Logistics Specialist

W. R. Grace & Co.•Columbia, MD

6d•$65,920 - $90,640•Hybrid

About The Position

Grace, a Standard Industries company, is a leading global supplier of catalysts, engineered materials and fine chemicals. We provide innovative products, technologies and services which our customers use to manufacture everyday products like renewable fuels, pharmaceuticals, toothpaste, cosmetics, food packaging, beer, edible oils and more. Our thousands of employees help shape a better future at our global headquarters in Columbia, MD and locations worldwide. W.R. Grace is hiring a Logistics Specialist to join its Supply Chain team in the Americas. Reporting to the Sr Manager, Logistics – Americas, the Logistics Specialist will be responsible to support over the road (OTR) transportation operations (TL, LTL, Bulk), rail operations, ocean and drayage transportation operations, and warehouse operations, within a matrixed organization to achieve safety, service, quality, and cost goals while driving an enhanced customer experience. The ideal candidate will be based in Columbia, MD. Must be able to travel up to 10% domestically to meet with internal stakeholders and external partners.

Requirements

B.S. degree in Business, Logistics, Supply Chain, or Engineering with 2+ years of distribution, logistics, transportation or warehouse operations experience OR Associate’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Operations Management, Transportation Management, or related field with 4+ years of distribution, logistics, transportation or warehouse operations experience
SAP, or another ERP and Microsoft Office Suite experience with deep knowledge of Excel
Authorized to work in the United States without the need for current or future employer-sponsored work authorization.

Nice To Haves

Experience in the chemical, petrochemical, manufacturing, pharmaceutical, or hazardous materials industries
Familiarity with DOT regulations and Hazardous Materials Regulations (HMR)
Knowledge of chemical supply chains, including transportation of raw materials and finished products
Understanding of chemical storage, handling, and distribution requirements
Carrier management and freight optimization experience
Experience collecting, analyzing, and interpreting logistics and supply chain data to drive operational efficiencies, cost savings, and service improvements
Ownership mentality in finding solutions and taking initiative
Curiosity about how processes work and can ask the right questions
Adaptability to change and is willing to keep up to date with the trends and issues of the supply chain industry

Responsibilities

Utilizing your supply chain knowledge and analytical skills, support supply chain mode managers to drive productivity, and enable world-class delivery execution.
Support supply chain projects from inception to completion, ensuring timely execution and alignment with company goals.
Use data to help drive business results and improve the customer experience.
Interact with carriers, TMS partner, warehouses, internal and external stakeholders regarding delivery execution, quality, safety, and cost
Track and analyze industry metrics and key performance indicators (KPIs) for the Grace distribution network.
Utilize transportation management systems (TMS), SAP and data analytics tools to gather insights and identify improvement opportunities.
Develop service and cost reports regarding transportation and warehouse performance
Support partner audits to ensure compliance with Grace’s Responsible Care Management System (RCMS).
Play a key role in Grace’s partnership with TMS provider, transportation, and warehouse partners.