Sr Warehousing Manager, North America

Annual Wage Range: $131,840.00 - $181,280.00 Other Compensation: Eligibility for the Short-Term Incentive program and other applicable bonuses Benefits: U.S. Employee Benefits Summary (grace.com) Grace, a Standard Industries company, is a leading global supplier of catalysts, engineered materials and fine chemicals. We provide innovative products, technologies and services which our customers use to manufacture everyday products like renewable fuels, pharmaceuticals, toothpaste, cosmetics, food packaging, beer, edible oils and more. Our thousands of employees help shape a better future at our global headquarters in Columbia, MD and locations worldwide.Job DescriptionReporting to the Director, Order Management & Logistics – Americas, the Sr. Warehousing Manager, North America, will be responsible for strategy and operations of Grace internal and third-party warehousing and distribution operations in the US and Canada, providing leadership support within a matrixed organization to achieve safety, service, quality, and cost goals while driving an enhanced customer experience. Responsibility extends beyond warehousing to include packaging, de-sacking, blending, and other operations as required.This is a hybrid role with 4 days required in the office and 1 day available to be worked remotely. The ideal candidate will be based in either Columbia, MD, or Houston, TX. Must be able to travel up to 20% domestically to meet with internal stakeholders and external partners. Responsibilities (1 of 2)Lead the Warehousing/Distribution (W&D) strategy for Grace in North America to ensure best in class warehousing services at the lowest costContinually evaluate optimization of internal vs external resources to meet evolving business needs.Manage 2 direct reports and 20+ indirect managing Grace company warehousing operations in Houston, TX and Curtis Bay, MDParticipate in and support Grace business units’ strategic growth plans and act as linkage across businesses for W&D.Lead capacity planning exercises, for both mid- and long-term horizons, for both internal and external warehouses.Participate in evaluation and potential onboarding of global warehousing/logistics partners.Perform periodic risk analyses and develop associated mitigation plans that are incorporated into the overall W&D strategy.Lead negotiations and relationship management with Warehousing service providers in partnership with Grace Procurement to ensure consistent, quality service performance at the lowest costManage a combined annual spend of over $15M across 10 domestic warehousing sites in North AmericaBuild effective cross-functional relationships across the organization (Sales, Finance, Legal, Supply Management, Order Management, Transportation, Product Management, Quality, internal/external shipping locations, and tollers) to improve service execution, drive productivity, and reduce costResponsibilities (2 of 2)Create and analyze key metrics for the warehousing distribution network; establish goals in the areas of performance, quality, safety, cost, and customer satisfactionLead domestic warehousing-focused projects from inception to completion, ensuring timely execution aligned with company goalsOversee company warehousing lease agreements in partnership with Grace Procurement to ensure consistent, quality service performance at the lowest costLead the completion of annual physical inventories at company and third party warehousing sites as requiredMaintain Warehousing service and cost data tracking reportsManage ad hoc warehousing quotes, storage quotes, and logistics scenario planning upon request Utilize SAP, Power-BI, and other data analytics tools to gather insights and identify improvement opportunitiesAnalyze warehousing performance and spend data; complete root cause analysis to identify anomalies/exceptions; lead corrective actions and improvement opportunitiesOwn the investigation, root-cause analysis, and resolution of warehousing related complaints to track performance, drive improvements of providers and recover lossesEnsure Warehousing capacities and capabilities are aligned with Grace demand and supply plans, costs, and outlooks, supporting continuous uptime at all North American plants.Required QualificationsB.S. degree in Business, Logistics, Supply Chain, Operations, or Engineering10+ years of warehousing and distribution, logistics or transportation operations management experience3PL/4PL Provider ManagementChemical/Hazmat shipper experienceSAP, or another ERP and Microsoft Office Suite experience with deep knowledge of ExcelRequired SkillsStrong leadership and coaching skills; strong communication, presentation, analytical, and interpersonal skillsStrong knowledge of warehousing operations, capabilities and limitationsStrong knowledge of distribution operations and market costsAbility to balance short-term tactical decision-making with longer term operational strategy.Broad understanding of general business with emphasis on logistics and customer service issuesAbility to write concise operational reports and give effective presentationsAbility to coordinate multiple priorities and develop effective solutions in matrix environmentAbility to establish strong relationships with 3PL partners using superior negotiation skillsPreferred QualificationsSourcing & Contract NegotiationProcess development and documentationKPI Development and Management experienceTransload experienceStrong communication skills effective to a variety of audiencesOwnership mentality in finding solutions and taking initiativeCuriosity about how processes work and can ask the right questionsAdaptability to change and is willing to keep up to date with the trends and issues of the supply chain industryTo be considered for this position, candidates must be authorized to work in the United States without the need for current or future employer-sponsored work authorization. This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship or visa transfer.#LI-SK1BenefitsMedical, Dental, Vision InsuranceLife Insurance and DisabilityGrace Wellness ProgramFlexible WorkplaceRetirement Plans 401(k) Company Match Paid Vacation and HolidaysParental Leave (salaried only)Tuition ReimbursementCompany Donation Match ProgramGrace is not accepting unsolicited assistance from search firms for this employment opportunity. Please, no phone calls or emails. All resumes submitted by search firms to any employee at Grace via email, the Internet or in any form and/or method without a valid written search agreement in place for this position will be deemed the sole property of Grace. No fee will be paid in the event the candidate is hired by Grace as a result of the referral or through other means.