Operations Specialist

Pasona N A, Inc.; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 66,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance-based bonus

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) retirement savings plan

Paid vacation and company holidays

Job summary

Pasona N A, Inc. is seeking a logistics professional in Houston, TX to coordinate transportation plans for domestic and international shipments, monitor inventories, and resolve logistics issues.

The role supports sales with cost analysis and vendor coordination, and requires travel with the sales team to client sites and logistics providers. Ideal candidates have 3+ years in logistics, a chemistry or business focus, and strong knowledge of Incoterms 2020, with proficiency in MS Office.

Qualifications

• Three years of logistics experience, preferably in the chemical industry.
• Bachelor's degree in Business or related field.
• Proficient with Incoterms 2020.
• Strong analytical, investigative, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and teamwork abilities.

Responsibilities

• Schedule and coordinate transportation plans for domestic and international shipments, including vessels and barges.
• Monitor and maintain inventory levels at U.S. storage terminals by coordinating schedules and collecting forecasts.
• Resolve operational issues such as delays, demurrage, contamination, and damage through effective communication.
• Build and maintain relationships with logistics providers for smooth daily operations.
• Travel with sales team to customers and vendors as needed (5+ days per month, some weekends).
• Prepare business reports: trips, monthly updates, forecasts, and operational status.
• Support regulatory compliance including FDA and TSCA requirements.

Skills

Team collaboration

Creative thinking

Logistics experience

Chemicals logistics knowledge

Incoterms 2020

Bachelor's degree

MS Office

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business or related field

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Microsoft PowerPoint

Job description

Employment Type

Exempt

(Occasional long working hours, evening, and weekend work may be required.)

Location

Houston, Texas

Office Hours

Monday – Friday, 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. (CST)

Product

• Approximately 200,000 metric tons of methanol annually (approximately USD $70 million in sales)

Target Market

• Formaldehyde
• Acetic Acid
• Other downstream chemical manufacturers

Sales Territory

• North America, with potential expansion into South America

Qualifications

• Team-oriented mindset with a positive attitude toward open communication, sharing ideas, and contributing to business strategy.
• Creative thinker with the ability to work independently to achieve business objectives.
• Minimum of three (3) years of logistics experience, preferably in the chemical industry.
• Experience managing chemical product logistics throughout the U.S., including terminals, chemical tankers, barges, railcars, trucks, and overseas transportation.
• Working knowledge of Incoterms® 2020.
• Bachelor's degree in Business or a related field.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, and PowerPoint).
• Eagerness to learn and quickly assume ownership of responsibilities.
• Excellent analytical, investigative, and problem-solving skills.

Essential Responsibilities

Logistics Coordination

• Schedule and coordinate transportation plans for domestic and international shipments, including vessels and barges.
• Monitor and maintain appropriate inventory levels at U.S. storage terminals by coordinating transportation schedules and collecting sales forecasts.
• Resolve operational issues including delays, demurrage, contamination, product damage, and other logistics-related matters through effective communication with customers, suppliers, and logistics vendors.
• Build and maintain strong working relationships with logistics providers to ensure smooth daily operations.

Logistics Analysis & Cost Optimization

• Develop a thorough understanding of logistics agreements and contracts involving terminals, vessels, barges, railcars, railroads, and other transportation providers.
• Understand logistics-related terms and obligations within sales and purchase agreements.
• Continuously improve logistics efficiency and reduce transportation costs through optimized planning and execution.
• Analyze sales pricing, purchase pricing, logistics costs, and their impact on profitability, and provide recommendations for operational improvements.
• Maintain a database of logistics agreements and contracts with transportation vendors and participate in strategic contract negotiations.

Sales Support

• Provide logistics cost analysis and operational support to the sales and marketing team.
• Communicate proactively with customers to understand logistics requirements and anticipate operational needs.
• Resolve customer issues related to transportation, demurrage, contamination, and other logistics matters.
• Advise the sales team regarding logistics-related provisions in sales contracts during both negotiation and implementation.

Business Travel

• Travel with sales team members to visit customers and logistics vendors as needed (approximately five or more days per month, with occasional weekend travel).
• Prepare meeting agendas, discussion topics, questions, and presentations in advance.
• Follow up on action items after meetings.
• Occasionally participate in global meetings held in Japan.

Routine Responsibilities

• Prepare business reports, including business trip reports, monthly reports, sales forecasts, and operational updates.
• Manage regulatory compliance matters, including FDA and TSCA requirements.
• Support the customer service team during monthly account closing activities.
• Perform other duties and special projects as assigned.

Compensation & Benefits

• Base Salary: $66,000 – $80,000 annually (Houston, TX)
• Attractive performance-based bonus program
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) retirement savings plan
• Paid vacation and company holidays