Transportation and Logistics Manager – Bulk Liquid/Chemical

Mapei Marine; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discretionary bonus

Free medical insurance

Paid time off (Sick/Vacation)

Job summary

MAPEI Corporation is seeking a Transportation and Logistics Manager specialized in Bulk Liquid/Chemical to oversee bulk liquid transportation for the Admixtures business in Illinois. You will partner with Procurement, manufacturing plants, Customer Service, and carriers to improve delivery reliability, freight efficiency, and regulatory compliance.

The role emphasizes carrier relationships, rate negotiation, load optimization, and cross-functional collaboration to minimize costs while ensuring

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in logistics, supply chain, transportation or related field.

Responsibilities

• Serve as primary contact for bulk liquid carriers and manage relationships.
• Negotiate lane rates, fuel surcharges and accessorial charges with Procurement.
• Establish carrier scorecards and monitor on-time delivery and safety performance.
• Resolve disputes, billing issues, equipment breakdowns and delays to minimize disruptions.
• Plan multi-compartment loads to maximize payload and meet axle weight requirements.
• Coordinate pickups and deliveries with plants, Customer Service and carriers.
• Ensure compliance with safety, regulatory requirements and company policies.
• Develop procedures for multi-product split loads to prevent contamination.
• Perform duties per BMS and EH&S regulatory requirements.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Carrier relationships

Freight rate negotiation

Load optimization

Regulatory awareness

Data analysis

Cross-functional coordination

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in logistics, supply chain management, transportation, or related field

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Outlook

Access

Job description

Transportation and Logistics Manager - Bulk Liquid/Chemical

Aurora, IL, United States

Job Description

Join MAPEI Corporation, a global leader in the manufacturing of construction chemicals and building materials, including adhesives, sealants, and specialty products used in flooring, tile, and concrete restoration.

As our Transportation and Logistics Manager - Bulk Liquid/Chemical, you'll manage bulk liquid transportation for our Admixtures business. You'll partner with Procurement, manufacturing plants, Customer Service, and carriers to improve delivery reliability and freight efficiency while maintaining safety, regulatory compliance, and product quality.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary contact for bulk liquid carriers, managing relationships and service expectations.
• Partner with Procurement to negotiate competitive lane rates, fuel surcharges, accessorial charges, and dedicated capacity agreements.
• Establish carrier scorecards and monitor key measures, including on-time delivery, safety performance, and service reliability.
• Resolve carrier disputes, billing discrepancies, equipment breakdowns, rejected trailers, and loading delays to minimize disruptions.
• Plan and combine orders to optimize multi-compartment loads, maximize payload capacity, meet legal axle weight requirements, and reduce freight costs per gallon.
• Coordinate with manufacturing plants, Customer Service, and carrier dispatch to ensure timely pickups and deliveries.
• Ensure transportation activities comply with applicable safety and regulatory requirements and company policies.
• Develop and enforce procedures for multi-product split loads to prevent cross-contamination and protect product quality.
• Perform assigned tasks in conformance with procedures and instructions established in the Business Management System (BMS) and in compliance with applicable Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) regulatory requirements.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

What's in it for you

• In this role, you will earn a competitive salary between $110,000 to $150,000 depending on your experience and qualifications.
• This position is also eligible for an annual discretionary bonus, which is a variable percentage of your base salary, based on individual performance and company results.
• FREE MEDICAL INSURANCE for our employees or the option of a highly competitive medical plan with minimal monthly employee contributions.
• 17 days of paid sick and vacation time annually (days are prorated in year one).
• 401K retirement with up to 6% matching program.
• Excellent dental and vision programs, flex spending accounts, employer-paid life insurance, and free tele-med physician services.
• Various other company employee-centric perks and initiatives, including tuition reimbursement programs, discounted home/auto insurance programs, supplemental life insurance, and more.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in logistics, supply chain management, transportation, business, or a related field preferred; equivalent education and relevant experience may be considered. High school diploma/equivalent required.
• Experience in transportation or logistics, including direct experience managing bulk liquid or chemical shipments.
• Experience managing carrier relationships, negotiating freight rates, and monitoring service performance.
• Working knowledge of multi-compartment tanker operations, load optimization, payload capacity, and axle weight requirements.
• Understanding of applicable transportation safety regulations, product compatibility, and contamination prevention.
• Strong analytical skills to evaluate freight costs, track performance, and identify improvements.
• Strong communication, negotiation, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to coordinate across internal teams and transportation providers.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Access.
• Valid driver's license, good driving record, and valid passport required.
• Ability to travel, light to moderate at t 50%-80% of the time and work flexible hours based on customer and project demands.
  

Equal Opportunity Employer - Minority/Female/Disability/Veteran (M/F/D/V)
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About Us

MAPEI is a world leader in the manufacturing of solutions of excellence for the building industry. Founded in Milan in 1937, MAPEI has more than 11,000 employees worldwide, with 100 subsidiaries in 57 countries and 86 manufacturing plants in 35 nations. Working for MAPEI

Our products are sold in residential and commercial channels, including national retail organizations. Some of our products include mortars, grouts, adhesives, concrete restorations products and various types of concrete and cement admixtures. We are extremely focused on green and sustainability initiatives, currently channeling 70% of our research work done into the development of sustainable products.

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Job Info

• Job Identification 5197
• Job Category GENERAL MANAGEMENT
• Posting Date 10/08/2026, 12:47 AM
• Degree Level Bachelor's Degree
• Job Schedule Full time
• Locations 530 Industrial Dr, Saint Charles, IL, 60174, US