Trinseo is looking for a
Logistics Leader
The position will have responsibilities to include, but not limited to:
Run the Business
- Executing regional logistics strategy, to include, but not limited to:
- Engaging with Businesses and OF to ensure the organization delivers against service goals
- Manage the regional budget and local HR processes
- Directing the training the new Supply Chain organization and developing the desired culture (e.g., accountability, etc.) in the team
- Recruiting new recruits
Change/Improve Business
- Working with Regional Functional and Process & Systems specialists, and EH&S drive continuous improvement of service, cost, and transportation safety
- Optimizing the use of physical and human resources to drive productivity improvements
- Working together with regional leaders for Logistics Procurement, Planning, and Customer Service create a customer-centric team with an end-to-end mindset, and focused on delivering business results
Responsibilities:
Run the Business: - 45%
Executing regional logistics strategy, to include, but not limited to:
- Engaging with Businesses and OF teams to ensure the organization delivers against service goals
- Manage the regional budget and local HR processes
- Directing the training the logistics organization and developing the desired culture (e.g., Proactive, Accountable, Agile, Collaborate and Engage) in the team
- Recruiting new recruits
Change the Business: - 30%
- Implementing Trinseo Logistics Strategy in conjunction with Supply Chain and Business leadership, and Functional and Process & Systems specialists
- Implementing relevant strategic projects and locally initiated projects designed to improve service and cost performance
- Providing Regional leadership for transportation safety improvement programs
- Leading initiatives designed to raise the quality and competencies of logistics employees, and improve work process performance
Compliance: - 10%
- Assure Regional logistics activities are performed safely, in compliance, and in an environmentally responsible way, consistent with the logistics strategy
HR Responsibilities for People Manager including, but not limited to: -10%
- Directing all people management responsibilities including performance management and compensation.
- Accountable for improving performance, tracking and communicating deployment plans, and resource requirements.
- Responsible for setting direction of team and ensuring that actions align to and support organizational strategic objectives.
- Leading, training, coaching, motivating and rewarding team members.
- Creatively create a positive environment where your team members can learn and grow and feel respected and valued for their contributions.
External Relationships: - 5%
- Shared responsibility (with S2P) for relationships with 3rd party logistics providers, establishing contacts with regional regulatory bodies and industry associations, key customer contacts when required by the Business.
Qualifications:
Minimum Education Required:
Minimum bachelor’s degree in business, logistics, Supply Chain, finance, or technology related field. Individuals with other relevant qualifications and experience will be considered.
Minimum Experience (years and type):
5-8 years of experience in a relevant service role (e.g. Procurement, Customer Service, or Supply Chain disciplines) preferred. Work experience in the chemical, safety or transport industries is a plus.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
- Process thinker
- Strong interpersonal and presentation skills
- Analytical skills and attention to detail (esp. in transactional processes)
- Results driven
- Service and safety focus
- SAP experience
- Previous leadership experience