Logistics Specialist / Fleet Manager SM (10450)

INEOS Styrolution; League City (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Logistics Specialist/Fleet Manager, where you will play a pivotal role in managing the styrene monomer rail fleet. This dynamic position involves overseeing daily railcar operations, optimizing fleet resources, and ensuring compliance with safety and efficiency standards. You will collaborate with internal teams and external partners to maintain smooth logistics operations, while leveraging your expertise in logistics management and data analysis. This innovative firm offers a competitive benefits package and values diversity and inclusion, making it an exciting place to grow your career.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Life and disability insurance

401(k) retirement plan with company match

Paid time off

Wellness benefits

Financial benefits

Lifestyle benefits

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in chemical logistics or supply chain.
• In-depth understanding of demand, production, and inventory dynamics.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily railcar operations and ensure compliance with safety standards.
• Negotiate and manage lease agreements for railcar operations.

Skills

Logistics Management

Data Analysis

Communication Skills

Problem Solving

Negotiation Skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Logistics

Bachelor’s degree in Business

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain

Tools

SAP

Transportation Management Systems (TMS)

Job description

Requisition ID10450-Posted -League City, Texas-Supply Chain and Procurement-Full-time-Regular-United States-Professional

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

The Position:The Logistics Specialist/Fleet Manager is responsible for managing the styrene monomer rail fleet to ensure the safe, timely, and cost-effective transport of product. This role ensures that sufficient rail resources are available to support operations and that fleet movements align with safety, compliance, and efficiency standards. The position also leads fleet lease management and railcar maintenance oversight, while collaborating with internal teams and external logistics partners to ensure uninterrupted product flow.

What you will do:

• Oversee daily railcar operations, including routing, transit tracking, empty return coordination, and fleet scaling to meet safety and delivery requirements.
• Maintain and optimize the fleet sizing tool, aligning railcar availability with plant demand and operational shifts across styrene loading locations.
• Manage railcar maintenance activity and spending; review vendor invoices for accuracy and monitor repair status.
• Negotiate and manage lease agreements, track lease expirations, evaluate fleet needs, and develop vendor relationships to meet commercial goals.
• Approve lease-related invoices and prepare monthly accrual reports to ensure financial accuracy and alignment with budget targets.
• Support logistics execution by tracing, repositioning railcars, maintaining fleet records, and reporting on KPIs tied to on-time delivery, carrier performance, and fleet utilization.
• Act as a key liaison with Customer Service, Account Managers, and Supply Planning to ensure smooth logistics operations and resolve fleet-related issues.
  

What you will bring:

Level of education & knowledge:

• Bachelor’s degree in Logistics, Business, Supply Chain, or a related field. (preferred)
  • or
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in chemical logistics or supply chain.
  
• 3–5 years of railroad logistics experience or equivalent combination of logistics experience and education.

Technical skills:

• In-depth understanding of how demand, production, and inventory dynamics impact rail logistics.
• Proficient in SAP and familiar with 3rd party transportation systems; TMS experience is a plus.
• Strong data analysis skills with the ability to translate insights into clear recommendations or actions.
  
• Strong communication, negotiation, and problem-solving abilities.
• Highly organized, with the ability to manage competing priorities and ensure operational reliability.
• Process-driven and compliance-focused, with a customer-oriented mindset.
• Proactive and adaptable, with experience managing change and working cross-functionally.

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 in League City, Texas.

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.