Marine Logistics Manager

Olin Corporation; Houston (TX); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 175,000; Full time

Job summary

Olin Corporation is seeking a Marine Logistics Manager to lead regional marine logistics operations from Houston, ensuring safe, reliable, and cost-effective movement by barge, vessel, container, and related networks.

The role oversees carriers, terminals, ports, scheduling, service performance, and continuous improvement initiatives, with a hybrid schedule offering up to 2 days remote per week.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; Supply Chain, Logistics, Engineering, Business, or related field preferred.
• 10+ years of experience in Supply Chain, Logistics, Manufacturing, Transportation, or Engineering.
• Marine logistics experience with barges, vessels, terminals, ports, containers, or bulk networks.
• Strong cost management, freight procurement, budgeting, forecasting, and logistics optimization skills.
• Understanding of terminal operations, vessel/barge scheduling, berth management, demurrage, and marine economics.
• Experience with ERP and logistics data analysis and performance reporting tools.
• Leadership, communication, negotiation, problem-solving, and cross-functional collaboration skills.
• Ability to travel up to 10% and obtain TWIC; valid Driver's License.

Responsibilities

• Lead the marine logistics team and provide strategic direction for barge, vessel, container, terminal, port, and bulk transportation across the region.
• Oversee day-to-day marine logistics execution to ensure safe, reliable, compliant, and cost-effective operations.
• Manage relationships and performance with marine carriers, barge operators, vessel operators, terminal operators, ports, and other logistics providers.
• Optimize vessel and barge scheduling, berth coordination, terminal utilization, throughput, inventory flow, and capacity.
• Monitor and reduce demurrage, detention, storage, freight, and related logistics costs through planning and follow-up.
• Lead freight spend analysis, budgeting, and performance reporting for marine logistics activities.
• Establish and monitor KPIs for safety, service, reliability, and cost efficiency.
• Collaborate with Procurement and other stakeholders on contracts, sourcing, and SLAs.
• Lead issue resolution and contingency planning for disruptions and capacity constraints.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Negotiation

Problem-solving

Cross-functional collaboration

Travel up to 10%

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

ERP systems

Performance reporting tools

Job description

Title: Marine Logistics Manager

Location: Houston, TX

Salary: $120,000 - $175,000

Schedule: Hybrid schedule available of up to 2 days remote per week

Focus: Marine Logistics Manager leads Olin's regional marine logistics operations, with responsibility for safe, reliable, and cost-effective movement of products by barge, vessel, container, and associated marine transportation networks. This role provides strategic and operational oversight of marine carriers, terminal operators, ports, scheduling, service performance, logistics costs, and continuous improvement initiatives

What You'll Do

• Lead the marine logistics team and provide strategic direction for barge, vessel, container, terminal, port, and bulk transportation activities across the region
• Oversee day-to-day marine logistics execution to ensure safe, reliable, compliant, and cost-effective operations
• Manage relationships and performance with marine carriers, barge operators, vessel operators, terminal operators, ports, and other logistics service providers
• Optimize vessel and barge scheduling, berth coordination, terminal utilization, throughput, inventory flow, and transportation capacity
• Monitor and reduce demurrage, detention, storage, freight, terminal, and related logistics costs through disciplined planning and operational follow-up
• Lead freight spend analysis, cost forecasting, budgeting, and performance reporting for marine logistics activities
• Establish and monitor KPIs for safety, service, reliability, capacity utilization, cost, and operational efficiency
• Partner cross functionally to align logistics capacity with business requirements
• Identify and implement process improvements, standard work, digital tools, and system enhancements that improve visibility, execution, and decision-making
• Support contract development, carrier sourcing, rate negotiations, and service-level expectations in collaboration with Procurement and other stakeholders
• Lead issue resolution and contingency planning for operational disruptions, capacity constraints, terminal interruptions, weather events, and service failures

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor's degree* required; Supply Chain, Logistics, Engineering, Business, or a related field preferred
• 10+ years of experience in Supply Chain, Logistics, Manufacturing, Transportation, or Engineering
• Demonstrated marine logistics experience involving barges, ocean vessels, marine terminals, ports, containers, or bulk transportation networks
• Strong cost management, freight procurement, budgeting, forecasting, and logistics optimization skills
• Understanding of terminal operations, vessel and barge scheduling, berth management, demurrage, and marine transportation economics
• Experience with ERP systems, transportation or logistics systems, data analysis, and performance reporting tools. Experience managing marine carriers, terminal operators, and logistics service providers
• Strong leadership, communication, negotiation, problem-solving, and cross-functional collaboration skills. Ability to manage competing priorities and respond effectively to operational disruptions in a fast-paced environment
• Must be able to travel up to 10%
• Must be able to obtain a TWIC (Transportation Worker Identification Credential) and possess a valid Driver's License
• May require walking, climbing stairs or ladders, and use of appropriate PPE

All In With Olin

Olin is a global leader in chemical manufacturing and ammunition, with a legacy built on innovation, safety, and accountability. With over 7,000 employees worldwide, we invest in people who are ready to go All In for their careers, their teams, and their communities.

An All-In Investment in Your Future

At Olin, total rewards go beyond a paycheck. Our comprehensive benefits support your health, financial well‑being, and long‑term success.

View a snapshot of our comprehensive benefits package.

*Degree must be from a school that is accredited by an accrediting agency recognized by the Secretary of Education of the U.S. Department of Education or equivalent program from an international university.

Olin does not provide any form of sponsorship. We will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States. Individuals with temporary visas such as E, F-1, H-1, H-2, L, B, J or TN or who need sponsorship now or in the future, are not eligible for hire.

Olin is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.