Bulk Logistics Manager: On-Time Delivery & Cost Optimization

ecolab; United States; On-site; USD 97,000 - 145,000; Full time

Job summary

Ecolab in Joliet, IL is seeking a Bulk Business Associate Logistics Manager who will lead and optimize on-time delivery and bulk transport operations. You will coordinate plant loading, carriers, and scheduling, while ensuring safety and cost effectiveness.

You will partner with sales, logistics, and manufacturing to align resources, drive continuous improvement, and support a growing customer base. A Bachelor’s degree and leadership background are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• Supervisory or leadership experience required.
• Ability to collect & analyze financial data; strong metrics & systems orientation.
• No immigration sponsorship available for this role

Responsibilities

• Own on-time delivery performance (DIFOT) by coordinating plant loading, carrier execution, and schedule adherence.
• Manage performance and execution of 3rd party manufacturers and carriers where necessary.
• Lead daily bulk logistics operations with full accountability for safety compliance, DAR follow-up, and incident prevention.
• Ensure clear, timely communication and visibility across field partners to minimize customer impact.
• Build and manage the weekly execution plan, ensuring alignment with manufacturing output and maximizing route optimization.
• Leverage operational data (DIFOT, returns, utilization , cost) to identify and execute savings opportunities, driving continuous improvement in cost per KG and network efficiency.
• Partner with analytics resources to translate insights into actionable operational improvements and measurable financial impact .
• Support execution of network strategy by aligning daily operations with broader logistics initiatives (capacity, sourcing, service model evolution).
• Identify and upscale structural constraints while contributing to continuous improvement efforts that enhance long-term network performance.
• Monitor and actively manage plant production capacity and loading throughput, ensuring alignment between manufacturing output and logistics execution.
• Proactively address constraints to maximize volume flow, prevent backlog, and protect service and cost performance.

Skills

Leadership

Analytical thinking

Cost analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

SAP

TMS

Job description

Ecolab in Joliet, IL is seeking a Bulk Business Associate Logistics Manager who will lead and optimize on-time delivery and bulk transport operations. You will coordinate plant loading, carriers, and scheduling, while ensuring safety and cost effectiveness.

You will partner with sales, logistics, and manufacturing to align resources, drive continuous improvement, and support a growing customer base. A Bachelor’s degree and leadership background are required.