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.

Provide logistics leadership to Smurfit Westrock’s Mill’s business units to drive Cost Savings and Service improvement programs in Transportation and Warehousing within the Mill network. This individual will be the primary interface and subject matter expert and work closely with executive and operating management within the Containerboard and Consumer Mill network.  This individual is accountable for achieving budgeted Logistics expense, increasing service levels, and driving productivity opportunities across the Mill Division. 

General Responsibilities:

The main point of contact and responsible for the overall strategy and execution of world class and cost-effective logistics solutions that meet the expectations of the 22 Mills with logistics expense of 1.2 billion across 14 million tons shipped.  This includes all modes (truck, rail, export/container and intermodal) of transportation and the warehouse network.Establishing annual productivity objectives that are aligned with Smurfit Westrock strategic initiatives. Develop and implement creative logistics solutions as well as coordinate resources across the mill Division, Enterprise Logistics, I.T., and S&OP teams to drive productivity and improved operating performanceDevelop and mentor mill logistics management team through day-to-day engagement and semi-annual in person meetings.Subject matter experts on compliance to safe and approved loading methodologies within the business.        Working closely with the mill safety leadership team.Monitor business unit logistics key performance indicators (KPI’s) actual vs. target on a daily, weekly, and monthly basis. Provide variance analyses to determine causes and corrective actions. 

Competencies:

Leadership Impact: Embraces our vision, creates a common focus, and inspires others to meet organizational goals; Demonstrates a passion for their work; Develops trust at all levels by showing consistency between words and action; Influences high performance by establishing and leveraging credibility; a force multiplier; Employs the appropriate leadership style to maximize individual and group performance given the situation; A role model and consistently challenging the status quoAnalytical Thinker:        Demonstrates database thinking using 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 decisionProblem 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 reside, always uses sound business judgment and common sense before acting; applies the appropriate amount of time to the varying complexity of decisionsCommercial Acumen: Ability to view situations from a commercial perspective. Able to think commercially, understand risk allocation between you and clients, develop strategic relationships, apply commercial expertise to achieve business objectives and navigate the challenges that come with understanding the commercial, financial and business drivers of your organization.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; works to ensure we are easy to do business with; listens to and responds to customer’s needs; builds relationships with and gains trust of customer by always meeting commitmentsEffective 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 othersTechnical/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 to provide functional or technical advice.

Experience/Educational/Skill Requirements:

Bachelor’s Degree required, preferably in Business, Engineering, Supply Chain or Logistics Requisite experience demonstrating logistics competencies and effective interactions with senior leadershipAbility to communicate across multiple levels of the organizationAbility to craft and deliver concise and cohesive presentations Data analytical competencyFinancial P&L understandingAbility to lead and manage projects and people/groups, Experience in leading changeWorkload managementProblem-solving skills Able to articulate a vision into actionable tasksProject management capabilities Candidates are required to undergo a drug screening after receiving a conditional job offer, but before starting employment.