Logistics Manager

Ashland • Hopewell, VA

38d • Onsite

About The Position

Ashland Specialty Ingredients, GP is seeking a Logistics Leader for their Hopewell, VA location. This is a highly visible and significant role within the Company and the Specialty Additives function. The position reports to the Site Leader and is responsible for overseeing the movement, storage, and distribution of site raw materials and finished goods. This role leads a team responsible for ensuring Operating Units have necessary raw materials and that finished products reach their destinations with the required compliance, quality, and expediency. The role is integral to site safety and compliance, warehousing/cycle counting, product tolling, and 3rd party storage. It involves close collaboration with onsite and offsite resources to control inventory, ensure appropriate transportation, negotiate with key vendors, and continuously optimize the entire logistics process. Ashland is looking for an experienced leader who can balance technical skills with the soft skills needed to maximize team capability.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree at a minimum from an accredited university
• 5-10+ years of manufacturing or supply chain experience
• 3+ years of supervisory and leadership experience
• SAP (or equivalent) Experience
• Experience in a fast paced, multi-faceted organization

Responsibilities

• Owns, oversees, and manages the movement, storage, and distribution of site raw materials and finished goods.
• Leads a distinct team at the Hopewell site that performs critical functions to ensure the Operating Units have the raw materials they need and that the finished products reach their final destinations with the compliance, quality, and expediency necessary to make Ashland the provider of choice.
• Integral in site safety and compliance, warehousing/cycle counting, product tolling, and 3rd party storage.
• Highly collaborative with onsite and offsite resources to control inventory, ensure appropriate transportation, negotiate with key vendors, and to continually optimize the entire process.

Benefits

• Industry competitive salary and benefits
• Pay-for-performance incentive plans
• A diverse work environment where employees feel challenged and valued
• Opportunities for development and advancement throughout our global organization

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager