Ecolab - Saint Paul, MN

posted 5 months ago

Full-time - Mid Level
Saint Paul, MN
Chemical Manufacturing

About the position

Join Ecolab's Corporate Logistics team in Saint Paul as an Associate Logistics Manager supporting the North America Logistics Control Tower team. This role is pivotal in owning the logistical operations process, service, and performance across a region within North America, serving as an integral member of the Control Tower's leadership team. The individual in this role will manage daily transportation operations, ensuring carrier accountability, addressing escalations from the field, developing team members, driving process improvements, and implementing savings initiatives, all while prioritizing safety as Ecolab's top concern. The ideal candidate must be a self-directed achiever with the ability to influence and effectively communicate both vertically and horizontally across the organization, as well as with all levels of external partners. This position requires a proactive approach to problem-solving and a commitment to continuous improvement in operational functions of transportation. The Associate Logistics Manager will lead the team to achieve a 95% on-time pick-up and delivery rate by driving defect resolution with carrier partners through root cause analysis and performance management discussions. This role is responsible for approximately 500,000 customer deliveries annually and will function as a transportation subject matter expert on assigned special projects and corporate initiatives. In addition, the Associate Logistics Manager will prepare and present loss analysis data and failure corrective action plans at weekly business reviews, educate internal and external stakeholders on the conditions and impacts of a changing transportation market, and lead cross-functional teams to map processes, analyze ideal practices, and implement necessary modifications. The role also involves providing analysis and reporting support to identify, recommend, and implement cost savings alternatives and process improvements for existing operations. The successful candidate will develop and utilize robust analytical tools to identify root cause failures and implement corrective action plans with local carrier providers, manage operational transition processes, and participate in collaborative initiatives to support business growth and development.

Responsibilities

  • Lead the team to achieve 95% on-time pick-up and delivery by driving defect resolution with carrier partners through root cause analysis and performance management discussions
  • Responsible for approximately 500k customer deliveries annually
  • Function as transportation subject matter expert on assigned special projects and corporate initiatives
  • Prepare and present loss analysis data and failure corrective action plans at weekly business reviews
  • Educate internal and external stakeholders on the conditions and impacts of a changing transportation market
  • Lead cross-functional teams to map processes, analyze ideal practices, and implement process modifications/improvements
  • Provide analysis and reporting support to identify, recommend, and implement cost savings alternatives and process improvements for existing operations
  • Develop and utilize robust analytical tools to identify root cause failures and implement corrective action plans with local carrier providers
  • Manage operational transition processes, including implementation planning of new warehouse shipping locations and implementation of SAP system processes at network locations
  • Participate in collaborative initiatives with internal and external stakeholders to support business growth and development
  • Manage operational escalations quickly and efficiently as needed relating to customer orders and/or replenishment shipments
  • Drive continuous improvement in operational functions of transportation
  • Create a culture of root-cause problem-solving and continuous improvement that develops holistic solutions
  • Engage with an innovative and growth mindset to question the why and change for the better
  • Lead by example and clearly demonstrate Ecolab's 5E leadership model (Envision, Empower, Energize, Execute, Embody)
  • Ability to prioritize and focus on key deliverables and initiatives
  • Lead and develop team of 2+ direct reports (2-4 anticipated)
  • Additional duties as assigned

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree
  • 5+ years' experience in logistics, transportation, warehousing or related operations
  • 1+ years' experience in transportation management
  • Ability to effectively partner cross-functionally, across all levels of the organization
  • Ability to hold external partners accountable to load delivery and service level agreements
  • Ability to travel approximately 10% of the time
  • No immigration sponsorship available for this position
  • Relocation is not available for this position

Nice-to-haves

  • Bachelor's degree in Business, Logistics, Engineering, or Transportation
  • Experience with 5S, LSS, Lean or Continuous Improvement Processes
  • Project management experience
  • Experience in a related industry (food and beverage, health and hygiene products, pharmaceuticals, etc.) preferably managing a chemical supply chain
  • Strong attention to detail, and written and verbal communication skills
  • SAP/Mercury Gate Experience
  • Direct professional experience with change management activities

Benefits

  • Comprehensive and market-competitive benefits to meet the needs of associates and their families
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