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Logistics Manager

  2026-04-16     Sterling Specialty Chemicals     Houston,TX  
Description:

Logistics Manager (Energy & Industrial Chemicals)

We are seeking a results-driven Logistics Manager to lead our supply chain operations for our oilfield and industrial chemical divisions. This role is critical to maintaining our "just-in-time" delivery promise to hydraulic fracturing sites and industrial plants, managing the movement of products from our manufacturing plants to regional in-basin distribution centers.

The ideal candidate will bridge the gap between corporate finance goals and field-level execution, ensuring that our ISO tank fleet and specialized freight move safely and cost-effectively.

Core Responsibilities

  1. In-Basin & Terminal Operations
  2. Distribution Strategy: Oversee the operational efficiency of in-basin distribution centers (DCs) located in major shale plays (e.g., Permian, Haynesville, Bakken).
  3. Last-Mile Logistics: Coordinate the "last-mile" delivery of chemicals to well sites, ensuring equipment readiness and driver compliance with oilfield safety protocols.
  4. Distribution Center Throughput: Collaborate with planning manager to maintain proper inventory levels at DCs to prevent stockouts while minimizing carrying costs.

  1. ISO Tank & Fleet Management
  2. Technical Oversight: Manage a dedicated fleet of ISO tanks, ensuring proper maintenance is performed and assets are allocated where needed
  3. Repositioning: Strategically manage "empty" returns and tank cleaning cycles to maximize equipment utilization across the basin network.

  1. Freight Procurement & Chemical Logistics
  2. Carrier Sourcing: Contract and optimize specialized bulk liquid haulers, FTL, & LTL carriers capable of handling oilfield and customer facility deliveries .
  3. Cost Control: Analyze logistics spend vs. budget, using the gaps to implement optimization projects
  4. Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with manufacturing and finance teams to align logistics capacity with production schedules and budget targets.

Requirements

  • Experience: 8+ years in logistics, with at least 5 years specifically in oilfield chemicals, specialty chemicals, or a high-intensity industrial manufacturing environment.
  • Knowledge: Deep familiarity with bulk liquid transport, ISO tank mechanical standards, and DOT regulations.
  • In-Basin Expertise: Proven track record of managing remote distribution centers and understanding the unique logistics challenges of oil & gas basins.
  • Systems: Proficiency SAP and Microsoft programs including Power Bi.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

  • On-Time Delivery (OTD): Ensuring chemical deliveries reach the well site or industrial plant within the narrow operational window.
  • Cost Per kg: Maintaining freight efficiency through improved lane routing and carrier negotiation.
  • Equipment Utilization: Minimizing ISO tank dwell time at terminals and manufacturing sites.


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