Manager, Regional Logistics SA

Further your career at Ball a world leader in manufacturing sustainable aluminum packaging solutions. Achieve extraordinary things when you join our team and make a difference in your professional development, the community, and around the globe Ball is thrilled to receive Newsweeks 2023 Top 100 Global Most Loved Workplace award As a sustainable product leader we have over 16000 global team members. From endlessly recyclable aluminum cans and cups to aerosol bottles our goal is to contribute to a better community, society, and world. Primary Purpose of this Position Responsible for managing a regional team of direct report supervisors and external warehouse operations. This critical role will be accountable for implementing needed change across our warehouse network to improve customer experience, drive cost savings, reduce quality issues, and lead their direct reports along with cross‑functional teams to solve complex logistics problems. What will you be responsible for Leadership & People Management Lead and support a regional team of warehouse supervisors and their operational teams. Promote a culture of performance accountability and continuous improvement. Collaborate cross‑functionally with other departments including Logistics, Planning, Sourcing, and Quality. Warehouse Network Strategy Execution & 3PL Management Define and manage the regional distribution model, standardizing best practices across warehouse operations. Lead network optimization, consolidation, and cost reduction projects. Oversee relationships and performance of 3PLs and external warehouses, leading onboardings when necessary. Review 3PL invoices (COUPA) and manage POs for external warehouses. Support efficient inbound and outbound shipments of all materials. Ensure accuracy and compliance of shipping documents and warehouse‑related contracts. Lead issue resolution and warehouse improvement projects. Manage customer complaints and quality issues via RCCA. Apply strong analytical skills to address complex supply chain challenges. Inventory & Performance Management Ensure inventory accuracy for finished goods, raw materials, dunnage, and packaging. Monitor inventory aging, HFI status, and key performance metrics. Manage operational budgets and drive efficiency across sites. What are we looking for Minimum of a high school diploma or equivalent. Minimum of experience in logistics, warehouse, plant, supply chain, or regional supply chain. Minimum of experience leading people; direct leadership experience preferred, indirect considered. Strong communication, conflict resolution, and negotiation skills. Ability to perform advanced mathematical calculations and analyze and interpret data to make recommendations. Leading people by providing mentorship, development, clear goals, and driving performance and accountability. Minimum of Advanced level of English. Working knowledge of the following areas desirable Balls internal manufacturing and logistics systems and procedures, business practices, customer and manufacturing needs and expectations. Proficient with IT systems and solutions such as ERPs (e.g. Oracle JDE) and productivity software (e.g. Excel, Word, Power Point). Ball Corporation is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We actively encourage applications from everybody. All qualified job applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, creed, national origin, aboriginality, genetic information, ancestry, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, physical or mental disability, pregnancy, veteran status, age, political affiliation or any other non‑merit characteristic. Please note the advertised job title might vary from the job title on the contract due to local job title structure and global HR systems. When you join Ball you belong to a team of over 16000 members worldwide. Our products range from infinitely recyclable aluminium cans and cups to aerosol bottles that enable our customers to contribute to a better world. Each of us has a deep commitment to diversity and inclusion which is the foundation of our culture of belonging. Everyone at Ball is making a difference by doing what we love. Because what we create may change but what we will always make is a difference. #J-18808-Ljbffr