Logistics Manager - Bulk Chemical & Transportation

Innospec Inc.; Englewood (CO); On-site; USD 95,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Innospec Inc. in Englewood, Colorado is seeking an experienced Logistics Manager with a strong background in bulk liquid chemical transportation and hazardous materials logistics.

The role requires coordinating bulk goods across multiple modes, including truck, rail, and tank wagon, and leading the logistics team to deliver cost-effective, compliant operations. You will manage carrier relationships, drive continuous improvement, oversee SAP-based processes, and collaborate with sales, finance,

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree preferred.
• Deep knowledge of logistics.
• 5+ years of bulk chemical or liquid experience.
• Strong hazmat experience and knowledge.
• Solid knowledge of supply chain and operations.

Responsibilities

• Directs and oversees operations within the logistics department.
• Develops logistics plans and procedures for inbound/outbound needs.
• Creates strategies and budgets to support company infrastructure.
• Ensures regulatory compliance with logistics requirements.
• Manages rail fleet, including rates and routing.
• Oversees distribution warehouses, bulk and packaged goods.
• Strives for lowest distribution costs and implements hub-and-spoke distribution.
• Maintains vendor relationships and cost-reduction initiatives.
• Interfaces with sales on RFPs and pricing freight elements.
• Collaborates with supply chain and finance on internal logistics.

Skills

Logistics management

Hazmat handling

SAP experience

Carrier management

Operations leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree preferred

Tools

SAP

Job description

We are seeking an experienced Logistics Manager with a strong background in bulk liquid chemical transportation and hazardous materials logistics. This role requires experience coordinating bulk goods across multiple transportation modes, including truck/tank wagon and rail. The ideal candidate will combine chemical-industry logistics expertise with strong operational leadership, carrier management, continuous improvement, and SAP experience.

Essential Functions

• Directs and oversees operations within the logistics department
• Develops logistics plans and procedures to ensure that inbound and outbound logistics needs are met
• Creates functional strategies and specific objectives for logistics department and develops budgets/policies/procedures to support the company infrastructure.
• Ensures regulatory compliance with logistics requirements.
• Manages rail fleet, including rates and routing
• Responsible for distribution warehouses, bulk and packaged
• Ensures lowest cost to distribute material
• Implements hub and spoke distribution
• Actively surveys warehouse market to ensure highest value partnerships are in place
• Interfaces with the global logistics team for import/export planning and cost reductions
• Builds and maintains vendor partner relationships
• Identifies and executes strategies for potential savings for distribution and customer deliveries
• Interfaces with sales on RFPs and provides freight elements for pricing
• Attends customer meetings as needed
• Works directly with supply chain on internal logistics
• Reviews, manages and executes logistics contracts
• Supports finance as it relates to AP/AR needs
• Attends business meetings as necessary
• Research freight market and maintains current understanding of market trends

Role Requirements

• Bachelor's degree preferred
• Deep knowledge of logistics
• 5+ years of Bulk chemical or liquid experience
• Strong Hazmat experience and knowledge
• Solid knowledge of supply chain and operations
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, coupled with excellent written and oral communication
• Works well in fast paced environment
• Ability to travel 15%

Environmental Restrictions

• Ability to perform essential job duties in both indoor and outdoor environments, including offices, facilities, and external job sites.
• Regular exposure to varying weather conditions, noise, dust, moving equipment, and uneven terrain.
• Physical requirements may include sitting, standing, walking, lifting, carrying, bending, reaching, and operating tools or equipment as necessary to perform job responsibilities.
• Regular attendance and adherence to company safety policies are required.
• In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and applicable state laws, reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position.