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Manager, Logistics (Columbia, MD, US, 21044)

W. R. Grace

Columbia, MD

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JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$119,480–$164,285 Per Year
SKILLS
Alliance/Partner Management, Alternative Fuels, Analysis Skills, Best Practices, Biotech and Pharmaceutical, Budget Reporting, Cargo/Freight, Coaching, Communication Skills, Contract Negotiation, Cost Control, Cross-Functional, Customer Experience, Customer Relations, Customer Satisfaction, Customer Support/Service, Data Analysis, Dental Insurance, Distribution Management, Distribution Warehousing, Documentation, ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning), Employee Benefits, Finance, Freight Forwarding, Hazardous Materials/Substances, Import/Export, Industry/Trade Analysis, Interpersonal Skills, Leadership, Legal, Less Than Truckload (LTL), Logistics, Logistics Management, Maintain Compliance, Matrix Management, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Office, Multitasking, Negotiation Skills, Operational Improvement, Order Management, Organizational Skills, People Management, Performance Metrics, Pricing, Problem Solving Skills, Process Development, Process Improvement, Productivity Management, Reporting Skills, Resume Search, Retirement Plan, Risk Management, SAP, Safety/Work Safety, Sales, Supply Chain, Systems Analysis, Third-Party Logistics (3PL), Time Management, Truck Driver, Vendor/Supplier Management, Vision Plan, Warehousing, Willing to Travel, Writing Skills
LOCATION
Columbia, MD
POSTED
2 days ago

Annual Wage Range: $119,480.00  - $164,285.00 
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 Description

W.R. Grace is hiring another Game Changer to join its Supply Chain team in the Americas.  Reporting to the Director, Logistics & Distribution – Americas, the Logistics Manager – Americas, will be responsible for the domestic ‘Over the Road’ (OTR) transportation operation (TL, LTL, Bulk) in the US, providing leadership support within a matrixed organization to achieve safety, service, quality, and cost goals while driving an enhanced customer experience.

The ideal candidate will be based in Columbia, MD, with relocation assistance available. We will also consider a hybrid option for this role.  Must be able to travel 15-25% domestically to meet with internal stakeholders and external carrier partners.

Responsibilities (1 of 2)

  • 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.

Responsibilities (1 of 2)

  • 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 (1 of 2)

  • B.S. degree, Business, Logistics, or Supply Chain
  • 5+ 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
  • 3PL/4PL Provider Management
  • Hazmat shipper experience and certification
  • 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

Required Qualifications (2 of 2)

  • 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
  • Ability to establish strong relationships with 3PL partners using superior negotiation skills

Preferred Qualifications

  • WMS, YMS management systems experience
  • 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
  • Freight Audit & Payment experience
  • Advanced skills in Microsoft Excel

Benefits

  • Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance
  • Life Insurance and Disability
  • Grace Wellness Program
  • Flexible Workplace
  • Retirement Plans 
  • 401(k) Company Match 
  • Paid Vacation and Holidays
  • Parental Leave (salaried only)
  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • Company Donation Match Program

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.

About the Company

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W. R. Grace

What's in a slogan?

A story. A promise. An invitation.

You'll find Grace products in toothpaste, car bumpers, water- and fireproofing materials; in cans and bottles; in roads, bridges, and buildings; and in plastics, petroleum products, and much, much more. Over 1,000 Grace patents are the product of a deeply-rooted culture of invention. Grace people develop, manufacture, and deliver breakthrough and proven products to meet needs in new places and new applications in Catalysts Technologies, Materials Technologies, and Construction Products.

Grace's story is a story of quality and commitment; with longstanding relationships and collaboration—with customers, co-workers, partners, and communities. And it's a story of Values that have turned priorities such as safety and respect into Grace DNA.

Finally, it's a story of growth; of dramatic expansion beyond traditional mature markets into the world's fastest growing economies. The success of Grace products mirrors the world's most promising stories of improving living standards throughout the world.

Our promise to customers, to our communities, and to ourselves is to deliver value; safely, reliably, and creatively. When we do, the lives touched by our products and those of our customers are made better.

So we invite you to look closely at the opportunities now available with Grace. If you're ready to lead, ready to grow, and ready to make a difference, we'd love to hear from you.
COMPANY SIZE
5,000 to 9,999 employees
INDUSTRY
Chemicals/Petro-Chemicals
FOUNDED
1854
WEBSITE
http://www.grace.com/

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