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Job Description:
Position: Road Logistics Manager
Chemtrade is committed to delivering innovative solutions that address the complex challenges faced by our customers. As a responsible corporate citizen, we prioritize safety, sustainability, and environmental stewardship in all aspects of our operations. Our talented and diverse workforce is at the heart of our success, as we recognize that their knowledge, skills, and dedication drive our ability to deliver exceptional products and services. At Chemtrade, we believe in creating an environment where everyone feels valued, respected, and empowered to contribute their unique perspectives and talents. By putting people at the center of our operations, we build strong connections, nurture innovation, and create a fulfilling work experience for all.
About this Role and About You
Qualifications
Embracing Diversity, Maximizing Results
In our culture, we celebrate multiple approaches and viewpoints. To foster an inclusive environment, we actively encourage the creation of Employee Resource Groups. These groups provide platforms for employees to share their unique perspectives, contribute their ideas, and help shape our inclusive culture. Together, we strive to build a workplace that recognizes and celebrates the diverse voices within our organization.
We recognize that the diversity of our employees is paramount to our organization's success. It is through the diversity of perspectives that we develop and shape programs and tools that support our employees' growth and career management. Join us in our journey towards building an inclusive workplace that values diversity and promotes the personal and professional development of our employees.
We recognize the immense value of Employee Resource Groups (ERG’s) in fostering an including and supportive work environment. Our ERG’s serve as vital platforms for employees to connect, share experiences, and celebrate their unique backgrounds and perspectives.
We firmly believe that diversity drives innovation and fuels our success as an organization. By encouraging the formation of ERG’s, we aim to create a workplace where all individual feel empowered to bring their whole selves to work and contribute their diverse talents and ideas. Additionally, we understand the importance of work-life balance and the well-being of our employees and their families. That is why we proudly offer a range of family-friendly benefits and opportunities for career growth and advancement.
We are committed to supporting our employees at every stage of their lives and ensuring they can thrive both professionally and personally. Join us and be a part of a company that values diversity, inclusion and the well-being of it’s employees.
Learn more about Chemtrade by following us on LinkedIn or Facebook and YouTube: Chemtrade Video.
Position: Road Logistics Manager
Primary Location: Home based - US/Canada
Schedule: Full time - Monday to Friday – 40 hours work week. Overtime needed as per business needs and training objectives.
Reports to: Senior Logistics Operations Leader
Compensation: $85,000 - $95,000 per annum
The US/Canada base salary range for this position is $85,000 - $95,000 per annum+ bonus + benefits. Salary ranges are determined by role, level, and location. The range displayed on each job posting reflects the minimum and maximum target for new hire salaries for the position. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. More specific salary ranges for your preferred location can be discussed during the hiring process. Please note that the compensation details reflect the base salary only, and do not include bonus, benefits, pension contributions and/or additional incentives.
Chemtrade is committed to delivering innovative solutions that address the complex challenges faced by our customers. As a responsible corporate citizen, we prioritize safety, sustainability, and environmental stewardship in all aspects of our operations. Our talented and diverse workforce is at the heart of our success, as we recognize that their knowledge, skills, and dedication drive our ability to deliver exceptional products and services. At Chemtrade, we believe in creating an environment where everyone feels valued, respected, and empowered to contribute their unique perspectives and talents. By putting people at the center of our operations, we build strong connections, nurture innovation, and create a fulfilling work experience for all.
About this Role and About You
The focus of the new Road Logistics Manager (RLM) role is to meet/exceed company service and cost targets through the relationship and performance management of our common carrier partners. This role will work closely with our carrier partners and Logistics Purchasing to ensure necessary capacity is aligned and tender acceptance managed to move Chemtrade products safely and to meet customers’ service requirements. This is a key role on the Logistics Operations team which will also identify and lead projects to improve sustainability, develop custom solutions for customer requirements, and help business supply chain partners solve internal challenges.
Qualifications
Knowledge
- Minimum five (5) years Logistics Operations/Supply Chain experience
- Must possess excellent verbal and written communication skills
Competencies
- Experience with TMS/FMS systems a plus; ability to learn and utilize systems a must
- Must be a self-starter with the ability to work with a minimum of supervision, be highly motivated, energetic, and enjoy working as part of a team
- Ability to travel as needed for site visits and carrier meetings – estimate 5-10%
Responsibilities
- Common carrier management: operating relationship and performance – 40%
- Develop and maintain carrier scorecards to highlight KPI trends and use as tool to facilitate performance review meetings and ad hoc improvement discussions
- Lead cadenced meetings to review performance, determine strategies for KPI improvements, and discuss strategic initiatives where carriers’ partnership needed (Weekly/Monthly/Quarterly/Annual – contingent on carrier size in network, performance trending, etc.)
- Point of escalation for accident/incident investigation and claims pursuit
- Own common carrier operational results and present to internal stakeholders with clear plans on how to improve going forward
- Partner with common carriers to troubleshoot issues and determine Chemtrade opportunities for improvement
- Logistics focal point for Business Supply Chain support – 30%
- Develop and maintain business scorecards to highlight operational KPI trends and use as tool to facilitate performance review meetings
- Lead cadenced meetings to review performance, determine strategies for KPI improvements, and discuss strategic initiatives where business supply chain partnership needed
- Point of escalation for business to engage for solutions to issues where Logistics support required to meet customer and/or plant needs
- Partner with Business Supply Chain to drive strategies improving service and/or reducing Road operational costs to meet targets
- Logistics Purchasing Partnership – 10%
- Help develop and implement carrier strategy bringing operational KPI metrics to the conversation to facilitate the determination of Logistics Service Provider (LSP) engagement levels
- Partner to review rate/route options to contract volume with common carriers
- Support RFI/RFQ events with information about site/customer/equipment requirements and insights into carrier performance, growth outlook, etc.
- Contribute KPI metrics and other insights into any Supplier Relationship Management (SRM) initiatives undertaken to strengthen key suppliers’ ties
- Improvement/Productivity Projects – 20%
- Lead projects to improve common carrier service and/or reduce cost
- Lead projects to improve sustainability with documentation of progress
- Provide support and insights into future Transportation Management System (TMS)/Fleet Management System (FMS) implementation
Environmental, Health & Safety Responsibilities:
- Become familiar with Chemtrade Environmental, Safety & Health (ES&H) policies and procedures.
- Immediately report all ES&H incidents (injuries, near misses, releases).
- Complete all required ES&H training in a timely fashion
- Follow all Chemtrade facility and corporate ES&H procedures and practices.
- Attend and actively participate in facility ES&H meetings and forums that will drive employee involvement
- Provide feedback and suggestions for ES&H program improvement
- Participate in job safety analysis activities
- Participate in Transportation Safety meetings
- Ensure common carriers remain in compliance with all Company, Customer, Federal, State, and Local laws, rules, and regulations.
- Assist in common carrier accident & incident investigations
What Chemtrade Offers You
Embracing Diversity, Maximizing Results
At Chemtrade we are committed to cultivating a work environment that embraces and values the unique qualities of every employee. We believe in harnessing the richness of diverse talents, ideas, backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives to drive our business forward. Our vision is to create a workplace where all individuals feel respected, empowered, and inspired to contribute their experiences, ideas, and perspectives.
In our culture, we celebrate multiple approaches and viewpoints. To foster an inclusive environment, we actively encourage the creation of Employee Resource Groups. These groups provide platforms for employees to share their unique perspectives, contribute their ideas, and help shape our inclusive culture. Together, we strive to build a workplace that recognizes and celebrates the diverse voices within our organization.
We recognize that the diversity of our employees is paramount to our organization's success. It is through the diversity of perspectives that we develop and shape programs and tools that support our employees' growth and career management. Join us in our journey towards building an inclusive workplace that values diversity and promotes the personal and professional development of our employees.
We recognize the immense value of Employee Resource Groups (ERG’s) in fostering an including and supportive work environment. Our ERG’s serve as vital platforms for employees to connect, share experiences, and celebrate their unique backgrounds and perspectives.
We firmly believe that diversity drives innovation and fuels our success as an organization. By encouraging the formation of ERG’s, we aim to create a workplace where all individual feel empowered to bring their whole selves to work and contribute their diverse talents and ideas. Additionally, we understand the importance of work-life balance and the well-being of our employees and their families. That is why we proudly offer a range of family-friendly benefits and opportunities for career growth and advancement.
We are committed to supporting our employees at every stage of their lives and ensuring they can thrive both professionally and personally. Join us and be a part of a company that values diversity, inclusion and the well-being of it’s employees.
Learn more about Chemtrade by following us on LinkedIn or Facebook and YouTube: Chemtrade Video.
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