Commercial Logistics Manager

About RYAM

RYAM is a global leader of high purity cellulose commonly used in the production of filters, food, pharmaceuticals, high performance plastics, propellants and various other industrial applications. RYAM’s specialized assets, capable of creating the world’s leading cellulose specialties products, are also used to produce cellulose viscose pulp, cellulose fluff pulp, paperboard, high yield pulp and various value-added co-products, including biofuels, bioelectricity and lignin. With manufacturing operations in the U.S., Canada and France, RYAM generated $1.5 billion of revenue in 2025. More information is available at www.ryam.com

RYAM's intellectual property and manufacturing processes have been developed over 100 years, resulting in unique properties and very high quality and consistency.  RYAM is consistently ranked among the nation's top 50 exporters and delivers products to 79 ports around the world, serving customers in over 40 countries across five continents.

At RYAM, we’re shaping the future of talent.
RYAM has a specific purpose…to be the world’s leading manufacturer of renewable products, including paper, packaging, and high purity cellulose. We want smart, innovative people who can find new ways to solve challenging problems. We need talented professionals across multiple disciplines who want to contribute to the company’s mission and advance its vision, while also shaping its future.

How you'll shape the future of the Sourcing Group:

• Develops strategies, processes and information to optimize customer requirements, transportation requirements and production requirements in global markets.  Analyzes the results and effectiveness of strategies and adjusts accordingly. Performs detailed analyses that compare the alternatives and substitutes.
• Performs and oversees negotiations and management of transportation service agreements, freight rates, terms and documentation for the movement and distribution of goods in both foreign and domestic commerce (truck, rail, ocean, air, warehouses, ports, customs brokers, freight forwarders, etc.). 
• Review, analyze, revise, negotiate and construct contracts to submit, explain and pursue approvals
• Work with Legal team on contract compliance issues
• Communicate financial impact of financial results for commercial recommendations and decisions
• Monitors key logistics markets for supply and demand balances and cost impacts.  Communicates to key business stakeholders on impacts of market dynamics and forecasts.
• Provides appropriate input into business strategy development, long term planning, annual budgets and monthly forecast. Budget analysis, construction and maintenance. Comparisons and explanations of budget to forecast to actual
• Oversees the preparation of contracts that are consistent with Rayonier Advanced Materials policies and practices.  Ensures that the required reviews and approvals are received prior to purchase commitments.
• Drives site-specific supplier performance through management of key supplier metrics. Coordinates closely with internal stakeholders on quality of service. Performs regular business alliance reviews to drive process improvement and supplier performance and accountability.
• Leads export logistics sourcing activities to ensure the quality and availability of equipment and services are appropriate; conflicts are resolved, and continuous improvements are implemented. 
• Works closely with SIOP, Sales, Customer Service Logistics Operations teams
• Monitors, evaluates, and reports on supplier performance on a regular basis
• Leads Supplier Alliance Management activities
• Develops and manages processes to achieve cost-effective, on-time and damage-free delivery of Rayonier Advanced Materials products. Rationalizes supplier base, solves specific problems and develops strategic commodity purchasing plan
• Develops and recommends long range logistics strategies which continuously improve quality, service and cost. Identifies and coordinates joint cost reduction initiatives and business opportunities with suppliers
• Identifies and analyzes developing logistics trends to prevent problems and take advantage of opportunities for Rayonier Advanced Materials. Directs efforts of supplier development, research, and analysis.
• Standardize procedures, sharing best practices, providing coaching, leadership and taking ownership on the many administrative activities to support the commercial and operational function.
• Coordinates the flow of information between sales representatives, agents, credit, management, accounting, freight payment process stakeholders, customer and transportation service representative and customers. Trouble-shoots conflicts and issues as needed.
• Works directly with customers and Rayonier Advanced Materials Sales and SIOP teams to develop logistics strategies as it relates to modes, storage and inventory levels. Assist with the creation of Global Logistics project A3’s, provide reports, data and intelligence inputs and cost saving tracking tool maintenance.
• Additional duties as assigned.

You'll be someone who can bring:

• Bachelor’s degree in business, engineering, supply chain or related field.  MBA or a master’s degree in transportation management preferred.
• Have at least 10 years’ experience in logistics; ocean, rail, air, etc.
• Knowledgeable of domestic and international logistics, Incoterms, transportation regulations, sales and marketing procedures, finance and accounting principles and order flow management is essential.

EOE/Vet/Disability