Logistics Director - Transportation & Warehousing

Solenis • Pasadena, IL

4d • Remote

About The Position

Solenis is a leading global provider of water and hygiene solutions. The company’s product portfolio includes a broad array of water treatment chemistries, process aids, functional additives, cleaners, disinfectants, and state-of-the-art monitoring, control and delivery systems. These technologies are used by customers to improve operational efficiencies, enhance product quality, protect plant assets, minimize environmental impact, and create cleaner and safer environments. Headquartered in Wilmington, Delaware, the company has 78 manufacturing facilities strategically located around the globe and employs a team of over ~23000 professionals in >160 countries across six continents. Solenis is a 2025 Best Managed Company Gold Standard honoree. For additional information about Solenis, please visit www.solenis.com or follow us on social media. As North America Logistics & Distribution/Warehousing Director you will be accountable for end-to-end logistics performance across the Americas, including inbound and outbound transportation and warehousing/distribution operations. You will set and execute the regional logistics strategy to deliver safe, compliant, reliable, and cost-effective logistics services that support customer experience, manufacturing continuity, and profitable growth. You will manage a network of internal teams and external logistics service providers (carriers, Private Fleet, 3PL warehouses, TMS Provider (Uber Freight), brokers, freight forwarders as applicable), establishes governance and performance management, and partners cross-functionally with Supply Chain, Procurement, Manufacturing, Customer Service, EHS, Finance, and Commercial teams to optimize service, cost-to-serve, and risk. Scope Key Responsibilities Americas Logistics Strategy & Network Design Develop and execute the North America transportation and warehousing strategy, leading distribution network design, inventory positioning, and service segmentation, while establishing a multi-year roadmap for capability building, digital enablement, and operational standards. Transportation Management (Safety, Service, Cost) Own North America transportation performance across modes, establishing routing guides, carrier standards, and capacity plans, managing carrier performance and corrective actions, ensuring regulatory compliance with EHS/Quality, and driving freight productivity through optimization, consolidation, and improved operational efficiency. Warehousing & Distribution Operations Lead performance across the warehousing network (owned and 3PL), standardizing procedures, safety, and quality requirements, ensuring training and audit readiness, and improving working capital through inventory optimization, slotting, and reduction of damages and obsolescence. 3PL / Carrier Governance & Contract Performance Serve as the regional business owner for strategic logistics partners, defining SLAs, KPIs, escalation paths, and compliance requirements, driving continuous improvement, and partnering with Procurement to support sourcing, negotiations, and contract alignment with operational and risk requirements. Cross-Functional Integration (Plan-to-Deliver) Partner with Supply Chain Planning, Manufacturing, Customer Service, and Commercial teams to align logistics with production plans, seasonal demand, and new product launches, manage service commitments and escalations, and contribute to S&OP/IBP discussions on constraints, risks, and cost-to-serve. Digital, Analytics, and Control Tower Excellence Own regional logistics performance visibility through KPIs, analytics, and exception management, driving adoption and optimization of enabling technologies, and defining data standards and governance for freight, warehouse, and master data to support effective execution and decision-making. Financial Management & Continuous Improvement Own logistics budgets and forecasts, delivering productivity targets and cost reductions while maintaining service and safety, implementing Lean/continuous improvement initiatives, and providing executive-ready reporting on performance, risks, and mitigation plans. Risk, Resilience, and Compliance Build logistics resiliency plans for disruptions, including carrier failures, weather events, capacity constraints, and regulatory changes, while ensuring robust incident response, claims management, and corrective action processes.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree required (Supply Chain, Engineering, Business, Logistics or related)
• 10+ years progressive logistics/supply chain leadership experience, including multi-site transportation and warehousing accountability.
• Demonstrated leadership of 3PL/carrier networks and measurable improvement in service and cost performance.
• Experience in regulated or safety-critical logistics environments (preferred: chemicals, industrial, hygiene, food/ingredients, or similar).
• Strategic network thinking (distribution design, cost-to-serve)
• Strong provider governance (SLAs, QBRs, escalation management)
• Operational excellence (Lean problem solving, KPI discipline, standardized work)
• Financial acumen (budgeting, productivity delivery, variance management)
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence across all levels and functions.
• Change leadership (technology adoption, operating model standardization)
• Occasional work in manufacturing and warehouse environments; appropriate PPE required

Nice To Haves

• MBA/advanced degree a plus.

Responsibilities

• Americas Logistics Strategy & Network Design Develop and execute the North America transportation and warehousing strategy, leading distribution network design, inventory positioning, and service segmentation, while establishing a multi-year roadmap for capability building, digital enablement, and operational standards.
• Transportation Management (Safety, Service, Cost) Own North America transportation performance across modes, establishing routing guides, carrier standards, and capacity plans, managing carrier performance and corrective actions, ensuring regulatory compliance with EHS/Quality, and driving freight productivity through optimization, consolidation, and improved operational efficiency.
• Warehousing & Distribution Operations Lead performance across the warehousing network (owned and 3PL), standardizing procedures, safety, and quality requirements, ensuring training and audit readiness, and improving working capital through inventory optimization, slotting, and reduction of damages and obsolescence.
• 3PL / Carrier Governance & Contract Performance Serve as the regional business owner for strategic logistics partners, defining SLAs, KPIs, escalation paths, and compliance requirements, driving continuous improvement, and partnering with Procurement to support sourcing, negotiations, and contract alignment with operational and risk requirements.
• Cross-Functional Integration (Plan-to-Deliver) Partner with Supply Chain Planning, Manufacturing, Customer Service, and Commercial teams to align logistics with production plans, seasonal demand, and new product launches, manage service commitments and escalations, and contribute to S&OP/IBP discussions on constraints, risks, and cost-to-serve.
• Digital, Analytics, and Control Tower Excellence Own regional logistics performance visibility through KPIs, analytics, and exception management, driving adoption and optimization of enabling technologies, and defining data standards and governance for freight, warehouse, and master data to support effective execution and decision-making.
• Financial Management & Continuous Improvement Own logistics budgets and forecasts, delivering productivity targets and cost reductions while maintaining service and safety, implementing Lean/continuous improvement initiatives, and providing executive-ready reporting on performance, risks, and mitigation plans.
• Risk, Resilience, and Compliance Build logistics resiliency plans for disruptions, including carrier failures, weather events, capacity constraints, and regulatory changes, while ensuring robust incident response, claims management, and corrective action processes.

Benefits

• At Solenis, we understand that our greatest asset is our people. That is why we offer competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits which include medical, dental, vision & 401K, and numerous opportunities for professional growth and development.
• At Solenis, we understand that our greatest asset is our people. That is why we offer competitive compensation; comprehensive benefits, including medical, dental and vision insurance and a 401(k) plan; and numerous opportunities for professional growth and development.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees