Job Description
Job Title: 3PW & Ocean Manager
Department: Supply Chain / Logistics
Reports to: Director of Logistics
Location: Wisconsin Rapids, WI (on-site)
Position Summary
Manage the day-to-day execution of ND Papers third party warehouse shipments, international shipments, and inventory transactions. Manage the warehouse and carrier vendors to meet company KPI’s while ensuring the lowest cost solutions are fully utilized. Work with Logistics Procurement and Sales to determine the optimal warehouse strategy and needs.
About Us
ND Paper is a leading manufacturer of high-quality pulp, paper, and packaging products in the United States, generating over half a billion dollars in annual sales. As a wholly owned subsidiary of Nine Dragons Paper (Holdings) Limited – the largest containerboard producer in the world – ND Paper is part of a global network committed to excellence and innovation. With two integrated pulp and paper mills in Rumford, Maine and Biron, Wisconsin, a packaging plant in Sturtevant, Wisconsin, and two sheeting facilities in Langhorne, Pennsylvania and Fairmont, West Virginia, the ND Paper family produces nearly one million tons of products annually. Our 1,100 dedicated employees are the heart of our operations, and we are committed to fostering positive work environments where individuals can advance and thrive. At ND Paper, we are investing in our future, and that starts with our staff.
Key Responsibilities
- Demonstrate safety as a core value and establish a safe work environment by actively leading the safe execution of work.
- Ensure team are completing daily critical tasks (PGI’s, Unplanned SO’s, Deliveries without Shipments, Untendered, and Call Completes SO’s/PO’s)
- Provide warehouses weekly forecasting for inbound and outbound volumes. Raise concerns of space constraints or outbound appointment constraints with CS management.
- Ensure cost-effective routings and Shipping Condition utilized for all inventory.
- Ensure accurate inventory levels and provide status reporting for disposition.
- Manage warehouse claims through resolution.
- Request export contracts based on available inventory and provide weekly HQ Contract tracking report
- Provide weekly KPI improvement plans on Inventory levels at warehouses, In Transit inventory, Blocked inventory status, Warehouse Demurrage, Warehouse Claims, Warehouse loading FIFO.
- Manage team members performance, including bi-annual assessments and PTO requests.
- Monitor cost-per-mile, accessorial charges, and lane-level budget adherence.
- Provide input on warehouse strategy during negotiations.
Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
- 98% on time dispatch. Measured as % of shipments created and tendered prior to the ready date for all warehouses
- OTD to LDD w/o Coding of 95% for all warehouses (Exclude Plants 6030, 1520, 2400, and 2500), excluding lates due to production issues
- 98% inventory accuracy for all 3PW facilities.
- 100% export contract fulfillment before contract LSD
- All export containers shipped greater than 23MT
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Logistics, or Business.
- 4–6 years’ experience in transportation procurement, preferably across multiple modes.
- Demonstrated success managing carrier negotiations and strategic freight sourcing.
- Strong Excel/data analysis skills; experience with TMS platforms required.
- Excellent communication, problem-solving, and project management abilities.
Core Competencies
- Align competencies with expected outcomes
- Accountability for results
- Problem solving/root cause analysis
- Process discipline
- Data driven decision making
- Cost conscious
- Attention to detail
- Critical thinking
Success Profile
- Servant leadership
- Meeting or exceeding KPIs
- Completing transactions timely and accurately
- Executing on cost effective routings for inventory
- Building sustainable relationships with vendors by leveraging accountability
Working Conditions
- Workspace at a manufacturing facility
Attributes for Success
- Hard work – tackle each task with determination, passion and creativity; the willingness to put in whatever effort is required to successfully complete the job at hand.
- Pursuit of Excellence – strive to consistently exceed expectations in our day-to-day work and outperform our competitors in the marketplace, regarding work and company achievements as a collaborative goal with the desire to go above and beyond.
- Integrity - treat the company and teammates with upmost respect, operating on strong moral codes to drive company values and culture.
- Sense of Urgency – drive forward each day with speed, agility, and flexibility to capture unrealized opportunities and avoid potential risks for the business.
- Entrepreneurial Spirit – act like an owner, challenging the status quo, asking the right questions, and actively seeking ways to innovate and improve.
- Adaptability – be fluid with ND Paper’s continuous evolution while driving change in a fast-paced environment, equipped with the ability to acclimate quickly.
- Servant Leadership – set an example by implementing meaningful leadership with heart, empathy, foresight and stewardship.
ND Paper Benefits
We offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes:
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance as well as voluntary benefits such as accident insurance, hospital indemnity, and critical illness for you and your family.
- Financial protection benefits, including life insurance, disability insurance, and business travel accident insurance.
- Tax advantaged accounts such as Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account (FSA).
- Paid holidays, personal days, and vacation days to support work-life balance.
- A 401K retirement plan with a company match and annual fixed contribution
- Wellness programs with incentives and an on-site clinic available at our Rumford and Biron location.
Enjoy competitive salaries, comprehensive health benefits, and paid time off. Discover more about our benefits and how we support our team by visiting 2026 Benefits. Come be a part of our team and grow with us!
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Please submit your resume, and salary requirements to https://us.ndpaper.com/careers
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