Supv, Logistics

Description & Requirements

WestRock (NYSE : WRK) 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 more fiber-based packaging forward.

Responsibilities include ensuring personnel operate efficiently and safely, maximizing loads while minimizing shipping costs, and coordinating with 3rd Party Logistics Companies to ensure on-time delivery of customer products and high customer satisfaction. Major Job Responsibilities : Business Excellence

• Coordinate daily dispatch to ensure timely and cost-effective shipment methods
• Plan and maintain weekly shipping schedule to ensure on-time pick and delivery of customer products
• Maintain record of counts, quantities and descriptions of inventory being shipped and received
• Reconcile all load reports with Kiwi ESP to ensure accuracy of inventory being loaded and shipped
• Identify opportunities to maximize manufactured square footage (MSF) per trailer to increase utilization of assets and increase cost savings
• Review prior day shipping report to confirm shipment with dedicated carriers, customer pick-ups, and breakdown of MSF to identify opportunities to increase efficiency
• Coordinate material staging, shipments, pick and pack order fulfillment, expired inventory destruction, and raw and customer owned inventory
• Maintain working knowledge of Department of Transportation regulations and general routes to create time efficient shipping schedules
• Review customer specifications to determine the most efficient carton size and pallet pricing
• Utilize Kiwi application to track and confirm inbound and outbound loads to account for inventory
• Owner / leader of defined shipping area (production, inventory, etc)
• Implement key improvements to increase team efficiency

People and Culture Work collaboratively with Production to assess, manage, and prioritize customer requests to ensure load planning accuracy, mitigate delays, and enable high customer satisfaction

Education : Required : High School diploma or G.E.D.

WestRock is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We strive to create and maintain a diverse workforce where everyone feels valued, respected, and included. 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.