Logistics Sr Analyst Requisition ID: 9178 Location: Atlanta, GA, US, 30328 Department: Logistics Travel: Up to 25% **If you are a GPI employee, please click the Employee Login before applying. (https://graphicpact2test.valhalla55.stage.jobs2web.com/)** **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.** **MISSION / SUMMARY:** The primary mission of the Logistics Sr Analyst is to improve processes and reduce the company’s transportation costs through gap analysis, data visualization, simulation and optimization modelling. They will interact with multiple corporate and plant functions as well as outside vendors to ensure a high level of data and analysis integrity in the areas of freight benchmarking, carrier and performance reporting, and savings identification, implementation, and tracking. Responsibilities may also include those areas of the supply chain that influence and interface with logistics functions such as inventory management, production scheduling and distribution network design. Positive communication with team members and management is imperative. **JOB FUNCTIONS:** Job functions include but are not limited to the following. + Collect, consolidate, and synthesize data from multiple sources such as plant inquiries, carrier reports, MercuryGate, SAP, QlikView, Cass, TMS, mill and plant ERPs, etc. to execute logistics RFPs, provide insight into the operational effectiveness of our distribution network, and to identify performance gaps + Utilize lean and continuous improvement techniques to automate and improve processes by working with all areas of the company to identify process gaps, research options, assemble and lead teams and implement solutions that lead to desired results + Develop dashboards to clearly communicate system performance and to support trend analysis and root cause identification + Support logistics sourcing award scenarios and reporting based on the freight vendors/carrier’s bids + Support development and preparation of actual monthly savings based on the GPI savings calculations + Complete ad hoc requests in support of the logistics team and other departments within Supply Chain + Bring clear solution recommendations and options in a manner and format that allows business leaders to make effective decisions + Identify strategies to utilize different transportation modes (Truck, LTL, TOFC, Rail) to service customers at the lowest total cost + Build decision support models in existing toolkit frameworks or develop/identify new tools + Anticipates stakeholder questions and evaluates solution sensitivities in advance **BACKGROUND / EXPERIENCE:** + 6+ years of experience in Supply Chain, Logistics or Operations + Mathematical optimization, inventory planning methods, transportation scheduling, statistical demand forecasting/demand analysis methodologies, Data Visualization and Data Mining + Advanced skills collecting and managing large data sets. Experience with large databases, SQL, and programming (i.e., Python, R, C++, Java) + Advanced skills in QlikView, SAP, MercuryGate, Cass, and TMS planning modules + Advanced skills in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint **EDUCATION / KNOWLEDGE:** + Bachelor's Degree required; Masters preferred + APICS CPIM or CSCMP certification preferred **SPECIFIC SKILLS:** + Strong leadership skills and ability to lead others through influence. + Negotiating skills + Analytical ability + Strong analytical and organizational skills, detail orientation, and interpersonal skills + Networking and relationships management – build internal and external relationships + Ability to work in multicultural environment. + Organizational agility: know how to get things done in a large company + Excellent communication skills + Demonstrated ability to implement creative solutions while working under deadlines **\#LI-Hybrid** **Pay Range:** **$78,750.00** - **$105,000.00** **Graphic Packaging is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All candidates will be evaluated on the basis of their qualifications for the job in question. We do not base our employment decision on an employee's or applicant's race, color, religion, age, gender or sex (including pregnancy), national origin, ancestry, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic identity, genetic information, disability, veteran/military status or any other basis prohibited by local, state, or federal law.Click here to view the Poster, EEO is the Law. (http://performancemanager4.successfactors.com/Graphicpkg/SF\_eeo\_is\_the\_law\_federal\_poster.pdf)** **​** **Nearest Major Market:** Atlanta