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At Graphic Packaging International, we produce the paper cup that held your coffee this morning, the basket that transported those bottles of craft beer you enjoyed last weekend, and the microwave tray that heated your gourmet meal last night. We're one of the largest manufacturers of paperboard and paper-based packaging for some of the world's most recognized brands of food, beverage, foodservice, household, personal care and pet products. Headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, we are collaborative, diverse, innovative individuals who create inspired packaging while giving back to our communities. 

With over 25,000 employees working in more than 130 locations worldwide, we strive to be environmentally responsible in our industry and in the communities where we operate. We are committed to workplace diversity and offer compensation and benefits programs that are among the industry's best to reward the talented people who make our company successful.

If this sounds like something you would like to be a part of, we'd love to hear from you.

A World of Difference. Made Possible.

Position Overview

The Logistics Analyst, Transportation Procurement supports the company's transportation sourcing and cost optimization efforts through data analysis, reporting, and performance monitoring. This role partners with Logistics Procurement, Transportation Operations, Finance, and Business Units to improve transportation spend visibility, support carrier sourcing decisions, and drive continuous improvement across truckload, dedicated, and LTL services.

The analyst will contribute to transportation RFQs, carrier performance reporting, savings identification and tracking, and network cost analytics while developing foundational expertise in transportation procurement and supply chain optimization within a large manufacturing environment.

Key Job Functions

Transportation Data & Spend Analysis

• Collect, consolidate, and analyze transportation data from multiple sources (TMS, ERP systems, carrier reports, freight audit providers, plant inputs)
• Analyze freight spend trends, lane performance, accessorial charges, and cost drivers
• Support costtoserve analysis by customer, plant, lane, and transportation mode
• Assist in identifying transportation costreduction and serviceimprovement opportunities

Procurement & Sourcing Support

• Support transportation RFQs and bid events through data preparation, lane analysis, and award scenario modeling in Jaggaer
• Assist with carrier negotiations, bid evaluations, rate comparisons, and total cost analysis
• Maintain carrier, lane, and contract data to ensure sourcing accuracy. MercuryGate rate maintenance SME
• Support documentation and reporting for procurement decisions and approvals

Performance Reporting & Savings Tracking

• Develop and maintain dashboards and reports to communicate freight spend, service levels, and savings performance
• Support monthly and annual transportation savings calculations in alignment with company methodologies
• Monitor carrier KPIs including ontime performance, tender acceptance, dwell, and claims
• Assist in preparing materials for internal reviews and carrier business reviews

Continuous Improvement & Analytics

• Apply continuous improvement and problemsolving techniques to improve data quality, reporting efficiency, and procurement processes
• Support analysis related to transportation mode optimization (TL, LTL, rail, intermodal)
• Complete ad hoc analytical requests supporting Logistics, Procurement, and broader Supply Chain initiatives
• Present findings and recommendations in a clear, concise manner to support management decisionmaking

CrossFunctional Collaboration

• Partner with Manufacturing plants, Logistics Operations, Supply Chain Planning, and Finance to ensure alignment between procurement strategies and operational realities
• Support transportation initiatives that interface with production scheduling, inventory management, and distribution network efficiency
• Communicate effectively with internal stakeholders and external service providers

Background / Experience

Required

• 1-3 years of experience in Logistics, Transportation, Supply Chain, Procurement, or Operations
• Experience working with large datasets and performing analytical problem solving
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel; experience building analytical models and reports
• Ability to synthesize data into insights and actionable recommendations
• Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills

Preferred

• Experience in a manufacturing or industrial supply chain environment
• Exposure to transportation modes including truckload, LTL, dedicated, or rail/intermodal
• Familiarity with transportation technology tools (TMS, freight audit & pay systems, ERP platforms)
• Experience supporting sourcing events, carrier performance reporting, or logistics cost analysis

Education / Knowledge

• Bachelor's degree required (Supply Chain, Logistics, Engineering, Business, Analytics, or related field)
• Supply chain or logistics certifications (APICS, CSCMP) a plus

Skills & Competencies

• Strong analytical and quantitative skills
• Detailoriented with strong data integrity mindset
• Ability to work effectively across functions in a large organization
• Organized, proactive, and capable of managing multiple priorities
• Clear communicator with the ability to present data and insights effectively
• Comfortable working in a fastpaced, manufacturingdriven environment

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Pay Range:   $60,400.00 - $80,500.00

Graphic Packaging is an equal opportunity employer and abides by all applicable federal, state provincial and local laws with respect to the recruitment and hiring process.  We are committed to an inclusive, barrier-free recruitment and hiring process free from discrimination or harassment based upon race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.  Should you require an accommodation for a disability, please contact your Human Resources representative or email accommodations@graphicpkg.com.