Road Logistics Manager

Job Description

 

Position: Road Logistics Manager

Primary Location: USA/Remote-Must have a valid driver's license and ability to travel nationally and internationally (to/from the United States) up to 10–15%

Reports To: Sr. Logistics Leader

Compensation: $95,000-$115,000 + bonus + benefits. 

 

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Salary ranges are determined by role, level, and location.   The range 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 range for your preferred location can be discussed during the hiring process.  Please note that the compensation details listed reflect the base salary only, and do not include bonus, benefits, pension contributions or additional incentives.  

 

At Chemtrade, we deliver innovative solutions focusing on safety, sustainability, and environmental stewardship. We value and respect all our employees, recognizing that our diverse and talented workforce is the heart of our success. By putting people at the center of our operations, we build strong connections, nurture innovation, and create fulfilling work experiences for all.

 

The focus of the 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 carrier partners and Logistics Purchasing to ensure necessary capacity is aligned and tender acceptance is 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 challenges.

 

 

About This Role and About You

 

Job Duties and Responsibilities: 

 

Common Carrier Performance Management                                                                                  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
• Assist in common carrier accident and incident investigations

 

Logistics Focal: 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

 

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

 

Logistics Purchasing Partnership                                                                                                         10%

 

• Help develop and implement carrier strategy bringing operational KPI metrics to the conversation to facilitate the determination of Logist