Logistics Manager Americas

About INEOS Styrolution

INEOS Styrolution is the world’s leading styrenics supplier, with a high-performing portfolio of styrene monomer, polystyrene, ABS and advanced styrenic products. With more than 90 years of innovation in materials science, INEOS Styrolution is focused on customer satisfaction with differentiated solutions that provide a competitive edge as well as investments in technology that enable closed loop recyclability for styrenics while reducing our carbon emissions. INEOS Styrolution applications can be found in many everyday products across multiple industries: including automotive, electronics, household, construction, healthcare, packaging, and toys/sports. Operating 17 production sites in nine countries, the company is a wholly owned subsidiary of INEOS Group Limited and employs approximately 3,000 people. Sales were 4.5 billion euros in 2023. More information: www.ineos-styrolution.com

Current Opportunity

Job Title

Logistics Manager Americas

Grade

USA_36-SG USA INSTY 36

Location

League City, Texas

The Position: Logistics Manager - This position is responsible for ensuring the cost effective, on time shipment of all products via rail as well as all liquid products via truck while minimizing fixed and variable costs and maximizing customer satisfaction.

What you will do:

• Manage logistics operations, including rate and route management, shipment execution, invoice payment, accruals, and claims.
• Lead and develop the Rail/Truck operations team.
• Promote a strong safety culture and ensure compliance with SHE and regulatory requirements.
• Oversee strategic planning for hopper and tank car assets.
• Develop and implement infrastructure to support logistics operations (fleet size, storage, maintenance, inspections, etc.).
• Handle logistics sourcing for tank trucks and rail, including contract management, RFPs, negotiations, and performance monitoring.
• Manage rail asset acquisition, disposition, and vendor negotiations.
• Maintain rail fleet operations, including tracing, inspections, cleaning, transit time management, asset utilization, and regulatory compliance.
  
  

What you will bring:

Level of education & knowledge:

• Bachelor’s degree in Logistics, Supply Chain, or Business and a minimum of 5 years of experience in a chemical manufacturing environment OR 10–15 years of relevant experience in chemical logistics or supply chain without a degree
• Minimum of 5 years of leadership experience in logistics or supply chain roles
  
  

Experience in general:

• 3-5 years of railroad and/or tank truck related experience or equivalent combination of education and logistics experience.
• 3 years’ experience in supervising or leading others required, that leadership experience in a manufacturing environment/culture is preferred.
  
  

Technical skills:

• In-depth understanding of how customer demand, forecast and manufacturing dynamics translate to logistics needs.
• Working knowledge of DOT, TDG regulations regarding the movement of hazardous, time sensitive materials
• Strong analytical skills with ability to synthesize data into a clear, concise picture/message or call to action.
• Strong leadership, facilitation of positive change, communications, team building, and conflict resolution skills a must
• Preferred: training in OPEX, Lean Six-Sigma and/or root-cause & corrective-action development
  
  

Competencies, Behavioral skills:

• Strong analytical, communication, problem solving, negotiating ability, strong interpersonal skills.
• SAP knowledge or experience required.
• TMS (transportation management system) experience preferred.
• Collaborative leadership skills to assist guiding team.
• Good organization skills, ability to prioritize and handle competing demands on a daily basis.
  
  

Compensation & Benefits:

INEOS Styrolution offers a competitive benefits package to support employees and their dependents, including:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Life and disability insurance.
• A 401(k)-retirement plan with a 3% automatic company contribution and a 100% match on the first 6% of employee contributions.
• Paid time off and additional wellness, financial, and lifestyle benefits.
  
  

The actual base pay offered to the successful candidate will be based on multiple factors, including but not limited to job-related knowledge and skills, experience, geographical location, and internal equity. At INEOS Styrolution, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at the high end of the range for their role. Compensation decisions are carefully made based on the facts and circumstances of each position and candidate.

The Location:

This opportunity is located onsite in: League City, TX

We Have Great Chemistry

We believe diversity is perceiving difference; inclusion is valuing it. Without inclusion, we cannot unlock the value that diversity has to offer. Everyone has a seat at our company table. Our employees bring their unique selves to work daily, have a sense of belonging, and contribute to our core values. We have an inclusive approach, which is open and transparent. We respect and value diversity and believe in equality of opportunity. We do this by valuing and respecting cultural differences and welcoming diversity of thought and perspectives from all our employees.

We are excited to hear from you and share more about our organization.

Your INEOS Styrolution Recruitment Team