanding of transportation and yard operations. * Leadership/Collaboration: An initiative-taking, accountable approach to drive results while aligning with key internal/external stakeholders. * Digital Fluency: Proficiency/familiarity with logistics/ERP technologies such as SAP, TMS, WMS and YMS Core Competencies * Action Oriented: Taking on new opportunities and tough challenges with a sense of urgency, high energy and enthusiasm. * Collaborates: Building partnerships and working collaboratively with others to meet shared objectives. * Communicates Effectively: Delivers clear, concise and tailored communication across multiple levels of the organization * Drive Results: Consistently achieving desired results, even under pressure. * Adaptability: Willingness to embrace change, lead through challenges. * Plans and Aligns: Planning and prioritizing work to exceed key organizational goals. Success Metrics & KPIs * On-Time Delivery ≥ 98% * Transportation Cost per Unit: YOY reduction * Yard Dwell Time ≤ 48 hours average * Carrier Performance Score ≥ 95% * TMS/YMS/WMS Utilization Rate ≥ 90% * Safety Incident Rate: Zero preventable incidents * Employee Engagement Score ≥ 80% * Process Improvement Initiatives: Minimum two per year A reasonable estimate of the current range is $75,000 - $90,000 + bonus + benefits. The range displayed on each job posting reflects the minimum and maximum target salaries for the position across all US locations. Within the range, individual pay is determined by job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. At Novolex, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at the top of the range for their role and compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. The benefits for this role include 401(k) plan with company match, comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance, flexible spending and health savings accounts, paid vacation, and sick days, paid parental leave, paid holidays and wellness program. Company Benefits What You'll Get From Us Benefits With safety as our top priority and a commitment to employee well-being an important focus, we offer comprehensive and competitive benefits that include medical, dental and vision insurance as well as a variety of other well-being resources focused on mental, physical and financial health. Specific benefits and well-being programs may vary depending on where you work. Community Engagement At Novolex, giving back to the local communities that support us is important. Our Focused Giving Program prioritizes support for organizations whose missions promote sustainability initiatives or address food and hunger needs. We also encourage facility level support of activities in the communities where our employees live and work. Training and Development We offer constant opportunities for advancement. From skills development to advanced education programs, training and development programs and courses are available through MyLearning. Programs include company and industry training curricula, support for formal education through the Tuition Reimbursement Program (Non-Union), and a Learning Management System that supports and enhances employee skills at all levels of the organization. Novolex is committed to providing equal employment opportunity in all employment practices, including but not limited to selection, hiring, promotion, transfer, and compensation to all qualified applicants and employees without regard to age, race, color, national origin, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, handicap or disability, genetics, citizenship status, service member or veteran status, or any other category protected by federal, state, or local law. Any individual who, because of his or her disability, needs an accommodation in connection with an aspect of the Company's application process should contact View email address on click.appcast.io. Formerly Pactiv Evergreen Responsibilities Job Title: Regional Transportation Coordinator Mid Atlantic Reports to: Director, Inbound Logistics Location: Charlotte (preferred) Schedule: Hybrid (3 days onsite/2 days remote) Travel: ~25%-40% Department: Logistics Position Overview: The Regional Transportation Coordinator reports to the Director of Inbound Logistics and is responsible for optimizing inbound logistics processes across multiple modes and facilities. This role oversees the planning and execution of inbound freight into manufacturing facilities and regional distribution centers. Key responsibilities include order management, carrier performance, cost control, and service level compliance, while partnering cross-functionally to ensure timely, efficient, and safe delivery from suppliers to our facilities. The role also focuses on building strong internal and external partnerships, driving continuous improvement, and leveraging technology to enhance operations and improve margins. Key Responsbilities: - Lead inbound transportation (multi-modal) and yard operations to meet KPI targets across regional distribution centers - Plan and execute inbound freight, including order management, scheduling, and coordination with suppliers, carriers, and DC operations - Ensure on-time delivery and compliance with service standards, lead times, and freight terms through proactive tracking, communication, and issue resolution (including claims and escalations) - Serve as the primary regional contact for inbound logistics, partnering with internal teams, suppliers, and carriers to align on planning and execution - Analyze freight spend, lane performance, and volume trends to drive cost optimization, carrier negotiations, and service improvements - Establish and standardize processes, SOPs, and best practices while leveraging TMS/YMS/WMS systems to enhance operational efficiency - Develop and monitor KPIs (e.g., OTIF, cost, service) and report on performance to support data-driven decision-making - Promote a culture of safety, compliance, sustainability, and continuous improvement across inbound logistics operations What We Value: - Safety: Proactively identify and mitigate risks, ensure compliance with safety regulations, and foster a culture of safety across all procurement and logistics activities. - Integrity: Commitment to ethical practices and building trust through transparency. - Education: Bachelor's degree in Logistics, Supply Chain Management, or related field is preferred - Certifications & Mindset: Six Sigma certification and a LEAN/CI mindset are highly valued for driving continuous improvement and operational efficiency. - Strategic Thinking: Ability to align logistics strategies with broader business goals. - Experience: 5-7 years in multi-modal transportation or logistics management. Deep understanding of transportation and yard operations. - Leadership/Collaboration: An initiative-taking, accountable approach to drive results while aligning with key internal/external stakeholders. - Digital Fluency: Proficiency/familiarity with logistics/ERP technologies such as SAP, TMS, WMS and YMS Core Competencies - Action Oriented: Taking on new opportunities and tough challenges with a sense of urgency, high energy and enthusiasm. - Collaborates: Building partnerships and working collaboratively with others to meet shared objectives. - Communicates Effectively: Delivers clear, concise and tailored communication across multiple levels of the organization - Drive Results: Consistently achieving desired results, even under pressure. - Adaptability: Willingness to embrace change, lead through challenges. - Plans and Aligns: Planning and prioritizing work to exceed key organizational goals. Success Metrics & KPIs - On-Time Delivery≥ 98% - Transportation Cost per Unit: YOY reduction - Yard Dwell Time≤ 48 hours average - Carrier Performance Score≥ 95% - TMS/YMS/WMS Utilization Rate≥ 90% - Safety Incident Rate: Zero preventable incidents - Employee Engagement Score≥ 80% - Process Improvement Initiatives: Minimum two per year A reasonable estimate of the current range is $75,000 - $90,000 + bonus + benefits. The range displayed on each job posting reflects the minimum and maximum target salaries for the position across all US locations. Within the range, individual pay is determined by job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. At Novolex, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at the top of the range for their role and compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. The benefits for this role include 401(k) plan with company match, comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance, flexible spending and health savings accounts, paid vacation, and sick days, paid parental leave, paid holidays and wellness program.