Logistics Analyst

At Graphic Packaging International, we produce the paper cup that held your coffee this morning, the basket that transported those bottles of craft beer you enjoyed last weekend, and the microwave tray that heated your gourmet meal last night. We’re one of the largest manufacturers of paperboard and paper-based packaging for some of the world’s most recognized brands of food, beverage, foodservice, household, personal care and pet products. Headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, we are collaborative, diverse, innovative individuals who create inspired packaging while giving back to our communities. Job Summary The primary mission is to ensure the timely delivery of product utilizing the corporate Transportation Management System (TMS) for carrier selection based on cost, service, and capacity. This role is focused on facility shipment execution across multiple modes (LTL, Truckload, Rail, Intermodal) ensuring there is ample transportation capacity to meet customers on time delivery expectations. The perfect candidate will be able to manage their book of business by building relationships with customers, carriers and facilities; ensuring operational excellence execution and problem solving/resolving transportation challenges timely to support distribution of goods domestically. Essential Duties & Responsibilities Facility Shipment Execution/Customer Experience: Transportation Liaison between plants, carriers and customers. Daily focus will be on shipment execution ensuring shipments pick up and deliver to plan. Managing ~30,000- 35,000+ shipments annually. The team supports regions and shippers across the Supply Chain network and is tasked with ensuring on-time pickup and delivery of freight Individual would need to have the ability to be able to execute based on production and planning , quickly adapting to changes to solid operational flow First line of defense in understanding network trends, delays, dwells and other exceptions that impact GPI’s ability to deliver a world class transportation product that serves its customers on time. Utilizing KPIs, reviewing on a lane by lane basis performance and working with procurement to adjust route guides as necessary to reduce spot exposure Daily Leads Shipment Plan Execution for assigned facilities: Coordinate recovery of shipments, Coverage of shipments, track shipments, and ensure timely delivery and pickup Facility Shipment Execution/Customer Experience (cont) In the case of disruptions, the Operations team is responsible for addressing the disruption, keeping all stakeholders informed and ensuring timely resolution of the issue Management of trailer pools, ensuring ample equipment availability at time of production and timely turn of equipment to meet customers on time expectations Respond to customer complaints and notify customers of shipment delays. Positive mentality to resolute transportation issues for the best customer experience. Deliver follow through on the resolutions to ensure the information is delivered. Providing real time customer experience by working in a fast paced operating environment will be able to understand the process and requirements/be able to analyze data and notice trends and be able to drive Customer Experience without compromising on time Weekly elevate BU operational issues to Supervisor: such as mode changes (permanent or short term?), GPI location short lead times. Be prepared to discuss operation items that GPI needs for them to improve on, what they are performing well, etc. Essential Duties & Responsibilities (cont) Route Guide Management/ Carrier Relationship and Spot Buy: Carrier route guide management: holding carriers accountable to accepting their awarded volumes Solicit, negotiate, and award spot quoted loads to meet or exceed the logistics cost/ton by BU goal according to department guidelines, procedures, and approval processes. Understand performance metrics to assist with driving business results; Pull data from numerous databases and to perform ad hoc reporting and analysis as needed Knowledge to systematically elevate problems or variance in the information and data to the relevant owners and teams Communication, both verbal and written as their data and findings are critical to tracking trends and performance inefficiencies Weekly and monthly provide carrier operational info (carrier tender time-outs, tender rejections, etc.) and route guide adds & changes (provide analysis of savings/increase in cost per change requested) to Managers Route Guide Management/ Carrier Relationship and Spot Buy (cont) Actively work with contracted carriers on meeting/exceeding operational requirements (service levels, equipment commitments, resolve failures prior to requesting removal, etc.) and strengthen the partnership Implement and maintain company policy and standard operating procedures to ensure compliance with the USDOT requirements Maintain continuous contact with transport service providers to understand their daily operations, building relationships and secure and coordinate uninterrupted transportation services and materials flow to and from North American markets Maximize cost reduction and service opportunities through leveraging total corporate volume with truckload, less-than-truckload, and intermodal freight carriers. Actively maintain individual metrics that support individual, dept, and company goals Position Specifications Bachelor’s Degree in Supply Chain, Logistics. Equivalent experience considered 3-5 years as a Transportation Specialist/Planner utilizing a TMS (MercuryGate preferred) to manage shipments and transportation operations or logistics experience Stable organizational skills, detail-oriented, and interpersonal skills Strong written & verbal communication skills Must be able to prioritize workload and deliver to timelines Ability to define problems, to collect data, to establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Microsoft Excel Intermediate - Advanced Possess intellectual curiosity and initiative Must be creative, resourceful, organized & able to work well independently & as part of a team. Hold self accountability to executing on organizational goals Ability to thrive in a fast-paced operational environment and handle multiple tasks Ability to collaborate and communicate with all levels of employees and management. Ability to use technology to solve business problems Preferred / Plus Intermediate - Advanced MS PowerPoint, and Visio skills, MS Excel skills Analytical skills and Experience with BI / BW or similar reporting tools Paper manufacturing industry experience and systems (SAP preferred) DAT Experience Market Trends Position Competencies Integrity & Trust (GPI Core Competency): Is widely trusted; is seen as a direct, truthful individual; can present the unvarnished truth in an appropriate and helpful manner; keeps confidences; admits mistakes; doesn’t misrepresent him/herself for personal gain. Action-Oriented (GPI Core Competency): Enjoys working hard; is action-oriented and full of energy for things he/she sees as challenging; not fearful of acting with a minimum of planning; seizes more opportunities than others. Dealing with Ambiguity: Can effectively cope with change; can shift gears comfortably; can decide and act without having the total picture; isn’t upset when things are up in the air; doesn’t have to finish things before moving on; can comfortably handle risk and uncertainty. Priority Setting: Spends time on what’s important; quickly zeros in on the critical and puts the trivial many aside; can quickly sense what will help or hinder accomplishing a goal; eliminates roadblocks; creates focus. Customer Focus: Is dedicated to meeting the expectations/requirements of internal and external customers; gets first-hand customer information and uses it for improvements in products and services; acts with customers in mind; establishes and maintains effective relationships with customers and gain their trust and respect. Attention to Detail: Is thorough in accomplishing a task with concern for all areas involved, no matter how small. Disclaimer The candidate must be able to perform the essential functions of the position satisfactorily, with or without a reasonable accommodation. Graphic Packaging retains the right to change or assign other duties to this position. Pay Range $60,400.00 - $80,500.00 Graphic Packaging is an equal opportunity employer and abides by all applicable federal, state provincial and local laws with respect to the recruitment and hiring process. We are committed to an inclusive, barrier-free recruitment and hiring process free from discrimination or harassment based upon race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status. Should you require an accommodation for a disability, please contact your Human Resources representative or email View email address on click.appcast.io. #J-18808-Ljbffr Graphic Packaging International