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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.

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Position Overview

The Logistics Advisor is a strategic supply chain leader responsible for the planning, execution, and optimization of multimodal transportation networks, with a focus on rail and ocean freight. This role drives cost efficiency, carrier performance, and service excellence while managing an annual logistics spend of $50M-$150M. The ideal candidate brings deep expertise in freight markets, contract negotiation, and end-to-end logistics operations across domestic and international networks, including full ownership of the RFP-to-pay lifecycle.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Transportation Management

• Design, implement, and continuously optimize multimodal logistics strategies leveraging rail and ocean freight solutions
• Identify opportunities to shift modal mix to improve cost, transit time, and sustainability outcomes
• Lead long-term network planning aligned with business growth projections and supply chain demands

Spend, Financial Governance & Cost Optimization

• Manage and oversee annual transportation spend of $50M-$150M, ensuring budget adherence and cost efficiency
• Own the end-to-end RFP-to-pay lifecycle, ensuring alignment from strategic sourcing through invoice payment
• Partner with Procurement and Finance to lead transportation RFPs, establishing competitive rate structures, clear accessorial definitions, and enforceable payment terms
• Drive cost reduction initiatives through carrier negotiations, routing optimization, and contract structuring
• Develop and monitor KPIs, including cost per ton/mile, demurrage/detention, and total landed cost

Accounts Payable & Freight Audit Oversight

• Manage logistics-related accounts payable workflows, including discrepancy resolution, accrual accuracy, and working capital optimization
• Identify and eliminate cost leakage through detailed analysis of billing data, accessorial charges, and carrier adherence to contracted terms
• Drive automation across TMS, ERP, and freight audit systems to improve payment visibility and reduce manual touchpoints

Carrier & Vendor Management

• Establish and maintain strategic relationships with rail carriers (Class I and regional) and ocean carriers/NVOCCs
• Lead RFP processes, contract negotiations, and rate benchmarking across multimodal providers
• Monitor carrier performance and implement continuous improvement initiatives

Operational Excellence

• Ensure seamless coordination of intermodal movements, including port drayage, rail ramp operations, and ocean bookings
• Oversee shipment visibility, exception management, and contingency planning for disruptions
• Collaborate cross-functionally with procurement, warehousing, customer service, and finance teams

Risk & Compliance

• Manage regulatory compliance for international shipping, including customs, trade regulations, and documentation
• Mitigate risks related to capacity constraints, port congestion, labor disruptions, and geopolitical factors
• Develop contingency strategies to strengthen supply chain resilience

Data Analytics & Reporting

• Leverage TMS, analytics tools, and dashboards to track performance and identify optimization opportunities
• Provide executive-level reporting on logistics spend, service levels, and strategic initiatives
• Utilize forecasting models to anticipate capacity needs, market trends, and cost fluctuations

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Logistics, Business, or related field
• 7-12+ years of experience in logistics, with a strong focus on rail and ocean transportation
• Proven experience managing $50M-$150M in transportation spend
• Deep understanding of intermodal networks, rail operations, ocean freight, and port logistics
• Demonstrated success in carrier negotiations, RFP management, and contract execution
• Strong financial, analytical, and problem-solving capabilities

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Transportation Management Systems (TMS), ERP platforms, and freight audit tools
• Knowledge of customs compliance and international trade regulations
• MBA or advanced supply chain certifications (e.g., APICS, CSCMP)

Core Competencies

• Strategic thinking and network design
• Multimodal logistics expertise (rail + ocean)
• Financial acumen and P2P ownership
• Carrier and stakeholder management
• Data-driven decision-making
• Risk management and resilience planning

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Pay Range:   $97,200.00 - $129,600.00

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.