Regional Transportation Coordinator Mid Atlantic

Why Choose Us

Novolex is a leading manufacturer of food beverage and specialty packaging that supports multiple industries including foodservice restaurant delivery and carryout food processing grocery and retail and industrial sectors. Novolex manufacturing and sourcing expertise spans a diverse range of substrates including resin paper molded fiber aluminum and more. We provide customers a broad array of stock and customized solutions with 120 product categories 250 brands and over 39000 SKUs.

Our Sustainability Commitment

The Novolex sustainability vision is built upon three pillars: our products our operations and our people. Each is critically important to our growth and future as a business. These pillars form the foundation of our company-wide commitment to sustainability helping us achieve our ambitious goals through our wide-ranging initiatives.

Job Title: Regional Transportation Coordinator Mid Atlantic

Reports to: Director Inbound Logistics

Location: Charlotte (preferred)

Schedule:Hybrid (3 days onsite/2 days remote)

Travel: 25%-40%

Department: Logistics

Position Overview:

The Regional Transportation Coordinator reports to the Director of Inbound Logistics and is responsible for optimizing inbound logistics processes across multiple modes and facilities. This role oversees the planning and execution of inbound freight into manufacturing facilities and regional distribution centers. Key responsibilities include order management carrier performance cost control and service level compliance while partnering cross-functionally to ensure timely efficient and safe delivery from suppliers to our facilities. The role also focuses on building strong internal and external partnerships driving continuous improvement and leveraging technology to enhance operations and improve margins.

Key Responsbilities:

• Lead inbound transportation (multi-modal) and yard operations to meet KPI targets across regional distribution centers
• Plan and execute inbound freight including order management scheduling and coordination with suppliers carriers and DC operations
• Ensure on-time delivery and compliance with service standards lead times and freight terms through proactive tracking communication and issue resolution (including claims and escalations)
• Serve as the primary regional contact for inbound logistics partnering with internal teams suppliers and carriers to align on planning and execution
• Analyze freight spend lane performance and volume trends to drive cost optimization carrier negotiations and service improvements
• Establish and standardize processes SOPs and best practices while leveraging TMS/YMS/WMS systems to enhance operational efficiency
• Develop and monitor KPIs (e.g. OTIF cost service) and report on performance to support data-driven decision-making
• Promote a culture of safety compliance sustainability and continuous improvement across inbound logistics operations

What We Value:

• Safety: Proactively identify and mitigate risks ensure compliance with safety regulations and foster a culture of safety across all procurement and logistics activities.
• Integrity: Commitment to ethical practices and building trust through transparency.
• Education: Bachelors degree in Logistics Supply Chain Management or related field is preferred
• Certifications & Mindset: Six Sigma certification and a LEAN/CI mindset are highly valued for driving continuous improvement and operational efficiency.
• Strategic Thinking: Ability to align logistics strategies with broader business goals.
• Experience: 5-7 years in multi-modal transportation or logistics management. Deep understanding of transportation and yard operations.
• Leadership/Collaboration: An initiative-taking accountable approach to drive results while aligning with key internal/external stakeholders.
• Digital Fluency: Proficiency/familiarity with logistics/ERP technologies such as SAP TMS WMS and YMS

Core Competencies

• Action Oriented: Taking on new opportunities and tough challenges with a sense of urgency high energy and enthusiasm.
• Collaborates: Building partnerships and working collaboratively with others to meet shared objectives.
• Communicates Effectively: Delivers clear concise and tailored communication across multiple levels of the organization
• Drive Results: Consistently achieving desired results even under pressure.
• Adaptability: Willingness to embrace change lead through challenges.
• Plans and Aligns: Planning and prioritizing work to exceed key organizational goals.

Success Metrics & KPIs

• On-Time Delivery 98%
• Transportation Cost per Unit: YOY reduction
• Yard Dwell Time 48 hours average
• Carrier Performance Score 95%
• TMS/YMS/WMS Utilization Rate 90%
• Safety Incident Rate: Zero preventable incidents
• Employee Engagement Score 80%
• Process Improvement Initiatives: Minimum two per year

A reasonable estimate of the current range is $75000 - $90000 bonus benefits. The range displayed on each job posting reflects the minimum and maximum target salaries for the position across all US locations. Within the range individual payis determined by job-related skills experience and relevant education or training. At Novolex it is not typical for an individual to be hired at the top of the range for their role and compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case.

The benefits for this role include 401(k) plan with company match comprehensive medical dental and vision insurance flexible spending and health savings accounts paid vacation and sick days paid parental leave paid holidays and wellness program.

What Youll Get From Us

Benefits

With safety as our top priority and a commitment to employee well-being an important focus we offer comprehensive and competitive benefits that include medical dental and vision insurance as well as a variety of other well-being resources focused on mental physical and financial health. Specific benefits and well-being programs may vary depending on where you work.

Community Engagement

At Novolex giving back to the local communities that support us is important. Our Focused Giving Program prioritizes support for organizations whose missions promote sustainability initiatives or address food and hunger needs. We also encourage facility level support of activities in the communities where our employees live and work.

Training and Development

We offer constant opportunities for advancement. From skills development to advanced education programs training and development programs and courses are available through MyLearning. Programs include company and industry training curricula support for formal education through the Tuition Reimbursement Program (Non-Union) and a Learning Management System that supports and enhances employee skills at all levels of the organization.

Novolex is committed to providing equal employment opportunity in all employment practices including but not limited to selection hiring promotion transfer and compensation to all qualified applicants and employees without regard to age race color national origin sex pregnancy sexual orientation gender identity religion handicap or disability genetics citizenship status service member or veteran status or any other category protected by federal state or local law. Any individual who because of his or her disability needs an accommodation in connection with an aspect of the Companys application process should contact .

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