Ecolab - Saint Paul, MN
posted 5 months ago
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.