Outplant Operations Lead: Warehouse & Logistics

Nouryon; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Nouryon is seeking an Outplant Operations Specialist in Houston to optimize warehousing and external facility operations. The role focuses on supplier relationships, inventory accuracy, and cost management across third-party logistics partners, with regular site visits to ensure reliability.

You will lead performance reviews, monitor KPIs, and implement improvements while coordinating with regional and global teams to drive efficiency. This is a full-time onsite position based in Houston.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Supply Chain, Logistics, or related field, or equivalent work experience of at least 8 years in site logistics or warehousing.
• Minimum of 5 years of warehousing, logistics, or supply chain operations with supervisory experience.
• Strong SAP knowledge with focus on material movements and inventory investigations.
• Experience with WMS and Microsoft Excel.
• Excellent English communication, both written and verbal.
• Willingness to travel ~30%.

Responsibilities

• Manage relationships with 3PLs and storage providers to ensure performance and service quality.
• Monitor SHE&S performance across facilities in line with Nouryon policies.
• Lead supplier performance reviews and drive continuous improvement.
• Oversee inventory control, counts, discrepancies, and adjustments.
• Use SAP to track movements and support inventory accuracy.
• Monitor costs, review invoices, and support budgeting.
• Escalate operational issues and coordinate with stakeholders to resolve root causes.
• Support onboarding/offboarding of facilities and update documentation.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Communication skills

Independent work

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field

Tools

SAP

WMS

MS Excel

Job description

Nouryon is seeking an Outplant Operations Specialist in Houston to optimize warehousing and external facility operations. The role focuses on supplier relationships, inventory accuracy, and cost management across third-party logistics partners, with regular site visits to ensure reliability.

You will lead performance reviews, monitor KPIs, and implement improvements while coordinating with regional and global teams to drive efficiency. This is a full-time onsite position based in Houston.