Domestic Commercial Logistics Manager

Commercial Logistics Manager (Domestic)

The Commercial Logistics Manager (Domestic) will manage key commercial and operational performance of global logistics and the customer supply chain corporate wide to achieve the highest value logistics services. Manages support for and provides functional direction to all RYAM facilities in North America relative to transportation and distribution execution. Scope includes commercial strategy, negotiation, contract management, cost forecasting and internal business advisement services for all export logistics services.

How you will shape the future of the Logistics / Sourcing Department :

• Develops strategies, processes and information to optimize customer requirements, transportation requirements and production requirements in global markets.
• Performs and oversees negotiations and management of transportation service agreements, freight rates, terms and documentation for the movement and distribution of goods in domestic commerce (truck, rail, warehouses, ports, 3PLs, 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
• 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
• 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.
• 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.

You will be someone who can bring :

Why you will love working for RYAM :

EOE / Vet / Disability