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ABOUT CROWN: CROWN Cork & Seal USA, Inc., a wholly owned company of Crown Holdings, Inc. is a global leader in the design, manufacture, and sale of packaging products for consumer goods. At Crown, we are passionate about helping our customers build their brands and connect with consumers around the world. We do this by delivering innovative packaging that offers significant value for brand owners, retailers, and consumers alike. With operations in 39 countries employing approximately 23,000 people and net sales of approximately $12 billion, we are uniquely positioned to bring the best practices in quality and manufacturing to our customers to drive their businesses locally and globally. Sustaining a leadership position requires us to build a team of highly talented, dedicated, and driven individuals. Scope CROWN's Regional Logistics Manager ensures that optimal transportation services and support are provided to existing Crown plants and warehouses in the US & Canada. • The Regional Logistics Manager (RLM) will be responsible for developing the logistics strategy for their respective region in line with overall logistics and organizational strategy. • Build strategic partnerships with carriers, negotiate rates, ensure accountability of contractual commitments and service level agreements. • Drive hands-on execution to meet divisional cost and service targets. • RLM has ownership of the logistics operations for the plants and warehouses in their region and has the autonomy to make decisions within their areas, in line with overall strategy, to ensure cost and service goals are being met. • Partner with the CROWN plants and Divisional leadership to align on logistics strategy and goals. • Building and leveraging relationships is a must. Communication will range from daily calls with the plants to senior level quarterly business reviews. • Work with CROWN's TMS/planning partner, BluJay(E2Open), to provide a high level of logistics support to the network. • The RLM may be required to work after standard business hours/days depending on the needs of the business. • As a leader within the logistics group, the RLM is considered the subject-matter expert in transportation across CROWN. Broad based logistics experience is desired including various modes of transportation. • The leader must possess primary, first-hand knowledge of the NA truckload industry and a full understanding of the freight market, freight bid strategies, and tools for ensuring freight rates are in line with market pricing. Job Requirements Job Requirements • Bachelor's Degree in Supply Chain, Business, Logistics or related field • 5-7 years of experience, preferred supporting manufacturing in just-in-time environment • Travel up to 1-2 weeks per month to plant locations across US/Canada • Experience with BluJay TMS is a plus • Individual should possess a sense of urgency, be a self-starter, think proactively • Ability to multi-task and possessing agility to react to a dynamic environment • Candidate shall have good communication skills - both written and verbal • Desire to work in a collaborative team environment, open communication, trust, candor • Thorough understanding of analytical tools, such as, Microsoft Excel Travel 30 - 40% Crown is an equal opportunity employer. Crown does not discriminate against any candidate or employee on the basis of race, national origin, sex, marital status, sexual orientation, age, disability, religion, veteran status, or any other status protected by law. Apply tot his job

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