CTO Supply Chain Manager

Mainstream Pine Products LLC•North Charleston, SC

10h

About The Position

The CTO Supply Chain Manager owns crude tall oil (CTO) management for Mainstream Pine Products, including logistics, storage, planning, mill relationships, soap tolling, ISCC certification requirements, and CTO cost tracking. The role supports suppliers through transparent communication and direct ownership of CTO movements, represents the company with critical suppliers, supports CTO commercial discussions, and works with the operating team receiving CTO. The manager plans and executes CTO movements from mills to company facilities and storage locations; oversees inventory and storage capacity; builds the supply plan to align raw material availability with production schedules and customer commitments; and serves as the day-to-day contact for CTO mills and toll mills. The role tracks supply performance, costs, inventory, and forecast variances; resolves logistics, documentation, and quality issues; maintains accurate supply data; and escalates risks early. The position also oversees third-party storage movements and costs, coordinates soap volumes and logistics under toll arrangements, and leads the documentation and traceability work required to maintain the company's ISCC certification and support audits.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in supply chain, logistics, business, engineering, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
At least 3 years of experience in bulk liquid or chemical logistics, raw material supply, or supply planning.
Experience with rail, truck, and terminal operations and third-party storage arrangements.
Strong forecasting, analytical, and Excel skills.
Ability to build and maintain working relationships with mill and terminal personnel.
Clear written and verbal communication skills and ability to manage multiple shipments and issues at once.

Nice To Haves

Experience with CTO, pulp mill co-products, or similar commodities.
Experience with ERP systems and Power BI.

Responsibilities

Plan and execute inbound CTO movements from mills to company facilities and storage locations, coordinating carriers, rail, trucks, schedules, and delivery issue resolution.
Manage CTO inventory at the plant and third-party storage locations, including capacity, availability, and inventory accuracy.
Build and maintain the CTO supply plan so raw material availability aligns with production schedules and customer commitments.
Serve as the main day-to-day operational contact for each CTO supply mill and maintain direct communication with mill personnel.
Ensure mills have railcar or alternative options for soap and CTO offtake; coordinate railcars and trucks through the third-party logistics provider and direct railcars to the plant, tollers, or terminals.
Track CTO receipts and monitor mill shipments against committed supply levels; engage mills regarding shortfalls and track production and outage schedules to identify supply risks.
Resolve loading, documentation, and quality-release issues; manage and communicate CTO quality issues internally and with mills.
Manage third-party CTO storage relationships and movements, monitor tank capacity, and plan storage use against the supply plan.
Review storage and handling invoices against agreed rates and terms with the Contract Manufacturing Manager; coordinate product quality, sampling, and segregation requirements with Operations and Technical teams.
Own the CTO supply forecast and track actual volumes against forecast; report variances, causes, and corrective actions.
Maintain a current view of CTO inventory across plant and third-party locations, distribute inventory and receipt reports regularly, and share forecasts and volume positions with CTO Commercial Procurement, Production, and Sales.
Track freight, rail, demurrage, storage, handling, and other logistics costs by mill, lane, and storage location; compare actual costs with budget and plan and explain variances.
Verify carrier and storage invoices against shipments and agreed rates before approval; calculate delivered cost per ton by mill and identify and report cost-saving opportunities.
Provide cost inputs for forecasting, budgeting, and month-end close.
Support CTO contract negotiations and refer pricing, contract terms, and volume commitments to CTO Commercial Procurement.
Manage mill relationships and logistics for soap handled under toll arrangements, including weekly available volumes and truck arrangements to tollers.
Balance soap receipts against CTO produced and received back from tollers, and confirm soap billing and payment of related invoices.
Lead the requirements needed to maintain ISCC certification, including mill documentation and traceability records, and support audits.
Report supply performance, escalate risks early, and keep CTO supply data accurate in company systems.