Logistics Manager - Bulk Chemical & Transportation (Englewood)

We are seeking an experienced Logistics Manager with a strong background in bulk liquid chemical transportation and hazardous materials logistics. This role requires experience coordinating bulk goods across multiple transportation modes, including truck/tank wagon and rail. The ideal candidate will combine chemical-industry logistics expertise with strong operational leadership, carrier management, continuous improvement, and SAP experience.

Essential Functions

• Directs and oversees operations within the logistics department
• Develops logistics plans and procedures to ensure that inbound and outbound logistics needs are met
• Creates functional strategies and specific objectives for logistics department and develops budgets/policies/procedures to support the company infrastructure.
• Ensures regulatory compliance with logistics requirements.
• Manages rail fleet, including rates and routing
• Responsible for distribution warehouses, bulk and packaged
• Ensures lowest cost to distribute material
• Implements hub and spoke distribution
• Actively surveys warehouse market to ensure highest value partnerships are in place
• Interfaces with the global logistics team for import/export planning and cost reductions
• Builds and maintains vendor partner relationships
• Identifies and executes strategies for potential savings for distribution and customer deliveries
• Interfaces with sales on RFPs and provides freight elements for pricing
• Attends customer meetings as needed
• Works directly with supply chain on internal logistics
• Reviews, manages and executes logistics contracts
• Supports finance as it relates to AP/AR needs
• Attends business meetings as necessary
• Research freight market and maintains current understanding of market trends

Role Requirements

• Bachelor's degree preferred
• Deep knowledge of logistics
• 5+ years of Bulk chemical or liquid experience
• Strong Hazmat experience and knowledge
• Solid knowledge of supply chain and operations
• Strong negotiation ability
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, coupled with excellent written and oral communication
• Works well in fast paced environment
• Ability to travel 15%

Environmental Restrictions

• Ability to perform essential job duties in both indoor and outdoor environments, including offices, facilities, and external job sites.
• Regular exposure to varying weather conditions, noise, dust, moving equipment, and uneven terrain.
• Physical requirements may include sitting, standing, walking, lifting, carrying, bending, reaching, and operating tools or equipment as necessary to perform job responsibilities.
• Regular attendance and adherence to company safety policies are required.
• In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and applicable state laws, reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position.

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