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SalaryCompany Overview:
At Quaker Houghton, we are experts in the development, production and application of chemical specialties, process fluids, lubricants, and coatings for the manufacturing industry. We have been an integral part in the growth of the world’s largest industrial companies and to this day our experience and expertise show in the actions and dedication of our Associates worldwide. Today, we have a global presence, with our corporate headquarters located in Conshohocken, PA. Quaker Houghton is a global publicly traded company with a unique collaborative culture that supports career growth for its associates and offers competitive compensation and benefit programs.
Position Summary:
The Regional Logistics Manager is responsible for developing standards and managing performance of the transportation and warehouse providers. Supports site/sub-regional Supply Chain teams managing site related warehouses and daily operations with logistics providers. Optimizes and manages 3rd party warehouse providers and teams dedicated to warehouses.
What will you do?
- Develop, coordinate, and support Logistics activities for the region.
- Manage Carrier performance through KPIs and management processes.
- Manage non-manufacturing site warehouses and support teams, coordinating with supply chain and shipping department coordinators.
- Standardize and optimize logistics processes, to drive the supply chain strategy.
- Work with Indirect Procurement on securing competitive freight and warehouse cost.
- Control stock quality at the external warehouses.
- Support manufacturing sites for overflow/off-site warehouse selection and management.
- Manage performance of logistics partners (transportation, warehousing) in partnership with key stakeholders within the supply chain function.
- Control and analyze performances (KPI) and develop plans to improve performance.
- Manage to logistics budgets focusing on transportation and warehouse expenses.
- Drive logistics cost improvements both within own budget and within commercial/ manufacturing site budgets.
- Ensure compliance to local regulatory frameworks and EHS standards.
Required Skills and Competencies:
- Excellent communication skills
- Good analytical skills with a keen focus on data driven performance improvements.
- Team working oriented.
- Problem solving, proactive take-initiative.
- ERP (JDE) knowledge and Windows applications
- Customer oriented
Required Minimum Number of Years of Relevant Experience:
- 5 years managing logistics service providers and flows.
Education, Experience and Training:
- Background and direct experience in managing and developing Logistics.
- Bachelor’s or master’s degree in business or Logistics
What's in it for you:
- Competitive pay programs with excellent career growth trajectory
- Opportunities to see your efforts contribute toward the success of the business.
- Work for a global leader in the industrial process fluids industry
Quaker Houghton is an equal opportunity employer committed to creating a diverse workforce. Quaker Houghton provides equal employment opportunity for all qualified candidates. Quaker Houghton does not discriminate against any candidate for employment based on race, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, affectional or sexual orientation, pregnancy, age, creed, ancestry, national origin, citizenship, marital or domestic partnership or civil union status, veteran’s status, physical/mental disability, genetic information, or any other category protected by U.S federal, state, and/or local employment law. Furthermore, Quaker Houghton is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified candidates with physical and/or mental disabilities. Applicants with a disability who need assistance applying for a position may email OneHR@quakerhoughton.com.
