Supply Chain Specialist

Supply Chain Specialist /
Duration: 12+ months contract with possibility of extension.
Location: Baytown, TX 77520
Shift: Standard

Main Responsibilities

Project & Process Optimization

• Manage a portfolio of projects in site logistics, logistics purchasing, and transport management (Integrated Logistics).
• Develop and implement standards and long-term sustainable strategies in integrated logistics.
• Identify process optimization opportunities in quality, efficiency, and cost through synergies and new automation/digital technologies.
• Develop early-warning systems to identify bottlenecks in material flow and critical logistics infrastructure.
• Coordinate and lead logistics-related capital investment projects.
• Develop excellence functions for truck, rail, and ship transportation modes.
• Prepare make-or-buy analyses for external logistics services.

Supply Chain Strategy & Sustainability

• Ensure sustainability of previous supply-chain improvements from strategic and tactical initiatives.
• Co-develop and execute short- and long-term supply-chain improvement strategies for the Baytown site.
• Identify risks and develop solutions to reduce delays and improve overall logistics efficiency.

Safety, Compliance & Performance

• Promote logistics safety and lead root-cause analyses for incidents.
• Implement proactive measures to support a safe logistics culture.
• Ensure compliance with environmental, safety, and distribution regulations according to federal requirements and internal policies.
• Develop and implement logistics policies and procedures aligned with business and customer requirements.
• Analyse performance metrics and drive continuous improvement.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in business, Supply Chain, or Industrial Engineering with 10+ years of progressive experience in transportation and logistics
  OR
  MA/MS/MBA with 7+ years of relevant experience.
• Eligibility to apply for and obtain a Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC) in a reasonable timeframe.

Preferred Qualifications

• Lean Six Sigma Green Belt certification (or must complete within first year).
• Experience in lean manufacturing management.

Knowledge & Skills

• Strong understanding of distribution safety, core processes, and regulatory logistics requirements.
• Experience using SAP ERP and Business Warehouse.
• Skilled in change management.
• Demonstrated project management expertise with proven sustainable results.
• Experience in advising management and translating issues into actionable plans.
• Excellent communication skills across functions and disciplines.