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The position focuses on logistics packaging, supply chain optimization, transportation efficiency, and packaging engineering to drive operational improvements and cost savings across a global logistics network.\nKey Responsibilities:\nOptimize packaging solutions and transportation efficiency\nImprove trailer/container utilization and palletization strategies\nDrive packaging optimization and material handling improvements\nAnalyze logistics performance using Power BI, Excel, and KPI reporting\nCollaborate with manufacturing, supply chain, procurement, distribution centers, and vendors\nSupport continuous improvement initiatives and reduce transportation costs\nRequired Qualifications:\nBachelor's degree in Packaging Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Supply Chain, Logistics, or a related field\n5+ years of experience in logistics packaging, packaging engineering, supply chain, or industrial engineering\nExperience with palletization, trailer/container loading, packaging optimization, and transportation efficiency\nStrong analytical skills using Power BI, Excel, and KPI reporting\nExcellent cross-functional collaboration and project management skills\nWillingness to travel 25–50% to manufacturing plants, distribution centers, and supplier locations\nLocation: Maplewood, MN (Hybrid – 2–3 days onsite)\nDuration: 12-month contract (extension possible)\nPay Rate: $50–$60/hour\n\nMust be authorized to work in the United States.\n\nRussell Tobin offers eligible employee’s comprehensive healthcare coverage (medical, dental, and vision plans), supplemental coverage (accident insurance, critical illness insurance and hospital indemnity), a 401(k)-retirement savings, life & disability insurance, an employee assistance program, identity theft protection, legal support, auto and home insurance, pet insurance, and employee discounts with some preferred vendors.\n\nAPPLY NOW!\n\nAbout Us\nRussell Tobin is a leading minority-owned professional and technical recruitment and staffing advisory organization.\nWe are comprised of specialized practices focusing on a variety of skill sets and industries. Having a depth and breadth of industry expertise, our subject matter experts are able to provide tailored and swift sourcing solutions to fulfill client hiring needs. In other words, we connect top talent with companies.\n\nWe are the staffing arm of the Pride Global network, a minority-owned integrated human capital solutions firm, with additional offerings in vendor management, payroll programs, and business process optimization.\n\nAs a certified minority-owned business, Pride Global and its affiliates - including Russell Tobin, Pride Health, and Pride Now - are committed to creating a diverse environment and are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. 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