Logistics Operations Manager

From a small family business to a multi-billion-dollar global company, Sonoco has been changing the face of products and packaging since 1899 — all while keeping the heart of “People Build Businesses” alive.

Our talented people are at the core of our growth, constantly reinventing the Sonoco wheel with brilliant solutions every year. Today we are a world leader in global packaging solutions with diversified operations in over 34 countries. We're extremely proud of our portfolio of brands, our achievements in sustainability and industrialization and the groundbreaking work accomplished by our people. 

Position Summary:

The purpose of the Logistics Operations Manager is to lead and execute the day to day transportation activities by establishing sound transportation strategies to provide competitive advantage. 

The Manager is responsible for understanding the transportation industry and translating that knowledge into opportunities across the organization.

Opportunities could be reduced cost, improved technology, higher quality, better yield and increased dependability of demand, more value-added services, or acquisition candidates. Due to the strategic nature of the crucial area managed by this position, the effectiveness of this position is readily apparent to the bottom line of Sonoco.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Execute the transportation strategy and carrier management strategy that align with business need to deliver best in class service. 
• Manage the day-to-day transportation related operations to include planning, tracking, executing, and lane performance root cause analysis
• Identify and implement cost savings initiatives focused on operational efficiencies.
• Work with data analysts to build KPI’s, dashboards, and provide visibility to the businesses of operational costs drivers.   
• Lead internal and cross-functional teams to improve operational performance.  Communicate with mid to senior level managers regarding operations.
• Provide work direction and guide daily activities of assigned people within the department.
• Be the subject matter expert for the Logistics team to the business.
• Develop and foster strategic relationships with suppliers and carriers rooted in open communication and the sharing of data.
• Improve the internal processes and OTM processes to create an efficient work environment that eliminates waste from the workday. 

Knowledge & Skills Required:

• Advanced analytical and finance skills
• Excellent communication and influence skills
• Project and change management skills to implement strategies
• Ability to translate abstract inputs into concrete actions
• Strategic Thinking
• Team building skills
• Independent action
• Results based on developed strategies
• Consistent achievement of annual goals
• Ability to travel 30% or more of the time

Education Preferred:

• Bachelors Degree in Business, Supply Chain, Finance, or other related field
• Masters level degree preferred

Experience:

• Minimum 7 years relevant experience in an OTM environment. 

We are an equal opportunity employer, and we strictly prohibit and do not tolerate discrimination against employees, applicants or any other covered persons because of race, color, religion, national origin or ancestry, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, marital status, gender identity or expression, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any legally protected characteristic.