Job Description Overview:
The Senior Specialist, Procurement Optimization is responsible for the safe, efficient, and compliant execution of marine and terminal logistics activities. This role oversees third-party liquid terminals, marine cargo operations, inventory management, transportation loading operations, compliance requirements, budgeting, and continuous improvement initiatives. The position works closely with internal stakeholders, terminal operators, carriers, and service providers to ensure operational excellence across the supply chain.
Responsibilities:
Oversee third-party liquid terminal operations and performance. Manage marine cargo planning, execution, cargo quality reviews, and inventory control. Support marine trade lane management and strategic sourcing through contract execution and carrier coordination. Lead monthly and annual inventory reconciliation activities. Ensure compliance with SOX controls and company policies. Own operating budgets and cost centers, including forecasting and cost management. Conduct incident investigations and implement preventive and corrective actions. Review and approve operational invoices for accuracy and compliance. Support truck, rail, and ISO container loading operations.
Qualifications:
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Strong understanding of chemical marine transportation and terminal operations. Basic knowledge of overland transportation modes, including truck and rail. Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint. Experience with ERP or data management systems. Strong communication, analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills. Continuous improvement and process optimization mindset. Ability to travel periodically within the Houston and Dallas areas. Education
Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent in experience.
Experience
Minimum 5 years of experience in marine and/or terminal operations. Preferred Qualifications
SAP experience. Six Sigma training or certification. Show more Numbers & Facts Location Irving, Texas Job Type Full-time
Skills
Analysis Skillsunmatched
Billingunmatched
Budgetingunmatched
Cargo/Freightunmatched
Communication Skillsunmatched
Continuous Improvementunmatched
Corporate Policiesunmatched
Corrective Actionunmatched
Cost Controlunmatched
Cost Forecastingunmatched
Data Managementunmatched
ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning)unmatched
ISO (International Organization for Standardization)unmatched
Identify Issuesunmatched
Inventory Levelsunmatched
Inventory Managementunmatched
Loading/Unloadingunmatched
Logisticsunmatched
Maintain Complianceunmatched
Marine Cargounmatched
Microsoft Excelunmatched
Microsoft PowerPointunmatched
Microsoft Wordunmatched
Operational Auditunmatched
Operations Managementunmatched
Problem Solving Skillsunmatched
Process Improvementunmatched
Purchasing/Procurementunmatched
Reconciliationunmatched
Regulatory Complianceunmatched
SAPunmatched
Sarbanes-Oxley Act (SOX)unmatched
Six Sigma Certificationunmatched
Sourcing Strategyunmatched
Supply Chainunmatched
Supply Chain Managementunmatched
Willing to Travelunmatched
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