NORAM Logistics Ops Lead | Strategy & Change Champion

Clariant; Charlotte (NC); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance

Paid Holidays

PTO with carry-over

Tuition Reimbursement

Wellness Program

Life/AD&D Insurance

Disability Insurance

Pet Insurance

Identity Theft Protection

Job summary

Clariant is seeking a Logistics Operations Lead, North America (NORAM) in Charlotte, NC, a hybrid role bridging regional operations and global strategy. Lead a 9-person NORAM team while aligning with GBS LO standards and BU requirements to deliver service excellence and cost efficiency.

You will engage senior stakeholders across BUs/SUs, drive regional targets, and implement sustainable logistics solutions, traveling within NORAM as needed.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of management experience with direct personnel responsibility.
• Ability to conduct strategic and tactical process planning based on business needs.
• International and cross-cultural exposure with effective influence at all levels of the organization.
• Advanced business acumen and financial management skills; partner with business units on direction and prioritization.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement regional logistics strategy and processes aligned with BU service levels and GBS LO standards.
• Develop and maintain the Logistics Operations organization across Procurement, Compliance, and Operations.
• Set regional and country targets, including service levels with BUs and budgets, and ensure achievement.
• Track performance using a harmonized set of KPIs reflecting end-to-end process performance.
• Drive continuous optimization of services and the organization to meet BU objectives around service levels and cost.
• Provide proactive, innovative, and sustainable solutions adding measurable value to BU/SUs.
• Interact with Regional Leadership and the GBS Global Leadership team regularly.
• Act as interface between GBS and the region; support communication and feedback loops.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Financial acumen

Communication

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor’s degree in business management

Job description

Clariant is seeking a Logistics Operations Lead, North America (NORAM) in Charlotte, NC, a hybrid role bridging regional operations and global strategy. Lead a 9-person NORAM team while aligning with GBS LO standards and BU requirements to deliver service excellence and cost efficiency.

You will engage senior stakeholders across BUs/SUs, drive regional targets, and implement sustainable logistics solutions, traveling within NORAM as needed.