Marine Logistics Manager

Title:

Marine Logistics Manager

Location:

Houston, TX Salary: $120,000 - $175,000

Schedule:

Hybrid schedule available of up to 2 days remote per week Focus:
Marine Logistics Manager leads Olin's regional marine logistics operations, with responsibility for safe, reliable, and cost-effective movement of products by barge, vessel, container, and associated marine transportation networks. This role provides strategic and operational oversight of marine carriers, terminal operators, ports, scheduling, service performance, logistics costs, and continuous improvement initiatives

What You'll DoLead the marine logistics team and provide strategic direction for barge, vessel, container, terminal, port, and bulk transportation activities across the region

Oversee day-to-day marine logistics execution to ensure safe, reliable, compliant, and cost-effective operations

Manage relationships and performance with marine carriers, barge operators, vessel operators, terminal operators, ports, and other logistics service providers

Optimize vessel and barge scheduling, berth coordination, terminal utilization, throughput, inventory flow, and transportation capacity

Monitor and reduce demurrage, detention, storage, freight, terminal, and related logistics costs through disciplined planning and operational follow-upLead freight spend analysis, cost forecasting, budgeting, and performance reporting for marine logistics activities

Establish and monitor KPIs for safety, service, reliability, capacity utilization, cost, and operational efficiency

Partner cross functionally to align logistics capacity with business requirements

Identify and implement process improvements, standard work, digital tools, and system enhancements that improve visibility, execution, and decision-making

Support contract development, carrier sourcing, rate negotiations, and service-level expectations in collaboration with Procurement and other stakeholders

Lead issue resolution and contingency planning for operational disruptions, capacity constraints, terminal interruptions, weather events, and service failures

Minimum Requirements Bachelor's degree
* required;
Supply Chain, Logistics, Engineering, Business, or a related field preferred
10+ years of experience in Supply Chain, Logistics, Manufacturing, Transportation, or Engineering Demonstrated marine logistics experience involving barges, ocean vessels, marine terminals, ports, containers, or bulk transportation networks

Strong cost management, freight procurement, budgeting, forecasting, and logistics optimization skills

Understanding of terminal operations, vessel and barge scheduling, berth management, demurrage, and marine transportation economics

Experience with ERP systems, transportation or logistics systems, data analysis, and performance reporting tools. Experience managing marine carriers, terminal operators, and logistics service providers

Strong leadership, communication, negotiation, problem-solving, and cross-functional collaboration skills. Ability to manage competing priorities and respond effectively to operational disruptions in a fast-paced environment

Must be able to travel up to 10%
Must be able to obtain a TWIC (Transportation Worker Identification Credential) and possess a valid Driver's License May require walking, climbing stairs or ladders, and use of appropriate PPEAll In With Olin Olin is a global leader in chemical manufacturing and ammunition, with a legacy built on innovation, safety, and accountability. With over 7,000 employees worldwide, we invest in people who are ready to go All In for their careers, their teams, and their communities.

An All-In Investment in Your Future At Olin, total rewards go beyond a paycheck. Our comprehensive benefits support your health, financial well‑being, and long‑term success. View a snapshot of our comprehensive benefits package.
* Degree must be from a school that is accredited by an accrediting agency recognized by the Secretary of Education of the U.S. Department of Education or equivalent program from an international university.  Olin does not provide any form of sponsorship.  We will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States.  Individuals with temporary visas such as E, F-1, H-1, H-2, L, B, J or TN or who need sponsorship now or in the future, are not eligible for hire.

Olin is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual…