Logistics Manager, N. America

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　　Date:Jan 22, 2024

　　Location: Columbia, MD, US, 21044

　　Company: W. R. Grace & Co.

　　Requisition ID: 22708

　　Built on talent, technology, and trust, Grace is a leading global supplier of catalysts and engineered materials. The company’s two industry-leading business segments—Catalysts Technologies and Materials Technologies—provide innovative products, technologies, and services that enhance the products and processes of our customers around the world. Grace employs approximately 4,300 people in over 30 countries.

　　Job Description

　　Grace is hiring a Logistics Manager, N. America to join our Supply Chain COE based at our corporate headquarters in Columbia, MD. As a Logistics Manager, you will report to the Director, Logistics & Distribution and be responsible for the domestic ‘Over the Road’ (OTR) transportation operation (TL, LTL, Bulk) in the US. You will provide leadership support within a matrixed organization to achieve safety, service, quality, and cost goals while driving an enhanced customer experience.

　　Working from our corporate headquarters in Columbia, MD, you will have the option of working a hybrid schedule (3 days in the office). In addition, you must be able to travel up to 10-15% domestically.

　　Responsibilities

　　Utilizing your supply chain systems knowledge, assess current supply chain systems and technology, and identify industry best practices to simplify, improve productivity, and enable world-class OTR transportation execution.

　　Build effective cross-functional relationships across the organization (Sales, Finance, Legal, Supply Management, Order Management, Warehouse/Distribution, Product Management, Quality and Operations) to improve service execution, productivity, and reduce cost.

　　Build and maintain carrier relationships through partnership and fair treatment

　　Lead transportation-related projects from inception to completion, ensuring timely execution and alignment with company goals.

　　Use data to help drive business results and improve the customer experience.

　　Daily interaction with carriers, warehouses, TMS partners, internal stakeholders and external customers regarding transportation service execution, quality, safety, and cost

　　Create, implement, and analyze industry metrics and key performance indicators (KPIs) for the domestic transportation network.

　　Utilize transportation management systems (TMS), SAP and data analytics tools to gather insights and identify improvement opportunities.

　　Report on carrier service levels and provide insights to the management team regarding performance, customer expectations, and potential issues.

　　Optimize carrier selection and routing guide based on service levels and pricing.

　　Establish and deliver against goals in the areas of performance, quality, safety, customer satisfaction, reporting, and budget adherence.

　　Establish a regular audit plan to ensure compliance with Grace’s Responsible Care Management System (RCMS).

　　Play a key role in managing Grace’s partnership with Odyssey Logistics and carrier partners.

　　Develop the OTR transportation strategy to optimize all goods movements between Grace plants and shipments to customers with a focus on on-time delivery and lowest landed cost.

　　Required Qualifications

　　B.S. degree, Business, Logistics, Supply Chain, or Engineering

　　7-10 years of distribution, logistics or transportation operations, including at least 3 years of supervisory experience.

　　Transportation Management experience in Truckload, LTL, Bulk (Liquid and Dry), chemical shipments, including TMS systems experience

　　Experience working with 3PL/4PL providers with strong relationship building and negotiation skills

　　Chemical/Hazmat shipper experience

　　SAP, or another ERP and Microsoft Office Suite experience with deep knowledge of Excel

　　Strong communication skills effective to a variety of audiences

　　Ownership mentality in finding solutions and taking initiative

　　Curiosity about how processes work and can ask the right questions

　　Adaptability to change and is willing to keep up to date with the trends and issues of the supply chain industry

　　Strong leadership and coaching skills; strong communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills; exceptional analytical skills

　　Broad understanding of general business with emphasis on logistics, warehousing, and customer service issues

　　Ability to write concise operational reports and give effective presentations

　　Ability to coordinate multiple priorities and develop effective solutions in matrix environment

　　Preferred Qualifications

　　Experience using Warehouse Management System (WMS) and Yard Management System (YMS)

　　Hazmat certification

　　Freight Forwarding, Import/Export Operations, International Trade Compliance, Trade Risk Management

　　Transportation Management experience in Rail, Ocean, Air, Parcel

　　Sourcing & Contract Negotiation

　　Process development and documentation

　　KPI Development and Management experience

　　Prior experience with Freight Audit & Payment process

　　Dry bulk shipping experience

　　Benefits

　　Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance

　　Life Insurance and Disability

　　Grace Wellness Program

　　Flexible Workplace

　　Retirement Plans

　　401(k) Company Match – Dollar to dollar up to the first 6%

　　Paid Vacation and Holidays

　　Parental Leave (salaried only)

　　Tuition Reimbursement

　　Company Donation Match Program

　　U.S. Employee Benefits Summary (grace.com) (https://grace.com/people-and-careers/working-at-grace/benefits/us-employee-benefits-summary/)

　　Grace 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.

　　Nearest Major Market:Baltimore

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