Logistics Operations Specialist

Understand the cost structure and liabilities of logistics agreements/contracts regarding terminals, railcars, railroads, trucks, barges, and logistics-related components of the sales and purchase agreements/contracts. Address and resolve issues related to logistics such as delays, demurrage, contamination, and related matters through internal and external communication with vendors, customers, and suppliers.

Logistics Operations Specialist - Katy Logistics Operations Duties:

• Schedule and coordinate transportation plans by railcar, truck, barge and vessel.  
• Monitor and control inventory in the U.S. through transportation arrangements and sales volume forecast.
• Address and resolve issues related to logistics such as delays, demurrage, contamination, and related matters through internal and external communication with vendors, customers, and suppliers.
• Maintain good verbal and written communication with vendors to be able to solve any operational issues.
• Maintain good communication with customers to understand and address their logistics-related needs and problems.
• Understand the cost structure and liabilities of logistics agreements/contracts regarding terminals, railcars, railroads, trucks, barges, and logistics-related components of the sales and purchase agreements/contracts.
• Continuously improve logistics costs by optimizing logistics arrangements along with analysis on the divisional profit and loss.
• Negotiate and finalize logistics agreements/contracts with vendors.
• Provide advice on logistics-related sections of sales agreements/contracts.
• Organize meetings and visit vendors with the sales members.  
• Use meeting time efficiently by preparing discussion topics, questions, and presentations, if necessary, in advance, and follow up on to-do lists after meetings.
• Occasionally attend meetings held overseas.  

Logistics Operations Qualifications:

• Three or more years of logistics experience, preferably in the chemical industry.
• Rail, Truck, Barge, and Vessel logistics operations experience.
• Working knowledge of Incoterms 2020.
• Bachelor’s degree in business or an equivalent field.
• Solid computer skills including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Strong desire to learn and quickly assume the responsibility of the position.   
• Excellent team skills and positive attitude toward open discussion and information sharing.
• High aptitude for creative thinking and problem-solving skills.  

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