Regional Logistics Manager

About CrownCrown Holdings, Inc. through it's subsidiaries, is a world leader in the metal packaging production process. We design and manufacture a wide range of innovative and sustainable metal packaging solutions and products. Our clients are some of the largest and most respected companies in the world.Crown is dedicated to building a team of highly talented, dedicated, and driven individuals. It's an exciting time to join our business because Crown offers you the opportunity to grow and develop your skills in an expanding industry.Crown was founded with the goal of valuing and promoting sustainability and this vision continues to be essential to our long-term future.Job Description:CROWN’s Regional Logistics Manager ensures that optimal transportation services and logistics support are provided to existing Crown plants and warehouses in the US & Canada.The Regional Logistics Manager (RLM) will be responsible for developing the logistics strategy for their respective region in line with overall logistics and organizational strategy. Build strategic partnerships with carriers, negotiate rates, ensure accountability of contractual commitments and service level agreements. Drive hands-on execution to meet divisional cost and service targets. RLM has ownership of the logistics operations for the plants and warehouses in their region and has the autonomy to make decisions within their areas, in line with overall strategy, to ensure cost and service goals are being met.Partner with the CROWN plants and Divisional leadership to align on logistics strategy and goals. Building and leveraging relationships is a must. Communication will range from daily calls with the plants to senior level quarterly business reviews. Work with CROWN’s TMS/planning partner, BluJay(E2Open), to provide a high level of logistics support to the network. The RLM may be required to work after standard business hours/days depending on the needs of the business.As a leader within the logistics group, the RLM is considered the subject-matter expert in transportation across CROWN. Broad based logistics experience is desired including various modes of transportation.The leader must possess primary, first-hand knowledge of the NA truckload industry and a full understanding of the freight market, freight bid strategies, and tools for ensuring freight rates are in line with market pricing.Job Requirements• Bachelor's Degree in Supply Chain, Business, Logistics or related field• 5-7 years of experience, preferred supporting manufacturing in just-in-time environment• Travel up to 1-2 weeks per month to plant locations across US/Canada• Experience with BluJay TMS is a plus• Individual should possess a sense of urgency, be a self-starter, think proactively• Ability to multi-task and possessing agility to react to a dynamic environment• Candidate shall have good communication skills - both written and verbal• Desire to work in a collaborative team environment, open communication, trust, candor• Thorough understanding of analytical tools, such as, Microsoft ExcelWhat Crown Offers You Strong engagement and commitment to the safety of our employeesThe opportunity to build a meaningful career Professional and personal development through training and work experiences Join us and become part of a team of professionals who are passionate about sustainable packaging!Working Together Working Together is one of the five pillars that make up our Twentyby30 program. We aim to value and respect each individual and foster an environment of inclusivity. SummaryLocation: FL - TampaType: Full time